As part of the Belfast Boxing Strategy we have carried out a series of video podcasts over the last number of weeks. The focus of these talks has been mental health awareness and how highs and lows can happen in the sport but there always changes that can be made for the better. We will…
SportNI: COVID Safe Sport Pack Sport NI, in partnership with the Department for Communities, will today close the COVID Safe Sport Pack Programme for expressions of interest from eligible organisations who have not previously applied to receive a pack. The programme aims to assist Sports organisations with their management of the ease of lockdown and…
Dear Members, With the introduction of our new rule book following the National Convention last October, a number of new committees must be appointed. We would very much welcome people to apply for positions on those committees, listed below, and if you would like to put your name forward please do so by Friday 27th…
Anti-Bullying Week (16-20 November 2020) is now under two weeks away! Our theme for 2020, ‘United Against Bullying’, offers the perfect opportunity to highlight all of your efforts in protecting and promoting the emotional and physical safety of children and young people in these difficult times. Here’s a roundup of how to get involved… Odd…
SportNI Fightback 5 SportNI have prepared 5 videos to support clubs with Covid 19 preparations and recovery. Fightback 5 – SportNI Introduction Video Fightback 5 – SportNI Managing a Suspected Case of Covid19 Fightback 5 – SportNI Managing Events Fightback 5 – SportNI Managing Facilities Fightback 5 – SportNI Managing People…
Everyone at the Ulster Boxing Council extends their deepest condolences to the Cunningham family and wider circle on the sudden loss of Harry Cunningham Snr. Harry was the current County Antrim Board Vice President and served on the board for more than 30 years in various different roles. Harry was also on many of International…
SportNI Webinar Wednesday: Developing Better Coach-Athlete Relationships Sport Northern Ireland is pleased to advise you that its next Webinar Wednesday event will take place on the 4th November 2020 (8pm – 9.30pm). This will be led by Professor Sophia Jowett and will focus on how relationships between coaches and athletes can be enhanced – considering…
Dear members, Following a meeting of the Officer Board today, a decision was taken that all National Juvenile Championships and Competitions for the remainder of 2020 will now be cancelled. This includes the National Junior competition and the National Boy/Girl 1, 2 and 3 Championships. The decision was not taken lightly and following consultation with…
LINEN HALL LIBRARY, BELFAST – SPORTS COLLECTION The Linen Hall Library was founded in 1788 and is the oldest Library in Belfast. It is world renowned for its unique collections in the field of Irish and Local Studies. The Library holds an extensive range of sports material which is currently dispersed throughout its many collections. …
COVID Safe Sport Pack Monday 21st September 2020 Sport NI, in partnership with the Department for Communities, will today open the COVID Safe Sport Pack Programme for expressions of interest from eligible organisations to receive a pack. The programme aims to assist Sports organisations with their management of the ease of lockdown and a safe return…