PRIDE IN SPORT: HOW SPORT HAS THE POWER TO UNITE PEOPLE AND CREATE POSITIVE CHANGE
This September, my colleagues at Jersey Sport and I are proud to support Pride in Sport, a campaign sponsored by EY.
Jersey Sport's CEO, Catriona McAllister, writes for the Jersey Evening Post's Sports Column.
This September, my colleagues at Jersey Sport and I are proud to support Pride in Sport, a campaign sponsored by EY.
Summer is a hugely important time for sport as it brings people and communities together.
With this year’s Island Games in Guernsey, it’s the perfect opportunity for us in Jersey to support our competitors closer to home.
As the weather shifts and the winter sports season comes to an end, we can reflect on and celebrate our island’s sporting achievements.
Cycling to and from work is a great way to improve mental health, increase physical fitness, spend less money on petrol and save time in traffic.
Having a healthy, active population across all demographics creates a ripple effect through key areas, including education, community and economy.
Why are we ignoring the fact that health and equality could be improved through supporting participation in sport and physical activity?
Will you make your health and wellbeing a priority in 2023?
It’s great to see Ministers acknowledging the benefits of sport. Unlocking the potential of sport will require consistent policy and targeted funding.
It’s vitally important we continue to build on the diversity, equality and inclusion foundations that have recently been built in sport.
Since the launch of the Inspiring Active Places strategy in March 2021,the Government of Jersey now have four projects live.
We are thrilled to announce our new Safe and Sustainable Quality Standards that are designed to help volunteers and local sports organisations.
Jersey Sport are undertaking a major piece of sports research designed to gain a deeper understanding of the needs of sports clubs and organisations.
We are eagerly awaiting the return of the Commonwealth Games 2022 which take place in Birmingham from Thursday 28 July to Monday 8 August.
The Government must prioritise investment in supporting the structure of sport and physical activity across all areas.