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- Top Northern Ireland Sports Awards Salutes Local Heroes 18th January 2012
The 2011 Belfast Telegraph Sports Awards, supported by Sport Northern Ireland and sponsored by Linwoods, were held this week (16th January) at Belfast’s Ramada Plaza Hotel and honoured sporting heroes from both the amateur and professional fields, including a trio of SINI-supported athletes. 18 January 2012
- Irish duo qualify for London 2012 Ryan Seaton and Matt McGovern qualify Ireland for 2012 Olympics
15th December 2011 15 December 2011
- Calling all SINI and PDC athletes Do you want to be better at managing the financial side of being an athlete? 14 December 2011
- SINI Evening Lecture Series 27th October 2011
The Sports Institute Northern Ireland, in partnership with the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Sport and Exercise Medicine, is hosting a series of evening lectures in sports physiotherapy. 27 October 2011
- Professor James Allen 17th October 2011
The Board and Staff of the Sports Institute Northern Ireland and Sport Northern Ireland are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former Chair of Sports Institute Northern Ireland, Professor James Allen (Jim). 17 October 2011
- Morrison claims silver in Tongyeong ITU World Cup Triathlon 17th October 2011
Aileen Morrison lined up for her last Triathlon of the year in Tongyeong, World Cup over the weekend (Saturday 15th October) in the no#1 ranked slot. 17 October 2011
- 2011 Belfast Telegraph Sports Awards 10th October 2011
The Belfast Telegraph 2011 Sports Awards have been launched, to find out more please read on. 10 October 2011
- Athlete Update - 6th October 2011 6th October 2011
The last few weeks have seen several local athletes, who receive support services from the Sports Institute Northern Ireland experience success: 6 October 2011
- Sycerika McMahon Wins Five Medals at Commonwealth Youth Games 13th September 2011
Congratulations to Sycerika McMahon who produced a series of outstanding performances at the 2011 Commonwealth Youth Games, winning a total of five medals. 13 September 2011
- SINI Job Opportunities 23rd August 2011
SINI is recruiting for a Performance Skills Coach and a Performance Planner. 23 August 2011
- SINI Job Opportunities SINI Job Opportunities
17th August 2011
SINI is recruiting for four posts currently. These posts are Performance Analyst, Exercise Physiologist, Performance Nutritionist and Placement Strength and Conditioning Coach. 17 August 2011
- SINI Job Opportunity - Exercise Physiologist 11th August 2011
The position of Exercise Physiologist is currently being advertised for Sports Institute Northern Ireland. 11 August 2011
- Madeline Perry Wins Singapore Masters 3rd August 2011
Squash star Madeline Perry has claimed her ninth WISPA title, with victory in the Singapore Masters. 3 August 2011
- McVeigh Tees Off Professional Career at the Ladies Irish Open 1st August 2011
Royal County Down’s top female golfer Danielle McVeigh has announced her decision today to turn Professional and join the ranks of the Ladies European Tour 1 August 2011
- 1 Year to Go 27th July 2011
The countdown is on to the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics and while the focus of much of the excitement is centred on the capital city, 500 miles away there is a hive of activity, at the Sports Institute Northern Ireland (SINI) in Jordanstown. 27 July 2011
- Athlete Update 27th July 2011
Several local athletes who receive services from the Sports Institute Northern Ireland have experienced recent success. 27 July 2011
- NI Netball Team Progress to World Cup Quarter Finals 7th July 2011
SINI would like to congratulate the Northern Ireland netball team on reaching the quarter-final of the 2011 World Cup in Singapore. 7 July 2011
- Sycerika McMahon Wins Gold at European Junior Championships 7th July 2011
Congratulations to SINI Swimmer Sycerika McMahon who has claimed gold at the 2011 European Junior Swimming Championships in Belgrade. 7 July 2011
- SINI Job Opportunity 29th June 2011
SINI is currently recruiting for a Performance Nutritionist. 29 June 2011
- SINI Job Oppotunity 27th June 2011
SINI is currently recruiting for a Performance Analyst. 27 June 2011
- BBC Audience Council NI - Your Voice at the Heart of the BBC 2nd June 2011
The BBC Audience Council NI invites you to an informal discussion on BBC radio and television services on 20 June at the BBC - Blackstaff House, Gt Victoria Street, Belfast. 2 June 2011
- Martyn Irvine Races to Ras Stage Win 31st May 2011
SINI Athlete and Commonwealth Games Mallist Martyn Irvine became the first Irish winner of a stage in this year’s An Post Rás, after claiming the stage seven victory in Kildare Town. 31 May 2011
- SINI Sailors finish 5th in World Cup 31st May 2011
SINI Sailors Matt McGovern and Ryan Seaton have finished in fifth place in a World Cup competition just over a year out from the Olympics. 31 May 2011
