Sports And Cultural Activities

The Sports Development Unit seeks to work in partnership with all individuals/agencies who have an interest in sport and young people. In order to gain the views of all parties (schools, clubs, parents, players etc.) the Unit has intention to establish sports specific development groups, each created in order to allow local people the opportunity to influence the work of the Sports Development Unit. Development Groups exist for the following sports: Athletics, Kabbadi,Basketball, Cricket, Football, Gymnastics, Hockey, Swimming, Tennis.The development groups meet, on average, on a quarterly basis and tackle a variety of issues including: Junior Club Development,Development of talented players, Club Development (National Governing Body accreditation), Provision of local competitions, funding.

Sports Aims & Objectives 

• Encourage more people to participate in sport
• To make sport available in more places throughout the state
• To support individuals as they strive to improve their levels of performance

If you feel you have a role to play in the development of one or more of our chosen sports and would like to attend a development group, please contact the appropriate officer. If your sport is not one of our selected sports the Unit is still able to offer advice and support in the areas of access, funding, coach education & development, and club development.

Cultural Activities

“Cultural services make a considerable contribution to the wider aims of both central and local government, whether tackling social exclusion, encouraging a healthier lifestyle, providing opportunities for voluntary and community activity, sparking urban and rural regeneration or stimulating a commitment to lifelong learning as well as enriching people’s lives.”

Culture is what defines a community and draws people together for their individual and collective creative growth and development. Culture has both a material and valuable dimension encompassing a wide range of activities and encouraging involvement and discovery in both the history and the future of the community.