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Local Sport
Stars tweet with more birdies
Our tweeting golf stars continue to make me chuckle as they seek out new ways of scoring birdies through this form of social media, writes Charles Gardner.
York City invite clubs to play
Selby district junior football clubs are invited to enter an annual summer tournament being organised by York City in the Community.
Lots of punches and hard knocks but no Leeds ‘KO’
DONCASTER Rovers slumped to their first home defeat in six league games against Blackpool on TUESDAY night as the Seasiders completed a league double with a 3-1 win in the return at the Keepmoat Stadium.
Moxon reflects on a ‘good contest’ with the Proteas
Certain comments made during a question and answer session at Barlby High School’s prize presentation by guest speaker Martyn Moxon,Yorkshire’s director of cricket, were unfortunately initially lost in translation – that is to say, the video could not be successfully accessed here due to lack of speakers.
Cricket club’s double boost
Newly promoted to the York Senior League Premier Division, Selby Cricket Club have been given a double boost ahead of a season which promises great things.
There’s only one way off a pedestal, as English cricket has discovered!
England’s whitewash test series thrashing at the hands of Pakistan was such a disappointment following so closely on their rise to the World No 1 ranking. Perhaps the less said about it the better.
Snow joke as golfers hit by ‘global cooling’
The arctic blast has forced Selby Golf Club to close for the second time in just over a year.
Goole Club aiming to hit the heights
A NEW badminton club in Goole district is hoping to hit the heights and is keen for new members to join – especially ladies.
New veterans’ cup launched
The North Riding County FA is launching a brand new cup competition for players over 35 in a bid to encourage older footballers back into the game. Entry is free for affiliated clubs and forms/rules can be downloaded at www.northridingfa.com
Extra pitch boost for Eggborough complex
A recently revamped sports centre in Eggborough has been further boosted by the announcement that a second football pitch is to be located there.
New karate club aims to keep the family together
A new karate club is being promoted as fun for the family.
Future looks bright for Warriors
With both their open-age teams vying for honours this season, there’ll soon be an even sharper focus on their Webster’s Timber Foxhill Lane ground as floodlights are expected to be up and running next month.
Shuttlecocks now flying at Carlton school
A new badminton club has been set up in the area and is keen for more members to join – especially ladies.
Hibernating Robins keep up their spirits
This has become clearly evident from an interview with new manager Graham Hodder, who was cock-a-hoop following his team’s stunning 2-1 victory over title-contenders Winterton Rangers, but frustrated that they have not since had the chance to build on it due to the snow and ice.
Members back bowls promotion as numbers drop
A proposed district-wide promotion of bowls to help offset falling membership is now official.
Drax Power boost for young cricketer
Abigail Morley is now an 11-year-old player at the South Milford club with a chance of playing for Yorkshire youth after first being actively introduced to the game through the Drax Cup – the biggest tournament in the country for Under-9s.
Disabled golfers urged to get into the swing of new society
A fast-growing organisation catering for disabled golfers is looking to expand into the Selby district – and the North in general – where they hope to attract new members as well as sponsors.
Cricketing boss widens boundary
Following their huge success with a coast to coast bike ride last summer, a cricket club president and his wife are taking on the London to Paris cycle challenge.
Junior cycling academy tastes sweet success
Sweet company Haribo have announced their sponsorship of the junior academy at the fast-expanding cycling club run by former Selby High School pupil Ashley Brown.
Girl power leads to podium places
Girl power behind the wheel has led to podium positions in their debut Championship year of rallying for dynamic duo Sammi Gabb and Tracey Cook.
Bowls league launches recruiting drive
A major effort to recruit more players is being launched by the Selby and District Bowling Association to offset a worrying drop in membership.
Obstacles beaten by tough guy Mark
Intrepid cancer sufferer Mark Sellars has defied his own physical setbacks by completing an arduous Tough Guy Challenge in Wolverhampton the weekend before last.
