Sports Calendar
Click on a month below to find out what sporting activities and events are happening in Nottinghamshire......
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Sunday, February 25th - Walkabout in Clumber Park, organised by the National Trust, Bassetlaw District Council and Bassetlaw Primary Care Trust. Starting at 10.30am at the conservation centre. One, two, three, five and eight-mile walks as part of healthy walks initiative. Wheelchair routes available For more information contact 01909 476592 or email clumber.park@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Sunday, March 11th - Rushcliffe 10k and Fun Run at Rushcliffe Country Park, The race starts at 10.30am. In previous years the event has attracted about 500 runners. Suitable for runners aged 15 and over, it involves two circuits of the country park and is off-road. There are mementos all who take part and prizes for the winners. This year CP Sport is the charity of the run. The charity helps children and adults with physical disabilities improve their physical and mental wellbeing through participation in sport. Entry forms are available from 0115 914 8553, www.rushcliffe.gov.uk or from all council leisure centres. For more information contact Andy Pike, Sports Development Officer on 0115 914 8279
Sunday, March 11th to Sunday, March 17th - Obesity Awareness Week
Tuesday March 13th Cricket World Cup starts.
Wednesday March 14th - No Smoking Day
Sunday, April 1st - Walkabout in Clumber Park for everyone.
Monday, April 9th - Easter 10k at Wollaton Park organised by Notts Athletic Club. Also a 2k family fun run. Entry forms available at www.nottsac.co.uk.
Sunday, April 22nd - Flora London Marathon
Sunday, May 6th - Southwell Sprint. A 400-metre pool swim, 20km bike ride and 5km run.
Sunday, May 13th - Bikathon at Clumber Park. A sponsored ride of 11 or 9 miles for Leukemia Research and the National Trust.
Monday, May 21st to Friday, May 25th - Walk to School Week.
Sunday, 27th May - History of Robin Hood Walk at Sherwood Forest national Nature Reserve. To book please contact Greenwood on 01623 758231. Maximum of 30 people only.
Race For Life - details to be finalised
Saturday, 2nd June - Family Treasue Trail at Sherwood Pines Forest Park. To book please contact Greenwood on 01623 758231. Maximum of 30 people only.
Monday, 4th June 12 - 2pm - Midday Stroll and Healthy Lunch at Bestwood Country Park. To book please contact Greenwood on 01623 758231. Maximum of 30 people only.
Wednesday, 6th June 11-12.30pm - Introduction to Nordic Walking at Vicar Water Country Park. To book please contact Greenwood on 01623 758231. Maximum of 30 people only.
Saturday, June 16th to Sunday, June 24th - Bike Week (including Bike2work)
Saturday; June 16th Wollaton Park 10K race, 3k fun run. Please look at their website to download an entry form, www.wollatonpark10k.co.uk. Closing date for entries 25th of May 2007.
Saturday, June 23rd - Twenty20 Cricket Cup, Notts v Leics, Trent Bridge
Sunday, June 24th - The 26th Great Notts Bike Ride (families/individuals). Applications will be available from March 2007. Benefiting charities will be Cerebral Palsy Sport, Marie Curie Cancer Care, Rainbows Children's Hospice and When You Wish Upon a Star. All rides start and finish at the National Water Sports Centre, Holme Pierrepont, and people of all ages and abilities can take part. E-mail: bikeride@nottscc.gov.uk.
Sunday, June 24th it Saturday, July 7 - Ashfield Festival of Sport.
Tuesday, June 26th - Holme Pierrepont Heritage Grand Prix series (Race 1) Holme Pierrepont (10k) 7.15pm start.
Thursday, 28th June - Holme Pierrepont Heritage Grand Prix series (Race 2), Wollaton Park (5k) 7.15pm start.
Friday, 29th June - Twenty20 Cricket, Notts v Yorks.
Friday, June 29th, Mansfield Triathlon
Tuesday, July 3rd - Holme Pierrepont Heritage Grand Prix Race series (Race 3), Rushcliffe Country Park (4m) 7.15pm start.
Thursday, July 5th - Holme Pierrepont Heritage Grand Prix Race series, Colwick Park (5m) 7.15pm start.
Saturday, July 7th - One-day cricket international, Trent Bridge - England v West Indies.
Nottinghamshire County Youth Games, Ashfield. Organised by Nottinghamshire County Council. Contact Donna Marshall on 0115 9773437 for more details.
Friday, July 27th - 2nd Test v India at Trent Bridge.
Wednesday, August 1st - Disability Sport Festival 2007 at East Leake leisure centre. Contact Name: Ben Howarth. Phone Number: 07725 151034. Email Address: ben.howarth@nottscc.gov.uk
Sunday, August 5th - Stride Out Or Stroll fun for all the family, 3 Mile Charity Walk for Kidney Research UK at National Water Sports Centre Holme Pierrepont, Nottingham. Contact Name: Eileen Bagguley. Phone Number: 01332 875358. Email Address: eileenbagguley@kidneyresearchuk.org. Website: http://www.kidneyresearchuk.org
Sunday, August 12th - Nottingham Triathlon at Holme Pierrepont.
Sunday, August 19th to Thursday August 23rd - N Power Test Match Series England v India at Trent Bridge. Contact Name: Helen Toase. Phone Number: 0115 8533000
Sunday August 19th to Thursday 23rd August - Pony Club Championships at Shelford Manor. Contact Name: Stuart Buntine. Phone Number: 01949 829 061.
Wednesday 22nd August to Thursday 23rd August - BCU Sprint Regatta at Holme Pierrepont. Contact Name: John Ball. Phone Number: 01159 824713
Friday 24th August to Wednesday 29th August - British Wheelchair open Tournament. International super series NEC wheelchair tennis tour for main draw to c division players at Nottingham Tennis Centre. Times: 9.30am -late during the week, Sat 11am - 5pm, Sun 10am - 4pm. Contact Name: Lynn Parker. Phone Number 0207 73817051
Saturday 25th August to Sunday 2nd September - World Athletics Championships
Sunday, 2nd September to Monday, 3rd September - BCU Sprint Regatta at Holme Pierrepont. Contact John Ball on 0115 9824713.
Friday, September 7th to Saturday 20th October - Rugby World Cup
Sunday, 9th September - Wild Water Races at Holme Pierrepont. Contact John Ball on 0115 9824713.
Sunday, September 16th - Experian Robin hood Marathon / half marathon / Fun Run. For more information log onto www.robinhood-marathon.co.uk, email robinhoodmarathon@sweat-shop.co.uk, or telephone 020 8939 3215.
Throughout October - International Walk to School Month.
Saturday, 13th October - Shadow. Night-time orienteering challenge for young people aged 13- 21 years at Sherwood Forest organised by Nottinghamshire County Council Youth Service. For more information telephone 0115 9774432, email ypd.headoffice@nottscc.gov.uk or visit the Shadow page on Youth Zone
Tuesday 23rd October - Last Minute Southwell Sprint Triathlon. 400m Pool Swim - 20km Bike - 5km Run. Website: http://www.pacesetterevents.com/last-minute-sprint.php
Sunday, October 30th. Worksop half marathon and fun run.
Wednesday 31st October to Sunday 4th November - ITF Nottingham Indoor Wheelchair Championships at Nottingham Tennis Centre. Contact Name: Becky Drew @ British Tennis Foundation. Phone Number: 0207 3817119.
Sunday, December 9th - Keyworth Turkey Trot 10k. The event attracts about 1,000 runners from across Britain. It often also attracts a number of overseas entries. Log on to www.turkeytrot.org.uk for more information.
Rushcliffe Santa Dash (5m). Date to be confirmed.
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