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Vectis Under 11s went to Hampshire’s U11s county festival on Sunday to play in a tournament hosted by Southsea Nomads. With a relatively new squad, Vectis struggled against generally more experienced sides. Starting against a familiar Portsmouth side, Vectis conceded...
Read moreDetailsWhitecroft & Barton Sports have reached the final of the Island Echo Challenge Cup by putting 6 goals past Brading Town at Sandy Lane yesterday evening (Wednesday). The Roman’s cause was not helped by their lacking a regular goalkeeper with...
Read moreDetailsWest Wight take on Isle of Wight champions Shanklin in the semi-finals of the Island Echo Challenge Cup at the County Ground this evening (Thursday). Shanklin are unbeaten against Island League sides this season. With 4 games remaining, the Blues...
Read moreDetailsWith the ever-increasing demands on people's time, and in order to welcome new sailors to Cowes Week, the event organisers are delighted to announce the introduction of the Weekend Warriors Cup for the Club Cruiser Division. The Club Cruiser division,...
Read moreDetailsCharlie Hart – aged just 16 years and 28 days – scored the winning goal for Vics against Verwood Town at Beatrice Avenue on Tuesday evening. Ryde School student Charlie was making his 1st start for the East Cowes club....
Read moreDetailsSandown and Shanklin Hurricanes beat an emerging Ventnor 2nd XV team in an open and fast-paced match in front of the customary large crowd at Watcombe Bottom on Saturday (15th March). The Hurricanes cohesive squad put on all the early...
Read moreDetailsAll 3 Isle of Wight Wessex League sides are playing their final home league games this season today (Tuesday). Cowes Sports entertain 3rd-placed Stoneham at Westwood Park. The Yachtsmen have already lost 3 times to the Purples this season, twice...
Read moreDetailsJan Fletcher takes top spot 5 members of Wight Tri crossed the Solent to take part in the Challenging Event Southampton Fast Twitch Sprint Triathlon, held at Applemore Recreation Centre in Dibden Purlieu. This is the season opener for many...
Read moreDetailsNora 92 Speedway League has been rebranded to the Nora 92 No Brakes Racing League with a revised list of fixtures. Organisers believe the rebranding will encourage new faces onto the terraces with a fresh view of racing, as well...
Read moreDetailsThe Nora 92 Speedway League featuring teams representing Plymouth, Cradley, Isle of Wight and Sittingbourne will start in just a few weeks. However, due to unprecedented pressure from the Speedway Control Bureau, Plymouth promoter Mark Phillips has informed the Nora...
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