Plymouth sporting events calendar

Prince Day

Whiteford Road Tennis Club
Saturday 3 May, 10am to 6pm

Open Day at the club for members, non-members, friends and family.

The day will include a mini tennis tournament for seniors and juniors, a barbecue, a fancy dress competition for children and a raffle.

For further information please contact Peter Sherlock petersher@blueyonder.co.uk.

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Plymouth Half Marathon

Plymouth Hoe
Sunday 25 May 2008 at 10am

2008 will be biggest event ever as we have raised the race limit to 5,000 entries. No need to rush but last year's 4,500 entries were gone by the end of December. There will also be a 2 kilometre fun run.

For further information or to enter the race please visit the Plymouth Half Marathon website.

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Race for Life

Plymouth Hoe
Sunday 8 June 2008

In 2008 Cancer Research UK is inviting women like you to enter Race for Life. Whether you choose to walk, jog or run the 5 kilometre course, the money you raise will help beat cancer. Get your friends and family together for a great day out and raise money to help beat cancer.

Please visit the Race for Life website for further information.

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Devon Youth Games

Brickfields Recreation Ground
Saturday 28 June 2008

Over 1,000 young people aged between eight and 15 from all over Devon will be competing against other local authorities in a number of sports including athletics, aquathon, badminton, cricket, hockey, gymnastics, netball, tennis and volleyball.

To find out more information on previous results or upcoming trials, please visit the Devon Youth Games website.

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The Plymouth Open Swim Meet

Central Park Pool
Saturday 19 July to Sunday 20 July 2008

For further information on events organised and run by Plymouth Leander please check the Plymouth Leander website.

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Plymouth Standard Distance Triathlon

Mount Batten Centre
Sunday 20 July 2008

For further information please visit the Plymouth Tri Club website.

A junior open water Aquathon (swim and run) will also take place on the day.

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The 5th Margaret Gardner Memorial Swimming Championships

Plymouth College Pool
Saturday 26 July to Sunday 27 July 2008

For further information on events organised and run by Plymouth Leander please check the Plymouth Leander website.

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Eddystone Challenge

Mount Batten Pier
Sunday 16 August

28 mile row to the Lighthouse and back starting at the Mount Batten Pier. Open to anything rowable or paddleable, human power only.

Hosted and organised by the Mayflower Offshore Rowing Club. For full details and entry form please visit the Mayflower Offshore Rowing Club website.

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Pedal for a Medal cycle ride

Sunday 14 September

The date has been set for the 17th annual Pedal for a Medal cycle ride from Plymouth onto Dartmoor National Park to raise funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign.

Starting and finishing at Coypool park and ride in Plympton, there is a choice of a 7 mile off road family route, or for the more adventurous the on road 20 or 35 mile routes.

Start time

• 8.30am for the 20 and 35 mile routes
• 9.45am for the 7 mile family route

Entry fee

• Adults - £7.50
• Child - £2.50
• Family - £20 ( 2 adults and 3 children)

For more information please contact Lynne Hodgson on 01752 228128 email: pedalforamedal@muscular-dystrophy.org or visit the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign website.

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National Speedo Swimming League

Central Park Pool
Saturday 11 October and Saturday 8 November 2008

For further information on events organised and run by Plymouth Leander please check the Plymouth Leander website.

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