Cross Sport Conversations-Inclusion in Sport 

Join us for an engaging evening of networking, shared learning, and discussion focused on advancing inclusion in sport across Jersey in the Great Hall at Highlands College from 6-8pm.

Despite Jersey’s active community, significant inequalities still exist when it comes to accessing sport and physical activity—particularly across lines of income, disability, nationality, and ethnicity. These disparities highlight an urgent need to break down barriers and challenge biases within the sporting environment. With the right actions and support, meaningful progress is not only possible but essential.

This event is about coming together to spark those important conversations and begin shifting the dial toward a more inclusive sporting landscape.

We’ll be joined by a panel of inspirational sport leaders listed below who will share their insights, experiences, and practical approaches to increasing access for underrepresented groups. There will also be opportunities for Q&A, open discussion, and networking with like-minded individuals from sport and charitable organisations across the island.

Let’s work together to create a more inclusive future for sport and physical activity in Jersey.

Panel:  

Host –Ella Vieira

• Programmes Lead & Safeguarding Lead, Beresford Street Kitchen   

Speaker 1 – Rowan Kinsella

• GB Adaptive Judo Squad Athlete 


• Public speaker (Neurodiversity and disability inclusion)  

Speaker 2 - Suzanne Day

• Support Services Manager Enable Jersey   

Speaker 3 - Grace Greenwood

• Para Performance Athlete, after running international for team England and also Taekwondo where Grace is on the team GB para squad.  

Speaker 4 – Kaye Nicholson

• Chief Executive Officer for Liberate  

Speaker 5 – Michelle Thornally  

• Profound and multiple learning disabilities & special needs Lead Teaching Assistant 


• Rebound Therapy coach  


• Jersey Disability football coach 

Schedule: 

18:00-18:25 - Networking/ Food 

18:25 - 18:30 - John Small Opening remarks

18:30-18:50 - Rowan Kinsella "The Power of Inclusion and Safe Spaces: From a Disabled and Neurodivergent Perspective"

18:50-19:10 - Networking

19:10 - 19:45 - Panel discussion

19:45-20:00 - Closing remarks