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Water Polo: Cheltenham's up-and-coming stars chasing a quadruple at GL1

Roger Jackson Wed, 20th Mar 2024 at 09:00

Cheltenham’s in-form water polo youngsters are chasing a remarkable quadruple next month. The under-19s and under-17s for both boys and girls have reached the national finals which will be held at GL1 on Saturday and Sunday, 20 th and 21 st... Cheltenham’s in-form water polo youngsters are chasing a remarkable quadruple next month. The under-19s and under-17s for both boys and girls have reached the national finals which will be held at GL1 on Saturday and Sunday, 20 th and 21 st... Cheltenham’s in-form water polo youngsters are chasing a remarkable quadruple next month. The under-19s and under-17s for both boys and girls have reached the national finals which will be held at GL1 on Saturday and Sunday, 20 th and 21 st...

Water Polo: Captain's Log: Samuel Legge, Cheltenham Water Polo

Roger Jackson Fri, 22nd Dec 2023 at 09:00

Sam Legge is a freelance photographer but he should, perhaps, have trained to be a juggler. That’s because he juggles the demands of running his own business – he’s self-employed – with those of playing a sport that is a... Sam Legge is a freelance photographer but he should, perhaps, have trained to be a juggler. That’s because he juggles the demands of running his own business – he’s self-employed – with those of playing a sport that is a... Sam Legge is a freelance photographer but he should, perhaps, have trained to be a juggler. That’s because he juggles the demands of running his own business – he’s self-employed – with those of playing a sport that is a...

Water Polo: Bournside School pupil and Cheltenham water polo player Charlie Brogan wins national award

Roger Jackson Mon, 11th Nov 2019 at 11:20

Charlie Brogan has been named Water Polo Male Athlete of the Year at a star-studded awards night. And that is some achievement because among the other prize winners at the 2019 British Swimming Awards night at the Athena in Leicester on Saturday... Charlie Brogan has been named Water Polo Male Athlete of the Year at a star-studded awards night. And that is some achievement because among the other prize winners at the 2019 British Swimming Awards night at the Athena in Leicester on Saturday... Charlie Brogan has been named Water Polo Male Athlete of the Year at a star-studded awards night. And that is some achievement because among the other prize winners at the 2019 British Swimming Awards night at the Athena in Leicester on Saturday...

Water Polo: Cheltenham water polo trio chasing top British prize

Roger Jackson Fri, 8th Nov 2019 at 11:40

Three Cheltenham water polo players are in the hunt for a prestigious award. Amy Berry, Tom Hunt and Charlie Brogan have been nominated for the British Swimming Water Polo Athlete of the Year. There are six nominations in total and for Cheltenham... Three Cheltenham water polo players are in the hunt for a prestigious award. Amy Berry, Tom Hunt and Charlie Brogan have been nominated for the British Swimming Water Polo Athlete of the Year. There are six nominations in total and for Cheltenham... Three Cheltenham water polo players are in the hunt for a prestigious award. Amy Berry, Tom Hunt and Charlie Brogan have been nominated for the British Swimming Water Polo Athlete of the Year. There are six nominations in total and for Cheltenham...

Water Polo: Cheltenham’s youngsters win silver at national age group competition

Roger Jackson Sat, 17th Nov 2018 at 09:00

Cheltenham’s Under 15 girl water polo players produced some outstanding performances as they won silver medals in a national competition. They were competing in Swim England’s Under-15 National Age Group Water Polo competition at...Cheltenham’s Under 15 girl water polo players produced some outstanding performances as they won silver medals in a national competition. They were competing in Swim England’s Under-15 National Age Group Water Polo competition at...Cheltenham’s Under 15 girl water polo players produced some outstanding performances as they won silver medals in a national competition. They were competing in Swim England’s Under-15 National Age Group Water Polo competition at...

Water Polo: Things are looking good as Cheltenham Swimming and Water Polo Club welcome a new chairman

Gemma Drew Wed, 28th Mar 2018 at 09:00

Things are going swimmingly for Cheltenham Swimming and Water Polo Club (CSWPC). What’s great is that they can only get better with the appointment of James Ross, the club’s new chairman. “I’m really pleased that...Things are going swimmingly for Cheltenham Swimming and Water Polo Club (CSWPC). What’s great is that they can only get better with the appointment of James Ross, the club’s new chairman. “I’m really pleased that...Things are going swimmingly for Cheltenham Swimming and Water Polo Club (CSWPC). What’s great is that they can only get better with the appointment of James Ross, the club’s new chairman. “I’m really pleased that...

