Latest News
20 August 2009
SINI Golfers Compete in Quatar MastersSINI golfers Gareth Maybin and Michael Hoey have been competing in the Quatar Masters this week, and at the closing of the second round both athletes were still in contention to make the cut.
McConvey First Race for An PostSINI athlete Connor McConvey will be in action this Sunday when he takes part in the GP d’Overture La Marseillaise, an annual single-day road bicycle race taking place in the city of Marseille, France.
SINI Athlete UpdateSINI athletes Gareth Maybin, Michael Hoey, Madeline Perry, Martyn Irvine and Mel Nocher have all been in action over the last week, read on to find out how they got on.
Connor McConvey joins up with AnPostYoung Belfast cyclist Connor McConvey has made the switch from International Mountain biking to International Road Racing and is now part of the An Post Grant Thornton Sean Kelly team.
Belfast Telegraph ArticlesThe Belfast Telegraph published two articles this week which focused on the work that the Sports Institute Northern Ireland is doing to prepare SINI athletes for both the Commonwealth Games and the Olympics. Read on to read the articles.
SINI Job OpportunitiesSINI is currently recruiting for a Physiotherapist to be based at the Performer Development Centre in Cookstown.
SINI athletes support Sport Against Racism Ireland DVD LaunchUnited Through Sport is a major awareness campaign and education support promoting the powerful potential for positive integration through sport. The campaign involves the participation of many leading sportsmen and women from the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, alongside young sports enthusiasts.
McKillop wins Irish junior titleParalympic gold medallist and SINI athelte Michael McKillop has qualified for the European Cross County Championships by winning the Irish junior title on Sunday.
An interview with Stephen MaguireSINI athlete Jason Smyth has left the cold autumnal weather behind in Northern Ireland and is currently in Florida with his coach Stephen Maguire training with an elite group of athletes.
Davis finishes 7th in MexicoSINI athlete Emma Davis recorded a fantastic seventh place at the ITU Triathlon World Cup in Huatulco, Mexico on Sunday 10th November.
SINI Cookery WorkshopsSINI Nutrionist Bronwen Master has been providing cooking workshops for a number of SINI athletes over the last few weeks, with more workshops planned in the next two weeks.
SINI continues good work with IFASINI has been at the forefront of the development of performance science within the IFA and has been supporting Nigel Worthington’s team in the build up to matches - with Dr Jonathan Bloomfield, a sports scientist from SINI working closely with the manager and his squad.
Lowry wins Sunflower TrophySINI athlete Ian Lowry won the Sunflower Trophy for the first time on board his Relentless TAS Suzuki at Bishopscourt on Sunday.
An interview with Chris Joneswww.sini.co.uk caught up with Chris Jones, National Event Coach for Triathlon Ireland recently to find out how the three SINI athletes in the Irish squad are progressing and to find out a bit more about Chris.
Bone Health Master ClassSINI Performance Nutrionist Bronwen Masters recently attended a Master Class on Bone Health, read on to find out more.
Commonwealth Games Council Physio AdvertThe Northern Ireland Commonwealth Games Council is calling for applications for the position of Physiotherapist for the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi, India.
Maybin leads NI Dunhill challengeSINI athlete Gareth Maybin leads the Irish challenge - two shots behind leader Thomas Bjorn - after the opening day of the Dunhill Links Championship in Scotland.
Matt and Ryan Win Irish 49er NationalsSINI athletes Matt McGovern and Ryan Seaton have been crowned Irish 49er National Champions 2009 following a successful weekend’s sailing in Dublin Bay.
Perry out of World OpenSINI athlete Madeline Perry bowed out of the World Open at the quarter-final stage in Amsterdam on Friday night.
Hall wins in Isle of ManHall takes gold at the Commonwealth Shooting Federation (European Division) Championships in the Isle of Man.
Game On at the QFTQFT and Jameson Belfast Film Festival are proud to announce the launch of Game On!, a special weekend season of free sports-themed films and events which will take place from Thursday 24th – Sunday 27th September.
Reaction from Philip DeignanSINI cyclist Philip Deignan finished 9th overall in the Tour of Spain, please read on to find out his reaction to his result.
Philip Deignan - Watch the raceSINI athlete Philip Deignan won Thursday's 18th stage of the Tour of Spain and now lies ninth overall. Read on to watch the race and find out what the cycling media had to say.
Stage win for Irishman DeignanSINI cyclist Philip Deignan won the 18th stage of the Vuelta a Espana on Thursday, while Alejandro Valverde continues to edge closer to being crowned overall champion.
Lowry races to 4th placeSINI athlete Ian Lowry is now positioned 4th in the standings at the British Superbike Series. Read on to hear Ian's thoughts on his season so far..
McConvey prepares for the biggest race of his yearBelfast cyclist Connor McConvey is currently preparing for the biggest race of his year in Australia at the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships. Connor, who races professionally for Focus De Brink, a Dutch based cycling team, will be competing in the Men’s U23 Cross Country Olympic event on Friday afternoon.
Seaton and McGovern Set Sail for WeymouthRyan Seaton has a busy few months ahead of him. The SINI athlete is preparing for the Sail for Gold event in Weymouth, with his new sailing partner and fellow SINI athlete Matt McGovern, in early September.
SINI Athlete Update – 31st AugustA number of SINI athletes were in action over the weekend, including adaptive rower Karen Cromie, Archers Mark Nesbitt and Karl Watson and members of the Irish Ladies hockey team. Read on to find out how they got on.
Welcome to the new SINI websiteOver the last number of months the Sports Institute Northern Ireland (SINI) has developed a website that is easy to use and should act as an information point on the work that SINI does and the athletes SINI work with.