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October 2009
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Three through to tag rugby county finals
Released: 31st October 2009
Hemingford Grey, Newtons Primary and Folwsworth C of E Primary are through to the county finals after winning Hunts School Sports Partnership Year 5/6 Tag Rugby Tournaments.
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Linton crowned hockey District Champions
Released: 31st October 2009
Linton Village College have been crowned under-16 Cambridge District Champions after a 4-1 victory over Cottenham Village College, after two goals from James Macer and one goal each from Alex Flynn…
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Channing Brothers produce competitive display
Released: 31st October 2009
Peterborough's three Channing brothers boxed for Repton ABC in an inter-club match with Sunderland at the Durham’s Ramside Inn. The youngster of the brothers, 12 year old Ben Channing,…
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Cambs Golf Partnership signs up to equity
Released: 30th October 2009
The Cambridgeshire County Golf Partnership has recently signed up to the English Golf Union equity statement, showing the county’s commitment in promoting equity and equal opportunity to officials,…
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Mavin is a real Master at Championships
Released: 30th October 2009
Stephen Mavin won five golds, three bronze medals and claimed two British records at the British Gas ASA Masters Swimming Championships. The swimmer, from Chatteris, was first in the 100m individual…
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St Ives’ Beasley triumphs for boxing title
Released: 30th October 2009
Hayden Beasley has to fight twice in the draw but clinched the Mid-Anglia Senior Novice ABA under-75kg title in Norwich. Beasley had to fight twice in the three fighter draw after missing out…
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Hunt oozes quality in eventing win
Released: 29th October 2009
Sharon Hunt, Olympic bronze medallist, was a winner at the season’s final British Eventing horse trials at Ely Eventing Centre, Little Downham.
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Young Lives looking for charity runners
Released: 29th October 2009
Local charity Young Lives are looking for 10 runners to take part in their 5km Fun Run on Sunday 6th December 2009. The Fun Run will be held in Greenwich Park, London and is part of the Doitforcharity.com…
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Stocks claims Mid-Anglia title success
Released: 28th October 2009
Damien Stocks has captured the boxing heavyweight Mid-Anglia title after only four fights. The Welland Academy boxer won the title when he outpointed Romas Simkus from Cambridge’s DC Boxing…
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Change4Life endorses video game exercises
Released: 27th October 2009
Times Online {Main}, 26 Oct 2009, Journalist: Anil Dawar - The Nintendo Wii Fit Plus has become the first computer game to be endorsed by the Department of Health, which has allowed it to use…
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Supreme Brown takes world senior gold
Released: 27th October 2009
Susan Brown reigns at the top of the rowing world after taking gold in the United States at Head of the Charles event. The 47 year old, a teacher at St Mary’s School in Cambridge, travelled…
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City of Cambridge take Junior title from COPS
Released: 26th October 2009
City of Cambridge Swimming club won the Junior Fenland title for the first time since 2006 after securing second place at the final meet of the season.
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Released: 26th October 2009
Great Britain’s senior women secured a clean sweep in Kumite with podium domination at an international karate competition held at Gamlingay Village College.
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Newport Free and Wisbech come out on top
Released: 26th October 2009
The county round of the under-16 National Schools Hockey tournament took place last week and had plenty of excitement as Newport Free Grammar School and Wisbech Grammar School came out on top.
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Aero Kinetics return with excellent results
Released: 24th October 2009
Aero Kinetics returned from the trampolining East Midlands Region Grading competition at Wisbech with some tremendous results. Fourteen of the Peterborough-based club’s members won individual…
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Released: 24th October 2009
Lewis Roper executed another superb drive in the Cambrian Rally of the BTRDA Rally First Championship to clinch the title. The Isleham 25 year old held a small lead in the 1.0 class going into…
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Cambs shooters take double win
Released: 24th October 2009
Cambridgeshire’s senior and junior shooters took victories at the East Midlands FITASC Sporting Inter-County Championships in Lakenheath. The county's senior team of Pietro Mastroeni,…
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Steadman smashes PB for bronze medal
Released: 23rd October 2009
Huntingdon swimmer Lauren Steadman exceeded her own expectations to take a bronze medal at the IPC Swimming European Championships in Iceland. Steadman was competing in the SP 400m freestyle…
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Cambridge Sports Leaders Academy Launch
Released: 23rd October 2009
The new Partnership Leadership Academy, Cambridge Sports Leaders Academy, is to be launched on Tuesday 10th November at Hills Road Sixth Form College.
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Released: 22nd October 2009
Three of Eye Community Runners members will tackle three marathons in as many days this weekend. Gary Masters, Steve Booth and Will Missions will run the Snowdonia Marathon on Saturday, the…
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Speaight collects national silver
Released: 22nd October 2009
Huntingdon athlete Neil Speaight ran the anchor leg as Belgrave Harriers finished runners-up in the National Six-Stage Road Relays at Birmingham. Speaight, who has missed the majority of the…
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COPS impress in competitive season start
Released: 21st October 2009
City of Peterborough Swimming Club (COPS) began their competitive season in style at Sheffield’s Ponds Forge Pool. The Robin Hood meet, hosted by Sherwood Colliery Swimming Club and the…
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Cambridgeshire SSPs recieve Innovation Award
Released: 20th October 2009
Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire School Sport Partnerships won one of the six awards on offer at the annual School Sport Partnership Innovation and Recognition Awards.
