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• Sir Mark Cavendish wins Lifetime Achievement award

  Sir Mark Cavendish has received a Lifetime Achievement award for his contribution to Manx sport. The 39-year-old picked up the honour at the Mezzo Isle of Man Sports Awards in Douglas on Thursday, where he also won sportsman of the year for 2024.  Sir Mark won a staggering 165 professional races in a glittering career, spanning two decades, including a record breaking 35 stages at the Tour de France. In true superstar fashion he even won the final race of his career in Singapore before retiring from the sp…

  read more Fri, Feb 28th 2025 12:00 AM by desc.gov.im

• Seven new members sought for Education Council

  The Department of Education, Sport and Culture (DESC) is still inviting applications for seven new members to join the Isle of Man Education Council from next month. The advisory body plays a key role in shaping education in the Isle of Man, serving as a vital link between DESC, schools and University College Isle of Man (UCM). Members contribute valuable skills, expertise, and fresh perspectives, working as independent voices within school governing bodies. Collaborating closely with DESC, to help shape p…

  read more Thu, Feb 6th 2025 12:00 AM by desc.gov.im

• Isle of Man Sports Awards: Sir Mark Cavendish shortlisted

  The shortlist for the Isle of Man Sports Awards, sponsored by Mezzo, has been unveiled ahead of next month’s celebration of Manx sport in Douglas. Tour de France star Sir Mark Cavendish, Olympian Yasmin Ingham and Wimbledon debutant Billy Harris are all in contention for the top awards in Manx sport. The winners will be announced at a ceremony in the Villa Marina on Thursday 27 February. Daphne Caine MHK, Minister for Education, Sport and Culture, said:  'The Isle of Man Sports Awards is a great platform t…

  read more Tue, Jan 21st 2025 12:00 AM by desc.gov.im

• Hundreds of children start training for 2025 Manx Youth Games

  Hundreds of children will begin training for the Isle of Man’s largest multi-sport event, the Sporting Club Manx Youth Games, next week. Participants, in school years two to 10, can attend regular coaching in two of the 16 sports on offer until mid-March, before choosing which to focus on at the Summer Games in Douglas. This year, race walking (available to children in Year 3-9) and volleyball (aimed at children in Year 5-8) have been added to the programme, bringing new opportunities to the more establish…

  read more Wed, Jan 15th 2025 12:00 AM by desc.gov.im

• Children to benefit from longer swimming lessons

  Primary school children will spend more time learning to swim through longer and more effective lessons starting in September 2025. The Department of Education, Sport and Culture (DESC) has announced a new approach where children in school years 3 to 6 will benefit from extended time in the pool, offering a more comprehensive learning experience aligned with international best practices. These changes are part of a broader effort to ensure all young people in the Isle of Man become proficient swimmers befo…

  read more Thu, Jan 9th 2025 12:00 AM by desc.gov.im

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