The Department for Communities is holding its highly acclaimed Annual Sports Safety Conference as a virtual event on 25 March 2022 from 10am - 12:30pm at SSE Arena | Belfast.
There will be opportunities to hear about the latest developments impacting on safety at sports grounds and major sporting events.
Head of Inspectorate at the Sports Ground Safety Authority (SGSA)
Ken Scott MBE has been the Head of Inspectorate at the SGSA since 2016, having joined as an Inspector in 2013. He was previously involved in local government, including being Chair of the Safety Advisory Group for the English soccer team Sunderland. Ken will provide a brief overview of the current issues impacting safety at sports grounds across Europe and beyond.
Inspector for Sports Ground Safety Authority (SGSA)
Mark Holland joined the SGSA as an Inspector in 2018. During his time with the SGSA, Mark has been integrally involved in the SGSA’s work in Northern Ireland, working closely with Sport NI, sports grounds and local authorities. Mark will provide a brief overview of the current position regarding counter terrorism measures at Sports Grounds
Inspector for Sports Ground Safety Authority (SGSA)
Peter Weymes joined the SGSA in 2018. He is an Inspector covering grounds in the North of England. He also works with grounds in Northern Ireland. Peter will provide a brief update on the recent pilot of safe standing at some English Premiership Grounds.
CEO & Co-Founder at Halo Solutions Ltd
Lloyd Major MSc has worked on many local, national and international public events across the full spectrum of sport, festivals and public order protest. Lloyd has provided Tactical Support to the National Counter Terrorism Police Operations Centre, assisting Government and Intelligence partners operating throughout the UK, Europe and further afield as a subject matter expert in domestic extremism/crowd behaviour. Lloyd will share his experiences of integrated safety demonstrations.
Round table conversation
Round table conversation between: Paula Bradley – URFU | Claire Cosgrave SSE Arena | Anita Hamilton - IFA | Stephen McGeehan - Ulster GAA Governing Body panel to discuss issues affecting Sports events arising from Covid-19 including:
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The Department for Communities is holding its highly acclaimed Annual Sports Safety Conference as a virtual event on 25 March 2022 at SSE Arena | Belfast.