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That’s the sprit. Wildcats put 6 past the Phantoms.

Swindon Wildcats made it back to back home victories, as they displayed a comfortable 6-2 win over the Peterborough Phantoms. Despite a final impressive scoreline, the first period held a close affair as both sides started well. It would be the home side who would break the scoring in the third minute, with the in […]

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Round two of the weekends Roller Derby: Wiltshire V Kernow.

It was not an Oasis of calm at the Swindon Oasis leisure Centre on Saturday as Wiltshire Roller Derby Played the Kernow Rollers; Enter the likes of Feral Perryl, Kamicassie, Kay-Lamity Jane, Amzilla from Cornwall and from Wiltshire, Trailer Park Trash, Miss Shell Shock, Nad ya Goddamn Business and of course being from Swindon Magic […]

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Tigersharks get a masterclass at pool re-opening.

After many months without a pool to train in the Swindon Tigersharks dived into the refurbished Link Center pool for a masterclass given by Commonwealth gold medalist Jazz Carlin, her self a former Tigershark, and Lewis Coleman a member of the GB swimming team. Tigersharks can be contacted on: http://www.tigersharks.co.uk/  SPONSOR A GALLERY: Contact richard@calyxpix.com […]

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Swindon an Oasis for Roller Derby: Dorset v Plymouth.

It’s the weekend let battle commence. The lines were drawn on the Oasis sports hall floor. The teams gathered in short shorts, tight tops, helmets, elbow and knee protectors, war paint, and of course roller skates. Yes it’s roller Derby. We featured a training session in our “What is’ sports series last year. This time […]

Swindon fall again to Monkhouse Voodoo

Swindon fall again to Monkhouse Voodoo

Once again Andy Monkhouse, the former Town man, pops up and scores a vital goal for Hartlepool against his old Club and stopped Di Canio’s men  going to the top of Div. 1. Simon Ferry scored the opener in the first half of a match played on a heavy surface. But despite 2nd half domination […]

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Swindon lose to Gillingham 1-0 in Extra time. The ladies that is.

Swindon Town Ladies took on Gillingham Ladies FC, who play in a league higher the them, in the ladies edition of the FA Cup. The match held at the Fairford FC ground was 0-0 at full time, but a goal mid way through the second period of extra time sealed it for the visitors from […]

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Phoenix fail to rise as Wildcats net 6

A solid effort on Saturday evening saw the Swindon Wildcats display a sterling effort, as they defeated the Manchester Phoenix 6-1 on home ice. The evening opened to near perfect start for the ‘Cats as the newly signed Ollie Betteridge acted quick to tip a slapshot from defenseman Shane Moore past netminder Jorge El-Hage. However […]

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Jets power to win at The Link.

The Swindon Wildcats saw their hopes of a four point weekend shattered last Sunday as they fell to a late rally by the Slough Jets. A quick third period opening by the Jets would consequently award the away side a 5-4 win as the ‘Cats settled for a 2 point weekend. The Wildcats took good […]

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What no Pom Poms – Who are the Ligntning Cheerleaders?

The Swindon Lightnings don’t use PomPoms. Swindon’s only competitive cheerleading club, Swindon Lightning, is set to change perceptions of the sport; from that associated with the American movie industry, to a modern highly active and choreographed art-form sport. Describing the modern sport of cheerleading, head coach Millie Pall said, “Cheerleading is an extreme sport with […]