Politics of Alderney Politics of Alderney Politics of Alderney takes place in a framework of a parliamentary representative democratic British Crown dependency, whereby the President of the States of Alderney is the head of government. Alderney is part of the Bailiwick of Guernsey but is largely self-governing. Before the 1949 reforms, Alderney's legislature had no political affiliation as all positions in the States of Alderney (French: États d'Aurigny) were appointed. It consisted of the Governor of Alderney, until the holder in 1825 sold it back to the Crown and no further appointments were made, the Judge of Alderney, six Jurats, Alderney's court officers,
Sport in Guernsey The Guernsey Gaels was founded in 1996 and competes in the European Gaelic football leagues. The island hosts its own tournament each year, with teams from all over Europe visiting the island. Guernsey became European Gaelic Football Champions in 2011. see: https://www.facebook.com/groups/78377631839/ A fairly new world sport, with lots of objects to find in Guernsey see: http://www.geocaching.com/ There are two 18-hole courses and one 9-hole course in the island, with a nine-hole course in Alderney. Juniors are encouraged with competitions and cups to play for. Islanders and clubs compete in inter Island competitions in both Jersey and Alderney, in the