- Danielle McVeigh wins Lancome Irish Women’s Close Championship 26th May 2011
SINI Golfer Danielle McVeigh has won the Lancome Irish Women’s Close Championship following a thrilling comeback from behind. 26 May 2011
- Michael Hoey Wins Madeira Islands Open 23 May 2011
SINI Golfer Michael Hoey has claimed his second European Tour title, with victory in the Madeira Islands Open yesterday. 23 May 2011
- Jason Smyth Sets New Northern Ireland 100m Record 23rd May 2011
SINI sprinter Jason Smyth has broken his own Northern Ireland 100m record after finishing third in this weekend’s NTC Classic meeting in Florida. 23 May 2011
- 2011 UK Coaching Summit 7-8 June in Belfast 20th May 2011
Make sure you book your place on the 2011 UK Coaching Summit which is now less than four weeks away. 20 May 2011
- 2011 UK Coaching Summit in Belfast 7th - 8th June 18th May 2011
Make sure you book your place on the 2011 UK Coaching Summit which is now less than four weeks away. 18 May 2011
- Ulsters Giant Challenge - Exciting Talent Search Initiative Launched 17th May 2011
Ulster Rugby players Stephen Ferris, Johann Muller and Dan Tuohy attended the recent launch of a talent search initiative to discover future ‘giants’ of the game. 17 May 2011
- Sycerika McMahon Wins Nine Golds at Irish Long Course National Championships 5th May 2011
Swimming sensation and SINI Athlete Sycerika McMahon has dominated the 2011 Irish Long Course National Championships in Abbostown, with an incredible nine Gold medal wins. 5 May 2011
- Morrison Takes Silver In Japan SINI Athlete Aileen Morrison advanced her London 2012 campaign significantly on Sunday, winning a silver medal in the ITU (International Triathlon Union) World Cup Triathlon in Ishigaki, Japan. 20 April 2011
- SINI Job Opportunity 7th April 2011
SINI is currently recruiting for an Exercise Physiologist. 7 April 2011
- Aileen Morrison Wins European Triathlon Event in Turkey 4th April 2011
Congratulations to SINI Athlete Aileen Morrison, who has kicked off her 2011 season in winning fashion with victory in the ETU (European Triathlon Union) European Cup race in Antalya, Turkey. 4 April 2011
- Kelly Gallagher takes GOLD at Europa Cup Finals 16th March 2011
Congratulations to Sports Institute Northern Ireland athlete Kelly Gallagher who today claimed a GOLD medal in the Slalom at the Europa Cup Finals being help in Spain. 16 March 2011
- Minister for Sport and Olympics Visits SINI 16th March 2011
The countdown to the London 2012 Olympic Games is well and truly underway, and with excitement and anticipation building every day, the Sports Institute Northern Ireland (SINI) was paid a visit by Minister for Sport and Olympics Hugh Robertson MP, who was keen to see how the Institute is working with Northern Ireland’s Olympic hopefuls as they vie for qualification. 16 March 2011
- 500 Days To Go - Olympic Countdown Under Way 16th March 2011
Today, Sports Minister Nelson McCausland used this milestone to highlight ongoing work to ensure Northern Ireland benefits from the world's largest sporting event being so close to our shores. 16 March 2011
- 500 days to go - Olympic countdown under way 15th March 2011
Today, Sports Minister Nelson McCausland used this milestone to highlight ongoing work to ensure Northern Ireland benefits from the world's largest sporting event being so close to our shores. 16 March 2011
- LOCOG Chair Sebastian Coe Visits SINI 3rd March 2011
The Sports Institute Northern Ireland (SINI) was last night delighted to welcome Lord Sebastian Coe, Chair of the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG), to a reception at SINI. 3 March 2011
- SINI Job Opportunities 9th February 2011
SINI is currently recruiting for an Exercise Physiologist. 9 February 2011
- OCI Scholarship Adds Value to Morrisons Programme 2nd February 2011
Irish Triathlete Aileen Morrison was in Olympic House to discuss her Olympic Scholarship for London 2012. 2 February 2011
- Sports Institute Northern Ireland mourns the passing of Karen Cromie. 29 January 2011
- McKillop Wins GOLD at Paralympic Worlds in Record Time 28th January 2011
Congratulations to SINI Athlete Michael McKillop who has won GOLD in the T37 800m at the Paralympic World Championships in a world record-breaking time. 28 January 2011
- SINI Athlete McKillop Sets New World Record 27th January 2011
Congratulations to SINI Athlete Michael McKillop who yesterday broke the world record in the T37 1500 metres. 27 January 2011
- SINI Job Opportunities 27th January 2011
SINI is currently recruiting for a Senior Exercise Physiologist. 27 January 2011
- Kelly Gallagher claims SILVER medal at World Championships Congratulations to Sports Institute Northern Ireland athlete Kelly Gallagher who today claimed a SILVER medal in the Slalom at the IPC Alpine Skiing World Championships in ITALY. 20 January 2011
- SINI Job Opportunities 20th January 2011
SINI is currently recruiting for a Physiotherapist. 20 January 2011
- SINI Job Opportunities 17th January 2011.
