Evening Gazette

Easy Win Means a Change at the Top ; Table Tennis

WITH a 9-1 victory over Hartlepool B, Nunthorpe B have taken over the top spot in Division 2 of the Cleveland and District Summer Table Tennis League. The architects of Nunthorpe's victory were David Hildreth and Bernie Welford who both scored hat-tricks while Gordon Whitfield won two, losing only to Alan Hind in a mammoth five-game set.

Adams On a High ; Tees Rider Celebrates Great Result at Trials

STOCKTON'S international rider James Adams took a highly creditable fourth place overall at the 2009 Mitsubishi Motors Hartpury Horse Trials. James, who is based at Whinney Hill, was in action in the CCI* section along side Zara Phillips who he beat by one point.

Fundraisers Help Boost Fighting Fund ; Karate

BIG-HEARTED regulars at the Teesside Bridge Social Club in North Ormesby have helped two sporting hopefuls. The club organised a fundraising evening for top karate duo Catherine Trainor and Liam Coe.

Teen Walks Away with Top Title

A BUDDING Billingham golfer has driven and putted his way to a top trophy. Teenage talent Luke Brown saw off other youngsters from across the region at the Northern Rock's junior golf festival - The Rock at Matfen Hall, Northumberland.

Out of School Club: Highcliffe Primary, Guisborough

IT'S almost time to head back to the classroom but there was still time for youngsters in Guisborough to enjoy some holiday fun. It's been another active and action-packed summer at Guisborough Out of School Club and Nursery.

Kids Show Early Festival Form ; Schools Cricket

Cleveland Under-12s fared well in the recent Minor Counties Festival of Cricket at The Royal Hospital School, Ipswich, finishing in fourth place from eight teams. The local youngsters showed some early festival form in their opening game of the tournament when they held the host county - Suffolk - to a winning draw.

Cyclist Tony Blazes a Trail ; Cycling

CLEVELAND firefighter Tony McGouran extinguished his rivals as he blazed to a lifetime cycling best in the Emergency Services national road race championships. The 43-year-old was first veteran, third in the fire service competition and seventh overall after burning around 85 undulating miles in Staunton, Gloucestershire.

A 'First' for Club Intent On Growth ; Hockey

NORTON has received England Hockey's "ClubsFirst" award and Sport England's Clubmark. Both are national accreditation awards recognising the club's determined efforts to create a safe, effective and child friendly hockey environment.

Cycling Success Is Wheely Great ; Kids Excel in Biking League

PEDAL prospects Aaron Preston and Connor Eyeington were among the overall winners as the chequered flag came down on a record- breaking 13th year of Cleveland Wheelers' League 2000 cycling series. Riders of the calibre of Park End's London Olympics hopeful David Daniell have come through the ranks in the event for three to 17- year-olds.

Search On for Players

Come Along to Academy

CLEVELAND Juniors FC are planning for the future by introducing an academy to help the club grow in size. Each Saturday from September 5, free training sessions will take place on Mill Hill playing fields on St Mary's Walk, Acklam, Middlesbrough.

Acklam Trophy Returns to Tibs

TIBS FC reclaimed the Acklam Cup that was narrowly lost to Monkton FC in last year's final. After finishing their group games with a 2-1 win against Seaton Carew, thanks to Finn Byrne's last-minute winner, a 5-3 win over Kader B, Owen and Coxon both grabbing a couple of goals apiece and a 2-2 draw with Cleveland, they progressed to the Acklam Under-11 Football Tournament semi-final against Kader.

We Got On Our Bikes for Lejog ; ... And Raised Pounds 12k for Injured Soldiers

sarah.judd@eveninggazette.co.uk A BRAVE team of Tees cyclists - including Middlesbrough College staff, serving soldiers and ex- forces men - have raised more than pounds 12,000 for severely injured army personnel. The charity cash is still rolling in after the Riding For The Troops team of 12 completed their Land's End to John O'Groats challenge.

Make a Show of Strength

BRITAIN'S strongest woman is urging disabled athletes across Teesside to flex their muscles in a strongman competition. Stockton-born Gemma Magnsson has already achieved her own personal goal by becoming the world's second strongest woman.

Academy Opens for Sport Stars ; H'pool Heat

THE LAUNCH of the region's newest basketball academy has been announced. Working in partnership, Hartlepool HEAT Basketball Club and Hartlepool College of Further Education want to offer support and guidance to 16-19 years olds who want to combine sport with education.

Pair Have Signed Up with Sonics ; Scm Sonics

TEES Valley Sonics can confirm the signings of Luke Thompson and Alex Moore. Luke has played National League basketball for a few teams but is looking forward to this campaign with the Tees Valley Sonics.

Super Cali Go Balistic ... They're Definitely Not Atrocious ; Fairytale End to Season

WHAT a season! California Under-10s have set the bar high for any girls team in the North Riding to follow. For the girls have had an incredible run on what is remarkably their first season together.

Fancy Joining Us?

BUDDING footballers on Teesside are being offered the opportunity to link up with Prissick Rovers in the Teesside Junior Football Alliance. The club feel they can offer opportunities particularly to those players who may be struggling to gain a regular place elsewhere.

Kicking Off with Tough Draw

MIDDLESBROUGH Under-15s have received a tough away draw against North Tyneside in Round 1 of this season's ESFA Inter Association Trophy. The prestigious national title was lifted by North-west side Stockport last season and Middlesbrough will be hoping to make it through to the latter stages of the country-wide knockout competition this time round.

Water, Water Everywhere! ; Wet and Wild Kids Brave Weather and River in Challenge

MEMBERS of Tees Active Sports Academy braved the tail end of hurricane Bill, the unseasonably cool August weather and a dark and cold River Tees to take part in a team-building session at Castlegate Quay Watersports Centre Sports Academy manager Allan McDermott divided the academy members into a yellow and white team, with team captains Jonny Wood and Chris Wilkinson drawing names out of a hat to decide the members of each team. The teams were given three tasks which were designed to improve ...