£3m investment to open school sports facilities in NI

The Northern Ireland government has announced increased investment of £3m in the Your School Your Club (YSYC) programme.

YSYC is a Department for Communities funded initiative, delivered in partnership between Sport NI and the Education Authority, that opens up school sports facilities for use by local communities and sports clubs outside of normal school hours.

The programme helps schools upgrade or adapt their pitches, halls and other sports spaces so they can be safely and effectively shared, increasing access to quality facilities and supporting greater participation in sport across Northern Ireland. The investment will enhance facilities at eight local schools, expanding capacity for local clubs and community organisations to access high-quality sports facilities.

This year’s investment will enable installation of either floodlights or artificial grass pitches at the eight participating schools.