SINI is currently recruiting for an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach. 17 January 2011
- SINI Performance Co-ordinator shares his thoughts on Delhi experience SINI Performance Co-ordinator Richard Archibald talks to The Sport and Exercise Scientist, the official magazine of the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences about his experiences in Delhi. 17 January 2011
- SINI extends sympathies to the Harte and McAreavey families The Sports Institute Northern Ireland wishes to express its deepest sympathies to the Harte and McAreavey families on the death of Michaela. 17 January 2011
- SINI Skier Kelly Gallagher wins a Bronze Medal 17th December
SINI Athlete Kelly Gallagher wins a bronze medal in hte European Cup slalom race in Kuhtai, Austria 17 December 2010
- Eamonn O’Kane Announces Professional Debut 14th December 2010
Sports Institute Northern Ireland (SINI) boxer and Commonwealth Gold Medalist Eamonn O’Kane has announced his decision to turn professional, with his pro debut scheduled for February 2011. 14 December 2010
- Ciara Mageean Finishes 7th at European Championships December 2010
Sports Institute Northern Ireland (SINI) Athlete Ciara Mageean has finished 7th at the European Cross Country Championships in Albufeira, Portugal. 14 December 2010
- Bridget Cleland Retires from International Hockey December 2010
Irish International defender and Sports Institute Northern Ireland (SINI) Athlete Bridget Cleland (McKeever) has announced her decision to retire from the International arena after eight years at the highest level. 14 December 2010
- McConvey Takes Indefinite Break December 2010
Irish rider and Sports Institute Northern Ireland (SINI) Athlete Connor Mc Convey, who rides for the belgian registered An Post Sean Kelly team, has decided to take an indefinite break from Professional Cycling. 14 December 2010
- Ulster Rugby - Physiotherapist Post Ulster Rugby is seeking to recruit a permanent part-time Physiotherapist to strengthen the existing Physiotherapy team 1 December 2010
- SINI Sailors finish 11tth 26th November 2010
SINI athletes Ryan Seaton and Matthew McGovern finished 11th overall in a strong field at Perth International Regatta, AUS. 26 November 2010
- SINI Athlete Lisa Kearney takes GOLD in Samoa 15th November 2010
SINI athlete Lisa Kearney won gold at the IJF World Cup in Apia, Samoa over the weekend. 15 November 2010
- Sports Institute Northern Ireland Congratulate NI Commonwealth Games Team 18th October 2010
Sport Northern Ireland (SNI) and Sports Institute Northern Ireland (SINI) would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the Northern Ireland Commonwealth Games Team and Council on their successes in Delhi. 18 October 2010
- DELHI 2010 DAY 10 NEWS ARTICLE COMMONWEALTH GAMES NEWS 2010
14th October 2010
Wednesday 13th will go down in history as a golden day for Northern Irish Sport. Read on for reaction from the coaches, athletes and sports journalist Nigel Ringland. 14 October 2010
- DELHI 2010 NEWS DAY 10 PODCAST COMMONWEALTH GAMES 2010
14th October 2010
Listen to Northern Ireland Team Updates from Day 10 of competition - with commentary by Nigel Ringland. 14 October 2010
- DELHI 2010 NEWS - LISTEN TO SINI BOXERS EAMONN OKANE AFTER GOLD MEDAL WIN COMMONWEALTH GAMES 2010
13th October 2010
Listen to Live Audio from Gold Medal Winner and SINI athlete Eamonn O'Kane 13 October 2010
- DELHI 2010 NEWS - TOMMY MCCARTHY TAKES SILVER AT COMMONWEALTH GAMES COMMONWEALTH GAMES 2010
13th October 2010
Boxer Tommy McCarthy has won the SILVER medal in today’s Light Heavyweight final. 13 October 2010
- DELHI 2010 NEWS - LISTEN TO PADDY BARNES REACTION TO HIS GOLD MEDAL COMMONWEALTH GAMES 2010
13th October 2010
Listen to Live Audio from Gold Medal Winner Paddy Barnes 13 October 2010
- DELHI 2010 NEWS - COMMONWEALTH GOLD FOR PADDY BARNES COMMONWEALTH GAMES 2010
13th October 2010
Sports Institute Northern Ireland boxer Paddy Barnes has taken GOLD in the Lightflyweight final of the Commonwealth Games, defeating Namibia’s Jafet Uutoni 8-4. 13 October 2010
- DELHI 2010 NEWS - BRONZE MEDAL FOR SINI SHOOTER MATTHEW HALL COMMONWEALTH GAMES 2010
13th October 2010
Matthew Hall has won BRONZE in the Singles 50 metres Rifle Prone. 13 October 2010
- DELHI 2010 NEWS DAY 9 ARTICLE UPDATE COMMONWEALTH GAMES NEWS
13th October 2010
It’s the day of reckoning for the Northern Ireland boxing team in Delhi. How many of the five finalists can turn silver into gold? 13 October 2010
- DELHI 2010 NEWS - DAY 8 PODCAST COMMONWEALTH GAMES 2010
11th October 2010
Listen to Northern Ireland Team Updates from Day 8 of competition - with commentary by Nigel Ringland. 12 October 2010
- DELHI 2010 NEWS Day 8 Article Update COMMONWEALTH GAMES NEWS
12th October 2010
It was another magnificent day for Northern Ireland’s boxers as five guaranteed bronze medals were all turned into at least silver. 12 October 2010
- DELHI 2010 NEWS Reaction from SINI athletes Tommy and Paddy COMMONWEALTH GAMES NEWS
11th October 2010
SINI Boxers Paddy Barnes and Tommy McCarthy reach their respective finals, read on to listen to their reactions. 11 October 2010
- DELHI 2010 NEWS - Paddy through to final COMMONWEALTH GAMES NEWS
11th October 2010
SINI boxer Paddy Barnes is through to the FINAL of the Light Flyweight. 11 October 2010
- DELHI 2010 NEWS - DAY 7 ARTICLE UPDATE COMMONWEALTH GAMES NEWS
11th October 2010
Northern Ireland’s boxers secured four more medals on a truly sensational Sunday at the Talkatora Indoor Stadium in Delhi. 11 October 2010
- DELHI 2010 - LISTEN TO DAY 7 PODCAST COMMONWEALTH GAMES 2010
