Sports Development Derry & Strabane

18/06/2026

HAVE YOUR SAY

Final chance to help inform the future design of the NI Football Fund Grassroots Programme as the questionnaire will close soon

You can access it at https://consultations.nidirect.gov.uk/dfc/tniff-grassroots-facilities-questionnaire/?fbclid=IwY2xjawSgs_JleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEecPpK0px1A7zPrdk_idpAp1RBtJizbxNtR7xtGf4-Joay2-sTeyCNddOagGk_aem_Irc7dTYOl36p3-Sf7E_j4w

We need to hear from you! 🗣️

Do you represent a Grassroots Football Club or own a grassroots football facility?

The Department has launched a questionnaire on The Northern Ireland Football Fund’s Grassroots Facilities Pilot Programme and by participating, you will help inform the future design of the Programme. ⚽

Don't delay, answer today by following the link in the comments below! 👇

11/06/2026

11/06/2026

Strictly Come Ceìle 💃🕺
Amazing dance off on our final week of Sports Development Derry & Strabane Scottish & Irish ceíle workshop.
The craic was 90, and as you can see from the turnout, it was a huge success.
Many thanks to our dance tutor Julie, and all the participants, who took part.
We say it everytime, you make our jobs very worthwile🤗
Final word, to our winners:
Best Duo: Lee & Stella 👏
Best Group: The Reel Queens 😆
And last not least our very own Sean Hargan, AKA Fred Astaire, 🕺🕺🕺

28/05/2026

🎉Summer Camps 2026 are here – and registration is now OPEN!

Four action-packed hours each day filled with games, sport coaching, competitions and swimming (for children aged 8 and over)

👧🧒 For children aged 6–12 | £30 per week
Book now at: https://pulse.ly/tbj5tnmqj3

Use short codes to find your camp quickly:
Melvin – MSCSC | Foyle Arena – FASC | Templemore – TSCSC

27/05/2026

🎉 Summer Camps 2026 are here!

Registration opens online tomorrow, Thursday 28th May at 9am 🖥️

🌟 Four fun-packed hours each day, including games, sport coaching, competitions and swimming (for children aged 8 and over)
👧🧒 Ages 6–12 | £30 per week

👉 Use the following short codes when booking to find your camp quickly:
Melvin – MSCSC | Foyle Arena – FASC | Templemore – TSCSC

24/05/2026

🚨🚨HAVE YOUR SAY 🚨🚨

Sports Labs Ltd is currently carrying out a review of Council artificial pitch and MUGA surfaces. As part of the consultation process Sports Labs wish to get feedback from users of the facilities across the District.

You can provide feedback through the online survey at https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=LP0xv1_mQUucrqqq6EYSL4JsaM6RTyVBosJhFaZKiHpUOFMxUk1QV0IwRjMwN1M3MDJMNVMwQlNQTC4u

24/05/2026

🎉 Summer Camps 2026 are here!

Registration opens online on Thursday 28th May at 9am 🖥️

🌟 Four fun-packed hours each day, including games, sport coaching, competitions and swimming (for children aged 8 and over) 👧🧒 Ages 6–12 | £30 per week

22/05/2026

Summer Camps 2026 are here!

Registration opens online on Thursday 28th May at 9am 🖥️

🌟 Four fun-packed hours each day, including games, sport coaching, competitions and swimming (for children aged 8 and over) 👧🧒 Ages 6–12 | £30 per week

21/05/2026

📣 Reminder:

Applications for Elevate's Community Mentoring and Grants Programme close this Friday (22 May)!

🔗 To apply, visit: https://lnkd.in/eAiirNqs

Completed applications should be emailed to [email protected]
by 4pm on Friday 22nd May 2026.

The programme is funded by Public Health Agency and led by CDHN’s Stephanie Houston, Patricia Harte and Eleanor McKenna, along with the Elevate Mentors: Supporting Communities ARC HEALTHY LIVING CENTRE LIMITED, WOMENSTEC and Mid & East Antrim Agewell Partnership

The Community Mentoring and Grants Programme is for groups who are ready to tackle health inequalities using community development approaches. Successful groups will receive a grant of up to £5,000 and take part in training and networking opportunities throughout.