JERSEY SPORT
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Fundraising dinner with The British & Irish Lions will enable more young people in Jersey to access sport at all levels

Statement from Jersey Sport

Jersey Sport today announces that James Wileman will be stepping down from his role as Head of Corporate Services at the end of May, though he will continue to act as an advisor to the organisation.

Grants for local sport to help recover from the impact of COVID-19

Sports bodies will be able to apply for a Jersey Sport COVID-19 Recovery Grant, from Wednesday 31 March, to assist with the financial difficulties they may have incurred due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Inspiring Active Places Strategy launched to deliver Jersey’s new sports and wellbeing facilities

The Government of Jersey has today launched its Inspiring Active Places (IAP) Strategy, which outlines new plans for the future of sport and wellbeing facilities across the island.

Consultation held on re-connection of sport

With plans to start re-connecting adult outdoor sport from Monday 8 March, the minister, Jersey Sport and government officers held a consultation with over 100 individuals from local sports clubs.

A message from Phil Austin MBE, Chairman of Jersey Sport

Jersey Sport is today surprised and disappointed to learn that outdoor adult sport will not be permitted until Monday 8th March 2021, some two weeks after the opening of cafes and restaurants.

Jersey Sport make new appointment to help drive and inspire an active Jersey

Jersey Sport is delighted to announce the appointment of James Wileman, previously the Designate Deputy Chief of Police for the States of Jersey, to the new position of Head of Corporate Services.

Bikeability gets more children cycling safely to school

Jersey Sport have recently delivered the new Bikeability cycle training programme to six local primary schools. Pupils at St Mary’s Primary School have recently completed Levels 1 and 2.

Jersey Sport launch ‘School to Sport’ initiative to break down barriers and get more children into sport

Jersey Sport have launched a new ‘School to Sport’ pilot scheme to help combat inactivity amongst the island’s school children and introduce more children to sport, Inspiring an Active Jersey.

Jersey Sport demonstrates a positive impact on local sport and physical activity with the release of its 2019 Annual Report

Jersey Sport has released its Annual Report for 2019, highlighting some key achievements from last year and demonstrating how the organisation continues to positively impact upon island life.

Jersey Sport sets out Inspiring an Active Jersey plan

Jersey Sport has set out how the Government’s new Inspiring an Active Jersey strategy will be delivered through collaboration between Government departments, the island’s volunteer & community sector.

Level 1 Guidance For Sport

The Government of Jersey moved to Level 1 of the Safe Exit framework on 8 August 2020. Level 1 represents a move towards a ‘new normal’ and has within it some positive changes for sport and activity.