11th October 2010
Listen to Northern Ireland Team Updates from Day7 of competition - with commentary by Nigel Ringland. 11 October 2010
- DELHI 2010 NEWS DAY 6 UPDATE COMMONWEALTH GAMES NEWS
10th October 2010
Read through a full update of all the action from Northern Irish athletes on Day 6 on the 2010 Commonwealth Games. 10 October 2010
- DELHI 2010 NEWS - DAY 6 PODCAST COMMONWEALTH GAMES NEWS
Listen to a Day 6 podcast from Delhi with interviews from Northern Irish athletes. 10 October 2010
- Delhi 2010 News - Day 5 Podcast COMMONWEALTH GAMES NEWS
8th October 2010
Listen to all the reaction from NI athletes on Day 5 in Delhi. 8 October 2010
- Delhi 2010 News Listen to Ciara Mageeans reaction after her final COMMONWEALTH GAMES NEWS
8th October 2010
Listen to 18 year old Ciara Mageean's reaction to the 1500m final. 8 October 2010
- Delhi 2010 News - Day 4 Update COMMONWEALTH GAMES NEWS
8th October 2010
Read on for updates on SINI athletes from Day 4 in Delhi. 8 October 2010
- DELHI 2010 NEWS - Day 4 Podcast COMMONWEALTH GAMES NEWS
8th October 2010
Click here for all the reaction from SINI athletes on Day 4 of the Commonwealth Games 2010. 8 October 2010
- Reaction from SINI athletes at their Bronze Medals COMMONWEALTH GAMES 2010
7th October
Listen to the reaction from SINI athletes at their BRONZE medal in the team pursuit. 7 October 2010
- DELHI 2010 NEWS - DAY 3 PODCAST LIVE FROM DELHI COMMONWEALTH GAMES NEWS
6th October 2010
Sports Journalist Nigel Ringland reports LIVE from Delhi on how Day 3 went for the Northern Irish athletes. 6 October 2010
- Delhi 2010 News - Watch SINI athlete Madeline Perry LIVE COMMONWEALTH GAMES NEWS
6th October 2010
Watch SINI squash star Madeline Perry LIVE from Delhi 6 October 2010
- DELHI 2010 NEWS - SINI cyclist 7th in 40km points race COMMONWEALTH GAMES NEWS
6th October 2010
SINI cyclist Martyn Irvine takes 7th in the 40km points race in day 3 at the Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games.. 6 October 2010
- DELHI 2010 NEWS - SINI cyclist Heather Wilson reacts to her 5th place finish COMMONWEALTH GAMES NEWS
6th October 2010
Listen to SINI cyclist Heather Wilson react to her 5th place finish in the 25km points race. 6 October 2010
- DELHI 2010 NEWS - DAY 2 Update Article from Delhi COMMONWEALTH GAMES 2010
6th October 2010
There were mixed fortunes for Northern Ireland’s athletes on the second day of competition in Delhi. 6 October 2010
- DELHI 2010 NEWS - PODCAST FROM DAY 2 IN DELHI COMMONWEALTH GAMES NEWS
6th October 2010
Listen to a daily podcast with all the latest news on SINI and PDC athletes from Delhi. 6 October 2010
- SINI Athlete Update - DAY 2 Delhi 2010 COMMONWEALTH GAMES 2010
5TH October 2010
Several SINI and PDC athletes were in action today, read on for updates on how they got on. 5 October 2010
- SINI Swimmer Melanie Nocher sets another PB COMMONWEALTH GAMES 2010
5TH October 2010
Melanie Nocher sets another Personal Best in Day 2 at the Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games, click here to listen to her reaction. 5 October 2010
- Podcast with all the news from Day One in Delhi COMMONWEALTH GAMES NEWS
5th October 2010
Listen to a daily podcast with all the latest news on SINI and PDC athletes from Delhi. 5 October 2010
- SINI athlete Mel Nocher reacts to her Personal Best result COMMONWEALTH GAMES NEWS
4th October 2010
SINI athlete Melaine Nocher sets a new Personal Best result in day one of the Commonwealth Games. Mel finished fourth in her heat in a personal best of 2.01.57 in the 200m freestlye. 4 October 2010
- DELHI 2010 NEWS - Commonwealth Games Preview Paddy Barnes COMMONWEALTH GAMES NEWS
4th October 2010
Winning medals at major championships has become commonplace for Paddy Barnes although he has a bit of unfinished business left with the Commonwealth Games. 4 October 2010
- DELHI 2010 NEWS - Montgomery has been named as the official flagbearer of the NI Team COMMONWEALTH GAMES NEWS
1st October 2010
Performer Development Centre athlete Mark Montgomery has been named as the official Flagbearer of the Northern Ireland Team. His qualities are such that he has won respect and admiration from other team members. 1 October 2010
- DELHI 2010 NEWS - SINI Support proves vital to Northern Irish athletes COMMONWEALTH GAMES NEWS
1ST October 2010
Over the last 10 days the media spotlight has been firmly on the Delhi Commonwealth Games for all the wrong reasons, concerns over athlete accommodation and general stadia safety has ensured a high profile for the Games in the Northern Irish press. However, for a group of staff at the Sports Institute Northern Ireland (SINI), the Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games represent a key milestone after years of hard work with some of Northern Ireland’s finest a 1 October 2010
- DELHI 2010 COMMONWEALTH GAMES NEWS - TEAM NI settling into life in Delhi COMMONWEALTH GAMES NEWS
30th September 2010
Team Northern Ireland have been settling into village life in Delhi since their arrival on Tuesday. 30 September 2010
- Assembly Committee Says Sport Can Make a Real Contribution to Health 23rd September 2010
The Assembly Culture, Arts and Leisure Committee says that participation in sport and physical activity needs to be prioritised across all Government departments. 23 September 2010
- Canoeist Craig Makes Waves at World Championships 20th September 2010
Sports Institute Northern Ireland (SINI) athlete Hannah Craig has finished 13th in the World Canoe Slalom Championships in Ljubljana, Slovenia. 20 September 2010
- McConvey out of Commonwealth Games 16th September 2010.
