The second running of the Flat Caps 10K, organised by Sowerby Bridge Snails founder Jodie Smith, saw double the competitors of the previous year, a new course record and plenty of runners wearing flat caps.
The Halifax-Huddersfield Union juniors face an uphill battle to retain their Yorkshire Inter-District League title after losing their opening match of 2019 by 24-12 away to Sheffield.
Siddal are the early leaders in the Premier Division of the Yorkshire Men’s League after following up their opening win at home to East Hull with a 20-12 success away to Bramley Buffaloes.
Runners from Stainland Lions, Northowram Pumas, Sowerby Bridge Snails and Halifax Harriers made up a significant percentage of the runners at the Overgate 10k and 5k races last weekend.
THE Halifax-Huddersfield Union juniors get their defence of the Yorkshire Inter-District Union League title underway against Sheffield at the Waterfront Golf Club on Sunday.
Mark Regan won the Halifax Association’s Champion of Champions at Sowerby Tennis & Bowling Club on Sunday with a 21-18 victory over Danny Towning in the final.
Elland emerged deserved 29-16 victors against Brighouse Rangers in the opening Division One fixture of the Yorkshire Men’s League at a sunny Greetland Community Centre on Saturday.
Jack Sellars has set his sights on challenging for an English title belt later this year after winning the vacant Central Area super middleweight title at the weekend, writes Jacob Kilbride.
The 44th season of the Complete Packaging Services Classic begins at Hill Crest next Saturday (6.0) when the first 16 hopefuls begin their bid to claim a £1200 first prize.
