The NatWest International Island Games started in
1985 on the Isle of Man and have taken place every 2 years since then. The Isle of Wight is a founder member and two-time host of the Games (1993 and 2011).
The games have been dubbed by the media as the “Small Islands Olympics” and now comprises around
3000 competitors from
24 different Islands in
14 different sports, taking place over the course of 7 days.
This is the only international multi-sport event at which competitors from the Isle of Wight can compete for their Island in its own right, rather than being part of a larger nation such as England or GB.
The games give Island sportsmen and sportswomen a unique chance to experience international competition in a multi sport games where they can compete alongside and against some of the very best in sport.
Charitable Incorporated Organisation The Isle of Wight Island Games Association is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation registered with the Charity Commission as charity number 1183237
The charitable objects of the association are:
To advance amateur sport for the public benefit, in particular but not exclusively by:
To coordinate administration and financial arrangements enabling an Isle of Wight representative team to participate every two years at the International island Games sporting event.
The provision of financial assistance to support the cost of travel, accommodation and kit to enable competitors to compete in the Island Games.
The promotion of community participation in amateur sport.We are affiliated to the International Island Games Association http://www.iiga.org