26th April, 2024
Richard Archibald Interim CEO of Sport NI wishes the Ireland Women’s Six Nations team good luck as they take on Scotland in the final round in Belfast on Saturday. Three Ulster players have been named in the team as they battle for World Cup Qualification. He said: “As women and girls rugby continues to grow…Continue reading this article →
18th April, 2024
Sport NI Digital Learning Hub creates accessible learning opportunities for sport Sporting organisations, coaches, officials and volunteers are set to benefit from a major new learning resource thanks to investment by Sport NI. Sport NI’s Digital Learning Hub offers an accessible platform for learners within the sports sector to enhance and develop their knowledge and…Continue reading this article →
28th March, 2024
Coaches, volunteers and officials, the unsung heroes who make sport happen across Northern Ireland, were celebrated earlier this week at Sport NI’s annual SportMaker Awards Celebration Evening. SportMaker recognises 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…Continue reading this article →
15th March, 2024
Royal Yachting Association volunteer Rachel Nixon has been named Sport NI’s SportMaker Volunteer of the Year. The SportMaker Volunteer of the Year award is for a volunteer in a non-coaching or technical official role, who has made an outstanding contribution to the development of sport. Rachel plays a key role in the Royal Yachting Association’s…Continue reading this article →
12th March, 2024
Jahswill Emmanuel BEM has been named the Sport NI SportMaker Community Coach of the Year in recognition of his work encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to participate in sport. The SportMaker Community Coach of the Year award recognises the outstanding contribution of a coach in getting more people enjoying, engaging and/or excelling in…Continue reading this article →
8th March, 2024
Sport NI’s Rise programme is empowering the next generation of female leaders in sport. Launched in February, the 18 month programme provides tailored support for female coaches, officials and sport administrators working in clubs, governing bodies and local sports forums in the Derry and Strabane, Causeway Coast and Glens and Mid Ulster areas. Statistics show…Continue reading this article →
8th March, 2024
Seven primary schools from across Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon were represented at the inaugural Girls Active Primary Inspiration Day, in celebration of International Women’s Day. Thanks to funding from Sport NI, through the District Council Community Planning 23/24 Investment Programme, Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough (ABC) Council has teamed up again with the Youth…Continue reading this article →
8th March, 2024
Basketball NI has scored a three pointer with their latest initiative ‘She Got Game’ which has seen an increase in female participation in the sport. She Got Game is aimed at promoting inclusivity and fostering a sense of community amongst women through basketball. The programme has been supported through the Sport NI Sports System Investment…Continue reading this article →
6th March, 2024
Royal Enniskillen Boat Club coach Derek Holland has been awarded the Sport NI SportMaker Club Performance Coach of the Year in recognition of his work with local athletes. The SportMaker Club Performance Coach of the Year award recognises the achievements of a coach working with athletes at a high level of domestic club sport. The…Continue reading this article →
4th March, 2024
Omagh and Fermanagh’s Futsal for All has been named Project of Year in Sport NI’s SportMaker awards. The SportMaker Project of the Year award recognises a project or programme which uses high quality coaching, officiating and/or volunteering as a means of enabling more people to benefit from the power of sport. Futsal for All started…Continue reading this article →