Water Polo: John Spicer has devoted a lifetime to water polo

Roger Jackson Fri, 26th Jan 2018 at 09:00

John Spicer lives and breathes water polo, firstly as a player and now as a coach. He was a good player in yesteryear and he’s a very good junior coach today, so good in fact that he is currently Swim England’s national Coach of the...John Spicer lives and breathes water polo, firstly as a player and now as a coach. He was a good player in yesteryear and he’s a very good junior coach today, so good in fact that he is currently Swim England’s national Coach of the...John Spicer lives and breathes water polo, firstly as a player and now as a coach. He was a good player in yesteryear and he’s a very good junior coach today, so good in fact that he is currently Swim England’s national Coach of the...

Water Polo: Why I’m so proud of my dad John Spicer – by Ashley Spicer

Roger Jackson Wed, 13th Dec 2017 at 11:40

It almost goes without saying that most dads are proud of their sons. It goes with the territory. Most boys are pretty proud of their fathers too, although that is often shown in less obvious ways. So it’s refreshing when someone gets in...It almost goes without saying that most dads are proud of their sons. It goes with the territory. Most boys are pretty proud of their fathers too, although that is often shown in less obvious ways. So it’s refreshing when someone gets in...It almost goes without saying that most dads are proud of their sons. It goes with the territory. Most boys are pretty proud of their fathers too, although that is often shown in less obvious ways. So it’s refreshing when someone gets in...

Water Polo: Cheltenham water polo’s answer to Pep Guardiola looks to add to trophy haul

Roger Jackson Sun, 24th Sep 2017 at 09:00

James Ross has been doing a passable impersonation of celebrated football manager Pep Guardiola over the past few years. While the incredibly well-decorated Guardiola has won pots galore at Barcelona and Bayern Munich – and surely will win a...James Ross has been doing a passable impersonation of celebrated football manager Pep Guardiola over the past few years. While the incredibly well-decorated Guardiola has won pots galore at Barcelona and Bayern Munich – and surely will win a...James Ross has been doing a passable impersonation of celebrated football manager Pep Guardiola over the past few years. While the incredibly well-decorated Guardiola has won pots galore at Barcelona and Bayern Munich – and surely will win a...

Water Polo: Cheltenham water polo players beat old rivals Bristol in masters tournament

Roger Jackson Mon, 31st Jul 2017 at 16:50

Michael Thomas may have ‘officially’ retired from top level water polo but that doesn’t mean he has stopped playing the sport he loves. Cheltenham’s captain of last season took part in a masters tournament for over-35s at...Michael Thomas may have ‘officially’ retired from top level water polo but that doesn’t mean he has stopped playing the sport he loves. Cheltenham’s captain of last season took part in a masters tournament for over-35s at...Michael Thomas may have ‘officially’ retired from top level water polo but that doesn’t mean he has stopped playing the sport he loves. Cheltenham’s captain of last season took part in a masters tournament for over-35s at...

Water Polo: Rising Star: Nick Armitage-Bond, Cheltenham water polo

Roger Jackson Thu, 27th Jul 2017 at 09:40

If Nick Armitage-Bond ware a rising football star there’s every chance he’d be dubbed the new Cristiano Ronaldo. He plays out wide and scores loads of goals in his chosen sport... which just happens to be water polo. He may not be...If Nick Armitage-Bond ware a rising football star there’s every chance he’d be dubbed the new Cristiano Ronaldo. He plays out wide and scores loads of goals in his chosen sport... which just happens to be water polo. He may not be...If Nick Armitage-Bond ware a rising football star there’s every chance he’d be dubbed the new Cristiano Ronaldo. He plays out wide and scores loads of goals in his chosen sport... which just happens to be water polo. He may not be...

Water Polo: Battling Cheltenham miss out on league and cup double

Water Polo: Cheltenham looking to end their season in style

Roger Jackson Thu, 25th May 2017 at 14:10

Water polo fans need to get themselves down to the Sandford Lido in Cheltenham this weekend because it may be the last time they get to see Michael Thomas play the sport he has graced for so many years. Cheltenham’s inspirational... Water polo fans need to get themselves down to the Sandford Lido in Cheltenham this weekend because it may be the last time they get to see Michael Thomas play the sport he has graced for so many years. Cheltenham’s inspirational... Water polo fans need to get themselves down to the Sandford Lido in Cheltenham this weekend because it may be the last time they get to see Michael Thomas play the sport he has graced for so many years. Cheltenham’s inspirational...

Water Polo: Cheltenham water polo player Michael Thomas is ‘amazing’, says his dad Martyn