Sports

Residents on the Isle of Wight love their sport, it’s another one of those things that bring communities together. We published 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.

IOW 2017 Awards MALCOLM HAWKINS and WAYNE BRODIE

26, February 2018·2 min read

Riders celebrate at championship awards night

The late Nigel Crouch received special recognition from the Auto Cycle Union (Southern Center) and was awarded The Vera Lambert Trophy for his many years of service and dedication to the sport at the Isle of Wight Motorcycle Club's annual awards night.

23, February 2018·1 min read

Speedway: Hopwood and Sealey to captain the Warriors and Wizards

Ben Hopwood will lead the Warriors whilst fans favourite Jamie Sealey will skipper the Wizards.

22, February 2018·1 min read

Busting the myths about future of Sandown skatepark

All sorts of rumours have been flying around, but a spokesperson from Sandown Town Council is able to bust the myths and explain what's happening.

20, February 2018·1 min read

Riders travel to Thruxton for first race of the season

Jack shares this report from the Wightlink-Wight Mountain Cycle Race Team

Exploring Inside Ryde Arena Ice Rink - Isle of Wight

19, February 2018·1 min read

Ryde Arena: Watch video exploring inside the abandoned Ice Rink

We all see the Ryde Arena - It's so massive it's hard to miss - but what's it like inside now? Watch this video shot by the adventurers who have been inside. OnTheWight also chats to them asking, "Can it be saved?"

19, February 2018·1 min read

Isle of Wight U13 squash player takes French Open title

Well done to Amelie Haworth from Godshill, who last weekend took the U13s French Open Title in Squash Championships.

19, February 2018·3 min read

Isle of Wight Motorcycle Club riders take on third round of Winter Trials Championship

Riders took part in the third round of the Isle of Wight Motorcycle Winter Trials Championship last week. Members are encouraged to attend the funeral this week of Nigel Crouch, who spent more than 50 years on the committee of the club.

19, February 2018·2 min read

Island Speedway needs your help to name new coffee

Having selected the coffee during a tasting session by club bosses, fans now have ten days to submit their favourite names for the new Speedway coffee.

Feb - Wight Sparkles jumping with joy at the presentations.

13, February 2018·1 min read

Fantastic end to season for the Isle of Wight’s ice skating teams

Despite having no home rink for the last 16 months, the Isle of Wight ice skating teams have ended the season with personal bests and even brought home some medals. Well done to you all.

7, February 2018·1 min read

Fixtures announced for newly formed ‘Wightlink’ Wizards

All fixture dates have been confirmed expect Kent.

5, February 2018·1 min read

Watts brothers join Wightlink Wizards Southern Development League squad

Last week, the ‘Wightlink’ Wizards added Rob Watts to their Southern Development League squad and today comes news that his younger brother Chris (pictured) will also be in the line up.

30, January 2018·1 min read

Cowes Spring Classics: New sailing regatta for the Isle of Wight

The new regatta is taking place from 11 – 13 May and will be based at Shepards Wharf Marina.

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