9th January, 2024
The Safeguarding Refresher for Children and Young People in Sport is now available to complete online via Sport NI’s new Digital Learning Hub. This course is available to anyone who has previously completed their tutor led safeguarding training (face to face or virtual) and is due a refresher. The course covers: – Understanding why safeguarding…Continue reading this article →
30th December, 2023
Sport NI wishes to congratulate those within our sporting community who have been recognised in the New Years Honours List. Interim Chief Executive, Richard Archibald said: “I would like to extend my congratulations to those within our sporting community who have been named in the New Years Honours List. “2023 has been another incredible year…Continue reading this article →
8th December, 2023
The Northern Ireland Physical Literacy Forum (NIPLF) was established by Sport NI as part of our ongoing work to highlight the importance of physical literacy. The group had its inaugural meeting at the House of Sport, Belfast today (Friday 8th December 23). Membership of the group includes representatives from governing bodies of sport and local councils. In…Continue reading this article →
4th December, 2023
The nominees for the eleven categories that make up the 2023 SportMaker Awards have been announced. The SportMaker Awards recognise the outstanding contribution of coaches, officials, volunteers and projects over the last 12 months and the vital role they play in supporting, developing, and encouraging people to benefit from the Power of Sport. With over 150 nominations, the SportMaker…Continue reading this article →
9th October, 2023
Sport NI has opened a new £1million pound capital investment fund which seeks to reduce the environmental impact of sports clubs throughout Northern Ireland and contribute to a more sustainable sports club network. Funded by The National Lottery, the Renewable Energy Fund will support sports clubs with infrastructure upgrades such as solar energy systems, air…Continue reading this article →
6th October, 2023
Sport NI joined the Department for Communities to celebrate the Special Olympics Ulster athletes who competed at the 2023 Special Olympics World Games in Berlin. Sport NI chair George Lucas joined sixteen Special Olympics Ulster athletes at the event hosted by the Department for Communities in Parliament Buildings. The Special Olympics Ulster athletes contributed 31…Continue reading this article →
14th September, 2023
Sport NI has reported record engagement with the 2023 Get Wet Stay Safe Programme. Now in its second year, the scheme, which aims to raise awareness about water safety, has seen 729* people participate in training sessions across NI since May 2023, and over 1,300 since the campaign began. The initiative is intended to raise…Continue reading this article →
8th September, 2023
Sport NI is investing more money into more sports. We are pleased to announce a new £100,000 National Lottery funding programme, aimed at Recognised governing bodies of sport who are not currently in receipt of investment through Sport NI. We want to help governing bodies grow their sport. A programme budget of £100,000 is currently…Continue reading this article →
4th September, 2023
Sport NI launches its quest to celebrate the unsung heroes of sport through the annual SportMaker awards. As nominations open, former Ireland hockey international Shirley McCay MBE highlights the important role coaches and volunteers have had on her career. Ireland’s most capped sportsperson, Shirley played 316 times for Ireland, went to the Tokyo Olympics and…Continue reading this article →
31st August, 2023
Latest research on physical activity among children released by Sport NI and Sport Ireland Sport Ireland, Sport Northern Ireland and Healthy Ireland have released their latest research on physical activity among children. The research, conducted in 2022 through the Children’s Sport Participation and Physical Activity Study (CSPPA) provides valuable insights into post-pandemic sport participation and…Continue reading this article →
