The Activity Stream: Main
Browse back over the activity of the last 90 days and starred activity of the last year.
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The Island Games is coming home in 2029
The Isle of Man’s bid to host the 2029 Island Games has been successful. It comes after the International Island Games Association’s (IIGA) unanimously supported the move in Orkney on Saturday. The IIGA had already recommended the Isle of Man should be chosen to host the multi-sport event following an earlier inspection. More than 2,000 athletes from 24 member islands will contest 14 disciplines during the mini-Olympics for islanders attracting around 1,000 fans to watch. Andrew Inkster, interim chair of t…
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Visually impaired podcaster picks up Manx culture award
A visually impaired podcaster, a hugely talented harpist and a school choir were amongst the winners at the North American Manx Association (NAMA) awards on Wednesday. The annual awards recognise “outstanding achievements” by young people on the Isle of Man and honour their contribution to Manx culture in areas such as language and music. Evie Roberts, 14 and from Ballakermeen High School, received the Manx Community Award for her inspirational podcast series “Talking in the Dark”, which has included thoug…
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School funding review published
An independent review into the way schools are funded on Isle of Man has been published, along with the Department of Education, Sport and Culture’s (DESC) response to its findings. The review, which makes five key recommendations, was carried out by Premier Advisory Group (PAG) and MLG Education Services (MLG) between autumn 2022 and summer 2023. The recommendations are: Change the school funding formula Review Additional Educational Needs (AEN) Optimise recruitment processes Rationalise the most ineffici…
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“Inspirational” Mark Cavendish knighted in King’s Birthday Honours
• Sir Mark knighted for services to the sport of cycling and charity work• Athlete hailed as a "hero" and "inspiration" by first-ever cycling coach• Chief Minister congratulates Manx Missile on knighthood• Captain Stephen Carter and TT legend Richard 'Milky' Quayle also honoured Champion cyclist Mark Cavendish has been knighted in the King’s Birthday Honours. The accolade comes just weeks after the 39-year-old achieved his 164th career victory, making him the most successful men’s sprint cyclist of all tim…
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Youth coaches ‘Sure’ to impress with volunteer hours
Young sports coaches from the ‘Sure Sports Leaders Programme’ have been recognised for their contributions to promoting sports and active lifestyles among young people. The programme, sponsored by telecoms firm Sure Isle of Man, recently finished its 2023/24 cohort. 16 coaches volunteered 760 hours delivering sports sessions throughout the year, under the supervision of Manx Sport and Recreation’s Sports Development Team. Netballer Abigail Harvey was named Sports Leader of the Year and will be honoured a…
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Regional swimming pools report update published
An update about the future of regional swimming pools has been published on Tynwald’s Register of Business. The follow up to the Department of Education, Sport and Culture’s report into the affordability of regional pools becoming part of sports hubs, will be discussed in Tynwald next month. It acknowledges that the DESC must continue to work collaboratively with the respective pool boards to determine how their facilities can be more cost-efficient, and support an element of standardisation through a co-c…
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Skills Strategy backed by Tynwald
A plan to address the Isle of Man’s current skills shortage and help build a secure, vibrant and sustainable future has been backed by Tynwald. The Skills Strategy is a key part of the Government’s vision to deliver a strong and diverse economy and outstanding lifelong learning and development opportunities for all. The three-year plan sets out four goals, including identifying employer needs and strengthening the opportunities available to gain and develop skills in demand. Sarah Maltby MHK, Political Mem…
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Isle of Man unveils sports for 2029 Island Games
The Isle of Man has announced the sports that will make up the 2029 Island Games. It is expected that the International Island Games Committee (IIGA) will confirm the Isle of Man as the official host in July, having made it the preferred bidder. The Isle of Man hosted the first ever Games in 1985 and it has since grown to become an established international event, considered a ‘mini-Olympics for islanders’. If successful, the Manx Games could attract 4,000 people from 23 islands and generate around £3.5m…
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Children take centre stage for Island’s largest multi-sport event
Hundreds of children will descend upon the National Sports Centre for the Island’s largest multi-sport event on Saturday. Participants have been training hard ahead of the Sporting Club Manx Youth Games, which brings together children and qualified coaches from all over the Island to learn new sports, including hockey, football and a multi-sport offering for children with additional needs. Those taking part have experienced the benefits of regular exercise and made new friends. The programme also promot…