Hampshire Sports Guide

POMPEY

Upcoming Fixtures

Friday 7 April Stadium mk

Monday 10 April Fratton park

Tuesday 18 April The Kassam Stadium

Saturday 22 April Fratton Park Portsmouth FCKO

Saturday 29 April Pride Park Stadium

Sunday 7May Fratton Park

POMPEY

PORTSMOUTH HOSPITALITY

Whether it is a special birthday, a day out with clients, a reward for the team or you just enjoy a little luxury, we have three fabulous hospitality packages to choose from.

There is an appealing option for everyone.

For more information please call 0345 6461898 option 2 or email hospitality@pompeyfc.co.uk.

We look forward to welcoming you soon.

WWW.PORTSMOUTHFC.CO.UK

NEWS

Vote for Bishop to win PFA Award Blues striker on Player of the Month shortlist!

Colby Bishop has been nominated for the PFA Vertu Motors League One Fans’ Player of the Month award for March.

The striker enjoyed a prolific run of form to help reignite Pompey's hopes of securing a play-off place. He bagged a brace in a 2-0 win at Bristol Rovers, also finding the target against Cambridge, Barnsley, Accrington and Port Vale.

He has been shortlisted alongside Barnsley's Devante Cole, Cheltenham's Alfie May, Exeter's Sam Nombe, Ipswich's Christian Walton and Peterborough's Nathanael Ogbeta.

Visit https://www.riddle.com/view/465142 and select the League One tab to cast your vote now.

Happy Birthday, Pompey

Colin Farmery, chair of the 125th anniversary steering committee, details Pompey’s exciting plans for the next 12 months

On April 5 in 1898, six business people gathered at 12 High Street, Old Portsmouth to agree to purchase around four acres of land near Fratton Station, with the intention of setting up a professional football club.

Exactly 125 years later, we are kicking off a yearlong celebration of the most successful football club on the south coast – with two top-flight league titles and two FA Cups to their name

Over the next year we hope the programme we have planned, plus other initiatives that have not even been thought of yet, will mark this milestone in style, recalling an alpine pass of a route the club have taken so far, with plenty of peaks and the odd ravine thrown in.

Plenty of celebrations coming up over the next year!

POMPEY

ADDRESS: Portsmouth Football Club

Fratton Park

Portsmouth

PO4 8RA

GENERAL ENQUIRIES:

0345 646 1898

TICKET OFFICE:

0345 646 1898

tickets@pompeyfc.co.uk

CLUB PERSONAL:

Chairman

Board

Chief Executive

Michael Eisner

Michael Eisner

Breck Eisner

Eric Eisner

Anders Eisner

Andy Redman

Mark Catlin

Andrew Cullen

Chief Operations OfficerTony Brown

Sporting Director

Director of Sales

Richard Hughes

Mark Judges

THE SAINTS

Upcoming Fixtures

Saturday 17 April St Mary’s Stadium

Southampton KO 15:00Crystal Palace

Friday 21 April Emirates Stadium

Arsenal KO 20:00Southampton

Thursday 27 April St Mary’s Stadium

Southampton KO 19:45Bournemouth

Sunday 30 April St James’ Park

Newcastle UnitedKO 14:00Southampton

Monday 8 May City Ground

Nottingham ForestKO 20:00Southampton

Saturday 13 May St Mary’s Stadium

Southampton KO 15:00Fulham.

Saturday 20 May American Express Comm. Stad.

Brighton & Hove AlbionKO 15:00Southampton

Sunday 28 May St Mary’s Stadium

Southampton KO 16:30Liverpool

THE SAINTS

HOSPITALITY

Take your matchday to the next level with Saints Experiences

The Halo

Perched above the halfway line in our most exclusive lounge, The Halo - strictly limited to 130 VIP guests. Pitch-facing and boasting the best seats in the ground, The Halo pairs incredible views of the football with award-winning five-course fine dining, champagne, fine wines and cocktails in a vibrant, exciting atmosphere that will indulge the even most discerning of fans.

1885

Exciting, exclusive, intimate - 1885 takes you to a world of its own in our incredible pitch facing lounge, with luxury padded seats.This is a vibrant experience with limited availability, which allows you to enjoy the football in the ultimate comfort and style.

