Introduction Video

Introduction to the Corporate Plan Consultation .

It’s time to hear and have your say in the Sport Northern Ireland Draft Corporate Plan for 2020 to 2025

Sport NI value the views and opinions from everyone across Northern Ireland; sport plays a huge role in the lives of many, and has especially played a crucial role in communities across Northern Ireland during these disruptive and uncertain times with Covid-19. In this wave of consultation sessions, it’s time for the public to hear…Continue reading this article →

A message from your athletes to stay safe

A message from your athletes to stay safe Sport Northern Ireland have been working alongside the HSC Public Health Agency, a number of Governing Bodies of Sport and individual athletes to create a Covid-19 awareness video. We can all work together and do our part to fight against the spread of Covid-19.  

£15 Million Covid Relief Funding for the sports sector

We are delighted with Minister Carál Ní Chuilín’s announcement (29 October 2020) of a fund of £15 million, which has been made available by the NI Executive to help the sports sector deal with the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, which will be administered by Sport NI.  We recognise that the sports sector are eager…Continue reading this article →

Club Survey Report

Sport NI are delighted to be able to share the findings of the Club Survey 2019 which was undertaken late last year. The survey has been the most comprehensive piece of research Sport NI has undertaken with clubs. It has provided Sport NI with a greater understanding of the club landscape in Northern Ireland, their…Continue reading this article →

Guidance for sports regarding new Covid-19 restrictions

  Guidance for sports regarding new Covid-19 restrictions Regulations to cover NI Executive announcement 14 October 2020 The regulations can be found here The Minister’s recent letter on 16 October evening sets out her advice to Sports Governing Bodies that, in light of the wider restrictions and the advice of DOH, spectators should not attend sporting…Continue reading this article →

Statement From Antoinette McKeown, CEO of SPORT NI

RESTRICTIONS ON SPORTING ACTIVITIES AND SPECTATORS AT SPORTING EVENTS STATEMENT FROM ANTOINETTE MCKEOWN, CEO OF SPORT NI The letter released this evening from Minister Ní Chuilín, Department for Communities, to the head of every governing body of sport, has provided further clarity on the increased regulations announced this week by the Executive. I know it…Continue reading this article →

SportMaker Nominees 2020

SportMaker Nominees 2020  Whether sport is taking place in a local club or a high performance environment, it requires the commitment of a wide range of coaches, officials and volunteers. These individuals and the projects and programmes to which they contribute, are using the power of sport to change lives and Sport Northern Ireland greatly appreciates…Continue reading this article →

Sports Hardship Fund

Sports Hardship Fund Sport NI in partnership with the Department for Communities are delighted to announce the re-opening of the Sports Hardship Fund; to further help sports clubs and other organisations delivering sporting activities, who are still experiencing financial hardship. Initially opened on 14 April the Sports Hardship Fund has so far provided support totalling…Continue reading this article →

Five Sports Councils join force to tackle racism and racial inequality in sport

FIVE SPORTS COUNCILS JOIN FORCES TO TACKLE RACIAL INEQUALITY IN SPORT  Sports Councils to commission two major pieces of work to explore racism and racial inequalities in sport Recommendations and reports due within six months Five Sports Councils responsible for investing in and growing sport are joining forces to tackle racism and racial inequalities across…Continue reading this article →