With no local football surviving the weekend weather, Journal sport reporter Connor Summers turned his attention to important fencing and basketball events in Stoke Gifford. The WISE Campus, part of South Gloucestershire and Stroud College, was the host of a national fencing competition on Sunday (25th November). Competitors from all over the country came to compete for points which allowed
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Bradley Stoke Town FC First Team exits cup
Bradley Stoke Town FC’s First Team travelled to Downend to face Downend Foresters in the Junior South Cup. The game was tense but ended 5-3 to Downend. It was, however, Bradley Stoke who scored first, a magnificent through ball from midfielder Brad Clarke played in Lukas Entoundi who was able to beat the keeper, slotting the ball into the bottom
Continue readingConfidence booster for BSTFC First Team
On Saturday, Bradley Stoke Town FC’s First Team had to face the Miners from Bedminster, who hadn’t won a game all season. The final score ended 9-3 in favour of Bradley Stoke. Brad Clarke got the ball rolling for Bradley Stoke when he got on the end of a cross. As he towered over the opposing player he was able
Continue readingBradley Stoke Judo Club flying high
Bradley Stoke Judo Club is flying high at the moment! In September, members of the club competed at the Welsh Open and came away with a clutch of medals. Golds for Miles Nelson, Stephanie Walker, Lele Nairne, Pete Miles, Toby Attwood and Ryan Rijkesen Salmen. That’s an amazing six gold medals and not content with that they also picked up
Continue readingBSYFC U10 Colts advance to next round of cup
Bradley Stoke Youth FC’s U10 Colts played Mangotsfield in the Hanham League Minor League Cup on Sunday. As U9s last season they reached the final and obviously haven’t lost their flare and ambition! The first game was a real success, with the team playing some great passing football. Some strong running down the right hand side of the pitch from
Continue readingBSTFC First Team secures victory in the cup
Bradley Stoke Town FC’s First Team successfully won their cup game against Seymour United Reserves 4-0 in the GFA Junior Cup (South) on Saturday. This booked their place in the next round where they are due to play Downend Foresters. Manager Jon Welsh had to reshuffle the team as keeper Brendan Wilson and Stu Pyett were both out due to
Continue readingBradley Stoke Netball narrowly beaten by rivals
Bradley Stoke Netball Club’s First Team took on local rivals Chipping Sodbury in Division 1 on Saturday morning at UWE. It was a hard fought game with both teams giving their all. Despite a strong second quarter from Bradley Stoke they went in at half time 24-17 down. Chipping Sodbury, however, extended their lead in the third quarter but were
Continue readingJunior netballers quick off the mark for Sport Relief
Members of the Junior Division of Bradley Stoke Netball Club (BSNC) were first off the mark in this year’s round of local Sport Relief events when they took part in a Sport Relief Mile at their training session last night. Around 25 juniors, some wearing fancy dress, took in seven laps of the Jubilee Centre field to complete the charity
Continue readingNetball club gains national recognition with Clubmark award
Bradley Stoke Netball Club has been awarded the Bronze CAPS Clubmark Award. The prestigious recognition from England Netball is given to clubs who can demonstrate that they offer a good quality netball provision within their community. The Club Action Planning Scheme (CAPS) is part of the Sport England Clubmark accreditation system, the only national cross-sports acknowledgement for clubs with junior
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