It has been confirmed today that Belgian based Sean Kelly An Post cyclist Connor McConvey has had to withdraw from the rest of the competitive cycling season due to extreme fatigue. 16 September 2010
- OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT OF NI COMMONWEALTH GAMES TEAM 2010 14th September 2010
The final Northern Ireland Commonwealth Games team was unveiled at the weekend (Friday 10th September) at a grand ceremony in the Waterfront Hall. 14 September 2010
- Stirling Sets New Ireland Innings Record 9th September 2010
Congratulations to SINI cricketer Paul Stirling on his record breaking innings of 177, making him the first Ireland player to reach 150 in a one-day international, and giving him the 13th highest ODI score 9 September 2010
- Madeline Perry Takes Fourth Irish Open Title 9th September 2010
Sports Institute Northern Ireland (SINI) athlete Madeline is celebrating another title win after claiming victory in the Irish Open squash final this past weekend. 9 September 2010
- Mark Nesbitt misses out on Youth Olympics archery medal 21st August 2010.
Sports Institute Northern Ireland (SINI) Archer Mark Nesbitt's hopes of a medal at the inaugural Youth Olympics in Singapore were dashed as he was beaten in the quarter-finals. 21 August 2010
- Aileen storms up Olympic Rankings 20th August 2010.
Congratulations to SINI triathlete Aileen Morrison who was 16th in the 2010 Dextro Energy Triathlon - ITU World Championship Series Kitzbuehel this week. 20 August 2010
- Eglinton sprinter Jason Smyth out of Commonwealth Games 19th August 2010.
Double Gold Paralympic medallist Jason Smyth has been forced to withdraw from the Northern Ireland Commonwealth Games squad that will travel to Delhi later this year, due to injury. 20 August 2010
- SINI Athelte Madeline Perry wins Australian Open 16th August 2010.
Congratulations to Sport Institute Northern Ireland athlete Madeline Perry who has won the Australian Open by beating Alison Waters of England in a thrilling five-game final. 16 August 2010
- More SINI athletes named in Commonwealth Games Squad 29th June.
The Commonwealth Games Council of Northern Ireland has named more SINI athletes to travel to Delhi in October for the Commonwealth Games. 29 July 2010
- SINI Sprinter Smyth misses final place 29th July 2010.
Two-time Paralympic champion Jason Smyth just missed out on a place in the 100 metres final at the European Championships on Wednesday. 29 July 2010
- Two Year Countdown Begins 27th July 2010
The countdown is on to the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics and while the focus of much of the excitement is centred on the capital city, 500 miles away there is a hive of activity, at the Sports Institute Northern Ireland (SINI) in Jordanstown. 27 July 2010
- SINI triathlete Aileen Morrison on BBC 23rd July 2010
SINI triathlete Aileen Morrison was interviewed by BBC Newsline this week following her historic Bronze Medal at the ITU Dextro Energy World Championship Series in Hamburg, Germany. 23 July 2010
- Aileen Morrison Takes Bronze 19th July 2010
SINI Triathlete Aileen Morrison has taken Bronze at the ITU Dextro Energy World Championship Series in Hamburg, Germany. 19 July 2010
- SINI athlete Mark Nesbitt named on GB Youth Olympic Team 13th July 2010.
SINI Archer Mark Nesbitt named on GB team for Youth Olympics. 13 July 2010
- SINI Golfer Gareth Maybin well up Scottish Open leaderboard 8th July 2010
Gareth Maybin has been the best of the Northern Ireland players in the early stages of the Barclays Scottish Open. 8 July 2010
- More SINI athletes named in Commonwealth Games Squad 8th July 2010
Another four SINI athletes have been named in the Northern
Ireland Commonwealth Games team today. Cyclist Martyn Irvine, Shooter Mervyn Morrison and Archers Mark Nesbitt and Karl Watson were all confirmed as NI squad members today. 8 July 2010
- SINI helps Paddy Barnes on the quest for Gold 6th July
SINI athlete Paddy Barnes made history in June when he became the first Northern Irish man to win Gold at the European Amateur Championships in Moscow, his medal glory is made all the more impressive by the fact that just 2 months before he took Gold Paddy had a hernia operation. 6 July 2010
- SINI triathlete Aileen Morrison talks about her 5th place finish 6th July 2010
SINI athlete Aileen Morrison had an excellent 5th place finish in the European Championships in Athlone at the weekend. 6 July 2010
- Performer Development Centre in Cookstown 5th July
Sport Northern Ireland, in partnership with Sports Institute Northern Ireland (SINI), has developed three sporting centres for the next generation of elite athletes in Northern Ireland. 5 July 2010
- Aisling Reilly dominates USHA Nationals 30th June
SINI athlete Aisling Reilly (St. Paul's, Belfast), representing Ireland following her Irish Nationals triumph on May bank holiday weekend, secured her first ever triumph in the USHA Nationals Ladies Open Championship last week in emphatic style. 30 June 2010
- SINI Athlete Lisa Kearney Takes Silver at Judo World Cup 27th June.
Sports Institute Northern Ireland athlete and Belfast judo star Lisa Kearney won a Silver medal today at the 2010 World Cup in San Salvador in the 48kg class. 28 June 2010
- SINI Golfer Gareth Maybin Interview 16th June.
An interview with SINI athlete Gareth Maybin ahead of the US Open. 17 June 2010
- Six more SINI athletes added to NI Commonwealth Games Squad 17th June.
SINI athletes Jason Smyth, Ciara Mageean, Connor McConvey, Heather Wilson, Matt Hall and Na Liu have all been added to the Northern Ireland Commonwealth Games Squad. 17 June 2010
- SINI boxer Paddy Barnes wins European gold medal 12th June.
