http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/grassroots/ Lancashire Telegraph /sport/grassroots/ en-gb Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:23:37 +0000 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:23:37 +0000 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/grassroots/rssterms/ M6 nvincent@newsquest.co.uk (Nigel Vincent) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/resources/images/1001256/?type=rsslogo http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/grassroots/ http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/grassroots/4889701.Blackburn_juniors_face_Mid_Cheshire_in_stern_cup_test/?ref=rss BLACKBURN Under 15s’ bid to make it through to the quarter-finals of the North West Alder-Owen Trophy when they take on Mid Cheshire for their First Round clash at Pleasington on Saturday, kick off 10.30a.m. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 09:42:18 +0000 ab720ff95205ad57c4fb0d7d2bc61f6a http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/grassroots/4551056.Five_star_Illyas_but_Bharuch_not_so_gr_eight_/?ref=rss WHILE Illyas Akubat was returning figures most bowlers can only dream off, Bhurach CC will be having nightmares after their performance. Tue, 18 Aug 2009 09:07:33 +0100 41d5fb3b1028def1acb6b67f52e61004 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/grassroots/4551051.Loyal_Ranger_Bill_gets_a_well_earned_break/?ref=rss THE words engraved on the crystal vase read: “For 18 years of outstanding service to Bill Stemp.” Tue, 18 Aug 2009 09:06:44 +0100 39f91b5dde5bfd6c2ecfe17518887d19 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/grassroots/4551047.Rachel_keen_to_go_all_the_way_to_a_Finnish/?ref=rss Burnley-born goalkeeper Rachel Brown heads to Finland with the England Ladies for the UEFA Womens’ Championships, and has every intention of going all the way. Tue, 18 Aug 2009 09:05:33 +0100 9a5a78dafcd488f2e0c3ef18b18ff6ad http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/grassroots/4551044.Grassroots_in_brief/?ref=rss Huncoat United under 12s who play in the Accrington and District Junior Football League are looking for new players. Tue, 18 Aug 2009 09:04:38 +0100 540472d1c1a67bbd6ed83b255d351138 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/grassroots/4551034.Clegg_gears_up_for_right_Royal_affair/?ref=rss THE line-up for the grand final of the Bull and Royal Panel Darts competition is now complete — and there is a distinct East Lancashire flavour. Tue, 18 Aug 2009 09:01:47 +0100 60e5bd3cdfb489769d1af5a576c9fc7e http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/grassroots/4551031.Ace_Mardle_on_the_oche/?ref=rss WAYNE Mardle is the latest high profile star to show off his darts skills in Blackburn. Tue, 18 Aug 2009 09:01:06 +0100 74bf695fedf8b603c8936d544c087944 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/grassroots/4551030.Charlie_helps_Colne_make_their_Mark/?ref=rss ENGLAND and Sale Rugby Union star, Charlie Hodgson, presented officials of Colne and Nelson Rugby Club with their newly awarded RFU Seal of Approval and Sport England Clubmark Award. Tue, 18 Aug 2009 09:00:13 +0100 d6c3be69126b40fe899f4d3bbb1024c1 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/grassroots/4551023.It_s_touchdown_time_in_Burnley/?ref=rss With Burnley’s recent promotion to the big time of English football, American football would be one of the last things to spring to mind right now. Tue, 18 Aug 2009 08:57:21 +0100 928a1c669cebf896cb5a628d30a3c24e http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/grassroots/4551027.Matt_s_stunner_for_Darwen/?ref=rss A STUNNING strike from Matt McNamara wasn’t enough to guide AFC Darwen to victory as they were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Freckleton. Tue, 18 Aug 2009 08:58:51 +0100 1fee6940f909635229b68fe4b4c4c577 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/grassroots/4491009.Teams_flock_to_enjoy_a_Great_day_at_Rovers/?ref=rss THEY came from across the North West but there was a distinct local flavour to the winners at an annual football tournament held by Great Harwood Rovers. Tue, 14 Jul 2009 10:21:49 +0100 5862d03e20da33f359b8faf813665fc3 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/grassroots/4491003.Golf_ace_Harris_Opens_his_account/?ref=rss TALENTED young golfer Harris Ali‘s secret is out in the Open - he’s won his first major golf competition! Tue, 14 Jul 2009 10:20:44 +0100 4ba9e304f21c4f7f3c77e42562290f81 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/grassroots/4490985.Stars_are_honoured_at_Academy_awards/?ref=rss THE Darwen Aldridge Comm-unity Academy has honoured its rising stars at its first ever sports awards evening. Tue, 14 Jul 2009 10:16:50 +0100 e4aa1a717522f3530d13d17e661ffc30 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/grassroots/4490980.Brothers_are_having_an_ace_time_/?ref=rss TENNIS talents Charlie and George Hutchings may have some way to go to emulate Andy Murray but they are going about it the right