BMX: Battle Report
by Mia L. The Source Park’s Battle of Hastings () got off to a flying start on 5th September as 48 riders from across the globe descended on the seafront for a series of rider warm-up sessions. Officiated heats began…
CRICKET: Hooper Star Stays Ascendant
Ian Gillespie, coach of Hastings & St Leonards Priory, rightly praised the spirit of his team as the decisive factor in clinching the Sussex League Division 2 title at the end of last month and, with it, promotion back to…
FOOTBALL: The Big Step Up
By Cassie Mandrake This time last year, at age 18, Jamie Fielding was a second choice right back in the Hastings United squad playing in the Bostik League South-East – the eighth tier of English ; In April, after eye-catching…
BMX: Let Battle Commence
By Mia L. The Battle of Hastings has grown into something of a phenomenon since its initial launch four years ago. Every year hundreds of BMX aficionados from across the globe descend upon the Hastings Source Park to witness some…
FOOTBALL: Credible Challengers
Hastings United 1, Whyteleafe 0 Hastings have made a solid start to their league season: two home wins, two away draws, only three goals scored but none conceded. The 1-0 victory last Saturday at Pilot Field over previously unbeaten Whyteleafe…
CRICKET: Precarious Champions
Hastings & St Leonards Priory completed their eleventh and twelfth victories of the summer over the past two Saturdays to win the Sussex League Division 2 title and secure promotion back to the ECB Premier League. Precariously placed after early…
FOOTBALL: Season’s Greetings – But Are We Ready?
Cray Valley PM 0, Hastings United 0 Last season Hastings United started their campaign with what looked like a settled squad, a manager exuding confidence of league promotion come April, and six league and cup wins in a row for…
CRICKET: Priory Set For Divisional Title
Lindfield 176 ( overs)Hastings & St Leonards Priory 178 for 7 ( overs) Hastings & St Leonards Priory enjoyed a day of success on a number of fronts last Saturday. At Horntye Park they bowled visitors Lindfield out for 176,…
BMX: Hollington Rider Qualifies For The Battle
By Hastings Source Park is the world’s largest indoor skatepark with an inclusive programme of events running throughout the year. The definitive highlight in the park’s calendar is next month’s BMX Battle of Hastings. PICTURE: Nathan Joseph The BoH event…
The ABC Of Boxing
By Bexhill Amateur Boxing Club () originally started life some distance away, at a facility in Pebsham. After losing access to the premises, coaches Tony Godwin and Terry Freeman decided to look for an alternative base, one which had the…