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.

4, January 2019·2 min read

Get support to be the best with the Talented Athlete Programme

Successful applicants to the Talented Athlete Programme can use leisure centres free of charge and receive discounts in selected local retailers, physio and chiropractic services, as well as discounted fares on Wightlink and assisted bus travel with Southern Vectis.

4, January 2019·1 min read

Speedway fans invited to Fans Forum on the Isle of Wight

The fans forum is intended as a two-way dialogue with the speedway management happy to take and honestly answer questions.

4, January 2019·1 min read

Join the Hash House Harriers this Sunday for their first trail of 2019

Leave grown-up behaviour behind this Sunday to join the Hash House Harriers on their latest trail where you can enjoy free beer and food, good company and beautiful views. Details within.

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3, January 2019·1 min read

2019 could see the first modern concrete skatepark for the Isle of Wight

This year could be the one that sees a permanent concrete skatepark built on Ventnor's seafront. Who knows, with skateboarding now added to the 2020 Olympics, an Isle of Wight concrete skatepark could be the making of future Olympians.

2, January 2019·3 min read

Riders brush off the cobwebs at annual Boxing Day Trial

The traditional Boxing Day trial is not part of the Championship, but there were awards for the best Father and Son pairing, the best Novice and the best Expert riders. Prizes were also given out to the best fancy dressed rider.

2, January 2019·3 min read

Over 450 tough it out at annual Abominable Snowman running event

More than 450 runners took part in the fifth edition of The Abominable Snowman Tough 10 running event last weekend, facing wet, cold, steep and muddy conditions.

26, December 2018·1 min read

Ventnor Boxing Day Swim 2018 (Video)

Mild weather led to large numbers of swimmers at this year’s Ventnor Boxing Day Swim 2018. A wide variety of people taking part as you can see in the video

17, December 2018·1 min read

Connor King completes Wightlink Warriors speedway team for 2019

Riding mainly in the Midland Development League to date, Connor will be embarking on his fifth season of racing and will be fulfilling his wish for National League action.

14, December 2018·1 min read

‘Dream come true’ for new Warrior, Wirtzfeld

Chad says the Warriors management have been brilliant and that "being offered a chance to go straight into the main team at reserve is a dream come true".

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14, December 2018·3 min read

Riders complete IOWMCC’s 2018 Winter Series Trials Championship

The Winter Series Championship is made up of thirteen trials. To qualify for an award, Adult riders must complete a minimum of eight trials, with twelve rounds to count (in the same class).

13, December 2018·1 min read

Ben Morley confirmed for Wightlink Warriors in 2019

Reigning National League Riders Champion Ben Morley has given Island speedway fans a massive pre-Christmas boost with news that he will be back to ride for the 'Wightlink' Warriors in 2019.

11, December 2018·2 min read

Ventnor’s defeat to Ellingham & Ringwood does not reflect action on the pitch

At the final whistle, it was both gratifying for Ventnor that the Ellingham team acknowledged the massive challenge they had presented during the game.

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