Junior sports

St Bees continue undefeated season with win over Celtic

0902jnrft2 ST Bees under-9s continued their undefeated season by playing an impressive game against Cleator Moor Celtic in wet and freezing conditions.

Last updated 10 February 2012
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Balancing act at local Sports Centre

A NEW £300,000 aspirational coaching project is offering gymnastics and netball at Whitehaven Sports Centre.

Last updated 9 February 2012
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Youngsters flock to new badminton tournament

THE Penrith & District Badminton League joined forces with the North Cumbria Performance Centre to organise a new tournament last weekend which attracted 64 children.

Last updated 9 February 2012
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Determined Whites make the Monsters work hard for their win

AN entertaining match at Netherhall saw Whitehaven Amateurs Whites U10s on the defensive for the majority of the first half but holding their own against Maryport Monsters A, and with all the Whites showing great determination they did create a few good chances themselves.

Last updated 2 February 2012
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Feel-good factor sees more local kids tackle the Rhinos

THE new feel-good factor around rejuvenated Whitehaven helped double the number of kids who turned out for a session with Super League champs Leeds Rhinos.

Last updated 2 February 2012
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Jericho and Bransty youngsters in fine RL form

YEAR 4, 5 and 6 pupils from Jericho and Bransty Schools were displaying their rugby skills in front of the Leeds Rhinos at the weekend.

Last updated 2 February 2012
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Celtic youngsters tackle Morecambe and Carlisle counterparts

CLEATOR Moor Celtic under-9s and under-10s enjoyed a great weekend of football.

Last updated 26 January 2012
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Luke stars as Hornets sting Lions in extra time National Cup thriller

WARRINGTON Wolves scholarship youngster Luke Davison was man-of-the-match as Wath Brow Hornets Under-16s battled through to the National Cup third round in an extra-time thriller in Yorkshire.

Last updated 26 January 2012
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Stuart faces his toughest test – moulding the next generation of RL stars

FOR a vastly-experienced coach who leads the Russian national side, you might think that knocking some of Cumbria’s top teenage rugby players in to shape would be easy.

Last updated 26 January 2012
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Egremont under-14s nil Furness

EGREMONT Rugby Union Club’s under-14s continued their winning ways on Sunday with an impressive victory at Furness by 59 points to nil.

Last updated 26 January 2012
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Whitehaven Amateurs end Celtic’s unbeaten run

WHENEVER these two under-9s teams meet, a cracking match ensues and this was no exception. Celtic arrived on the back of an unbeaten league season so far but found their luck was out against a great Amateurs side.

Last updated 19 January 2012
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Girls kick off first Futsal festival of year

SEVENTY girls took part in the West Cumbria Futsal festival this weekend with teams from the local area getting their first taste of the sport this year.

Last updated 19 January 2012
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Bigrigg under-9s give Celtic a tough test

THIS game last season produced an avalanche of goals for Celtic but this time round Bigrigg gave a much better account of themselves.

Last updated 12 January 2012
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Ex-Barrow star helps next generation

FORMER Barrow AFC striker Brian Dawson turned his hand to helping the next generation of sportsmen and women pick up some new skills at Thwaites School.

Last updated 12 January 2012
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Free Futsal session

A FREE session for coaches in West Cumbria is running next week focusing on the indoor game of Futsal.

Last updated 12 January 2012
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Young golfers give chance to hone their skills on the links

PROMISING young golfers in Cumbria are to be given the chance to develop their skills as part of a special talent-spotting programme in the region.

Last updated 12 January 2012
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Amateurs put up brave fight against classy Celtic

CELTIC under-9s played Amateurs Yellows for the second time in a week and although the result again went Celtic’s way, Amateurs put up a brilliant fight and lost to a classy Moor side 4-0.

Last updated 22 December 2011
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Egremont into semis

EGREMONT Rugby Union Club’s under-14 team progressed into the semi-final of the Cumbria Cup on Sunday with an impressive win at Wigton by 53 points to seven.

Last updated 22 December 2011
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