Disability Sport NI

03/06/2026

🏏All Ability Cricket - New Banbridge Venue Added!

The Northern Cricket Union have added another venue to the summer All Ability Cricket programme in Banbridge. The sessions are open to individuals with any impairment, aged between 12-25 and will focus on developing skills in a fun and competitive environment.

🏟️Jordanstown Sports Village
📅Every Monday from 11th May 2026
⏰6pm-7pm
💷Free
🔗 https://mycricket.sport80.com/public/wizard/e/383/home

🏟️Banbridge Church Hall, Church Square
📅Every Thursday from 28th May 2026
⏰6.30pm-7.30pm
💷Free
🔗 https://mycricket.sport80.com/public/wizard/e/396

01/06/2026

West Coast Country Liners Fundraising

A massive thank you to West Coast Country Liners from Scotland, led by Wendy Allen, for fundraising for Disability Sport NI on their recent tour to Belfast.

Over the 2 nights of the tour, the group held a raffle which raised an amazing £785.00 which will help support our boccia programme.

Terry Conroy (Performance Pathway Officer) said, “Thank you to West Coast Country Liners for their continued support, this fundraising will help provide us continue to provide high quality boccia opportunities to players across Northern Ireland.”

West Coast Country Liners

21/05/2026

Disability Sport NI is the main disability sports charity in Northern Ireland working to improve the health and wellbeing of disabled people through sport and active recreation.

Disability Sport NI is currently recruiting the following three posts:


🔵Boccia Participation Officer

NJC Pay Scale 6 Points 18 – 22 (£31,537 – £33,699 Under Review)

The post holder will be responsible for leading the development and growth of Boccia within schools, clubs and community groups in Northern Ireland which provide players with quality participation and competition opportunities.

🏀Competition Officer – Part time 7.5 hours per week

NJC Pay Scale 6 Points 18 – 22 (£31,537 – £33,699 Under Review). £6,307 – £6,740 per annum pro-rata for a 7.5 hour week.

The post holder will be responsible for the organisation of wheelchair basketball competitions in Northern Ireland.

🟢Administrative Assistant – Part time 12 hours per week

NJC Pay Scale: Point 3 – 4 (£24,796 – £25,185 Under review). £7,935 – £8,059 per annum pro-rata for a 12-hour week.

For further information see below:

https://www.dsni.co.uk/news/job-opportunities-participation-officer-competition-officer-administrative-assistant/

Closing date for receipt of applications is 12.00 noon on Monday 8th June 2026

Disability Sport NI is an Equal Opportunities Employer

20/05/2026

We are deeply saddened to share news of the passing of Robert Verner, a longstanding and cherished participant in our Inclusive Sports & Leisure Initiative, a partnership programme with ABC council.

Robert had a zest for life and all things sport! A football fanatic, he was a valued member of South Lake Disability Sports Club since 2013 and enjoyed many sports and activities in his time with us. These included sailing, archery, inclusive cycling, boccia and even off-road driving!

He was also involved in our boccia programme as a member of Craigavon Boccia Club and competed in the NI Boccia League.

A true advocate for disability sport and inclusion, he brought so much fun (and mischief!) to our groups. Loved a practical joke but generous to a fault. Robert often brought treats for staff and his fellow participants and was always the instigator of the groups Christmas outings! He certainly lived life to the full.

Disability Sport NI staff attended Robert's funeral on Monday in what was a touching celebration of his life. Robert will be very sorely missed by all who knew him and we send our sincerest and heartfelt condolences to his family and many, many friends.

19/05/2026

Recruitment to Board of Directors Disability Sport NI

Disability Sport NI is currently recruiting new Board Members willing to contribute their skills, experience, and expertise to support the continued development of the charity.

We are currently recruiting new Board members who can commit approximately one day per month to the role. While these voluntary positions are not remunerated, reasonable travel and subsistence expenses will be reimbursed.

Full details below:

Disability Sport NI is currently recruiting new Board Members willing to contribute their skills, experience, and expertise to support the continued development of the charity.

18/05/2026

NI Boccia Championships 2026 🔴🔵

On Saturday (16th May), Disability Sport NI hosted our annual Northern Ireland Boccia Championships in South Lake Leisure Centre, Craigavon. This year we had 17 athletes competing over two categories (Mixed BC1-4 and Open), which saw some very tightly contested matches to claim the Northern Ireland titles.

Due to the Mixed classifications, Northern Ireland Champions for specific classifications were also awarded to those within the classification groups who had the highest final finishing position.

