3rd February, 2024
From parent volunteer to one of the leading swimming officials in Ireland, Gary Stoops has been named Technical Official of the Year in Sport NI’s annual SportMaker awards. The Technical Official of the Year award recognises the hard work and dedication of referees, umpires and officials and the contribution they make to their sport. Sport…Continue reading this article →
22nd January, 2024
Sport NI, the leading body for the development of sport across Northern Ireland is celebrating its golden anniversary, having been established 50 years ago, on 31st December 1973. The organisation is commemorating the milestone by highlighting the impact sport makes on people, communities, and the ability to create world class sports people. The public is…Continue reading this article →
16th January, 2024
Representatives of the cross-sectoral Active Living: No Limits forum have joined to launch an exciting new online platform to help promote sport and active recreation opportunities for disabled people across Northern Ireland. The Active Living: No Limits forum is made up of governmental departments and organisations within the disability and sports sectors including Department for…Continue reading this article →
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 →
