Northern Ireland Sports Forum

18/09/2026

Members at Active Youth NI are seeking a Board Secretary full details of how to get involved in a fast growing organisation 👇👇

WE’RE RECRUITING | BOARD SECRETARY

We’re looking for someone to join the Active Youth NI Board as our Secretary and help support the continued growth and development of our organisation.

This is a voluntary Board position, ideal for someone who would like to use their skills and experience to make a positive contribution to Active Youth NI and the communities we work with.

📍 Ards & North Down / Belfast area
🤝 Voluntary position
📅 Quarterly Board Meetings + support as required
💻 Hybrid working

Interested in getting involved?

🔗 Full role details: www.activeyouthni.com/secretary
🔗 Apply here: www.activeyouthni.com/join-us

Please feel free to share or tag someone who might be a great fit for the role!

17/09/2026

⛵️Our members at RYA Northern Ireland are recruiting three new Board Directors - two Independent and one Nominated, to help drive forward our Navigating the Future strategy

No sailing experience required, just the right skills and a passion for getting more people on the water.

🔗Full details: https://nisf.net/rya-ni-board-director/

Applications close Monday 5th October, 9am.

16/09/2026

One week to go to sign up for this Free workshop on Restorative Justice practice in Sport. Full details and to register:

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

14/09/2026

Some of the latest jobs and role opportunties currently open in sport across NI:

🏉Ulster Rugby Club Participation Officer (City of Derry RFC)
🏏Northern Cricket Union Women and Girls Pathway Lead
🏃‍♀️Athletics NI Board Directors
⚽️Northern Ireland Schools FA Strategy and Governance Development Officer

For these and more: https://nisf.net/news/?icarus_tab=Latest+News

14/09/2026

⚽️Cash for Kids NI Sports Challenge Applications are CLOSING SOON! ⛳️

If you haven’t applied to Sports Challenge 2026 yet, this is your sign! The applications for Sports Challenge will close on Monday the 14th of September at 23:59.

Everybody can win in the Sports Challenge! With help to fundraise for yourself, PLUS any group that raises over £2000 will be awarded an additional £500. The TOP THREE fundraising groups will also be awarded top-up grants of:

1st Place: £5,000
2nd Place: £2,500
3rd Place: £1,500

🖋️Get your application in today at: https://cashforkids.org.uk/fundraising/sports-challenge/

11/09/2026

❗️2 weeks to go‼️

National Lottery funding has helped transform the sporting landscape in NI, providing vital support that enables our athletes to train, compete and perform on the world stage.

From athlete grants and coaching support to access to world-class facilities and performance programmes, Lottery investment has been instrumental in helping local athletes realise their potential.

Every medal won, every international qualification achieved and every young athlete inspired by those successes is part of a wider story. The impact of Lottery funding extends far beyond elite performance. It strengthens pathways from grassroots participation to high performance sport, creating opportunities for future generations across Northern Ireland.

With just two weeks remaining to respond to the Government's consultation on National Lottery Good Causes funding, now is the time for sporting organisations to highlight the difference this investment makes.

📣 Tell your story.
📣 Share the impact on your sport.
📣 Help ensure decision-makers understand the value of continued investment in sport.

Complete the consultation before the deadline and help protect the future of sport in Northern Ireland: https://shorturl.at/g1Iml

Sport and Recreation Alliance

08/09/2026

⚽🏐🏉 Is your club registered for the FREE Sports Membership?

Through our valued partnership with Kingsbridge Private Hospital Group, sports clubs and individuals can access a range of exclusive benefits designed to help keep participants active and performing at their best.

🔹 Sports rates on Physio & MRI services
🔹 Up to 10% discount on treatments and surgery
🔹 Rapid access to referrals
🔹 Same-day Minor Injuries Clinic & X-Ray access
🔹 Access to Kingsbridge funding opportunities

A fantastic benefit for clubs, athletes, coaches and volunteers across Northern Ireland.

Sign up today and take advantage of this FREE membership:
https://kingsbridgesportsmembership.com

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/