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Wistaston teenager lands top US golf scholarship

Wistaston teenager lands top US golf scholarship

A Wistaston teenager has teed up a golf scholarship in the USA in a bid to make it big in the sport.

South Cheshire College sports student Lewis George is heading across the Atlantic to the University of Central Arkansas (UCA).

July 24, 2015
Nantwich Seals swimmers scoop 22 awards at long course meet

Nantwich Seals swimmers scoop 22 awards at long course meet

Thirteen Nantwich Seals swimmers scooped 22 awards and dozens of personal bests at a major event in the Midlands.

The team travelled to Coventry to participate in the Graham Sykes Long Course Meet.

July 13, 2015
Nantwich Seals swim 101 miles for Cardiomyopathy UK

Nantwich Seals swim 101 miles for Cardiomyopathy UK

Nantwich Seals members swam a lung-busting 160,100 metres – to help raise more than £2,000 for charity.

The sponsored swim was in aid of Cardiomyopathy UK, a charity which helps patients and families understand diseases of the heart.

June 15, 2015
Nantwich Thai boxing youngsters crowned among UK’s best

Nantwich Thai boxing youngsters crowned among UK’s best

Two young siblings who train in Nantwich have been crowned among the UK’s best – at a national Thai Boxing championship.

Maddie Rowlands, aged 7, and her six-year-old brother Caleb tasted success at the WKA Championships.

June 11, 2015
Athletes take on Cheshire Triathlon in wind and rain

Athletes take on Cheshire Triathlon in wind and rain

By Jonathan White
Hardy athletes battled strong winds and rain to compete in the Cheshire Triathlon in Nantwich, writes Jonathan White.

Hundreds took part in a 200 or 500m swim in the outdoor brine pool, a 20km bike ride, and finishing with a 2.5km or 5km run around Barony Park.

June 1, 2015
Nantwich Seals swimmers achieve 34 personal bests

Nantwich Seals swimmers achieve 34 personal bests

Nine Nantwich Seals swimmers made a big splash when they clocked up 34 personal bests at an event in Wales.

John Crawford, Max Austin, Tom Hales, Josh Stubbs, Mattie Currie, Cam Thomson, Harvey Zwijnen, Katie Woodbridge and Becky Moston all took part in the Llandudno gala.

May 29, 2015
Young Nantwich Seals swimmers scoop 35 awards

Young Nantwich Seals swimmers scoop 35 awards

Ten Nantwich Seals swimmers scooped 38 personal bests and 35 awards at a North West and Wales competition.

The Nantwich youngsters swept to victory and their best times at the event in Wrexham.

May 18, 2015
Crewe Railroaders appoint Mark Hamer as head coach

Crewe Railroaders appoint Mark Hamer as head coach

American Football team Crewe Railroaders have appointed Mark Hamer as new head coach.

Hamer, who has been special team coordinator since the start of the season, will continue in this role alongside his new position.

May 13, 2015
Nantwich swimmer smashes records to reach UK top 10

Nantwich swimmer smashes records to reach UK top 10

A young Nantwich swimmer is making a big splash after smashing records and breaking in to the top 10 nationally.

Polly Holden, 16, competed in the British Swimming Championships in the 50,100 and 200 freestyle events.

May 11, 2015
Crewe Railroaders face Halton in 2015 season opener

Crewe Railroaders face Halton in 2015 season opener

Crewe Railroaders get their 2015 American Football campaign underway this weekend.

They will welcome the league’s new boys, the Halton Spartans, to South Cheshire on Sunday.

April 9, 2015
Young Crewe & Nantwich athletes win medals at relay championships

Young Crewe & Nantwich athletes win medals at relay championships

Young Crewe and Nantwich athletes stormed to success against clubs across England at the annual Tom Pink Indoor Relays event.

Athletes in the under 11s and under 13s teams competed against the best in the North at the event at the England Institute of Sport in Sheffield.

March 16, 2015
Crewe Railroaders appoint new running back coach Nick Thompson

Crewe Railroaders appoint new running back coach Nick Thompson

Crewe Railroaders have added experienced running back coach Nick Thompson to their ranks .

Thompson, who choose the Railroaders after receiving offers from other UK teams, started playing American Football in 2008.

March 10, 2015
Crewe Railroaders lineman Hopley could be “best in county”

Crewe Railroaders lineman Hopley could be “best in county”

Young defensive lineman George Hopley could play a key role for Crewe Railroaders this season, the club says.

Hopley has continued to impress in pre-season training having joined South Cheshire’s American Football side in July last year.

February 13, 2015