Paddy Barnes has won the gold medal at light-flyweight at the European Amateur Championships in Moscow by beating Azerbaijan's Elvin Mamishzade. 13 June 2010
- Barnes secures Silver SINI athlete Paddy Barnes has today secured a Silver medal at the European Amateur Championships in Russia.
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- SINI Golfer Gareth Maybin secures Open place 8 June 2010
- INVENTORS ENCOURAGED TO MAKE THEIR MARK While most of us cannot aspire to winning Olympic or Paralympic gold on home soil in London in two year’s time, UK-based scientists, engineers and inventors still have a once in a lifetime opportunity to contribute to Great Britain’s success at this momentous sporting occasion. 4 June 2010
- REPORT DOPING IN SPORT REPORT DOPING IN SPORT is a 24 hour confidential phone line to support the fight against doping in sport. The phone line provides a strictly confidential service to athletes, support personal and concerned family and friends to securely pass on information to UK Anti-Doping. 4 June 2010
- Connor McConvey 4th in FBD Insurance Rás Sports Institute Northern Ireland athlete Connor McConvey impressed greatly with his fourth place at the FBD Insurance Rás, especially as this is the longest stage race he has ever done. 31 May 2010
- Archer Mark Nesbitt Takes Sixth Place in European Senior Championships Sports Institute Northern Ireland (SINI) archer Mark Nesbitt has finished sixth in the European Senior Championships, his first-ever senior event. 28 May 2010
- SINI athlete Jason Smyth earns double gold at Paralympic World Cup SINI athlete Jason Smyth took two GOLD medals on Tuesday 25th at the BT Paralympic World Cup 27 May 2010
- SINI athlete Karen Cromie travels to World Cup Paralympian rower and member of the Sports Institute of Northern Ireland based at the University of Ulster at Jordanstown, Karen Cromie, begins her long road to the 2012 Paralympics Games in London tomorrow with the first World Cup of the season in Bled, Slovenia. 27 May 2010
- Further SINI Athletes Added to Commonwealth Games Squad A second wave of athletes has today been announced for the Northern Ireland Commonwealth Games squad, including a further four Sports Institute Northern Ireland (SINI) athletes. 26 May 2010
- SINI athlete Gareth Maybin off to US Open SINI athlete Gareth Maybin will join Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell at the US Open after clinching a spot in the major at Monday's qualifier at Walton Heath. 25 May 2010
- Wrestler Mark Montgomery takes Bronze Local Wrestler Mark Montgomery competed over the weekend at the English Open Championships in Birmingham which was the qualification event for the English Wrestling time for the Commonwealth Games. 24 May 2010
- SINI’s Jason Smyth Clocks Up Two New Personal Bests SINI athlete Jason Smyth improved his 100 metres and 200m personal bests at a meeting in the US last Saturday. 20 May 2010
- David Beattie Defends his Crown at the British Grand Prix Sports Institute Northern Ireland athlete David Beattie will this weekend defend his crown at the Breitling 53rd British Grand Prix in Southern Counties Shooting Club in Dorset. 20 May 2010
- A New Ten Year Strategy for Sport and Physical Recreation in Northern Ireland Entitled 'Sport Matters: The Northern Ireland Strategy for Sport and Physical Recreation, 2009-2019', the Strategy outlines a new vision for sport and physical recreation in Northern Ireland. 20 May 2010
- SINI athletes talk representing Northern Ireland 13 May 2010
- Four SINI athletes named in initial Commonwealth Games Squad Four Sports Institute Northern Ireland (SINI) athletes were named in the Northern Ireland squad to travel to Delhi in October 2010 to take part in the Commonwealth Games. 12 May 2010
- SINI athlete Karen Cromie takes two Silver Medals Sports Institute Northern Ireland athlete Karen Cromie picked up two Silver medals with the Irish LTA 4 team at the International Adaptive Regatta in Varese Italy over the weekend. 6 May 2010
- Sport NI- developing better Sports Practitioners The Practitioner Development Programme (PDP) is a Sport Northern Ireland funded programme that aims to produce the next generation of coaches, scientists and medics for the Northern Ireland sporting performance system. 29 April 2010
- SINI Golfer Selected for 2010 Curtis Cup Team The Ladies’ Golf Union has chosen Sports Institute Northern Ireland golfer Danielle McVeigh to represent Great Britain & Ireland in the 36th Curtis Cup match against the United States. 29 April 2010
- MCCANN WINS FINAL STAGE AND TAKES VICTORY IN TOUR OF PHILIPPINES SINI athlete David McCann had a successful week last week when he sealed victory with a flourish in the Tour of the Philippines, winning the final stage of the race and further increasing his margin of domination over the other riders. 26 April 2010
- SINI golfers make the headlines Gareth Maybin just missed out on winning the Ballantine’s Championship in Jeju, South Korea over the weekend while Danielle McVeigh won the Helen Holm Scottish Amateur Open Strokeplay. 26 April 2010
- Jason Smyth runs 10.45 in opening race of season SINI athlete Jason Smyth produced an encouraging opening to his outdoor season as he clocked 10.45 seconds for 100 metres in Florida over the weekend. 22 April 2010
- SINI Archers Hit the Mark Sports Institute Northern Ireland (SINI) Archer Mark Nesbitt was on target this weekend, winning the Irish Open Field Championships in County Wicklow. 29 March 2010
- SINI athlete Gallagher leads the way for Paralympics GB athletes A fourth place finish for skier Kelly Gallagher and a strong performance was the highlight of Day Four (Tuesday March 16) for ParalympicsGB. 18 March 2010
- SINI athlete Kelly Gallagher takes 6th at Winter Paralympics Northern Irishwoman Gallagher moved from eighth after her first run in the visually impaired event to take sixth, behind Austria's Sabine Gasteiger. 15 March 2010
