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Sport |
| The Welfare Park has a variety of
sporting activities and clubs, which include, cricket, football, and
bowls. There is a floodlit all weather area, which is used for 5 a-side,
hockey, netball, and basketball, a full sized tennis court, and a
basketball facility. During school holiday periods the Parish Council
provide a free sport activity course for the children on weekdays
from 10-12noon and 1-3pm. Cricket Club The club, founded in 1880, last year moved up into the Durham Senior League, where they finished a very creditable 2nd, won the Northern Rock Bowl and the Austin Trophy (Champions Cup). The second and third teams were well placed in their leagues. The 2nd's won the James Bell Trophy. Junior sides also had a good season, the Under 18's finishing mid-table, the Under 15 finished 2nd in the league, won 3 cups/trophies, and were runners up in 2 others, and the Under 13 finished 3rd in their league. Football Currently there are 2 football teams playing in the village. The Cricket club Football club play in the Sunday league. The South Hetton Under 11 team play in the Sunderland League Bowls Club The club have 2 teams, which play in 2 different leagues, The South East Veterans League for members over 58years of age, and the Rural League, which has no age restrictions. Members are able to play anytime the green is open - usually after 1pm daily from April to September. |
