THE SPORTS LOCKER: APRIL’S FIXTURES & EVENTS
Ready for your fix of sports? From final fixtures in the league, to heading into the great outdoors for a spot of adventure in the Surrey Hills – oh, and don’t forget the return of The Surrey Rollergirls as they get set for an epic double header in Guildford.
SUP LAGOON SESSIONS / THE SHAC, BUCKLAND PARK LAGOON, BETCHWORTH
SUP sessions are back in full force at The SHAC’s lagoon side setting this month. From family sessions and free ride sessions to lessons on how to get (s)up and go on your paddle board.
For more information, visit theshac.co.uk
GUILDFORD FLAMES VS GLASGOW CLAN / APRIL 6 / SPECTRUM LEISURE COMPLEX, GUILDFORD
Last game of the league season as Guildford Flames take on Glasgow Clan. Slipping to a mid-table finish looks to be a likely outcome unless Paul Dixon’s squad can add some more flames to the fire before the season end.
For more information, visit guildfordflames.com
HIKING CHALLENGE: SURREY HILLS THREE PEAKS / APRIL 6 / OLD LONDON ROAD, DORKING
Are your boots made for walking? Spend the day in the Surrey Hills this May and participate in this Surrey Three Peaks hiking challenge which will see you walking Box Hill, Leith Hill and Holmbury Hill in one day. Crikey. Sign up online and prepare for some epic views of the place we call home.
For more information, visit backontrack.live
LIVE ROLLER DERBY – SURREY ROLLER GIRLS DOUBLE HEADER / APRIL 7 / SPECTRUM LEISURE COMPLEX, GUILDFORD
Roller derby is back with a double header at Guildford’s Spectrum Leisure Complex this month. Catch Bristol Roller Derby vs Herts Rollerderby, before the Guildford Girls take to the floor as Surrey Roller Girls take on Bath Roller Derby for a hard hitting encounter that’ll leave you screaming for more. Bring it on.
For more information, visit facebook.com/surreyrollergirls
SURREY SCORCHERS VS NEWCASTLE EAGLES / APRIL 13 / SURREY SPORTS PARK, GUILDFORD
Scorchers welcome Newcastle Eagles to the Surrey Sports Park court for a fierce league encounter. Looking for their highest finish since their inception, can Scorchers finish the season on a high and pluck the high flying Eagles from the sky? Score some tickets online and expect a fast-paced, action packed, end-to-end game of ball.
For more information, visit surreyscorchers.co.uk
AN EVENING WITH AGGERS / APRIL 14 / RICHMOND THEATRE
Wonders of the wicket, cricket legends Aggers is at Richmond Theatre this month for an evening recounting classic sporting moments. Spend the night getting an insight into the life and times of one of England’s most famous cricketers.
For more information, visit atgtickets.com/richmond-theatre
SPRING ONION 2024 / APRIL 14 / COBHAM VILLAGE HALL
Quickly becoming a fan favourite, take a ride through the gorgeous Surrey Hills in the Spring Onion 66 mile ride. Designed to be a personal challenge, not a race against others, this is the perfect ride for new and experienced riders alike. Come for some mega prizes and a scenic day out. To celebrate Spring Onion’s 15th edition, discounts on foreign trips will be awarded based on your official chip time finish!
For more information, visit europeancycleevents.com
WOKING VS AFC FYLDE / APRIL 20 / LAITHWAITE COMMUNITY STADIUM, WOKING
After last season’s heroics, it’s been a season to forget for Woking. Having narrowly avoided the scramble for safety from league relegation, Woking have picked up some results and finding a little more form and rhythm. Enjoy last game of the season celebrations at The Laithwaite Community Stadium and get set to say goodbye to your fix of foot on a Saturday afternoon.
For more information, visit wokingfc.co.uk
DORKING WANDERERS VS HARTLEPOOL UNITED / APRIL 20 / MEADOWNBANK STADIUM
Will they, won’t they? As still as tight as a shoestring pulling an articulated lorry up Leith Hill, down at the bottom of the National League, Dorking Wanderers welcome Hartlepool United to The Meadownbank Stadium for the season finale. Can White’s men hang on their place in the Football League? Find out later this April.
For more information, visit dwfc.co.uk
BET 365 SPRING CELEBRATION + JUMP FINALE / APRIL 26 + 27 / SANDOWN PARK RACECOURSE, ESHER
As the Jump Season comes to a close for another year catch a wealth of horsepower on display, and watch a winner being crowned at the Bet365 Jump Finale at Sandown Park in Esher. Join in with the party atmosphere, and make a weekend of it in celebration of Spring.
For more information, visit thejockeyclub.co.uk/sandown
SURREY STORM VS MANCHESTER THUNDER / APRIL 27 / SURREY SPORTS PARK, GUILDFORD
Welcome top game day at the Surrey Sports Park. Get prepared for action, thrills and the sights of top-flight Super League Netball as Surrey Storm host Manchester Thunder in our 2024 campaign. Get to the game early and attend the fan zone where you can find all things Storm happening! Merchandise, confectionary and lots of fun and games. Before the game you can enjoy some food and drink located at the on-site Sports Bar ‘Bench’ where you can eat from the game day menu! Or, enjoy a coffee and a cake from our ‘Pitchside’ cafe. Get tickets now and get set for action.
For more information, visit surreystormnetball.co.uk
SHE RUNS OUTDOORS: 10KM WOMEN’S GUIDED TRAIL RUN / APRIL 28 / HURTWOOD, PEASLAKE
She Runs Outdoors offers women only guided trail runs in beautiful surroundings. Whether you’ve never trail run before or have experience, get set for a scenic and sporty adventure. Run are chilled and not competitive and you’re actively encouraged to relax and not stress about your pace. Get support each other along the way, get to meet some new people and enjoy the views.
For more information, visit sherunsoutdoors.com