Sports development

Belfast currently has poor levels of health compared to the rest of Northern Ireland, so encouraging people to keep fit, and increasing access to physical activity, is very important.

In this section, you can:

check what's available in our leisure centres, parks and sports pitches
read our Physical Activity and Sports Development Strategy for Belfast, which we've worked with other agencies to develop
learn about the Active Communities programme which offer free sports and activities in venues across Belfast
check whether you're eligible for our active lifestyle programmes
get information about our coach education scheme and Belfast Clubmark programme for sports clubs
find out about financial support available to sports clubs, through our Support for Sport programme
see what major sports events we have funded.

Our sports development officers also provide general help and advice to sports clubs and community organisations, for example, via telephone calls or through one-to-one meetings (by appointment only) or by helping to create club development plans and coach education programmes.

Contact information For more information about sports development, call our Leisure Development Unit on 028 9027 0344 or email leisure@belfastcity.gov.uk