The Ministry for Sport, headed by the Hon Edwin Reyes, Minister for Heritage, Culture, and Sport, is responsible for sports policy matters and the provision of support to educational establishments and the governing bodies of sport in Gibraltar.
The management and implementation of sport policy is carried out by the Gibraltar Sports and Leisure Authority, which replaced the Sports Department in April 2005.
Under the chairmanship of the Minister, a Gibraltar Sports Advisory Council has been set up to advise the Government of Gibraltar on all matters relating to sport.
The Government recognizes the benefits derived from participation in sports and recreational activities. Importance is given to the availability of suitable facilities for the practice of sport. There are a large number of Sports facilities in Gibraltar, of varying standards. These provide opportunities for residents and visitors alike to enjoy sport as a recreation and for the serious sports enthusiasts to improve standards and participate in local and International events.
There are, at the moment, eighteen Gibraltar Sports Associations that have gained official recognition from their respective International Governing Bodies. Others, including the Gibraltarian National Olympic Committee, have submitted applications for recognition which are being considered
In late 1999 a Sports Development Unit was set up to assist Gibraltar governing bodies of sport and Educational establishments to improve standards.
Gibraltar's resident population is active in sport and standards are, by and large, rather high, in relation to Gibraltar's population. Participation in officially recognised or other sports events, abroad or in Gibraltar, is welcomed by Gibraltar sports persons.
Gibraltar's sports facilities are also being used by foreign sports persons for 'warm-weather' training. This practice is being encouraged and more and better facilities are being constructed in order to improve the product for locals and visitors alike.To obtain information regarding sport in Gibraltar; establish contacts, including the possibility of organizing sports visits to Gibraltar, at any level, or seek Gibraltarian participation in sports events abroad; please contact the individual governing body of sport in Gibraltar or Mr Joe Hernandez, Chief Executive Officer, Gibraltar Sports and Leisure Authority, Bayside Sports Centre, Telephone No. (350) 20078256 or 20078409, Fax No. (350) 20042749 or E.Mail vicstad@gibtelecom.net
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