Northern Ireland Sports Forum

08/09/2026

📢 Athletics NI is seeking new Board Directors to help shape and strengthen the future of athletics across Northern Ireland.

If you have expertise in governance, leadership, finance, legal, communications, commercial development, or a passion for supporting sport, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful contribution beyond athletics.

Find out more and apply: 👉 https://nisf.net/board-directors-2/

06/09/2026

📢 Stay Ahead of the Game with SportsWatch!

Want the latest sporting news, opportunities, events, funding updates, governance guidance and sector insights delivered straight to your inbox?

SportsWatch, the Northern Ireland Sports Forum's monthly ezine, keeps the Northern Ireland sporting community informed about everything happening in sport, both on and off the pitch!

✅ News & updates
✅ Funding opportunities
✅ Training & events
✅ Governance information
✅ Member stories and achievements

📩 Sign up today: https://nisf.net/sports-watch/

04/09/2026

Northern Ireland Schools FA (NISFA) are seeking a Strategy and Governance Development Manager.

This key role will drive forward the organisation’s mission and values by working closely with schools, strengthening existing membership, attracting new schools, increasing pupil participation, and implementing the IFA Youth Football Framework across the schools’ game.

Those with experience in governance, organisational development, strategic planning, or the sports sector are encouraged to learn more about this opportunity.👇👇

🔗 Find out more and apply here: https://nisf.net/strategy-and-governance-development-manager/

02/09/2026

Sport Starts with Volunteers

Behind every club are volunteers giving their time to coach, officiate, organise, support and inspire. They are the backbone of community sport, helping people stay active, connected and healthy. National Lottery funding supports the clubs and programmes that make this possible.

Now is the time to make sport's voice heard.

📣 Celebrate your volunteers.
📣 Share your impact
📣 Respond before 23rd September:

Go to: https://shorturl.at/g1Iml

02/09/2026

🏀 Basketball NI is recruiting a full-time Club Engagement & Programme Officer to join the team and help support the continued growth of basketball across Northern Ireland.
The role will have a key focus on:

🤝 Club Engagement & Development
🏀 Our Programmes such as, Jr. NBA, She Got Game and Girls Got Game
📈 Programme Delivery & Development
📅 Closing Date: Friday 11th September 2026 at 4:00pm

If you’re passionate about sport, developing clubs and communities, and creating opportunities for more people to get involved in basketball - full information below 👀👇

https://www.nijobfinder.co.uk/.../club-engagement-and.../

01/09/2026

Restorative Justice in Sport Seminar

How can sports organisations deal with conflict, complaints, and disputes in a way that strengthens relationships and creates positive outcomes?

Join experienced restorative justice practitioner Martina Jordan for an insightful online seminar exploring practical approaches to resolving conflict in sport.

📅 Thursday 24 September
⏰ 12:00pm to 1:00pm
💻 Online

Topics include: ✅ What Restorative Justice is (and isn't)
✅ Research on punitive versus restorative approaches
✅ Real-life case studies and outcomes
✅ Practical applications in sporting environments

Register today: https://nisf.net/restorative-justice-in-sport-seminar/

28/08/2026

Disability Sport NI Inclusive Club Nominations are now open 👇

Disability Sport NI’s Inclusive Club Award is a fantastic opportunity to recognise and celebrate sports clubs that positively include disabled people in the club environment. Nominations are open to both mainstream and disability sports clubs who have made noteworthy improvements or introduced inn...

26/08/2026

The National Lottery has supported thousands of sport and recreation projects across Northern Ireland, with £66.97 million invested to Sport NI over the last decade.

From grassroots clubs to elite athletes, National Lottery funding helps our sector deliver healthier communities, stronger connections and opportunities for all.

Have you submitted a response?

🔗 https://shorturl.at/g1Iml

26/08/2026

The Rural Action Awards are NOW OPEN for projects that:
- Improve a community space
- Purchase much needed equipment
- Bring people together
- Try something new in your Community

£1,000/€1,000 awards is available to help rural community organisations turn great ideas into action. Open to constituted rural groups across Northern Ireland and the border counties of Donegal, Cavan, Sligo, Leitrim, Monaghan and Louth.

📅 Apply by Sunday 20th September 2026

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💡Got an idea that could make a difference in your community? We could help you make it happen.

The Rural Action Awards are NOW OPEN.

🏡 Improve a community space
⚽ Purchase much needed equipment
🤝 Bring people together
🤷🏼‍♂️ Try something new in your community

We’re offering £1,000/€1,000 awards to help rural community organisations turn great ideas into action. Open to constituted rural groups across Northern Ireland and the border counties of Donegal, Cavan, Sligo, Leitrim, Monaghan and Louth.

📅 Apply by Sunday 20th September 2026
👉 To find out more and complete our short form:
https://ruralaction.co/what-we-do/rural-action-awards-scheme/

Your idea. Your community. Let's make it happen 💗

26/08/2026

Sport NIAthlete Awards open until 4th September 👇