20:12 – Brighton, Hove and District. 20 Events, 12 Sports in 1 Area

Welcome to our second 2012 attempt, this post covering Brighton, Hove and District. 2012 covers 20 sport clubs or events, over 12 sports in 1 area.

The events featured in this post will take place between 21st October – 26th October. Please double check with clubs/events websites to confirm fixtures, venue and timings.

Horse Racing: Brighton Racecourse host a meeting tomorrow 21st October. First race is 2pm, but get there early to enjoy the atmosphere.

Brighton Greyhound Stadium host meetings Thursday & Saturday with some Sunday meetings. Doors open 6.30pm

Football: Brighton & Hove Albion are having a fantastic season under the leadership of Gus Poyet. This Saturday sees them entertaining Yeovil Town at the Withdean, kick off 3pm.

In the Sussex County League, Haywards Heath entertains Saltdean kick off 3pm.

The Brighton, Hove and District League have a full programme, with the likes of Ampilo v Portslade Athletic.

Ryman League 1 (South) side Whitehawks travel to Sittingbourne and Blue Square South side Lewes are also on their travels, but check the clubs website for future home fixtures.

Brighton Bandits next home game is the 31st October versus Trowbridge Tigers. The Bandits are Brightons only LGBT team.

Women’s Football: Brighton & Hove Albion ladies host Cardiff City Ladies on Sunday kick off 2pm at the Withdean.

Rugby: Brighton Blues entertain Midwhitgiftian at Waterhall on Saturday kick off 3pm.

Worthing Rugby plays Dings Crusaders in the National League 2 (South) League, starting 3pm.

Hove RFC host London Irish Amateurs kick off 3pm.

East Grinstead plays Maidstone in London 2 South East League on Saturday.

Women’s Rugby: Hove RFC ladies play Henley on the 24th kick off 14.30.

Hockey (Women): Brighton & Hove Hockey Club play Wimbledon in the South Division 2. Match to be played at Falmers on the 23rd October start 12pm.

Hockey (Men): Brighton & Hove Hockey Club play Milton Keynes in the South Premier. Match starts at 1.30pm 23rd October at the Uni.

Lacrosse: The men’s Lacrosse side Brighton Panthers play Colchester in the East 1 League. 23rd October start 2pm.

Netball: Brighton Netball Club play in the BMW League their next game is not until November 16th v Hornets. Check their website.

Basketball; BBL Basketball has long since left Brighton itself, but why not travel along to Worthing, to watch the Thunder. Check their website for details. Next home game 30th October versus Essex Pirates.

YellowWave Beach Sports: Ok, it’s getting too cold. Why not have a trip to the YellowWave Beach Sports centre and see what is going on. Volleyball, Beach Soccer and Beach Rugby. Leagues for all, have a visit register now for next year, there could still be some Beach Winter Sports activities available.

Next week we will be looking at the Newcastle Area for our 2012, please contact us if you have an event or fixture you want included.