Private Boxes

Privacy, personalised service, and seats that set your match a cut above - our executive boxes combine incredible views of the football with an indulgent menu of local dining and premium drinks. It is an incredible and exclusive way to experience the football at St Mary's for you and up to 10 guests.

Markus Liebherr

Named after our club's saviour, this relaxed, yet sophisticated lounge pairs with incredible food, drinks and entertainment with some of the best seats in the house. Catch all of the football in effortless style.

Aspire

Private tables, ex player appearances and incredible views of the pitch - this is a casual, contemporary matchday hospitality lounge for those Saints looking to raise their game.

Saints Bar

The Saints Bar is where fans come together to feel the atmosphere rising and enjoy a couple of pints and some food before watching the game from premium padded seats with friends, colleagues and clients, with great views of the pitch.

Register Your interest

To find out more about our Hospitality packages, or to speak to a dedicated member of our sales team, please register your interest via the website. Alternatively, call us on 02380 727 768.

THE SAINTS

CONFERENCE & EVENTS

We are Southampton's most exceptional events venue and the perfect place for large scale conferences, exhibitions, dinners, meetings and celebration events.

With 15 unique event spaces and 30 meeting rooms, the variety and versatility of our suites makes us the smart choice for all kinds of events.

Our range of flexible packages are designed to suit any event ambition with unique touches like stadium tours and presentations from ex-Southampton Football Club players which can add that extra flair to your event.

We are easily accessible from the M3 and M27 and offer complimentary parking for cars and coaches. The Train Station and Ferry Terminal are a 20-minute walk away and Southampton Airport is a short 10-minute drive.

THE SAINTS

STADIUM ADDRESS:

Southampton Football Club

St Mary’s Stadium

Britannia Road

Southampton

SO14 5FP

TRAINING GROUND ADDRESS:

Staplewood Campus

Long Lane

Marchwood

Southampton

SO40 4WR

MAIN RECEPTION:

02380 727 700

EMAIL:

reception@saintsfc.co.uk

WWW.SOUTHAMPTONFC.COM

PORTSMOUTH RUGBY

HOW TO FIND US:

DIRECTIONS

Leave the A27 taking the road signposted ‘Southsea

A2030’.Head south down the dual carriageway before taking the first right at the first set of traffic light’s. Go straight over two roundabouts, then over the railway bridge. PRFC is directly at the foot of the bridge on the left, sharing an entrance with Covers

DOG FRIENDLY

We at Portsmouth Rugby Club are welcoming to every one of our visitors – no more so than those with paws, so please don’t hesitate to bring your furry friends with you!!!

PORTSMOUTH RUGBY

Club house for hire / Function room for hire

Portsmouth Rugby Football Club has a great space for hire.

One large room or divided into two rooms to make each event special, with a fully licenced bar with a wide range of drinks and great catering available, the club is available for hire 7 days a week. With a great selection of menus to choose from for many occasions from weddings to wakes, christenings to bar mitzvahs.

Simply contact: Maurice Twells on 07758 561 689 or by email from our website.

We also facilitate hire for business needs, team building, conferences, meetings and training days. Teas, coffees and biscuits, snacks and lunches are available at day delegate rates. The club house can be arranged as per your requirements depending on numbers and use.

Facilities available:

Catering from our in house caterer

Licensed bar till midnight

Free ample car parking.

Capacity for 220 persons depending on event

Overhead projector, screen & flip chart. Lift for disabled access.

PORTSMOUTH RUGBY

BASELAYER SHORTS:

Adult£28

Junior£20

BASELAYER LEGGINGS:

Adult£30

Junior£22

FUJIN TRACKSUIT BOTTOMS:

Adult£31

Junior£26-£31

Mini/Midi£26

FUJIN SKINNY BOTTOMS:

Adult£31

Junior£26-£31

KIRIN LEISURE SHORTS:

Adult£22

Junior£18-£22

Mini/Midi£18

RIPSTOP SHORTS:

Adult£24

Junior£18-£24

Mini/Midi£18

HOOPED SOCKS:

Adult£9

Junior£7-£9

Mini/Midi£7

BASELAYER TOP:

Adult£30

Junior£22

FUJIN DRILL TOP: Adult£40

Junior£32-£42

Mini/Midi£32

KIRIN TECH POLO:

Adult£26

Junior£21-£26

Mini/Midi£21

FUJIN MIDLAYER: Adult£37

Junior£28-£37

Mini/Midi£28

KIRIN HOODIE:

Adult£37

Junior£30-£37

Mini/Midi£30

KIRIN WARM UP TEE: Adult£22

Junior£17-£22

Mini/Midi£17

ALL CLOTHING CAN BE PURCHASED ONLINE VIA THE LINK ON THE WEBSITE

PORTSMOUTH RUGBY

ADDRESS: Portsmouth Rugby Club

Norway Road, Hilsea

Portsmouth Hampshire

PO3 5EP

GENERAL ENQUIRIES:

Richard Tyrell

07980 271472

TELEPHONE:

023 9266 0610

COMMITTEE:

PresidentNigel Morgan

ChairmanJonathon Whitehouse

Hon SecretaryRoger Highgate

Hon TreasurerMaurice Twells

Junior ChairGemma Skinner

Junior SecretaryClaire Harries

Junor TreasurerLaura Davis

All contact details for committee members can be found on our website

WWW.PORTSMOUTHRUGBYCLUB.CO.UK

SOUTHAMPTON RUGBY

Upcoming Fixtures

Saturday 17 April St Mary’s Stadium

KO 15:00Crystal Palace

Friday 21 April Emirates Stadium

KO 20:00Southampton

Thursday 27 April St Mary’s Stadium

KO 19:45Bournemouth

Sunday 30 April St James’ Park

UnitedKO 14:00Southampton

Monday 8 May City Ground Nottingham ForestKO 20:00Southampton

Saturday 13 May St Mary’s Stadium

KO 15:00Fulham.

Saturday 20 May American Express Comm. Stad.

Brighton & Hove AlbionKO 15:00Southampton

Sunday 28 May St Mary’s Stadium

KO 16:30Liverpool

SOUTHAMPTON RUGBY

HISTORY

Founded in 1964, Southampton Rugby Club is a small, friendly family club based at Test Park. The club is famed amongst rival teams for the luxurious nature of the clubhouse, which was built by founding members in the style of a Cold War bunker - and is still standing today. What it lacks in windows, it more than makes up for in atmosphere...

The club fields two Senior teams and a highly successful Veterans side, alongside an up-and-coming Women's team. In recent years, close links with Southampton Solent University have strengthened the senior squads, standing Southampton Rugby Club in a promising position for the new season.

New members are always welcome- whether you're an absolute beginner or Johnny Wilkinson.

SOUTHAMPTON RUGBY

MENS FIRST TEAM NEW PLAYERS WELCOME!

All new players are welcome. Contact a member of staff or feel free to turn up at a training session on Mondays at 7pm or Thursdays at 7pm!

SOUTHAMPTON LADIES RUGBY TEAM

The ladies side have been developing since 2007 and are always looking for new players, regardless of experience, whether you've played before and want to get back in the game or are a complete novice who fancies trying something new!

Rugby is one of the fastest growing sports for women, it is an excellent team sport, great for fitness, is empowering and there is a position for everyone, so come along and give it a try!

SOUTHAMPTON RUGBY

ADDRESS:

Southampton Rugby Club

Test Park Playing Fields

Lower Brownhill Road

Southampton

Hampshire SO16 9BP

EMAIL:

secretary@southamptonrugby.co.uk

TELEPHONE:

023 8073 7777

KEY CONTACTS:

President Terry Collingwood

Chair Steven Dewey

Secretary Becky Clements

Treasurer Ian Budd

First Team Fixture SecretaryChris Alston

Membership SecretaryJordan Dashwood

Club Captain Robbie Ashby

Head Coach Riccardo Scala

Webmaster Nick Cazeaux

WWW.SOUTHAMPTONRUGBY.CO.UK

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We pride ourselves on building trusted long-term relationships, placing you at the heart of everything we do. You are unique, so you deserve a service that reflects your personal circumstances and aspirations.

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HAMPSHIRE GOLF

A warm welcome to Hampshire Golf

Hampshire Junior Golf offers the best players in the county the opportunity to be part of a fun and diverse, playing and learning experience to take their game to the next level.

