International Island Games Association (IIGA)
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International Island Games Association has since 1985 organised a biennial multisports event, the International Island Games. Next 2025 in Orkney.
Isle of Man
Joined June 2013
The IIGA have appointed Gary Weightman to be the new General Secretary. He will start his new role on 1 March 2025. Read more: 📷 The current General Secretary, Andy Varnom (on the right) handing over to Gary Weightman
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The IIGA is looking for a General Secetary. Further details, including Job Description and Person Specification, can be found on the IIGA website
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At the Annual General Meeting of the International Island Games Association (IIGA) held in Orkney on 13 July the Faroe Islands were confirmed to be the Host Island of the 2027 Island Games. Read more:
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RT @GabrielleBarnby: 1 year until @orkney2025 Island Games. It's launch day for the @OrkneyCouncil @OrkneyArts Write & Response project. Op…
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With effect from 1 May 2024, Vice Chair Andrew Inkster (Shetland) will take over as Acting Chair of the International Island Games Association (IIGA) following the resignation of Jörgen Pettersson (Åland), who has been the IIGA Chair since 2007. Read more:
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RT @thegantryje: In fourth place in the most viewed stories of 2023… Island Games: Jersey end 14-year wait for men's football gold @Jerse…
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RT @andydovey: Thank you for all the views on my website - we got to 2.3 million in a year. Top slot for 2023 goes to the @GuernseyTri and…
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NatWest International Island Games Guernsey2023 was one of the highlights during 2023, Lt Gen Richard Cripwell and Bailiff Richard McMahon from Guernsey says in their christmas message. ”The key was the island got that sense of community spirit again."
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There will be change in Host for Island Games 2027. Ynys Môn has to pull out and the Faroe Islands is ready to step in.
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Great coverage by BBC, thanks! Islanders arrive as rivals and leave as friends. We develop sport and islands. #inspiringislanders
24 islands, 14 sports, 1 unforgettable week! See how a love of sport brought together islanders from across the world. 📺 WATCH on iPlayer: #Guernsey2023 | @IslandGamesAsso | @guernseyiga
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Learn more about what happened in Guernsey 2023 from the rich list of movies in Youtube! The Island Games is competition and friendship and we are now moving on to Orkney 2025, celebrating the 20th Games since the start 1985.
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2.200 competetitors in 14 sports, thousands of volunteers and officials and the whole of Guernsey together with 23 other Member Islands from all over the world. Here are a few highlights from a week of joy:
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What an amazing week of sport of friendship, celebrating the 19th NatWest International Island Games in Guernsey 2023! Here is the inspiring and outstanding Opening Ceremony Saturday 8th july.
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RT @AllSportDB: 🔥 2023 #IslandGames in #UK 🇬🇧 #Guernsey start in 2 days @IslandGamesAsso @Guernsey_2023 #Guernsey2023
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RT @GsyPressSport: ‘This is where the heart and soul of football is’ ⚽️ Journalist and self-described ‘football explorer’ @paul_c_watson o…
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Inspiring and fruitful days at @IscBiz for IIGA-chair @jorgenpettersso and wingman @marchope spreading the joy and excitement that waits in @Guernsey_2023 !
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At the @IscBiz in London 22-23 March chair @jorgenpettersso will speak about the International Island Games Association and what it has meant for islands all over the world. Mr Pettersson will speak at the ”Innovation in Sports Events”. Welcome and listen!
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Rest in peace dearest Owen Le Vallee, one of them who more than most made reality of the vision. Owen raised his hand 1985 and the Island Games could continue.
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