Isle of sports

Residents on the Isle of Wight love their sport, it’s another one of those things that bring communities together. We receive regular updates for cricket, sailing, speedway and football from local clubs.

If you have sports news to share, get in touch and we’ll share it with our wide readership.

Islanders taking part in this year’s Round The Island Race

Louise Morton:

Local sailors of note taking part in the JP Morgan Round The Island Race include Louise and Peter Morton.

Wednesday, 22nd May, 2013 7:32am

By Suzanne and Alan Whitewood

Haydn Sewell wins Junior Trophy at 2013 Volvo Gill Optimist Inland Championships

Haydn Sewell:

Congratulations to young Haydn who seems to be going from strength to strength.

Tuesday, 21st May, 2013 2:43pm

By Tim Sewell

Cricket: Ventnor edge past Lymington in New Forest thriller

Cricket players:

Results and fixtures for Ventnor Cricket Club

Tuesday, 21st May, 2013 8:37am

By Graeme Burnett

Speedway: Islanders out for revenge

Speedway:

The match starts at 7pm tomorrow at Smallbrook Stadium - show your support for the Island team.

Monday, 20th May, 2013 4:02pm

By Bryn Williams

Duncan Goodhew presents young Islanders with swimming medals

Duncan Goodhew with swimmers:

Well done to the six young Islanders on their achievements. It must've been great to meet Olympian Duncan Goodhew.

Monday, 20th May, 2013 2:58pm

By Samuel Underwood

Round The Island Race: Collective Spirit reigns supreme

Collective Spirit:

Peta shares details of some of the boats taking part in next month's Round The Island Race.

Monday, 20th May, 2013 9:31am

By Peta Stuart-Hunt

Cowes Week: Solent Sunbeams at 90

Sunbeams:

Anniversary year for the Solent Sunbeams sees at least ten boats from Itchenor head to Cowes.

Friday, 17th May, 2013 8:47am

By Ben Cummings

Speedway: Islanders duo make TeamGB under 21 Team Cup

Speedway: Islanders duo make TeamGB under 21 Team Cup

Good luck to the team members representing the Island at the World Under-21 Team Cup semi-final at Gdansk in Poland.

Thursday, 16th May, 2013 2:44pm

By Bryn Williams

Isle of Wight Ramblers and the Tapnell Trail

Tapnell Farm:

A new trail to suit all abilities was launched today.

Wednesday, 15th May, 2013 4:21pm

By David Howarth with 3 readers' comments

Isle of Wight Rowing Regatta Weekend

Rowers at Ryde Regatta:

A whopping 109 crews took part in Isle of Wight rowing regatta at the weekend, facing up to some challenging weather.

Tuesday, 14th May, 2013 10:15am

By Steve Bull

Cricket: Ventnor denied in run chase

Cricket players:

Ventnor finished just eight runs short of victory against St Cross Symondians on Saturday

Tuesday, 14th May, 2013 8:09am

By Graeme Burnett

Speedway: Islanders see off the Men of Kent and remain unbeaten

Speedway:

Only 11of the 15 heats were completed before heavy rain put stop to racing.

Tuesday, 14th May, 2013 7:16am

By Bryn Williams