Sport

Super Sunday at Exeter Racecourse

Event Date: 
09/02/2014 - 11:30am to 4:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Racecourse

All roads lead to Haldon Hill on February 9 when Exeter Racecourse stages its prestigious Super Sunday race fixture. The prize money is in excess of £90,000 and some of the country’s top novices’ are sure to head to the track as part of their final preparations ahead of the Cheltenham Festival. Early birds can take advantage of a two for £10 ticket offer, which ends at midnight, on January 10, with all pre-booked tickets thereafter two for £15. The meeting is widely regarded as one of the best Sundays in jump racing with £94,500 in prize money. The card includes a Pertemps qualifier, a...

*LV= cup Chiefs delighted by Local support for LV= Cup Final

Exeter Chiefs officials have spoken of their delight at the local support being shown for this season's LV= Cup Final, which is to be staged at Sandy Park in the New Year.

For the first time ever, the prestigious Anglo-Welsh competition is heading west for it's grand final, which will take place on Sunday, March 16 (3pm).

And whilst the finalists will not be known until nearer the fixture itself, it has not stopped supporters from across the region snapping up tickets at such an early stage.

Already the Sandy Park Corporate Boxes and the West Grandstand have already...

Australian Cricket Captain fined

Authored by Huw Oxburgh
Posted: Mon, 11/25/2013 - 1:34pm

Australian Cricket Captain, Michael Clarke, has been fined by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for breaching the Code of Conduct in the first Ashes test.

Clarke was fined 20% of his match fee for “using language or a gesture that is obscene, offensive or insulting during an International Match” the ICC has said.

Clarke was picked up on the stump microphone saying: “get ready for a broken f******* arm” to England’s James Anderson.

The charges were not contested and have been handled witout a formal hearing.

Meanwhile Jonathon Trott has left England’s...

Exeter City are ‘Dashing’ to raise cash this Christmas

Authored by Newshound
Posted: Thu, 11/14/2013 - 11:48pm

Exeter City Football Club are delighted to once again be running the annual Charity Santa Dash, which takes place on Saturday 30th November. Entrants will begin their mile-long Dash (or walk, or amble) from the Guildhall promptly at 1.15pm, and make their way through the City to St James Park stadium in good time for the 3pm kick-off against Bury. All Dashers will be raising money for a range of charities close to their own hearts. Half of the proceeds will go towards the club’s Football in the Community programme – a registered charity that engages over 50,000 people in Exeter and Devon...

Bateman Ready For Chiefs Battle

Authored by Mark Stevens
Posted: Thu, 11/14/2013 - 11:47am

Greg Bateman believes the battle for a starting spot in the Exeter Chiefs starting XV is helping to bring the best out in everyone at the Devon club. Fresh from making his competitive debut for Rob Baxter's side in their 19-4 LV= Cup win at home to holders Harlequins, the 24-year-old forward is now hoping to plot the downfall of rivals Bath in the same competition at the Recreation Ground this Sunday (1pm). However, that will be no formality as not only will the home side be looking to build on their own cup victory at Sale Sharks a week ago, but at the same time maintain their unbeaten...

Exeter City celebrate role of women and girls in football

Exeter City FC will be celebrating the role of women and girls in football at its specially designated One Game One Community (OGOC) home game against Burton Albion (Saturday 26 October).

Each season the Supporters’ Trust-backed Exeter City OGOC group organise a match with an equality and diversity theme. Previous events have put the spotlight on issues including racism, homophobia and disability. This year the focus is on promoting female participation in football.

The choice has been applauded by City’s new OGOC Ambassador, first team goalkeeper Artur Krysiak.

“...

Isca Hockey Club secures long-term sponsorship deal

Now in its 100th anniversary year, and with a promotion to the national league recently under its belt, Isca Hockey Club completes a hat-trick of achievements for 2013 with the announcement of a three-year sponsorship deal with Exeter-based solicitors Gilbert Stephens LLP.

And with the big ‘Derby Day’ event taking place at Exeter University Sports Park on 26 October – at which the Isca Ladies’ 1st XI will play local side Exe in the Women's Investec National League followed by an evening match between the Men's 1st XI against the University 1st XI in the Now: Pensions National...

Get 'Back to Hockey' with Exe Hockey Club

Last week saw the launch of Back to Hockey by Exe Hockey Club – a new nationwide programme set to attract over 15,000 women back to one of the UK’s most popular Olympic sports.

Hosted at Exe Hockey Club’s home pitch of St Peter’s High School, Exeter the informal sessions are aimed at women who are looking for a great way to stay in shape and have some fun in a team environment without needing to commit to ongoing club membership, regular training and competition schedules.

The campaign is backed by the England Hockey Board (EHB), the sport’s official National Governing Body...

Sportsman's Dinner with Martin Bayfield

Event Date: 
31/10/2013 - 7:00pm to 11:00pm
Venue: 
Sandy Park Stadium, Exeter

Join us at Sandy Park on Thursday 31st October from 7pm for a memorable evening at the home of the Exeter Chiefs with ex England Rugby Player & TV Presenter Martin Bayfield

This black tie event includes:

  • 3-Course Gourmet Dinner
  • Preview of the forthcoming Autumn Internationals
  • Guest Comedian

Tickets are £60.00 per person

£55.00 for Exeter Foundation members

Don't miss out on what will be a fantastic sporting event - To book your place call 01392 427427 or email events@sandypark.co.uk

Exeter City FC offers Social Action training with a difference to city’s young people

Authored by fridayanimal
Posted: Tue, 09/24/2013 - 11:28pm

Local voluntary support agency Exeter CVS are teaming up with Exeter City FC and the British Council to offer free Active Citizens training to the city’s young people, with an unusual twist.

The 5-day course in November will show learners aged 18-25 how they can engage in social action: making a difference through volunteering, campaigning, or engaging with authorities to improve services and make change. The course provides support to develop and conduct projects on a local, national and international level; following the programme’s premise –“Globally connected, locally engaged...

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