Sport - Selby Times

TV star tees up at Selby Golf Club

Golf club members felt that there was something familiar about a visiting player at Selby Golf Club recently and indeed there was.

Squad of Drax golf stars heading for Spanish showdown

Back in April two teams of golfers, associated with Drax Golf Club entered the Kyocera/Annodata UK Golf Club Classic.

November 10, 2023

Sean packs a punch to win national recognition

A local young boxer is proving to be a real knockout in the ring.

Strider Scott on European tour

Selby Striders were well represented at the local Gilberdyke 10-mile race recently.

September 6, 2022

Towering display by Carlton

Carlton Towers 1st XI 205 all out York 2nd XI 167 all out

August 30, 2022

Garforth spanked by two-goal Birch

Thorpe United Under-16s eventually got their hands on the Barkston Ash Cup at the third and final attempt thanks to a devastating opening ten-minute period in which they scored three quick fire goals which left Garforth Villa stunned.

Hat-trick Harry edges tight tie

Selby travelled over to Hull Ionions on Sunday morning for their final game of what’s been a tough season.

Davison regenerates Robins’ play-off tilt

Returning to action off the back of a disappointing evening under the lights against league leaders, Hallam FC, the Robins sought to reignite themselves and initiate a strong finish to the season upon visiting Doncaster Outfit, Armthorpe Welfare at the Marra Falcons Stadium in a 3pm kick off.

Brewers work hard to atone for Church’s sins

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, there was no love lost on the pitch as Eddie Church received a red card in the 13th minute leaving Tad a man down until Hebburn had both Oliver Martin and Kieran Aplin sent off in the 90th minute.

February 14, 2022

The crowd goes Wild… Lee chosen as Player of the Year

Selby Cricket Club held its annual dinner and presentation night last Friday (October 15) at Selby Bowling Club, where members and guests looked back on a successful season on and off the pitch and got a chance to thank all the captains, umpires, scorers and hard-working people behind the scenes.

October 24, 2021

Striders quartet tame the brutal Hardmoors 60

A huge variety of races were attended last week by members of Selby Striders Running Club.

September 29, 2021

Towering achievement for Carlton’s cricketers

Needing one point to clinch promotion, Carlton Towers 1st X1 found the task taken out of their hands by Thirsk having numerous players contracting Coronavirus thus leaving them unable to a raise a team.

September 17, 2021

Flanagan is spot-on to earn Town three points

Parkgate’s biggest league crowd of the season so far witnessed a hard-fought match with both defences mainly on form on Saturday (September 4), as Selby Town FC came out on top.

September 13, 2021

Swans back to winning ways

After 18 months of enforced inactivity, competitive rugby union finally returned to Sandhill Lane on Saturday (September 4) in front of a large derby crowd.

September 13, 2021

Scott, Kendall and Rudd take Riccall accolades

Due to the lockdown restrictions, only two internal club competitions were able to be held this year at Riccall Bowling Club - the usual singles and pairs competitions.

September 10, 2021

Russell rattles opposition but Brewers fall to defeat

It was a tough night for Tadcaster last Tuesday (August 17), as they fell to a 3-1 defeat at Liversedge.

September 10, 2021

Belles raise £4500 in charity match for former star Laura

A charity football match for an ex-Brayton Belles player who has been diagnosed with stage four lung cancer has helped to raise £4500 thanks to the support of her footballing family.

August 30, 2021

Church answers Brewers’ prayers

A late Eddie Church header earned Tadcaster a point at the Global Stadium last Saturday after battling back from two goals down against Sheffield FC on the opening day of the season.

August 30, 2021

Hat-trick Harry has Robins taking flight

The meeting of two unbeaten teams saw the Robins emerge victorious after their best performance to date.

August 30, 2021

Vicki and Barney combine to take revered equestrian title

A local horse rider has managed to see off some of the best equestrian competitors in the world to claim an international title - all thanks to her loyal horse Barney.

August 14, 2021

Double delight for Drax bowlers

Two Drax bowls teams came head-to-head in the finals of a recent home competition.

August 14, 2021

‘Tiny Terror’ Jack keeps Hirst in hunt for title

Hirst Courtney’s fearless young warriors overcame promotion hopefuls Burn 2nd XI in an enthralling game at The Oval on Saturday.

August 14, 2021

Tiger Sharks take bite out of personal bests

Selby Tiger Sharks didn’t take long to carry on where they left off pre-Covid with an outstanding performance at the Team Yorvik Viking Sprints last month.

August 14, 2021

Little Robins the future of Selby Town

The chairman for Selby Town Football Club has said that the future of the recently formed under-9s team “is in safe hands”.

August 14, 2021

Flanagan stars for comeback kings

An unexpected late comeback saw 260 patrons lift the roof off The Fairfax Plant Hire Stadium after the Robins claimed their first win of the season.

August 14, 2021

Super Sonics win Gala title

The Snaith Sonics U8s were named champions the Pontefract Collieries Gala.

August 14, 2021

Seventh heaven for Humber United on debut

In their opening fixture as FC Humber United, the club began their NCEL Division One campaign against Dronfield Town at the Fairfax Plant Hire Stadium.

August 14, 2021

Pacy winger Amponsah signs for Tadcaster Albion

Tadcaster Albion have further strengthened their squad for the new season by adding 21-year-old winger Des Amponsah to their ranks.

August 14, 2021

Cassius-Gill provides knockout blow

Tadcaster picked up another win in their second-to-last game of pre-season against Northern Premier League side Scarborough Athletic.

August 14, 2021

Junior Parkrun growing by the week

Brayton Academy Junior Parkrun launched on June 6 this year with 53 children completing the 2km course.

Davison-Hale impresses

Tadcaster were narrowly defeated by a very strong Spennymoor Town side on Saturday afternoon, but Paul Quinn’s men can take heart and more positives from an impressive battling display against a team from a higher league. Albion started the game very brightly.

Double delight for Selby’s under-13s

It was a very hot and sunny evening as Selby Cricket Club’s under-13s travelled to Ackworth last Tuesday (July 20) to play in the Yorkshire Car Company Cup Final against the host club - and they were looking to add the cup to the league that had been secured a couple of weeks earlier.