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Tall and Talented Britons wanted for 2016
Released: 20th October 2009
A nationwide talent search is calling for athletic men over 6’3” and women over 5’11” to apply to represent Great Britain in Rio de Janeiro.
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Released: 20th October 2009
St Ivo Leisure Centre are inviting the local community to make history by keeping fit, having fun and raising money for BBC Children in Need. On Saturday 7th November 2009, St Ivo Leisure Centre…
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Smith error means anguish in final
Released: 19th October 2009
Huntingdon gymnast Louis Smith admitted his gamble of performing a harder routine failed to pay off after he finished last in the pommel horse final at the Gymnastics World Championships.
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New Climbing Club at Grafham Water
Released: 19th October 2009
From Wednesday 4th November, Grafham Water Climbing Club will be starting up at Grafham Water Centre. Climbing will be available every Wednesday from 6.30pm - 9.30pm.
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Dance stars launch national campaign
Released: 19th October 2009
The Department of Health's 'Dance Champions' Group, will embark on a nationwide tour to get the country dancing, Public Health Minister Gillian Merron announced on Thursday 15th October.
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King claims third successive title
Released: 17th October 2009
Ian King claimed an impressive third consecutive European Top Fuel Bike Championship and his fifth title overall despite an anti-climatic finish where breaking down caused an early end to the final…
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Cangaroos strike tampolining double
Released: 17th October 2009
Cambridge Cangaroos Trampoline Club members Max Fagelman and Cameron Fullerton won gold medals at a regional grading event in Norwich. Fagelman produced his best performance in the over-15 grade…
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Keatings makes history with all-round silver
Released: 16th October 2009
Daniel Keatings made Men’s gymnastics history by winning Britain’s first-ever medal in the all-round event at the World Gymnastics Championships held at the O2 Arena last night.
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Facebook joins bid to boost participation
Released: 16th October 2009
Leisure Opportunities {Main}, 13 Oct 2009, p3, Journalist: Pete Hayman - Sport England has secured a long-term partnership with the social networking website, Facebook, in a bid to increase…
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Longsands pupil set for hockey camp
Released: 16th October 2009
Longsands Community College pupil Vicky Wilkinson has been selected for the England Hockey High Performance Assessment Camp. The St Neots Hockey Club player had attended Cambridgeshire County…
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King delighted with vault but bows out
Released: 15th October 2009
Huntingdon’s Marissa King narrowly missed out on a place in the vault final after finishing 10th in qualifying at the World Gymnastics Championships in London.
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Hunts' young cricketers head to South Africa
Released: 15th October 2009
Huntingdonshire’s best young cricketers are preparing to set off for a 12-day tour in South Africa on Wednesday. Eight of the 12 strong team are from Godmanchester, with Chris Bollom,…
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Peterborough lads roll for England
Released: 15th October 2009
A number of Peterborough’s roller-hockey aces have recently impressed on international duty for England’s Under 17 and Under 20 squads.
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Huntingdon Gymnasts in medal hunt
Released: 14th October 2009
Louis Smith and Daniel Keatings both excelled in the Men’s qualifying yesterday at the Gymnastics World Championships held at London’s O2 Arena.
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Bowyer ends karting season in style
Released: 14th October 2009
Callum Bowyer recorded a succession of second-place finishes during the season finale at Whilton Mill to take runners-up spot in the Formula Kart Stars Championship final standings.
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HRFC's Stag wins Battle of the Mascots
Released: 14th October 2009
The Stag from Huntingdon Rugby Club was crowned the 2009 winner of the annual madcap the John Smith's Mascot Grand National held at Huntingdon Racecourse.
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Whybourn's shock at WTA ranking entry
Released: 13th October 2009
Tennis star Lisa Whybourn has debuted inside the WTA senior rankings top 600 after recent stunning form. The Hemingford player has secured a ranking of 595 this week after progressing in the…
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Cambridge-based Robertson secures Grand Prix
Released: 13th October 2009
Neil Robertson was delighted at his snooker Grand Prix title victory after cruising to a 9-4 win over Ding Junhui in Sunday’s final in Glasgow.
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Dunn involved in historic times
Released: 12th October 2009
Rachel Dunn was celebrating two historical moments at the World Netball Series held in Manchester. Dunn and her England team-mates recorded a first win over world number ones Australia for 26…
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Isleham potter takes Anglian title
Released: 12th October 2009
Eva Palmius has clinched the women's East Anglian Championship Seniors' title. The 50 year old from Isleham and former world senior’s champion in 2005 and 2007, defeated Eastbourne's Martina…
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Cambridgeshire pupils Walk to School
Released: 12th October 2009
Last week (Mon 5th – Fri 9th), Cambridgeshire pupils marked Walk to School month with a Walk to School Week. Over 1,600 pupils in 76 schools were set to mark the event.
