14th December, 2022
There were celebrations at the Antrim All Stars Boccia Club recently when Caroline Millar received the prestigious SportMaker Disability Coach of the Year award. The former Boccia player turned talented coach was surprised by a Sport NI film crew who captured the moment Caroline was told of her win during a training session with her…Continue reading this article →
12th December, 2022
An exceptional coach, who has put his own health worries aside to help train dozens of runners, has been named Sport NI’s SportMaker Community Coach of the Year. Aidan O’Neill, a founder of Run Anon Club based in Crumlin, was surprised with the well-deserved accolade at a recent training session of his club. Aidan, 56,…Continue reading this article →
9th December, 2022
A dedicated coach, who thought his club members were being filmed to demonstrate karate moves, was left shocked when he was presented with a Sport NI SportMaker Award. Coach Kevin Broderick thought the Sport NI film crew were at his Banbridge/Rathfriland Karate Club to capture his club members in action, but he was actually the…Continue reading this article →
25th November, 2022
Antoinette McKeown, Chief Executive, Sport NI “At Sport NI we are proud to support International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and Girls. “Earlier this year in partnership with the NI Executive, we encouraged sports to use the Active Bystander Approach to end violence against women and girls. “Sport is a tremendous force…Continue reading this article →
23rd November, 2022
Sport England, UK Sport, sportscotland, Sport Wales and Sport NI join forces with a unified offer of governance support to the sport and physical activity sector As part of continued governance support for the organisations in their countries, UK Sports Councils have come together to confirm the continuation of the Sports Governance Academy for a further…Continue reading this article →
17th November, 2022
The Department for Communities is the sponsor Department for Sport Northern Ireland (Sport NI). Working together, they have agreed to set out the partnership arrangements between them. The Partnership Agreement explains the overall governance framework within which Sport NI operates, including the framework through which the necessary assurances are provided to stakeholders. Roles/responsibilities of partners…Continue reading this article →
10th November, 2022
A Queen’s University fundraising campaign, set-up to increase participation of female students in Gaelic Games, has raised nearly five times its original target. An army of online supporters got behind the Crowdfunder campaign to such an extent it smashed its original £10,000 fundraising target and finished up raising over £48,000 from 322 online supporters. The…Continue reading this article →
28th October, 2022
Recognising outstanding coaches, officials and volunteers The Sport NI SportMaker Awards recognise the outstanding contribution of coaches, officials, volunteers and projects over the previous 12 months and the vital role they play in supporting, developing, and encouraging people to benefit from the Power of Sport. Sport NI is pleased to recognise the following winners in the 2022…Continue reading this article →
4th October, 2022
Physical Literacy goes beyond just knowing how to move; it’s about understanding why movement matters and how you feel while doing it. It’s the foundation for a lifetime of physical activity, promoting well-being and preventing disease. By enhancing your physical literacy, you’ll gain the tools to lead a more vibrant, fulfilling life. Sport NI is committed…Continue reading this article →
4th October, 2022
Ministers from the North and South joined sporting chiefs to launch the All-Island Physical Literacy Consensus Statement that aims to promote a culture of lifelong participation in physical activity and sport for all. Being physically active throughout life can enrich a person’s quality of life. As physical literacy plays a key role in influencing choices…Continue reading this article →
