Amateur sport

Ability Dogs 4 Young People are backed by Wightlink this year.

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Wightlink invites Island groups to apply for cross-Solent travel support

Claire Beasley, chair of the Isle of Wight Sports Foundation, will attend tonight's gala event.

Claire Beasley, chair of the Isle of Wight Sports Foundation, will attend tonight's gala event.

Isle of Wight sporting 'Oscars' gala at Medina Theatre TONIGHT

The junior Isle of Wight Underwater Hockey Club players who joined Team South East in Worcester.

The junior Isle of Wight Underwater Hockey Club players who joined Team South East in Worcester.

UNDERWATER HOCKEY

Underwater hockey

Island underwater hockey juniors gain vital experience in national comptetition

Newport Phoenix Boxing Club coaches Mike and Chester Voisey with fighter, Jack Murphy, left, and teenager Archie Jarvine.

Newport Phoenix Boxing Club coaches Mike and Chester Voisey with fighter, Jack Murphy, left, and teenager Archie Jarvine.

Phoenix boxers rise to the occasion in weekend bouts

Ryde's Association Croquet team, from left, Philip Kennerley, Jonathan Smith and Harry Oldham.

Ryde's Association Croquet team, from left, Philip Kennerley, Jonathan Smith and Harry Oldham.

Island's unbeaten Southern League croquet team just fail to progress in nationals

Island pickleball players, from left, Kay Montagu, Alan Nixon, Sarah Howell and Simon Proffitt all won bronze medals.

Island pickleball players, from left, Kay Montagu, Alan Nixon, Sarah Howell and Simon Proffitt all won bronze medals.

Pickleball players demonstrate progress of the sport on the Island with medal wins

The Isle of Wight athletics team which competed at last weekend's Welsh International Championships in Cardiff.

The Isle of Wight athletics team which competed at last weekend's Welsh International Championships in Cardiff.

Cream of young Isle of Wight athletes compete in prestigious Welsh International

Henry McLuckie represented GB and Northern Ireland in the Euroepan U23 Championships in Finland.

Henry McLuckie represented GB and Northern Ireland in the Euroepan U23 Championships in Finland.

Island athlete Henry runs well at Euro U23 Championships in Finland just after Covid

Elliot Tyler, Trevor McAlister and Pete Young took part in the Alresford Rotary 10K.

Elliot Tyler, Trevor McAlister and Pete Young took part in the Alresford Rotary 10K.

Veteran Pete Young continues add to his flourishing medal collection in Alresford 10k

Jan Fletcher in the Lakesman Triathlon at the Lake District.

Jan Fletcher in the Lakesman Triathlon at the Lake District.

Jan prepares well for Island Games with successful ironman step up in Lake District

Newport Rowing Club's men's novice crew — Boris Hare, Connor Garner, Chris Clarke, Artur Rozvodovski and Marianna Hare (cox).

Newport Rowing Club's men's novice crew — Boris Hare, Connor Garner, Chris Clarke, Artur Rozvodovski and Marianna Hare (cox).

Newport and Ryde rowing crews make mark at BTC regatta in Southampton

Carter Horrix and Louis Sheasby.

Carter Horrix and Louis Sheasby.

Young Island rowers put in perfect race ahead of British Junior Championships

There were plenty of nostalgic conversations to be had at Ryde Rowing Club's reunion of Round the Island rowers.

There were plenty of nostalgic conversations to be had at Ryde Rowing Club's reunion of Round the Island rowers.

Round the Island rowing feat celebrated by elite group at Ryde reunion

Isle of Wight cyclist Joe Staunton.

Isle of Wight cyclist Joe Staunton.

Island Games 2023

Island Games cycling captain Joe on track to become British cycling scholar

The athletes who took part in the Hampshire County Championships represented the Isle of Wight with pride.

The athletes who took part in the Hampshire County Championships represented the Isle of Wight with pride.

Remy leads way with champagne performance in Hampshire County Championships

Sammi Keen (centre) flanked by all the other notable successes at the 2023 Isle of Wight Ladies' Golf Championships at Freshwater Bay Golf Club.

Sammi Keen (centre) flanked by all the other notable successes at the 2023 Isle of Wight Ladies' Golf Championships at Freshwater Bay Golf Club.

Sammi wins Island ladies' top golfing championship victory for seventh time

Conditions on The Solent tested sailors of all abilities.

Conditions on The Solent tested sailors of all abilities.

Wind and tidal conditions created a range of challenges for Island club race sailors

Wightlink Wight Mountain CRT produced decent results and performances at recent meets.

Wightlink Wight Mountain CRT produced decent results and performances at recent meets.

Great results and performances for cyclists ahead of Island Games in Guernsey

Competition was fierce on The Solent for the Sir Kenneth Preston Regatta at Cowes.

