About us
What is Isle of Man Sport?
Isle of Man Sport is made up of representatives appointed by Tynwald order and act as an independent forum for the promotion & development of sports and recreation.
Isle of Man Sport provide advice and expertise to the Department of Education Sport and Culture on all matters pertaining to sports and recreation on the Island including proposals for a strategy for the development of sports and recreation.
They are tasked to execute such other functions within the Department of Education, Sport and Culture in relation to sports and recreation as may be delegated by the Minister to Council, in accordance with the Government Departments Act 1987.
The sub-committee's of Isle of Man Sport are:
- Sports Liaison Committee
- Sport Aid Committee
- Sports Awards Committee
Isle of Man Sport's Priorities and Objectives
Isle of Man Sport have identified three Priorities and Objectives which it aims to achieve in partnership with the Island's Governing Bodies of Sport:
- Increase participation in sport across all levels from grass roots to elite;
- Improve and develop coaching, volunteering and officiating to enhance performance across all levels; and
- Improve governance of local governing bodies and member clubs.