- Sports Institute Northern Ireland announces partnership with Dartfish The Sports Institute Northern Ireland (SINI) has announced a new two year partnership with Dartfish, a world leader in video analysis innovation, naming them as preferred supplier of video analysis software. 10 March 2010
- SINI Archer has a successful weekend 8 March 2010
- MLAS ‘GEAR UP’ FOR INQUIRY AS THEY TAKE PART IN SPORTS RELIEF 2 March 2010
- Performer Development Centres - Elite Centres to help Budding Young Stars Sport Northern Ireland, in partnership with Sports Institute Northern Ireland (SINI), has developed three sporting centres for the next generation of elite athletes in Northern Ireland. 19 February 2010
- SINI Golfer Maybin Competing in Delhi SINI Golfer Gareth Maybin has finished at 2 under par after the first round of the Avantha Masters in Delhi. 12 February 2010
- SINI Athlete Madeline Perry Through to British National Squash Semis SINI athlete Madeline Perry through to Semi Finals at British National Squash Championships and celebrates her birthday in the process! 12 February 2010
- Sport Northern Ireland Awareness Programme to Protect the Spirit of Sport With the run up to the Commonwealth Games in Delhi in October and looking ahead to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, awareness of drugs in sport has never been more relevant. As such, Sport Northern Ireland today launched its Anti-Doping initiative ‘Pure Winner’. 9 February 2010
- First Athlete from Northern Ireland Set to Compete in Winter Paralympics Kelly Gallagher from Bangor has become the first ever athlete from Northern Ireland to be selected to compete in the Winter Paralympics. 4 February 2010
- SINI Golfers Compete in Quatar Masters SINI 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. 29 January 2010
- McConvey First Race for An Post SINI 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. 29 January 2010
- Sports Institute Northern Ireland Camp on Target The Sports Institute Northern Ireland (SINI) hosted a residential camp earlier this month for Northern Ireland’s top athletes from shooting, bowls and archery 18 January 2010
- A closer look at Sports Physiotherapy By Dr Phil Glasgow, Sports Institute Northern Ireland (SINI) Head Physiotherapist 21 December 2009
- A message to SINI athletes from SINI Doctor Please find a message from Dr Mike Webb regarding the new anti-doping regulations which take effect from 1/1/10 18 December 2009
- Provision of physiology support during warm-weather training in Spain A report by Declan Gamble – Lead Performance Scientist 17 December 2009
- SINI Athlete Update SINI 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. 14 December 2009
- SINI athlete Perry reaches Monte Carlo final Madeline Perry booked her place in the final of the $25,000 Monte Carlo Classic in Monaco on Thursday. 11 December 2009
- SINI athlete Gareth Maybin four off lead in South Africa Gareth Maybin lies four shots off the lead after the opening round of the Alfred Dunhill Championship at the Leopard Creek club in South Africa. 11 December 2009
- Connor McConvey joins up with AnPost Young 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. 7 December 2009
- Current Job Opportunities 1 December 2009
- SINI sailors third at Australian 49er National Championships 1 December 2009
- World Class Performance Conference 2009 Over 300 delegates gathered at the Belfry earlier this month to attend UK Sport’s World Class Performance Conference. 30 November 2009
- Belfast Telegraph Articles The 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. 27 November 2009
- SINI Job Opportunities SINI is currently recruiting for a Physiotherapist to be based at the Performer Development Centre in Cookstown. 27 November 2009
- SINI athletes support Sport Against Racism Ireland DVD Launch United 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. 27 November 2009
- SINI Athlete Updates Read on for more SINI athlete updates from over the weekend. 23 November 2009
- Connor takes Freestyle Clean Sweep SINI athlete Conor Leaney completed the freestyle clean-sweep at the Swimming Short Course National Championships over the weekend. 23 November 2009
- McKillop wins Irish junior title Paralympic gold medallist and SINI athelte Michael McKillop has qualified for the European Cross County Championships by winning the Irish junior title on Sunday. 23 November 2009
- An interview with Stephen Maguire SINI 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. 16 November 2009
- Interview with SINI athlete Emma Davis SINI.co.uk caught up with triathlete Emma Davis the day after her 7th place finish in the ITU World Cup race in Mexico. 10 November 2009
- Lisa takes GOLD at Irish Open Lisa Kearney stole the show at the Irish Open over the weekend by winning the 48kg at the competition. 10 November 2009
- Davis finishes 7th in Mexico SINI athlete Emma Davis recorded a fantastic seventh place at the ITU Triathlon World Cup in Huatulco, Mexico on Sunday 10th November. 9 November 2009
- SINI staff learn from Dr Matt Spencer Sports Institute Northern Ireland recently hosted an internal workshop with world renowned physiologist Dr Matt Spencer. 9 November 2009
- Madeline named Sportswoman of the Year SINI athlete Madeline Perry has been named as the Belfast Telegraph Sportswoman of the year at glittering awards ceremony held this week. 6 November 2009
- SINI Cookery Workshops SINI 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. 4 November 2009
- Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach 29 October 2009
- Jant Gray launches her Autobiography SINI athlete Janet Gray is launching her autobiography, Blind Ambition this week. 28 October 2009
- SINI continues good work with IFA SINI 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. 26 October 2009
- Sport Northern Ireland Practitioner Development Programme The Sport Northern Ireland Practitioner Development Programme is now open and accepting applications for 2010-2011. 23 October 2009