A combination of Squad Training Days with a some of the best PGA Coaches in the county, Club/Squad and County Matches, Organised practice sessions to stimulate competitiveness, the latest online tools including Golf Data Lab, County Kit, prizes and much more. For those lucky enough to get selected to join one of the four squads a full season awaits.

If you need further details about any of the squads get in touch with one of Team Hampshire contacts below:

Co-ordinatorChris Farr chris.hampshiregolf@gmail.com

Under 12Chris Harrisonadmin@hampshiregolf.co.uk

Under 14Richard Beestonrichard.beeston@vodafone.com

Under 16David Matthewsdavid.hampshiregolf@gmail.com

Under 18David Matthewsdavid.hampshiregolf@gmail.com

OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE THE BEST POSSIBLE PLATFORM FOR THE MOST TALENTED YOUNG GOLFERS IN THE COUNTY TO LEARN, DEVELOP AND ENJOY ACHIEVING THEIR GOALS AND REACH THEIR MAXIMUM POTENTIAL.

HAMPSHIRE GOLF

A Players Guide to WHS

Over the next couple of pages we have listed some frequently asked questions around the new World Handicap System which became active on 2nd November 2020.

For up to date news and in depth education on all things WHS please use the England Golf training portal which can be viewed at www.englandgolf.org/whs-education

What is slope and how is it figured out for each course?

A Slope rating indicates the relative difficulty of a golf course for a bogey golfer compared to a scratch golfer. This is calcultated by measuring a course rating and a bogey rating. A course rating is the measure of the playing difficulty for a scratch golfer. A bogey rating is the measure of the playing difficulty for a bogey golfer (Handicap of 20 for men, 24 for women). Ratings are not just measured on length, other factors such as recoverability from rough, green size and speed, elevation and penalty areas are taken into consideration.

The ratings are expressed as the number of strokes expected taken to one decimal place. The neutral slope rating is 113.

The Slope allows scores returned by all levels of handicap golfer to be adjusted as if the player has played a course of AVERAGE difficulty for THEIR Handicap level. For example, if you play on a course that is challenging for your handicap level the system will recognise that and adjust your nett score to reflect that the course was difficult (and vice versa). This means that your score differential will always have been adjusted to reflect what your score would have been on a course of AVERAGE difficulty.

What is a score differential?

Your Handicap Index will be calculated using score differentials in your scoring record. A score differential is the difference between your gross score (remember any score over +3 will be reduced to +3) and the course rating after slope. The course rating is the new word for SSS.

The formula for working your score differential out is:

Gross Score – Course rating x (113/Slope Rating)

Example (Where your gross score was 81, the Course Rating is 71 and the slope is 125). 81 – 71 x (113/125) = Score Differential is 9.04

*Sometimes there may be a small Playing Conditions adjustment.

What is a Handicap Index?

From November you will no longer have a Handicap but a Handicap Index. This will be calculated as the average of your best 8 from the last 20 scores (score differentials) in your record.

The score differentials that have been used to calculate your Handicap Index will all have been subject to the Slope Rating of the course played. This means that they have been adjusted to reflect your performance as if played on a course of AVERAGE difficulty.

(Please see “What is a score differential” above)

A lot of golfers in the UK haven’t got 20 scores in their record. If this is the case, their first Handicap index will be calculated.

How does my handicap Index go up and down?

Once you have 20 scores in your record, every time you return a qualifying score, the oldest score differential in your record will be removed and the average of the best 8 calculated again. Your Handicap Index will then change at midnight and you’ll be able to look up your new Handicap Index. This can all be viewed at www.englandgolf.org/handicapping/whs-app/

What stops my handicap going up too much during a bad spell and how does the system keep up with fast improvers?

Your scoring record will remember your lowest handicap in the last 12 months. There are processes in place to prevent your handicap index increasing too quickly (due to bad form). A soft cap will suppress any upward movment by 50% after a 3.0 increase above your low handicap index. A hard cap will restrict any upward movment over 5.0 strokes above your low handicap index.