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Smith out to impress British fans
Released: 10th October 2009
Louis Smith is setting his sights on winning gold in the World Gymnastics Championships to be held on British soil for the first time in London. Smith has already collected bronze and silver…
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Released: 10th October 2009
In September, the 2nd year of the St Ivo Racketball Open 2009 took place with 22 competitors, allowing for a Men’s, Women’s, Juniors and a Mixed Doubles draw to take place.
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Canoe England present upcoming Awards
Released: 10th October 2009
Canoe England has two award ceremonies coming up towards the end of this year and are looking for nominations. The first set of awards in Paddlesport are the Volunteer and Recognition Awards…
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Released: 9th October 2009
East Cambridgeshire District Council’s Mobile Play Scheme is coming to you! They will be bringing lots of fun activities, games and equipment for everyone aged 0-16 (inclusive) free of charge!
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Cambs' SSPs to deliver at National Conference
Released: 9th October 2009
Three of Cambridgeshire’s School Sport Partnerships are to deliver workshops at the National School Sports Conference in Telford. This year’s School Sport Partnership Conference…
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BBC's Sports Unsung Hero Award 2009
Released: 9th October 2009
As part of the 2009 Sports Personality of the Year event, the BBC will once again be looking for a very special person working in sport. It's the 2009 BBC Sports Unsung Hero award.
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Released: 8th October 2009
Lorraine Sizer is celebrating after returning from the European Senior Championships with three medals. It was the 41-year-old Littleport racer's first time representing England and she helped…
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Released: 7th October 2009
Lisa Whybourn produced another stunning performance to book her place in the second round of the Aegon Pro Series $50,000 event in Barnstaple, Devon.
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CRUFC support Cancer Research this Saturday
Released: 7th October 2009
Cambridge Rugby Club are hosting a ‘Boys and their Toys’ rugby fundraiser on Saturday 10 October in aid of prostate cancer research at Addenbrooke's Hospital (via Addenbrooke’s Charitable…
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New Netherhall Students Learn to Lead
Released: 6th October 2009
Year 7 students at The Netherhall School, Cambridge, got an early opportunity to develop their leadership skills at a Learn2Lead day held at the school.
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Released: 6th October 2009
Tony Burton set Iceni ABC's opening show of the season ablaze with victory in what was both his first and last outing in the ring. The firefighter, who is close to the mandatory retirement age…
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Released: 5th October 2009
Daniel Blanche, James Handleigh and Marmaduke Birt were victorious as Royston Rockets competed in the final event of the East Anglia BMX summer series held in Norwich.
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Released: 5th October 2009
Getting Started Sailing and windsurfing are two great sports for getting you active and energetic, outside in the fresh air. They’re quick and easy to learn- with the right tuition…
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Badminton volunteering leads to the Olympics
Released: 5th October 2009
Badminton volunteer David Critchell has been selected to officiate at the All England next year after doing a first-class job at the UK School Games in Cardiff last month.
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Tuttle's ace leaves her on cloud nine
Released: 3rd October 2009
Talented young golfer Laura Tuttle capped a superb day's play at the Links, Newmarket, with her first hole-in-one. The memorable event took place on the ninth hole where Tuttle selected an eight-iron…
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Olga at the treble with county titles
Released: 3rd October 2009
Olga Bryant marked the start of the badminton season by winning three trophies at the Cambridgeshire Players' Tournament at Littleport. For the ninth successive year, Bryant was victorious in…
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Released: 3rd October 2009
High diver Seb Jaunzens somersaulted his way to the gold medal in the Regional Schools' Diving Championships held at Hemel Hempstead. Rival competitors came from Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire,…
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Health Walks Celebrate the Big 500
Released: 2nd October 2009
The Huntingdonshire Health Walks Scheme has recently congratulated its first walker to complete 500 walks. Irene Willard from St Neots first joined the scheme in January 2003. As well…
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E-Learning Sports Funding course
Released: 2nd October 2009
This new 6 week e-learning course is aimed at Sports Club administrators, coaches and volunteers, and Sports Development staff. Written by RMS Sports Consultants and accredited by the Open College Network,…
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Released: 2nd October 2009
Records tumbled in quick succession at the City of Cambridge Swimming Club championships.Swimmers aged from seven years old competed in the event at Parkside Pools and with such a big competitive edge,…
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Netherhall join London 2012 Get Set network
Released: 1st October 2009
Netherhall School and Sixth Form Centre in Cambridge have been selected as one of the founding 17 schools of the London 2012 Get Set network. This news was announced on the same day (Tuesday 15 September)…
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COCSC swimmers awarded Small Grant
Released: 1st October 2009
City of Cambridge Swimming Club has been awarded £1127 for Land Training Kit from Sport England from the Small Grant Award Scheme. The Sport England Small Grants Programme has been set…
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