Neandra Etienne shares a round up of this month’s sports shorts

The cover of Tony Gale's book, with Tony Gale on it

Newham Bookshop is hosting a book signing event with former West Ham player Tony Gale.
Tony’s autobiography That’s Entertainment is available at the bookshop on 4 October, The Boleyn Tavern, 5.30pm
https://www.newhambooks.co.uk

A football player reaches from the crowd — Clapton FC

Clapton CFC Women’s first team went through to the next round of the Women’s FA Cup 2023/2024 with a 14-0 win over St Margaretsbury FC. Teju Callisto was the player of the match with a record seven goals plus an assist. Second Round Qualifying is on 1 October, Wodson Park Vs Clapton CFC. The Women’s FA Cup 2023/2024 Third Round Qualifying game is scheduled for 22 October
https://www.claptoncfc.co.uk/

Central Park FC have 2 games scheduled for October 7 and 14
https://www.instagram.com/centralparkfc

Newham Swords will be holding the first event of the 2023/24 Newham Junior Foil Series at Sportsdock. 7 October
https://newhamswords.org.uk

Professional boxing coach Mickey Cunningham is now offering kids boxing classes for 7-15 year olds at UK Fitness Club in Upton Park. Classes are £10 per session and are subsidised by Mickey so that children do not have to pay a day pass to access the gym.
Visit https://www.mboxing.co.uk to find out more, or contact Mickey: mickey@mboxing.co.uk

West Ham United Women’s player Mackenzie Arnold has been nominated for The Best FIFA Women’s Goalkeeper in the FIFA Football Awards https://www.whufc.com

Learn empowering self-defence techniques at free Self Defence classes for females aged 13-19 . Fridays, 4.45-5.45pm, Atherton Leisure Centre. You must register to attend sports@activenewham.org.uk

Active Newham’s free adult disability Sport activities take place in various locations in Newham.

Monday: Mental wellbeing Badminton 10:30am-12pm Newham Leisure centre, 281 Prince Regents Lane, Plaistow E13 8SD
Tuesday: Inclusive Activity Session (multi-sports) 10:30am-12:30pm Newham Leisure centre 281 Prince Regents Lane, Plaistow, E13 8SD
Thursday: Inclusive Activity Session (multi-sports) 10:30am-12:30pm East Ham Leisure centre, 324 Barking Road, East Ham, E6 2RT
Thursday: Sensory Walk Session 9:15am-10:15am, Plashet Park, Plashet Grove, East Ham, E7 8QR
Friday: Visual Impaired Cricket, 18:00-19:30, Newham Leisure centre, 281 Prince Regents Lane, Plaistow, E13 8SD
Saturday: Sensory Tennis 13:15- 14:15, East Ham Leisure centre, 324 Barking Road, East Ham, E6 2RT
Sports@activeNewham.org.uk
https://www.activenewham.org.uk

Senrab Lionesses is the first all-girls group at the club. They welcome all girls of any age or ability to come and have fun with them, learn the sport, enjoy the togetherness and bonding opportunities but also the safe space provided. Daniel John, Youth Development Coach, Senrab Football Club said: “We will be focusing on building up to four teams, of varying abilities, at the primary school age group and two age groups in the secondary school cohorts. We are preparing for the current Lionesses to play their first game in October 2023.”
https://www.senrab-fc-official-website.com

Forest Run is a free, inclusive and welcoming running club. The route is through the Flats and Wanstead Park. It is planned for all abilities and with no time limit for completion.

A 5k route is offered for those who have run before and are up for the challenge, and a shorter 3k route is also offered for a gentler pace – this is recommended for those new to running, getting back into fitness or those wanting to take it a little easier.

Every Sunday at 9am. The running coach, Lil, will take you through a warm up, welcome any new runners, and then head out for the communal run at 09:15am DM to join!
https://www.e7movement.com
https://www.instagram.com/e7movement

Sarah Javaid, Cycle Sisters. Photo: Andy Hooper

Cycle Sisters founder Sarah Javaid was awarded an MBE in the King’s birthday honours list for services to cycling and the community. Sarah founded Cycle Sisters back in 2016, which has since grown to a London wide network with ten groups supporting hundreds of women across the capital to discover and change their lives through cycling.
https://www.cyclesisters.org.uk/newham

NewVIc Sports Academy student Chloe has been signed up for Leyton Orient FC Women’s U18s for the 2023/2024 season.
https://www.instagram.com/newhamsixthform
https://twitter.com/newhamsixthform

West Ham’s second chance and post 16 programme offers a combination of education and football. Youngsters will train, educate and play matches during the week, leaving weekends free to play grass roots or semi-pro football. Once on the programme players who attain the required standard may be put forward for an academy trial at West Ham or other clubs.

They will soon be holding trials for the 2024-2025 season. If this interests 16-18 year old male players, then please email
Jhampsheir@westhamunited.co.uk

https://www.whufc.com

Games and events are subject to change. Please email your news game fixtures to neandra.etienne@newhamvoices.co.uk

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