Terry Conroy (Performance Pathway Officer – Boccia) said, “This was a brilliant display of the standard of boccia in Northern Ireland. We seen some really close and competitive games during the day and it’s great to see those performance levels continuing to rise as well as some new faces entering the competition for the first time.”

Mixed BC1-4

🥇Gold – Michaela Hollywood w/ Marie McMullen

🥈Silver – Jayne Milligan

🥉Bronze – Scott Cromie

Open

🥇Gold – Alan Weir

🥈Silver – Katie Douglas

🥉Bronze – Thomas Black

NI Champions

BC1 – Darryl Pye

BC2 – Scott Cromie

BC3 – Michaela Hollywood

BC4 – Jayne Milligan

Open – Alan Weir

Youth – Eilis Drumm

A massive thank you to Titanic Quarter Cycling Club and Sport NI for continuing to sponsor and support the NI Boccia League!

Congratulations to our winners and thank you to all athletes, officials and volunteers for playing your part throughout the boccia season. Looking forward to seeing you again in the new season!

Disability Sport NI Boccia

17/05/2026

Morrow secures WPL title! 🏆

Congratulations to Katie Morrow and her East London Phoenix teammates who clinched the British Wheelchair Basketball Women’s Premier League title this afternoon at the National Championship Finals!

Well done Katie and teammates, great way to end the season!

Sport NI Disability Sport NI Wheelchair Basketball

15/05/2026

Clean Sport Week 2026 🗣️

Disability Sport NI is committed to ensuring that athletes from elite competitors to grassroots participants and young enthusiasts, have access to accurate information and are empowered to make healthy, drug-free choices.

The message is simple: just don't risk it. True success is built, not bought.

This Clean Sport Week, Disability Sport NI want to promote the importance of anti-doping for all our athletes.

To find out more about Clean Sport Week and access resources, visit:

www.ukad.org.uk/clean-sport-week

13/05/2026

🏀 NI Wheelchair Basketball League – Finals Day 2025/26 - Sponsored by Perennials RFC

A great day of wheelchair basketball action this past weekend as the 2025/26 NI Wheelchair Basketball League came to an exciting close at Newforge Sports Complex and Event Hub.

Vase Final

Congratulations to BC Werewolves, who went back to back and retained the Vase title with a hard fought win over the Causeway Giants.

League Trophy Final

In a repeat of last year, it was an all Knights final with Knights TH and Knights KM battling it out for top spot in the league. With both sides winning their Semi Final matches, against Bangor Bulls and Craigavon Lakers respectively, it was Knight KM who would take the victory and get their hands on the League Trophy. Congratulations to players and coaches!

Individual Awards

We were also proud to celebrate some standout talent and sportsmanship across the league on the day. On hand to present the awards was Kevin O'Neill (Disability Sport NI CEO), Paddy Marshall (Disability Sport NI Chair) and Gavin Boyd (Sport NI Chair).

Winners below:

Female MVP – Cath Quinn (Bangor Bulls)

Male MVP - Matt Rollston (Knights KM)

Sportsmanship Award - Mary McCabe (Knights TH)

Young Player of the Year – Ethan Po***ck (Causeway Giants)

Huge thanks to our sponsors Perennials RFC, funders Sport NI and British Wheelchair Basketball for their continued support throughout the season.

And of course, thank you to every player, coach, volunteer, official, and supporter who continue to make our league better and better each year!

Bangor Bulls Wheelchair Basketball Club BcWolves Causeway Giants Wheelchair Basketball Club Craigavon Lakers Wheelchair Basketball Club Knights Wheelchair Basketball Club SouthWest Storm WBC

08/05/2026

ABC Inclusive Schools Basketball Competition 🏀

A ‘Slam Dunking’ Success at South Lake Leisure Centre!

13 teams from Ceara, Donard, Lisanally, Lismore College and Tandragee JHS hit the courts on Thursday 7th May for our annual ABC Inclusive Schools Basketball Competition.

Teams had been practising in the lead up to the event so some fantastic skills were on display in our 3v3 competition. An exciting, fun-filled day which was enjoyed by all!

Thank you to everyone who took part, our delivery partner getactiveabc for their support on the day and a huge congratulations to our Cup and Plate winners!

Winners below:

Cup Competition

1st Place – Lismore Lions
2nd Place – Lisanally Lakers
3rd Place – Donard Thunder

Plate Competition

1st Place – Ceara Ballers
2nd Place – Lisanally Raptors
3rd Place – Tandragee Magic