Isle of Wight Council Sports Development Unit

09/12/2024

The Isle of Wight Sports Foundation have opened their nominations for the annual sports awards, If you would like to nominate someone that has contributed to Island Sport please follow the link for more information.

🏆🏆Nominations for the 2024 Sports Achievement Awards are now open! 🏆🏆

Nominations close on 6th January.

Follow the link to make your nomination.
https://iowsports.org/awards/

05/12/2024

LJR Coaching are hosting an open day for their college offer on Friday 6 December, check the details below to register your interest. ⚽

27/11/2024

The application window for our talented athlete scheme closes soon! If you or someone you know is a talented sports person check out our website for the criteria and application form.
www.iow.gov.uk/sportsunit

The talented athlete scheme is supported by:
Isle of Wight Council
1Leisure
Wightlink in the Community
Love Running
RMA Sports Injury Clinic - Isle of Wight
Sports Performance Centre
Cowes Chiropractic Clinic
Amanda Buggy-Soft Tissue Therapy & Nutrition

12/11/2024

There is still time to apply to our Talented Athlete Scheme for 2025. If you, or someone you know is competing at a high level check out the information on our webpage.

**Application Window Open**
We are now accepting applications to our Talented Athlete Scheme. For information on the minimum criteria and to access the application form please visit our web page 👇👇

⭐This scheme is only possible due to the support of our fantastic sponsors ⭐
1Leisure
Wightlink in the Community
Love Running
RMA Sports Injury Clinic - Isle of Wight
Amanda Buggy-Soft Tissue Therapy & Nutrition
Cowes Chiropractic Clinic
Sports Performance Centre

https://www.iow.gov.uk/libraries-leisure-and-heritage/recreation-and-lesiure/leisure/sport-development-unit/

07/11/2024

Southern Vectis - the island's buses have a grant fund available this month, check the details below for information and to apply.

Our November Community Fund is now open for applications. 💚
You can apply throughout November and the fund is for you if you are a local charity, schools, sports teams or events organiser and need help with funding, marketing help, free travel or the use of its buses for events. Find out more and apply on the link:
https://www.islandbuses.info/november24-community-fund

18/10/2024

Junior football and multi sport days with LJR Coaching this half term. Book now to secure you place.

OCTOBER HALF TERM CAMPS! ⚽️🏀🥎🎾

Join us at St. Mary's for our TWO DAY October Half Term Camp – packed with excitement and sports fun!

Multi-Sport Day and our popular Football World Cup Day, there's something for everyone.


MULTI SPORTS - THURSDAY 31ST OCTOBER
WORLD CUP DAY - FRIDAY 1ST NOVEMBER

TIMES: 10AM - 2.45PM

Plus, it's only £13 a day! 🌟

Don't miss out – book your child’s place now so they can score some unforgettable memories! ⚽🎉

You can book via the link below or by popping us a message☺️

https://ljrcoaching.classforkids.io

We can’t wait to see you all there! 🥳

- LJR Coaching 💛🖤

07/10/2024

**Application Window Open**
We are now accepting applications to our Talented Athlete Scheme. For information on the minimum criteria and to access the application form please visit our web page 👇👇

⭐This scheme is only possible due to the support of our fantastic sponsors ⭐
1Leisure
Wightlink in the Community
Love Running
RMA Sports Injury Clinic - Isle of Wight
Amanda Buggy-Soft Tissue Therapy & Nutrition
Cowes Chiropractic Clinic
Sports Performance Centre

https://www.iow.gov.uk/libraries-leisure-and-heritage/recreation-and-lesiure/leisure/sport-development-unit/

07/10/2024

Cycle Wight are inviting you to their AGM this week. Join them for an evening of cycle chat including keynote speaker Laure Laker, renowned cycling and urban transport journalist. 🚴‍♀️

Our AGM is next Friday. We welcome as many as people as possible to find out what we have been doing this year. Laura's book is a great read so we are sure will be a fantastic guest. See you there.

04/10/2024

LJR Coaching are opening new sessions for the youngest aspiring sports stars.
Join the to get active, learn new skills, and have fun!! 🤸‍♀️🤸🤸‍♂️
Contact them direct for more details and to book. ⚽

01/10/2024

Sports clubs, teams and organisations are invited to apply for cross-Solent ferry support direct through Wightlink.
Individual sports people can apply through our Talented Athlete Scheme that opens very soon.

19/09/2024

All things girls and ladies football with JC Coaching in Ventnor. If you or someone you know would like to give it a go, get along to one of their sessions 👇👇⚽

09/09/2024

The next CYCLEWight junior and family cycle ride is taking place on Sunday 22 September, starting from Yaverland car park, Sandown from 1030am.
These fun and friendly cycle rides are open to all 🚲🚲🚲

03/09/2024

Medina I.O.W junior parkrun are heading back to Seaclose park this Sunday 8 September, 9am.
The weekly 2k run/jog/walk is aimed at children aged 4-14 and suitable for all abilities. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

07/08/2024

The Wight wolves woman's rugby club are welcoming new members with an introduction session tonight 7th August, as well as a couple of other dates. If you'd like to give it a go pop along to one of the sessions or drop them a message via their page. 🏉

⭐️ Come and say hello ⭐️ This Wednesday 7th Aug 5.45 @ Seaclose Recreational grounds. ⭐️

For folks ages 14+

We are recruiting! Join us for our pre Season training, perfect for new comers! We will be doing an introduction into rugby, great for all abilities and experience.

Dates for your diary:
📗Wednesday 7th & 14th @ Seaclose
📘Wednesday 21st @ Sandown Beach
📙Wednesday 28th Rugby, BBQ & Registration @ Rugby Football club, Footways, Wootton Bridge, Ryde PO33 4NQ

Any questions, please pop us a message on here :D We look forward to seeing you!

05/08/2024

So proud of Nick Percy - Olympian - who represented Team GB in Paris today.

What an inspiration to all young sportsmen and women - it was wonderful to see Nick competing among the world's best.

We think his smile says it all.

Well done Nick 👏👏👏

Nick Percy
Wightlink Isle of Wight Ferries
Isle of Wight Council Sports Development Unit

02/08/2024

Today is the last day of the 2024 Cowes week regatta, lost of racing on what looks to be a beautiful day on the Isle of Wight ⛵