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Referee Halts Match Because of Dog Mess

Tue 30 Nov 2010
By Western Gazette
Referee Halts Match Because of Dog Mess

The new chairman of Wincanton Sports Ground is spear-heading a campaign to crack down on dog-walkers who let their pets foul the Moor Lane football pitch. The problem has got worse in recent months and the game between Wincanton Town ans Wessex under 15s on 14th November had to be stopped for faeces to be removed from the pitch.

World Event Performance Wins Extra Grant

Mon 29 Nov 2010
By Western Gazette
World Event Performance Wins Extra Grant

A schoolboy from Wincanton is celebrating after receiving a cash boost in recognition of his ninth place in the junior World Biathlete Championships in Dubai last month. Alexander Allen, 14, from Holbrook, battled 35 degree temperatures in the competition which involves a 500-metre run followed by a 100-metre swim and another 500-metre run.

Going Beyond a Good Big Splash

Mon 25 Oct 2010
By John Baxter
Going Beyond a Good Big Splash

A look at what goes on in Wincanton Swimming Club which is where Wincanton's keenest swimmers enjoy developing their skills and competing with each other.

Wincanton Town Youth Football Club Halloween Party 2010

Thu 21 Oct 2010
By Nick Hamblin
Wincanton Town Youth Football Club Halloween Party 2010

On Sunday 31st October from 5:30 till 7:30 at Wincanton Sports Ground. Open to everyone, there will be fun, games and prizes for best costume and scariest pumpkin. Admission £1 per person.

Wincanton Tennis Club Gets a Super New Clubhouse

Wed 22 Sep 2010
By Georgie Hopkins
Wincanton Tennis Club Gets a Super New Clubhouse

Anyone for Tennis? Wincanton Tennis Club celebrates the opening of their new court side clubhouse.

Wincanton Town Youth Football Club Open Day, 7th August 2010

Mon 2 Aug 2010
By Nick Hamblin
Wincanton Town Youth Football Club Open Day, 7th August 2010

On Saturday 7th August, Wincanton Town Youth Football Club is holding an open day at Wincanton Sports Ground. If you are between 3 and 16 years, boy or girl, and want to play football please come along and have a go!

Wincanton Town Youth Football Club Summer Soccer School

Mon 2 Aug 2010
By Nick Hamblin
Wincanton Town Youth Football Club Summer Soccer School

Wincanton Town Youth Football Club has teamed up with Elite Street Soccer for a soccer school between the 2nd and 6th August, from £10 a day!

Olympic Open Day at Wincanton Sports Centre

Thu 22 Jul 2010
By Mark Henley
Olympic Open Day at Wincanton Sports Centre

Wincanton Sports Centre will be holding an Olympic Open Day on Saturday 24th July, with a selection of free taster sessions on all the activities we offer.

Wincanton Girls Football Win Fair Play Award

Sun 18 Jul 2010
By Becky Chapman
Wincanton Girls Football Win Fair Play Award

The Wincanton Girls Under 12 Team have won the Fair Play award for the season 2009/10.

New Acting Manager Cameron Bate Talks About the Sports Centre

Mon 5 Jul 2010
By Cameron Bate
New Acting Manager Cameron Bate Talks About the Sports Centre

Cameron Bate, Manager of the Goldenstones Pool and Leisure Centre in Yeovil is currently also managing the Wincanton Sports Centre. He talks about the challenges and opportunities facing the Centre.

Junior Tennis Coaching - sign up now to secure your place!

Wed 24 Feb 2010
By Georgie Hopkins
Junior Tennis Coaching - sign up now to secure your place!

Juniors as young as 5 years are welcome to join the Junior Coaching programme at Wincanton Tennis Club. There are weekly sessions for children of all ages and standards all run by our LTA qualified coaches.

Wincanton Rugby Club Update - September 2009

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By Mark Henley
Wincanton Rugby Club Update - September 2009

We have just enjoyed an excellent season, despite a slow start. We only missed out on promotion on the final day! As a result we start this season in the Dorset and Wiltshire League 3.

Wincanton Rugby Club Update - October 2009

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By Mark Henley
Wincanton Rugby Club Update - October 2009

"Great display, shame about the result" best sums up the performance from Sunday's Somerset Vase game against Wells 1st.

Barry Taylor Introduces Wincanton Sports Centre

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By Barry Taylor
Barry Taylor Introduces Wincanton Sports Centre

Describing how the Centre has developed since it opened in 2001, Centre Manager Barry Taylor talks about what has been achieved and what the Centre offers the people of Wincanton and the surrounding area.

Spot the Reindeer Competition Prize Winners

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By Barry Taylor
Spot the Reindeer Competition Prize Winners

Wincanton Christmas Extravaganza held a competition for children to spot the reindeer in shop windows. Here are the winners!

Wincanton Town Youth 24hr Football Marathon

Thu 1 Jan 1970
By Nick Hamblin
Wincanton Town Youth 24hr Football Marathon

On Friday 12th March, Wincanton Town Youth Football Club are holding a 24hr football marathon in aid of Sports Relief. It will take place on the new Astroturf at Wincanton Sports Ground starting at 5.00pm. Please free to pop along and donate.

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