Anglers forced to break ice
Anglers from all over the county were forced to break the ice as they braved sub-zero temperatures to compete in round 4 of the nine-match Mosella Winter League on the Selby Canal at the weekend.
A hat-trick of bronze medals for swimmer
Wistow teenager Oli Hackwell has picked up a hat-trick of bronze medals as a member of the Tadcaster Swim Squad competing in a B grade gala at the Leeds Aquatic Centre.
Belles top bill in ‘Pyjama Game’
Those of my generation might remember a fun musical called the Pyjama Game with Doris Day starring in the film version.
More shocks as sacked Simon is made a scapegoat
As ex-captain Jonny Howson settles in to a snowy Norfolk after signing for Norwich City, his former club have been hit by further shock-waves including the sacking of manager Simon Grayson who has done much to keep the Whites focused on returning to the Premier League where they belong, writes Charles Gardner.
Chance to win a trophy
Aware of the effects on local clubs of tough economic times, award-winning business LRB Trophies will be donating a ‘presentation pack’ to the winner of our competition to help offset the cost of those end-of-season awards ceremonies.
It’s snow joke for lady rally driver
A lady rally driver from North Duffield had to negotiate arctic conditions as she made a great start to the season by finishing fourth in class in her Peugeot 106 at Mallory Park.
Young Bears benefit from £500 BT boost
A junior rugby league club in Sherburn will benefit from new training equipment and coaching development thanks to a £500 boost from BT through the voluntary work of employee Rhys Hughes.
Dreadful shock for Selby coach
Sherburn-based Tarek Hassan, who hails from Egypt and has just joined the coaching staff at the Rigid Group Stadium, actually witnessed the dreadful scenes as he watched the game on Egyptian television.
Bowled over by Bryan’s hat-trick
The apparently unique achievement of 17-year-old Josh Cruise recorded in a recent issue – of representing Selby in cricket, rugby and football all in the same year – has been done before. Well, almost!
Athletes inspired by dawning of Olympic year
Evidently inspired by the dawning of what promises to be a memorable sporting year with the London Olympics taking centre stage, the Selby Striders running club turned out in force for the opening event of the season.
Depleted Thorpe defy wind to reach their first-ever Challenge Cup final
Thorpe United........................ 1
Belles wake up in time to finish off comeback girls
Brayton Belles U14s.................................... 4
New kurling record for Cliff
DOUBLE New Age Kurling world champion, Cliff Woolas, was right on target when he set new a world record in the sport.
Local girl wins boxing title
Barlby High School pupil Lucy Howram narrowly missed out on the British boxing title for her 54kg weight when she competed in the national finals as Yorkshire champion.
Off-road rides designed for every type of horse
Horse riders looking for a long trek through the countryside largely unfettered by roads are welcome to join the next session for ‘endurance’ enthusiasts at Escrick Park on March 4.
Paul pots pool league trophy
Paul Sullivan of The Griffin took the trophy when he beat Darren Crossland of Griffin Locomotive in the singles final of the ETS (UK) Monday Night Pool League in Selby.
Club turn out in force
A rapidly developing cycling club launched only eight months ago by former Selby High School pupil Ashley Brown turned out in force for a celebration dinner at a posh hotel near Pontefract.
Tiger Tom tries to stave off cup humiliation
Kellington’s Tom Cairney (left) was in the thick of the action as Hull City were dealt a footballing lesson with an FA Cup fourth round defeat by League Two giant-killers Crawley Town.
Dazzling display by young guns
But they were profligate in their kicking and even more wasteful in spurning scoring opportunities, and could easily be made to pay against opposition from the upper half of the league.
Robins in dramatic comeback
Immediately following the re-launch of the Selby Times Save Our Stadium (SOS) campaign, Selby Town have at last reached double figures in points with a performance full of energy and pride.
New road race league launched
A brand new road race league is being introduced in Yorkshire to increase the number of competitions for top category cyclists.
Load of Cobblers for big defender
Former Doncaster Rovers player Byron Webster is now setting up home in the south and on the road to recovery following an injury sustained in October.
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Thursday 23 February 2012
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