Competition was fierce on The Solent for the Sir Kenneth Preston Regatta at Cowes.

Young sailors sprang pleasant Etchell surprises at Sir Kenneth Preston Regatta

Sports clubs on the Island will benefit from government funding.

Sports clubs on the Island will benefit from government funding.

Island sports groups set to benefit from government funding

The Brading 10k evening run organised by Ryde Harriers was won by one of its club members.

The Brading 10k evening run organised by Ryde Harriers was won by one of its club members.

Joe storms to win by half minute margin in Brading 10K race

Two Guns Challenge winner Ian Lockhart, left, and Charles Watson, runner up.

Two Guns Challenge winner Ian Lockhart, left, and Charles Watson, runner up.

Ian takes Two-Gun title lock, stock and barrel

Island Games Team Isle of Wight's archery competitors are, from left, Kay and David Grist, and captain, Rob Palmer.

Island Games Team Isle of Wight's archery competitors are, from left, Kay and David Grist, and captain, Rob Palmer.

Archery team excited to be heading to Guernsey for the Island Games

Henry McLuckie continues his rise to the top as an endurance runner.

Henry McLuckie continues his rise to the top as an endurance runner.

Henry making most of Arizona training by producing top early season race results

Action from the inaugural Isle of Wight Road Race in the West Wight.

Action from the inaugural Isle of Wight Road Race in the West Wight.

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High hopes for return of major new cycling event on Island following debut success

Liz Dunlop, left, and Jan Fletcher, of Wight Tri, competing at Eton Dorney.

Liz Dunlop, left, and Jan Fletcher, of Wight Tri, competing at Eton Dorney.

Triathletes Jan and Liz qualify for 2024 world event but sweat on Euro spots

Ryde Rowing Club's coastal junior B crew battling with BTC for second place at Ryde Regatta.

Ryde Rowing Club's coastal junior B crew battling with BTC for second place at Ryde Regatta.

Top regatta weekend racing seen but wind leaves mark with capsizes and cancellation

The West Wight Archery Club reported big interest in their Star Archery Week event on bank holiday Monday.

The West Wight Archery Club reported big interest in their Star Archery Week event on bank holiday Monday.

Event aimed at encouraging interest to take up archery a success say organisers

Island speedway talents Jack Scully-Syer, Tia Brant and Charlie Southwick will be taking to the shale in Manchester for the first round of the British Junior Speedway Championships today (Friday).

Island speedway talents Jack Scully-Syer, Tia Brant and Charlie Southwick will be taking to the shale in Manchester for the first round of the British Junior Speedway Championships today (Friday).

JUNIOR SPEEDWAY

Trio of Island speedway talents set to take on Junior British Championships TODAY

The Isle of Wight Table Tennis Association Finals Night featured some great individual and team performances.

The Isle of Wight Table Tennis Association Finals Night featured some great individual and team performances.

PHOTOS Cream of Island table tennis come together for annual finals night

Island speedway talents Jack Scully-Syer, Tia Brant and Charlie Southwick will be taking to the shale in Manchester for the first round of the British Junior Speedway Championships tomorrow (Friday).

Island speedway talents Jack Scully-Syer, Tia Brant and Charlie Southwick will be taking to the shale in Manchester for the first round of the British Junior Speedway Championships tomorrow (Friday).

JUNIOR SPEEDWAY

Trio of Island speedway talents set to take on Junior British Championships

Redwing sailing on The Solent, off Bembridge, over the bank holiday weekend.

Redwing sailing on The Solent, off Bembridge, over the bank holiday weekend.

Colin comes through tough bank holiday weekend's racing to take Quail Trophy

The Wight Wolves women's rugby team in action at Gosport.

The Wight Wolves women's rugby team in action at Gosport.

Amateur rugby league

Depleted Wight Wolves show winning qualities in Gosport tournament

Darrell Reeve, right, named after a new boat at Ryde Rowing Club in recognition of her service to the club.

Darrell Reeve, right, named after a new boat at Ryde Rowing Club in recognition of her service to the club.

Long-serving Ryde Rowing Club member has honour of naming new boat after her

Newport manager Steve Brougham says a Gold Cup final win and second place in the league would constitute a successful season.

Newport manager Steve Brougham says a Gold Cup final win and second place in the league would constitute a successful season.

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Newport down after back-to-back play-off woes but definitely not out says boss

Shanklin-Sandown Rowing Club stars Carter Horrix and Louis Sheasby in action in the Junior Inter Regional Regatta in Nottingham at the weekend.

Shanklin-Sandown Rowing Club stars Carter Horrix and Louis Sheasby in action in the Junior Inter Regional Regatta in Nottingham at the weekend.

