Category: Sport

What a brilliant way to wrap up the season! Ilston Abey Cricket Club travelled to Ibstock Cricket Club for their final match, and chased down a massive 328 runs with real confidence. This fantastic win earned them 25 points in the Leicestershire and Rutland League – a truly splendid finish for the club.

With the school holidays coming to an end and the familiar routines of everyday life returning, now is the perfect time to start thinking about you again.

Race Harborough is organising a Festival of Cycling on Sunday 27 September.

Walking tennis is a great way of keeping fit. It is essentially tennis, but with modified rules, enabling players to play an enjoyable yet less strenuous version of the game.

Illston Abey Cricket Club hosted a T20 white ball cricket tournament in July to raise money for the homeless children in Sri Lanka.

Saturday 5 September was Mia Ashton’s Junior Captains’ day at Kibworth Golf Club. The event was well attended with 27 junior golfers battling it out over 18 hole, nine hole, and flag 50 competitions. During the day Mia also ran a raffle with all proceeds going towards the captains’ charities (Heartwize and Melanoma Trust). Through the generosity of players and parents, £430 was raised. Mia would like to thank everyone who donated a prize, with some local organisations donating (Farley Country Attire, Jewson Market Harborough, The Co-op, and MB performance golf). The winners on the day were, Oscar Williams (best Gross), Daniel Robinson (best Net), Joshua Buzzard (nine hole) and Harry Wiggly (Flag 50).

Kibworth Town U18 Swifts, our very own version of the infamous Wimbledon 'crazy gang', had their last ever game as a team and to increase the excitement they had secured their place in Leicestershire U18s League Cup final on Sunday 31 May. Hosted at neighbouring Harborough Town against Marlborough Rovers it was GAME ON!

On Thursday 23^rd April, the Y8/9 girls football team travelled to Leicester City's world class training ground for the County final. We faced familiar opponents in Uppingham Community College, having previously played them in the National Cup and County Cup final in Year 7. We knew we were in for a battle. The pitch was immaculate, the sun was shining, and with a terrific travelling support of KMA parents, the scene was set was for an unforgettable evening of football. 

'And now for something completely different'

Illston Abey Cricket Club welcomed former England spin wizard Monty Panesar to the opening Sunday Cricket T20 tournament at Illston Abey .

With quite a bit to report on this month, I’ll do my best to be succinct.

Kibworth Tennis Club’s men’s and women’s teams have been enjoying a busy and competitive summer in the Leicestershire Summer Doubles League, with a mix of strong wins, close matches and tough fixtures across the divisions.

Elliott Family Takes Centre Stage at Kibworth Golf Club as Vice Captain Roger Elliott’s Day proved to be a tremendous success, with excellent weather, a superbly presented course and a fantastic turnout.

On Thursday 23 April, the Y8/9 girls football team travelled to Leicester City's world class training ground for the County final .