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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
South & Mid Cheshire Tennis League opens spring season

South & Mid Cheshire Tennis League opens spring season

By Jonathan White
The Spring League 2015 season of the South & Mid Cheshire Tennis League are underway.

The top team and bottom team in each division of the Winter League 2014 were promoted or relegated respectively.

February 1, 2015
Crewe & Nantwich Athletics Club scoop Sportshall Final titles

Crewe & Nantwich Athletics Club scoop Sportshall Final titles

Young athletes from across Crewe and Nantwich are celebrating after scooping four out of six titles in the North West Sportshall Finals.

Crewe & Nantwich Athletics Club triumphed in all three age groups, beating off stuff competition from the region’s best clubs.

January 29, 2015
Crewe Railroaders American Football return to action

Crewe Railroaders American Football return to action

Members of Crewe Railroaders American Football are hoping for a better season as they return to regular practice.

The club struggled last season, winning only two games out of 10.

January 9, 2015