Sport Archives - Channel Eye https://channeleye.media/tag/sport/ Business & Lifestyle News in the Channel Islands and Isle of Man Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:22:11 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://channeleye.media/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/ce_favicon48px.png Sport Archives - Channel Eye https://channeleye.media/tag/sport/ 32 32 UBS returns as Supertri Jersey partner with new Corporate Challenge https://channeleye.media/ubs-returns-as-supertri-jersey-partner-with-new-corporate-challenge/ Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:30:40 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=72344 UBS will once again be the Official Wealth Management Partner of the Supertri Pro Series Final when the event returns to Jersey in September 2026. The renewed partnership builds on last year’s event and includes the introduction of a new Supertri Corporate Challenge, which will bring together teams from across the island to take part […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 26 June 2026 at 08:30 GMT.]]> Victoria Park bolsters support for England Men’s Football Team https://channeleye.media/victoria-park-bolsters-support-for-england-mens-football-team/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:30:18 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=70742 Victoria Park has signed a sponsorship deal with Geoff Martel, Captain of the England over-75s football team, as he looks to lead the side through a series of fixtures culminating in a clash with Germany this summer. Geoff (pictured), who celebrated his eighty-first birthday this month, is an ambassador for veterans’ football, both locally and […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 20 April 2026 at 08:30 GMT.]]> Jersey Sport confirms record number of athletes supported in 2026 programme https://channeleye.media/jersey-sport-confirms-record-number-of-athletes-supported-in-2026-programme/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:40:59 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=70728 Jersey Sport has confirmed a record year for its Performance Sport Programme, with 54 athletes, 4 coaches and 2 officials set to receive support in 2026. The announcement follows the expansion of the programme earlier this year, when applications were opened to coaches and officials for the first time. The selected group now reflects a […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 17 April 2026 at 08:40 GMT.]]> £95,000 investment boosts Sportin Schools programme as applications open https://channeleye.media/95000-investment-boosts-sportin-schools-programme-as-applications-open/ Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:54:24 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=70119 Applications are now open for the Jersey sports organisations to join the 2026/27 Sportin Schools  programme. The programme has received a significant boost, with £95,000 of funding committed for the 2026/27 academic year, reinforcing Jersey Sport’s commitment to expanding opportunities for primary and secondary school students across the island and distributing a total of £1million […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 19 March 2026 at 09:54 GMT.]]> £284,500 travel funding marks first major step towards £1 million investment in local sport in 2026 https://channeleye.media/284500-travel-funding-marks-first-major-step-towards-1-million-investment-in-local-sport-in-2026/ Wed, 04 Mar 2026 09:00:21 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=69772 Jersey athletes will benefit from a £284,500 Travel Funding investment in 2026, supporting 39 local sports organisations through Jersey Sport and the Government of Jersey. The allocation represents the first major milestone in Jersey Sport’s commitment to distribute £1 million into the Island’s sporting community during 2026 – reinforcing a strategic focus on athlete development, […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 4 March 2026 at 09:00 GMT.]]> La Grande Mare appoints Managing Director https://channeleye.media/la-grande-mare-appoints-managing-director/ Fri, 13 Feb 2026 09:10:27 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=69292 La Grande Mare has appointed Ben Stimson as Managing Director. Ben (pictured) will take up the role of Managing Director in April, ahead of the opening of the golf course this summer. He is a senior golf and leisure leader with extensive international experience of working in premium golf environments across the UK, UAE and […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 13 February 2026 at 09:10 GMT.]]> Victoria Park’s double sponsorship signals new opportunities for referees https://channeleye.media/victoria-parks-double-sponsorship-signals-new-opportunities-for-referees/ Thu, 22 Jan 2026 09:50:30 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=68766 Guernsey’s Victoria Park, has agreed a duo of sponsorship deals with local referees Tom Strawbridge and Brent Blondel as they look to develop their refereeing careers both at home and away. Tom and Brent are well-known faces on Guernsey’s football scene, having both played competitively at a local level before transitioning into refereeing. Recent changes […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 22 January 2026 at 09:50 GMT.]]> Appleby Jersey steps up as headline sponsor of Chirpy’s Cricket Club https://channeleye.media/appleby-jersey-steps-up-as-headline-sponsor-of-chirpys-cricket-club/ Tue, 20 Jan 2026 09:40:26 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=68740 Appleby Jersey is headline sponsorship of Chirpy’s Cricket Club, it has been announced. The sponsorship will support the club’s senior teams, its long-established youth academy and the charitable work delivered through Chirpy’s Foundation. The partnership represents a significant investment in grassroots and community cricket in Jersey, strengthening a club-led model that uses cricket to develop […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 20 January 2026 at 09:40 GMT.]]> Isle of Man Sports Awards shortlist unveiled https://channeleye.media/isle-of-man-sports-awards-shortlist-unveiled/ Mon, 19 Jan 2026 09:03:41 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=68719 The contenders for next month’s Isle of Man Sports Awards have been announced. Rugby union prop forward Bevan Rodd, tennis player Billy Harris and boxer Sam Rennie are all in contention for the top men’s award, alongside cyclist Matthew Bostock and Corrin Leeming, David Mullarkey and William Draper from the world of athletics. Three more […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 19 January 2026 at 09:03 GMT.]]> Jersey Sport opens Performance Sport Programme to coaches and officials for first time in 2026 https://channeleye.media/jersey-sport-opens-performance-sport-programme-to-coaches-and-officials-for-first-time-in-2026/ Wed, 14 Jan 2026 09:10:19 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=68492 After two successful years supporting Jersey’s most talented athletes, Jersey Sport has announced that applications are now open for the Performance Sport Programme 2026 , with an expanded offer that will, for the first time, include coaches and officials alongside athletes. The Performance Sport Programme has played a key role in helping local athletes progress […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 14 January 2026 at 09:10 GMT.]]>