Sports training courses and events

Please keep an eye out on www.lisburnhalfmarathon.com and the Be Active Stay Active facebook page for information on the 2026 Lisburn Half Marathon, 10K Road Race & Fun Run. 

Our team organise a Colour Run on behalf of the Mayor and their nominated charity each year.  It takes place in April or May. 

Nominations close 5pm Monday 29th September 2025

Sport Lisburn & Castlereagh has launched its nomination process for the prestigious LCCC Sports Awards 2025 supported by Drayne’s Farm.
The Sports Awards are an opportunity to recognise individuals as well as teams and clubs excelling within their chosen sport in the past year, whether through direct participation and competition, or through contributions as a coach or administrator.  
The aim of the awards is to recognise the wealth of sporting talent of individuals, teams and clubs, residing or based, in the Lisburn and Castlereagh area. Nomination categories include;

• Senior Sports Personality of the Year
• Junior Sports Personality of the Year
• Senior Sports Club Team of the Year
• Junior Sports Club Team of the Year
• School Sports Team of the Year
• Sports Coach of the Year – (Amateur Only)
• David Edwards Senior Merit Award
• Alison Slater Junior Merit Award - Under 18
• Sports Club of the Year 
• Disability Sports Team of the Year
• Sports Person with a Disability of the Year

Before making a nomination please click here to view our awards nomination guidelines and for further information on the selection criteria and award categories.

The closing date for applications is Monday 29th September at 5pm.

Nomination Forms:
https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/SportLisburnCastlereaghLCCCSportsAwards2025Nominations/ 

If you have any queries regarding the application process, please email faron.morrison@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk

Each December at Lough Moss Leisure Centre we host a Santa Dash to raise money for the Mayor’s Charity. 

The entry fee is £5 and will include the provision of a Santa Hat and a selection box for each participant.

These are a great team building opportunity for businesses across Lisburn & Castlereagh!

The challenge includes a wide range of activities, including dodgeball, pickleball and tenpin bowling. Games are open to everyone and suitable for all levels of fitness.

At each game stage there will be Cup and Plate winners with the ‘Sports Club Champions’ being crowned at the end of all three stages.

Applications for the 2026 games will open in January 2026. Please keep an eye out on the Be Active Stay Active Facebook page for updates.

Local sports clubs and coaches can benefit from a timetable of specialised training courses taking place each financial year. These courses will equip clubs with the skills to develop their organisation and get the best out of their players and athletes.

Course Descriptions

Autism and Sports Coaching Training Course In-person Course (2.5 hours)

This course provides sports coaches and physical activity leaders with an introduction to planning and delivering sessions that are inclusive of people with Autism.  The course will provide a combination of theoretical and practical advice on suitable activities and approaches to fully include participants with Autism in your given sport.

First Aid in Sport In-person Course (4 hours)

This course covers elements of First Aid applicable to anyone who is responsible for coaching/supervising a team/individuals.  The certificate is valid for 3 years and includes:

• Role and responsibilities of the sports first aider
• Unresponsive adult 
• Adult CPR
• Safe use of an AED
• Bone, muscle and joint injuries
• Head injuries
• Managing a casualty outdoors
• Minor injuries, stings and grazes.

Safeguarding Children and Young People in Sport Online Virtual Workshop (2.5 Hours Virtual Workshop and mandatory 30 minutes pre-learning required)

This workshop aims to raise awareness of child safeguarding issues in sport and introduces participants to what is good practice for children’s sport and how to report any concern. This workshop is important for all adults involved in children’s sport, but is essential for Coaches, Leaders, Administrators, and Officials. The workshop has mandatory pre-learning which must be undertaken before attending the workshop.  A Zoom link will be shared in advance via email for all those taking part in online courses.

Designated Safeguarding Children’s Officer Training In-person Workshop (3 hours)

This workshop aims to support those undertaking the role of Designated Safeguarding Children’s Officer including the importance of creating a culture where good practice is the norm; how to respond in a range of situations or concerns; and how to implement safeguarding standards within a club environment.

Early booking recommended as spaces on each course are limited. 

Click here to book

For Further information, please contact the Sports Development Team, Christine Cooke, Community Sports Development Officer Christine.Cooke@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk / 07353 096880