25th August, 2020
The Department of Communities has formed an expert advisory panel to make recommendations regarding a safe return to sport. The panel includes personnel with specialist expertise and best practice experience in the application of sports medicine, sports science and performance practice (coaching / managing / competing). The panel has identified ‘General Recommendations for Safety During Recreational…Continue reading this article →
25th August, 2020
Sport Northern Ireland, following the advice and guidance from the Department of Communities are growing increasingly cautious about the significant rise in Covid-19 cases across Northern Ireland. Daily updates can be accessed via the Department of Health. The guidance issued by the Department of Communities ‘TRAIN SMART, PLAY SMART, BE COVID SMART’ should be…Continue reading this article →
30th July, 2020
The Department of Communities has formed an expert advisory panel to make recommendations regarding a safe return to sport. The panel includes personnel with specialist expertise and best practice experience in the application of sports medicine, sports science and performance practice (coaching / managing / competing). The panel has met recently to consider sport protocols…Continue reading this article →
14th July, 2020
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport has confirmed that George Lucas, the Chair of Sport Northern Ireland has been appointed to the Board of UK Sport for a three-year term. UK Sport Chair Dame Katherine Grainger said: “I’m delighted to welcome George to the UK Sport Board. His significant knowledge and experience in…Continue reading this article →
25th June, 2020
Supporting Sport to Build Back Better Sport NI’s Proposed Financial Response to COVID-19 – Consultation Sporting organisations have responded tremendously during the Covid-19 global pandemic, with many still playing a pivotal but quite different role within their communities. However we know that some organisations are still facing difficult challenges and that these organisations need…Continue reading this article →
4th June, 2020
Director of performance Peter McCabe talks about the return to sport framework, but first, here is Sport NI CEO Antoinette McKeown to provide some background. Director of performance Peter McCabe talks about the return to sport framework. A Framework To Guide Progression Towards A Resumption Of Sport And Physical Recreation in NI. What is it?…Continue reading this article →
5th May, 2020
Please click here to read the recent Sport Northern Ireland statement on changes to exercise regulations
4th April, 2020
Click the image to link to article.
1st April, 2020
Due to COVID-19 we took the decision to close our premises to protect our staff, our stakeholders and the general public. Our post is being held securely by the Post Office. Unfortunately, this means that we do not have access to post and will be unable to action hard copy information such as invoices or…Continue reading this article →
19th March, 2020
We want to do everything we can to support people to stay active, only on the condition that they are well enough and guided to do so. We fully recognise the importance of physical activity during this time, and would encourage people to do so in safe and appropriate environments, keeping in mind the latest…Continue reading this article →