Sports Development Unit

Sports Development Team

The Sports Development Team are part of Manx Sport & Recreation (MSR) which is a section of the Department of Community, Culture & Leisure, Isle of Man Government. The team are based at the National Sports Centre Outdoor Site in Douglas and are happy to help or advise governing bodies, clubs or individuals with any sports development issue.

Generic Service Standards - Our Commitment to Your Community

The Sports Development Unit had produced a Generic Service Standards booklet aimed at providing the local community with all of the basic details on the policy documents that the Sports Development Unit follow. This booklet also provides an opportunity to learn more about the services on offer and provide feedback to the Sports Development Team on how they operate.

The Sports Development Unit Generic Service Standards booklet can be downloaded from the bottom of this page or is available in print from the Sports Development Office.

The Sports Development Team look forward to seeing you at your next sporting schemes.

Our Mission Statement

The Sports Development Team are committed to ensuring that all children regardless of age, gender, ability, background or race can participate in sport in a safe and enjoyable environment.

Meet the Team...

	Paul Bridson, Sports Development Manager Responsible for: Management of staff and resources, Policy and Strategy. Contacts: 688591 / Paul.Bridson@gov.im
	Gianni Epifani, Sports Development Officer Responsible for: Term Time Activities, Adult Activities (including Walk & Talk and Ladies Mornings), Child Protection, Coach Education, Manx Youth Games and works closely with Athletics, Netball & Squash Governing Bodies. Contacts: 688556 / Gianni.Epifani@gov.im
	Aaron Quinn, Sports Development Officer Responsible for: Manx Youth Games, School Holiday Activities, Recruitment & Management of Coaches, 12 - 15 Gym Programme. Contacts: 688560 / Aaron.Quinn@gov.im
	Emma Callow, Community Sports Development Officer (South) Responsible for: Working with Schools, Community Sports Clubs & Governing Bodies in the South to increase sports participation in children aged 8 - 15. Contacts: 688557 / Emma.Callow@gov.im
	Kirsty Cooper, Community Sports Development Officer (North & West) Responsible for: Working with Schools, Community Sports Clubs & Governing Bodies in the North and the West of the Island to increase sports participation in children aged 8 - 15. Contacts: 688559 / Kirsty.Cooper@gov.im
	Trevor Christian, Eastern CSDO & Athletics Development Officer Responsible for: Working with Schools, Community Sports Clubs & Governing Bodies in the East of the Island to increase sports participation in children ages 8 - 15. Also to develop the sport of Athletics on the Island in line with the Isle of Man Athletics Development Plan. Contacts: 688576 / Trevor.Christian@gov.im
	Zoe Carney, Disability Sports Development Officer Responsible for: Uniting the disability organisations to create further sporting opportunies for adults and children with learning & physical disabilities. Contacts: 688575 / Zoe.Carney@gov.im
	Ian Williams, Rugby Develpment Officer Responsible for: Improving the quality of rugby on the Isle of Man and increasing the number of people playing the sport on the Island. Coach Trainer, Educator & Mentor working to improve the quality of coaching on the Island. Contacts: 686808 / Ian.Williams@gov.im
	Kerry Quayle, Hockey & Badminton Development Officer Responsible for: Developing the Sports of Hockey & Badminton accross the Island for all ages and abilities. Contacts: 651572 / Kerry.Penswick@gov.im
	Gareth Dawson, Cricket Development Officer Responsible for: Developing the sport of Cricket on the Island. Contacts:(07624) 332893 / gazdawso@hotmail.co.uk
	Christine Barradell, Admin Officer Responsible for: Facility Bookings, Coaches Association Applications, Coach Pay Contacts: 688589 / Christine.Barradell@gov.im
	Helen Watson, Admin Officer Responsible for: School Holiday Programme Applications Contacts: 688558 / Helen.Watson@gov.im