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Sports: Rugby Union to Tennis

Organised sport takes place throughout Northern Ireland. You can find out how to get involved by contacting your local club, or the sports governing body, which is the organisation that manages the sport you are interested in.

Rugby Union

Rugby Union in Northern Ireland is organised by Ulster Rugby.

Sailing/Yachting

The Royal Yachting Association oversees sailing and boating in Northern Ireland.

Shooting (Clay Pigeon)

The Ulster Clay Pigeon Shooting Association oversees this sport in Northern Ireland.

Shooting (Full Bore Air)

The Ulster Rifle Association administers this sport in Northern Ireland.

Shooting (Small Bore Air)

Northern Ireland Small Bore Shooting Union coordinates this sport in Northern Ireland.

Squash

Ulster Squash coordinates squash in Northern Ireland.

Sub Aqua

Underwater sports in Northern Ireland are controlled by the Northern Ireland Federation of Sub-Aqua Clubs.

Surfing

The Northern Ireland Surfing Association manages surfing.

Swimming

Swim Ulster oversees swimming in Northern Ireland.

Table Tennis

Table Tennis Ulster coordinates table tennis in Northern Ireland.

Taekwondo

The martial art of taekwondo is governed by the Taekwondo Association of Northern Ireland.

Tenpin Bowling

Tenpin bowling in Northern Ireland is administered by the Northern Ireland Tenpin Bowling Federation.

Tennis

Tennis in Northern Ireland is governed by Ulster Tennis.