- Lowry wins Sunflower Trophy SINI athlete Ian Lowry won the Sunflower Trophy for the first time on board his Relentless TAS Suzuki at Bishopscourt on Sunday. 19 October 2009
- Performance Analysis Resource Performance Analysis is a key part of the Performance Science function at SINI. 16 October 2009
- An interview with Chris Jones www.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. 16 October 2009
- Perry in Hong Kong quarter-finals SINI athlete Madeline Perry has booked her place in the quarter-finals of the Hong Kong Open. 16 October 2009
- Gareth Maybin competes in Portugal SINI athlete Gareth Maybin fired an opening round of three-under-par 69 in Thursday's opening round of the Portugal Masters. 16 October 2009
- Ian Lowry article in Belfast Telegraph SINI athlete Ian Lowry is straight back into competition this weekend, following the final race of the British Superbike. Read on to find out more… 15 October 2009
- Perry into last 16 in Hong Kong Madeline Perry's fine recent form has lifted her to seventh in the world 15 October 2009
- Watch Ian Lowry in action 14 October 2009
- Maybin tied fourth after super 64 SINI athlete Gareth Maybin moved up 22 places after his impressive final round 12 October 2009
- SINI athelte 3rd in GB rankings SINI Shooter David Beattie was 2nd at the weekend GB selection shoot, narrowly missing first place by one point. 6 October 2009
- Bone Health Master Class SINI Performance Nutrionist Bronwen Masters recently attended a Master Class on Bone Health, read on to find out more. 6 October 2009
- Commonwealth Games Council Physio Advert The Northern Ireland Commonwealth Games Council is calling for applications for the position of Physiotherapist for the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi, India. 6 October 2009
- Maybin leads NI Dunhill challenge SINI athlete Gareth Maybin leads the Irish challenge - two shots behind leader Thomas Bjorn - after the opening day of the Dunhill Links Championship in Scotland. 2 October 2009
- Perry rises to seventh in world SINI athlete Madeline Perry has moved up one place to seventh in the world rankings following some impressive performances. 1 October 2009
- Perry interview on BBC SINI athlete Madeline Perry interview on BBC Newsline 30 September 2009
- Matt and Ryan Win Irish 49er Nationals SINI athletes Matt McGovern and Ryan Seaton have been crowned Irish 49er National Champions 2009 following a successful weekend’s sailing in Dublin Bay. 28 September 2009
- SINI athletes bring home Gold and Silver SINI Shooters win at Commonwealth Shooting Federation (European Division)Championships in Isle of Man 27 September 2009
- Perry out of World Open SINI athlete Madeline Perry bowed out of the World Open at the quarter-final stage in Amsterdam on Friday night. 26 September 2009
- Hall wins in Isle of Man Hall takes gold at the Commonwealth Shooting Federation (European Division) Championships in the Isle of Man. 26 September 2009
- SINI athletes set to compete in Isle of Man this weekend Two SINI athletes compete at the Commonwealth Shooting Federation (European Division) Championships this weekend in the Isle of Man. 25 September 2009
- Perry into Quarter Finals of World Open Madeline Perry has progressed further today in the World Open by beating Rebecca Chui 3-0. 24 September 2009
- Perry through to last 16 at World Open SINI athlete Madeline Perry is into the last 16 of the World Open after beating qualifier Latasha Khan of the USA in four games. 24 September 2009
- Game On at the QFT QFT 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. 24 September 2009
- SINI Archers compete at Asian Archery Grand Prix SINI athletes Mark Nesbitt and Karl Watson were part of the Northern Ireland team that finished 5th overall at the 4th Asian Archery Grand Prix Championship held last week. 21 September 2009
- Reaction from Philip Deignan SINI cyclist Philip Deignan finished 9th overall in the Tour of Spain, please read on to find out his reaction to his result. 21 September 2009
- SINI Sailors placed 26th overall SINI sailors Ryan Seaton and Matt McGovern have finished 26th overall at the Skandia Sail for Gold Event in Weymouth. 21 September 2009
- Kearney takes Silver at GB World Judo Cup SINI athlete Lisa Kearney took Silver at the GB World Judo Cup in the 48 kg final. 21 September 2009
- Philip Deignan - Watch the race SINI 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. 18 September 2009
- Stage win for Irishman Deignan SINI 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. 18 September 2009
- SINI JOB OPPORTUNITIES 17 September 2009
- BBC Sports Unsung Hero Award 2009 BBC is running the Sports Unsung Hero again this year, read on to find out more. 16 September 2009
- UK Sport Fast Track Programme at SINI SINI recently hosted the sixth and final workshop of the UK Sport Fast-Track Practitioners Programme. 16 September 2009
- Davis competes at Gold Coast Triathlon SINI athlete Emma Davis, represented Ireland in the Gold Coast U23 Women's Elite World Championships Triathlon on Friday, 11 September. 16 September 2009
- Perry defeated in British Open Final SINI athlete Madeline Perry found Australian Rachael Grinham a bridge too far in the British Open final in Manchester on Monday evening. 15 September 2009
- Lowry races to 4th place SINI 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.. 14 September 2009
- Madeline Perry in British Open Final SINI athlete Madeline Perry is one game away from the British Open title. 14 September 2009
- McConvey prepares for the biggest race of his year Belfast 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. 3 September 2009
- Seaton and McGovern Set Sail for Weymouth Ryan 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. 2 September 2009
- SINI Athlete Update – 31st August A 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. 31 August 2009
- Welcome to the new SINI website Over 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. 28 August 2009
- Archived Articles Fall Off Into Here 21 April 2008