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SPORTIN SCHOOLS Programme Doubles Reach for 2025/26
18 schools and 13 sports set to inspire young people across Jersey this year
Between September and December 2025, over 500 hours of sport delivery will take place in schools across Jersey, giving pupils the chance to experience a wide range of sporting activities during the school day.
Following the success of the 2024/25 pilot, demand for Jersey Sport’s SPORTIN SCHOOLS Programme has grown significantly. This year, the programme has more than doubled in size, welcoming 18 schools (up from 8) and 13 sports (up from 8).
A new SPORTIN SCHOOLS Secondary pilot will also target teenage girls, aiming to increase physical activity among this underrepresented group.
“It’s incredible to witness the development of this programme in such a short space of time. Following the recent review of Jersey Sport, it became clear that the sporting community expects more from us as the island’s leading sport organisation. This programme is a clear demonstration of our commitment to supporting sport and ensuring that children across both primary and secondary schools have access to meaningful and inclusive sporting opportunities within the school setting.”
— Chris Riley, School Sport Development Officer, Jersey Sport
Positive Impact for Local Sports Organisations
The programme is also benefiting local clubs.
“The SPORTIN SCHOOLS programme has been very successful for Samurai Kickboxing. It has enabled us to establish a new permanent class at Grouville School, increase our existing class numbers, and, more importantly, allowed several hundred students to experience kickboxing classes who otherwise may not have.”
— Matt Collins, Samurai Kickboxing
Participating Schools
- Mont Nicolle Primary School
- Springfield Primary School
- Les Landes Primary School
- Trinity Primary School
- St Lawrence Primary School
- St Luke’s Primary School
- St Peter’s Primary School
- First Tower Primary School
- La Moye Primary School
- Grands Vaux Primary School
- St John’s Primary School
- Plat Douet Primary School
- Bel Royal Primary School
- Rouge Bouillon Primary School
- St Saviour’s Primary School
- d’Auvergne Primary School
- Mont à l’Abbé Primary School
- Beaulieu Secondary School
Participating Sports Organisations
- Jersey Rugby Football Club
- Jersey Netball
- Jersey Irish GAA
- Jersey Cricket
- Mini Athletics
- Gracie Barra CI Jiu Jitsu Academy
- The Samurai Fitness Group (Samurai Kickboxing)
- Padel For All
- Skateboard Jersey
- Jersey Hockey
- Jersey Squash & Racketball Association
- Jersey Bulls Football Club
- Valliant Fitness
SPORTIN SCHOOLS aims to inspire young people, foster a lifelong love of sport, and create pathways into local clubs. With its expansion this year, Jersey Sport is building stronger links between schools and the island’s sporting community.
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