Sporting experiences sought to improve plans

People have been encouraged to share key issues they have experienced in the sports sector for a States of Jersey scrutiny panel.

As part of the hearing into the provision of sports in the island, Minister for Infrastructure Constable Andy Jehan will be questioned about the performance pathways available to top sportspeople.

It follows plans to redevelop Fort Regent, a leisure centre in St Helier, and the transfer of sports groups and organisations to other facilities across the island, the States said.

Panel chairman Deputy Montfort Tadier said "concerns had been raised" about long-term plans for the venue.

Tadier said: "Since the government revealed its plans for the future of Fort Regent, there has been a lot of public and social discussion about the impact its closure will have on the clubs and organisations which currently use it.

"While the government has outlined plans to transfer many of these [clubs] to other facilities across the island, concerns have been raised by some about the suitability of the chosen venues and the long-term plans."

Tadier said it was important sports clubs had appropriate infrastructure, support and funding regardless of whether they were at "grassroots level or supporting top athletes".

A pop-up event is set to take place in St Helier on Friday so people can share their views.

The scrutiny hearing will take place on 12 June 2025.

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