What is Active Communities?
Active Communities is a Sport Northern Ireland lottery funded initiative that aims to increase participation in sport and physical recreation in Northern Ireland.
Through Active Communities, Sport Northern Ireland is working in partnership with the 26 district councils within Northern Ireland to help over 100,000 people in Northern Ireland to get active and stay active.
Over 100 Active Communities Coaches will be deployed in communities throughout Northern Ireland, and will be responsible for delivering a wide range of sports and activities including:
| Archery Football Rounders Athletics Gaelic Games Rugby Badminton Handball Camogie | Judo Sailing Basketball Hockey Skiing Boccia Hurling Squash Swimming | Canoeing Multi Skills Table Tennis Cricket Netball Tennis Cycling New Age Kurling | Trampolining Dancing Orienteering Volleyball Disability Sport Physical Activity Walking And many more... |
| Who is Active Communities for? Active Communities is for everyone, including: Young People; Older People; Women and Girls; and People with a Disability. Active Communities Coaches will deliver sports and activities in many different contexts including in: Schools; Sports Clubs; and Community Settings. | Why should I get involved? You should get involved in Active Communities if you, or your organisation, could benefit from: Trying new sports and activities in your local area; Becoming more physically active; Leading a healthier lifestyle; or Taking part in quality coaching opportunities. |
How do I get involved? Active Communities is being delivered in all 26 district council areas of Northern Ireland. To support effective and efficient management and administration, Active Communities is coordinated through the following 11 groups:
Antrim and Newtownabbey
Ballymena, Carrickfergus and Larne Belfast Castlereagh and Lisburn Cookstown, Dungannon and Magherafelt Craigavon, Armagh and Banbridge
Down and Newry and Mourne Limavady, Coelraine, Ballymoney and Moyle North Down and Ards Omagh and Fermanagh Strabane and Derry
