Retford Trader and Guardian - Local Sport Feed

Major chance slips by

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:54:47 GMT

Another major tournament came and went for Worksop’s Lee Westwood last weekend, as he finished in a share of 15th place at the US Open.

Medals for swimmers

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:31:05 GMT

Retford Swimming Club held its annual level three Open Meet at Ponds Forge in Sheffield on 16th June.

National bike week ride in Gainsborough

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:21:27 GMT

A group of over 30 riders took part in Gainsborough’s Lincolnshire and Notts Air Ambulance cycle ride, an event that was part of National Bike Week.

Trying time for Blues hopefuls

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:45:03 GMT

Gainsborough Trinity manager Steve Housham says that the club will take advantage of the ‘mad scramble’ over the coming weeks to help build his side for the upcoming season.

Four wicket loss for Marshalls

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:34:05 GMT

Bassetlaw Division Four

Alpha male Gary back from injury

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:35:42 GMT

In the Gainsborough and District Table Tennis Summer League, Team Alpha’s number one Gary Adlington returned from injury to help his side beat leaders Team Bravo.

Hill signs up

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:47:42 GMT

Worksop Town have added a 6ft 3ins centre-half to their 2013/14 squad.

First taste of match action

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:36:25 GMT

The first group stage of the Bassetlaw Schools mini-cricket championship gave many local youngsters their first taste of competitive action.

Snooker star Ken retires

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:35:27 GMT

Stanley Street snooker stalwart Ken Tomlinson has finally hung up his cue, after over 20 years of Worksop League action.

Trio of Lindrick youngsters in Northern Counties League win

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:33:43 GMT

A trio of Lindrick Golf Club youngsters played a big part in Yorkshire’s victory in the second round of the Northern Counties League.

Medals for swim star

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:29:09 GMT

The concluding weekend of the 2013 Midlands Age Group Championships saw five Retford qualifiers in action at the 50m Coventry International Pool.

New pavilion for Rose Leisure

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:19:37 GMT

Rose Leisure Bowls Club celebrated the opening of a purpose built pavilion on Saturday.

Foey Le Chatel race won by Shearman

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:18:48 GMT

On Saturday eight members of Gainsborough and District Homing Society sent 28 birds to race 370 miles from Foey Le Chatel in France.

Six take on sportive

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:18:08 GMT

Six Gainsborough Trent Valley Road Club riders took on the tough 68-mile Polocini Sportive at Oldham.

Tomlin Trophy exit

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:16:12 GMT

Sunday saw some first round matches in the Bassetlaw Cricket League’s Tomlin Trophy.

Victory for Lea Park at home to Retford

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:15:34 GMT

Bassetlaw Division Three

‘Super Saturdays’ tournament begins at a Swallownest club

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:14:56 GMT

The Swallownest Bowling Club ‘Super Saturdays’ tournament began at the weekend, at their King Street facility.

Wath move above Aston

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:12:43 GMT

Wath moved above Aston Hall in the South Yorkshire Cricket League Premier table, with a win at Moor Land last weekend.

Stomach problems and crash frustrate Swift in the Tour de Suisse’s first half

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:31:28 GMT

Anston professional cyclist Ben Swift has been battling stomach problems at the Tour de Suisse this week.

Major win is not inevitable

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 09:04:57 GMT

Lee Westwood doesn’t believe a major victory is an inevitability, even if he’s a regular contender in the biggest golf tournaments.