way. Tue, 14 Jul 2009 10:15:36 +0100 a679d03c05ed3caee683afc86f319f73 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/grassroots/4490930.Players_to_turn_out_in_memory_of_Les/?ref=rss A DARTS competition in memory of one of East Lancashire’s most popular players takes place next month. Tue, 14 Jul 2009 10:08:41 +0100 745d0304f2b1cd7c9e8e1435620a1be4 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/grassroots/4490859.Tony_is_a_master_of_the_arts/?ref=rss TONY Smith has been involved in martial arts for nearly half a century and almost all his life. Tue, 14 Jul 2009 09:55:08 +0100 d48997237eadf8e11c71295ff763b015 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/grassroots/4490866.Amir_hopes_he_Khan_make_it/?ref=rss AMIR Khan is hoping to lend his support to a boxing event in Blackburn next week - just days after fighting for a his first world title. Tue, 14 Jul 2009 09:56:14 +0100 b2f5c53dffc6a16e87a2bf2834add887 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/grassroots/4427514.Two_goal_Taylor_is_the_pick_of_Mix/?ref=rss AFTER narrowly missing out on the Division Two title, goal-scoring hero Lee Taylor made sure The Mix had something to celebrate after guiding his side to glory in the Lancashire Telegraph Cup final. Tue, 09 Jun 2009 11:20:12 +0100 cda61da3c77e03ba22e5f2dc2882238b http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/grassroots/4427369.Gard_of_honour_at_Blackburn_Sunday_League/?ref=rss NEW Gardeners capped a memorable comeback season by being named the Blackburn Sunday League’s team of the year. Tue, 09 Jun 2009 10:48:56 +0100 02e07b23789913ae8bfd16e42111d804 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/grassroots/4427266.Northern_exposure_/?ref=rss IT’S not quite Phoenix from the Ashes but Blackburn Northern’s men’s hockey team have done a pretty good impression. Tue, 09 Jun 2009 10:21:33 +0100 25118153159e55809d7f91222b0de141 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/grassroots/4272776.James_is_Taylor_made_for_Clarets/?ref=rss JAMES Taylor certainly made a lasting impression when he was first spotted by Burnley Football Club as an eight-year-old. Tue, 07 Apr 2009 15:00:00 +0100 68e69f0c4caaffac52133803d800d0f7 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/grassroots/4272782.England_hopes_for_a_pair_of_Aces/?ref=rss TWO talented kick boxers are hoping to finally realise their England dream. Tue, 07 Apr 2009 13:10:00 +0100 77cee844e55438c6116ac8c21dfb8101 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/grassroots/4272719.Magnificent_seven_for_Dale_to_leap_in_to_play_offs/?ref=rss ROSSENDALE roared in to second place with a magnificent seven tries to outclass Northwich 48-14. Tue, 07 Apr 2009 11:50:00 +0100 1455e672cc1060178ad7b730a6367674 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/grassroots/4272701.Super_Saints_are_very_handy/?ref=rss ST JAMES Primary School will be looking to regain the national hand ball crown after winning the Blackburn and Darwen title for the fifth consecutive year. Tue, 07 Apr 2009 10:55:37 +0100 ec86b4c206216996868868e72abb37c2 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/grassroots/4208751.Saints_orienteers_know_the_way_to_success/?ref=rss ST AUGUSTINE’S know the route to success after picking up a string of trophies — including one for orienteering. Tue, 17 Mar 2009 19:50:00 +0000 a2a032b546f1f4df0e183a4d8333306c http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/grassroots/4208830.Swede_dreams_for_Academy_fighters/?ref=rss BLACKBURN and Darwen Boxing Academy have returned from the Box Cup in Sweden with four gold medals. Tue, 17 Mar 2009 18:40:00 +0000 90ba634852b4395ce289c3a7a9cd2f13 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/grassroots/4208802.Alex_crash_out_of_small_table_snooker_championships/?ref=rss NELSON’S Alexandra Snooker Club crashed to a shock defeat against Blackpool side Layton Institute in the North West small table snooker championship. Tue, 17 Mar 2009 18:30:00 +0000 114d5cf04af9b3fd44080d738900f749 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/grassroots/4208823.Fisher_More_joy_for_its_all_rounders/?ref=rss WHETHER it is running, swimming, playing football or netball, St John Fisher and St Thomas More High School have some real superstars among its ranks. Tue, 17 Mar 2009 18:00:00 +0000 f795083b22b3ec2fec93b312a0ddd3ad http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/grassroots/4208742.Burnley_Basketball_Club_lands_first_trophy/?ref=rss BURNLEY have won the Manchester Area Basketball League Cup for the first time in its 50 year history following a stunn-ing fightback against Tropics. Tue, 17 Mar 2009 16:50:00 +0000 a1c303902d2aaf92290503705e9f57f5 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/grassroots/4208723.Bowling_club_is_a_hidden_treasure/?ref=rss BLACKBURN Subscription Bowling Club is truly one of the town’s hidden treasures – so much so that not many people actually know where it is. Tue, 17 Mar 2009 16:50:00 +0000 65f7160aee2384f1bb747ae103576b01