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A surfer at the centre of serious allegations surrounding a recent competition has received a formal apology after the claims were confirmed to be false. The Channel Islands Surfing Federation (CISF) publicly accused Jersey surfer Ian Battrick of verbally and physically abusing fellow competitors during the GB Surf event in Thurso, Scotland, on 26 October. The federation also alleged he threatened a cameraman and forcibly dunked a female competitor—claims that contributed to

Jersey has been awarded a 90% compliance rating under UNESCO’s International Convention against Doping in Sport, placing the Island among the top performers worldwide for sports integrity. The rating was announced at UNESCO’s COP10 conference in Paris, following a more rigorous 2025 assessment. It marks a major turnaround since 2021, when Jersey was deemed non-compliant. Government departments, sporting bodies and community partners have since strengthened training, policies

Rule Change Blocks Wales’ Move for Celtic’s Osmand A recent change to football eligibility rules has ended Wales’ hopes of calling up Celtic’s young midfielder Osmand , whose international pathway once reflected the Channel Islands’ unique place in British football. The Crown Dependencies — Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man — occupy an unusual position within the British Isles. While the King is head of state, each island has its own government and identity, yet none are p

Jersey Surfer Says He “Got It Wrong” After GB Event Halted Amid Abuse Claims A surfer from Jersey has acknowledged he made a “mistake” after paddling out during the Great British Surf Cup in Thurso, Scotland — an event that was later suspended amid allegations that female athletes were verbally abused. Ian Battrick took to Instagram to apologise, calling his decision to surf during the women’s heat “selfish and thoughtless.” He stressed, however, that he did not threaten or a

Jersey students have praised the island’s new £8 million sports facilities at the Oakfield Centre, describing them as a welcome boost for fitness and sporting opportunities. Officially opened on Thursday, the state-of-the-art complex sits beside Highlands and Hautlieu colleges and is already proving popular with students who are using the facilities as part of their lessons. The Oakfield Centre includes a 3G pitch, martial arts studios, and a purpose-built gymnastics hall, of

Jersey’s Chief Minister will officially open a new £8 million sports complex in St Saviour this Thursday. Deputy Lyndon Farnham will welcome sports enthusiasts to the Oakfield Sports Centre, alongside Infrastructure Minister Andy Jehan and Jersey Sport Chief Executive David Kennedy. The new facility features three multi-sport arenas, a 3G pitch, martial arts studios, and a purpose-built gymnastics hall. It will cater to a wide range of sports, including basketball, netball, a

Jersey Bulls’ FA Trophy campaign came to an abrupt end after a 4-0 defeat away to Harrow Borough in the second qualifying round. The home...

Jersey Bulls forced a replay in the FA Cup after holding sixth-tier Worthing to a dramatic 2-2 draw – one of the most significant results...

Island Schools Expand Sports Programme A scheme aimed at getting Jersey’s young people active is set to more than double in size this...

Grant Funding to Help Grow Softball in Jersey The governing body for softball in Jersey is aiming to expand the sport following a recent...

Jersey Bulls Storm Into FA Cup Preliminary Round With Emphatic 5-0 Win Jersey Bulls made a dominant start to their FA Cup campaign with a...

Islanders now have access to a brand-new all-weather 3G football pitch following an £800,000 investment at Springfield Stadium in St...

Jersey to Host Free Outdoor Screening of Women’s Euro Quarter-Final Football fans in Jersey will be able to watch England’s UEFA Women’s...

Urgent Call for More 3G Football Pitches in Jersey as Demand Outpaces Supply A new report has revealed a significant shortfall in...

States to Vote on Channel Islands Lottery Fund Redistribution The States Assembly is set to vote on a proposal to reallocate £857,410 in...

Jersey Fire and Rescue Shares Vital Boating Safety Tips Ahead of Sailing Season As the boating season gets underway, the Jersey Fire and...

Jersey Athletes Enter Final Training Phase Ahead of 2025 Island Games in Orkney With just one month to go until the 2025 Island Games,...

Skateboarding Sessions Spark Confidence and Joy Among Jersey's East-End Kids A new youth initiative on the east side of Jersey has been...

Jersey Golfer Credits Charity for Kickstarting Career A rising star in Jersey golf has praised a local charity for helping him reach the...

Jersey Sport Launches Initiative to Honour Local Sports Volunteers Jersey Sport has introduced a new initiative to recognise and reward...