Welcome to Isle of Man Sport's website

(previously known as Isle of Man Sports Council)

Isle of Man Sport Members are appointed by the Council of Ministers for a four year period under the following terms of reference were formalised in a Tynwald Resolution of October 1990:

These are;

To act as an independent forum for the promotion & development of sports and recreation.
To provide advice and expertise to the Minister and the Department of Community Culture & Leisure on all matters pertaining to sports and recreation on the Island.
To provide to the Department of Community Culture & Leisure proposals for a strategy for the development of sports and recreation. To execute such other functions within the Department of Community Culture & Leisure in relation to sports and recreation as may be delegated by the Minister to Council, in accordance with the Government Departments Act 1987.
To have due regard to the views of those persons involved in sport and recreation in the Island whilst performing its function.

Sports and Recreation Strategy 2002-2012

The Isle of Man Sports and Recreation Strategy 2002-2012 was the result of extensive consultation with sports clubs and Governing Bodies of Sport, Government Ministers and Officers, Local Authorities, schools, disability groups, key sporting organisations, and the general public. The document summarises the findings and recommendations of the Strategy and the more detailed Strategy Working Document that has lead to these conclusions.

Download Full Strategy Review PDF - 3.86mb