Exceptional Scoring Reductions can still occur if a player has a great round. If a player's score differential is 7-10 strokes better then there will be an extra 1 shot reduction, if the score differential is over 10 strokes better then it will be a 2 shot reduction. The exceptional score reduction is applied to the previous 20 scores in the record, once you start adding more scores to your record this reduction can wash out as your improve.

How do I use my Handicap Index to work out how many shots I get?

When you play a golf course your Handicap Index will be used to identify your Course Handicap. This is how many shots you actually get and may vary depending on the difficulty of the course and the tees that you play from. Your Course Handicap is calculated by using the following equation;

Course Handicap = Handicap Index x (Slope Rating/113)

For Example – For a 15 Handicap Index playing a set of tees with a Slope Rating of 125

The Course Handicap would be 15 x (125/113) = Course Handicap 16.6

You shouldn’t need to worry too much about this equation. Every course will have a “look up” chart handy and there will be an App and other technology available for simple reference.

HAMPSHIRE CRICKET

Upcoming Fixtures

Thu 7 - Sun 9 April

Ageas Bowl

11:00 - 18:00Notts

Thu 13 - Sun 16 April Kia Oval Surry 11:00 - 18:00Hampshire

Thu 13 - Sun 23 April

- 18:00Hampshire

Thu 4 - Sun 7 May

11:00 - 18:00Warks

Thu 11 - Sun 14 May

11:00 - 18:00Hampshire

Thu 18 - Sun 21May The Ageas Bowl

11:00 - 18:00Northants

Sun 11 - Wed 14 June

11:00 - 18:00Hampshire

Sun 25 - Wed 28 June The Ageas Bowl

11:00 - 18:00Middlesex

Hampshire Cricket Members are the heartbeat of the club the most loyal supporters.

Hampshire Cricket Membership provides the chance to be part of the Hampshire family and incorporates a whole host of exciting benefits for 2023.

Members are at the heart of everything that happens at Hampshire Cricket and The Ageas Bowl, and the Club continuously look to improve the Membership offering.

Find a brief overview of each 2023 Hampshire Cricket Membership's entitlements in the table below, or find more detailed information in the Membership categories on the website.

HAMPSHIRE CRICKET

Vitality Blast Hospitality

The Blast is back to The Ageas Bowl, bringing with it 7 explosive home fixtures seeing the Hampshire Hawks battle it out for another trip to Finals Day, and with the hopes to lift the Vitality blast trophy for the second year running.

Take in all the drama of the action-packed tournament through the luxury of hospitality packages. Explore the range of packages we have on offer below!

Single Fixture

Suite Package:

- Two course bowl food

- Complimentary bar (house beers, wine and soft drinks)

- Parking pass (1 per 4 guests)

£99 + VAT per person

Private Box:

- Two course bowl food

- Post-match snacks

- Premium seating

- Post-match snacks

- Complimentary bar (house beers, wine, spirits and soft drinks)- Premium, private seating

- Parking pass (1 per 4 guests)

£139 + VAT per person

Double Header

The Ageas Bowl will host two double header fixtures in the 2023 Vitality Blast Season. Spectators will be able to enjoy both the Southern Vipers and Hampshire Hawks in a back to back feature.

Suite Package:

- Sandwiches, tea and coffee on arrival

- Two course bowl food between matches

- Complimentary bar (house beers, wine and soft drinks)

£119 + VAT per person

Private Box:

- Sandwiches, tea and coffee on arrival

- Two course bowl food between matches

- Premium seating

- Post-match snacks

- Parking pass (1 per 4 guests)

- Post-match snacks

- Premium, private seating

- Complimentary bar (house beers, wine, spirits and soft drinks)- Parking pass (1 per 4 guests)

£159 + VAT per person

HAMPSHIRE CRICKET

ADDRESS: Botley Road West End Southampton

Hampshire SI30 3XH

GENERAL ENQUIRIES: enquiries@ageasbowl.com

023 8047 2002

TICKETS and MEMBERSHIP OFFICE: tickets@ageasbowl.com

023 8047 2022 (Opt 2)

HOSPITALITY: hospitality@ageasbowl.com

023 8047 5619

SPONSORSHIP and ADVERTISING: sponsorship@ageasbowl.com

023 8047 5619

COACHING:

coaching@ageasbowl.com

023 8047 5603