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Island rowers Carter and Louis strike gold in top junior championships in Nottingham

The West Wight Archery Club supports Start Archery Week between May 6-14.

The West Wight Archery Club supports Start Archery Week between May 6-14.

Add a string to your bow by aiming to try out archery on coronation bank holiday

Ventnor won the U12 and U14 boys' indoor cricket leagues, while the Ryde U15s won the inaugural girls' league.

Ventnor won the U12 and U14 boys' indoor cricket leagues, while the Ryde U15s won the inaugural girls' league.

Junior teams successes for Ventnor and Ryde in Island indoor cricket leagues

Masters swimmers Jenny Ball and Matthew Sussmes of Ryde Swimming Club in Guernsey with their haul of medals.

Masters swimmers Jenny Ball and Matthew Sussmes of Ryde Swimming Club in Guernsey with their haul of medals.

Medals galore as Island swimmers make huge splash at Guernsey Masters

England number one lady pickleball player Thaddea Lock took a group of Island players through two tough days of coaching at the weekend.

England number one lady pickleball player Thaddea Lock took a group of Island players through two tough days of coaching at the weekend.

England number one relished coaching weekend to enhance IW's pickleball popularity

Kerick Sampson receiving his First Dan grade certificate from Su Webster, on behalf of the British Judo Association.

Kerick Sampson receiving his First Dan grade certificate from Su Webster, on behalf of the British Judo Association.

Island Games judo ace Kerick earns black belt

Members of the Wightlink Wight Mountain Cycle Race Team in action last week.

Members of the Wightlink Wight Mountain Cycle Race Team in action last week.

New Island season race events attract plenty of riders and featured new course record

Ryde Saints veterans football team.

Ryde Saints veterans football team.

Ryde Saints veterans restore pride in football club with Jersey tournament silverware

Bembridge Sailing Club rounded off its winter season programme with two exciting race events.

Bembridge Sailing Club rounded off its winter season programme with two exciting race events.

Owen and Monty end winter programme on high in Bembridge Sailing Club weekend races

Shanklin Deep Sea Fishing Club has gone through many highs and lows, but has come through it all stronger with a bright future ahead.

Shanklin Deep Sea Fishing Club has gone through many highs and lows, but has come through it all stronger with a bright future ahead.

Isle of Wight fishing club buoyant about future after rollercoaster history

Ross Wilkes said he was proud to represent the Isle of Wight in the United States on Monday.

Ross Wilkes said he was proud to represent the Isle of Wight in the United States on Monday.

127TH BOSTON MARATHON

United States of America

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Isle of Wight road runner Ross earns PB time at world famous Boston Marathon

The Ventnor seconds rugby team who played hosts to the Sandown and Shanklin seconds at Watcombe Bottom on Saturday.

The Ventnor seconds rugby team who played hosts to the Sandown and Shanklin seconds at Watcombe Bottom on Saturday.

Hurricanes earn bragging rights in battling end of season 'friendly'

Newport were dominant against a weak Whitchurch United side, beating them 4-0 at Smallbrook.

Newport were dominant against a weak Whitchurch United side, beating them 4-0 at Smallbrook.

Commanding performance puts Port back on track for Wessex play-offs

Cowes Sports secured Wessex Premier football next season.

Cowes Sports secured Wessex Premier football next season.

MIDWEEK SOCCER PREVIEW

Resurgent Cowes will want to end season on high with win in final home game TONIGHT

Lewis Johnstone and Ryan Cates.

Lewis Johnstone and Ryan Cates.

Teenage table tennis talents a smash in national junior tournament make it to finals

East Cowes Vics manager Alex Smith and Newport boss Steve Brougham face off again, with plenty at stake on Good Friday.

East Cowes Vics manager Alex Smith and Newport boss Steve Brougham face off again, with plenty at stake on Good Friday.

Good Friday for Newport or East Cowes Vics in massive derby clash?

Action from the Vectis v Northwood St Johns match at Cowes Enterprise College on Saturday.

Action from the Vectis v Northwood St Johns match at Cowes Enterprise College on Saturday.

ISLAND FOOTBALL

Thank goodness for artificial pitches as Vectis v Northwood game escapes weather

The 48th annual Isle of Wight Sports Achievement Awards 2022, at Medina Theatre, was a huge success.

The 48th annual Isle of Wight Sports Achievement Awards 2022, at Medina Theatre, was a huge success.

PHOTOS of all winners at 48th Isle of Wight Sports Achievement Awards

The Isle of Wight Beach Soccer Team, last season's national champions.

The Isle of Wight Beach Soccer Team, last season's national champions.

Sponsors PC Consultants give Isle of Wight beach soccer team backing for Euro Cup