THE SPORTS LOCKER – FIXTURES & EVENTS IN SURREY
Love sports? Every month, ‘The Sports Locker’ brings you our pick of the best sports fixtures taking place in Surrey this month. From National League footy fixtures, to Netball Super League, British Basketball League and more. And who can’t forget our wonderful Surrey Hills? Home to trails aplenty for your feet and your MTB. Find out what’s in store and who might score.
SURREY SCORCHERS V LEICESTER RIDERS / FEBRUARY 3 / SURREY SPORTS PARK, GUILDFORD
Hard work pays off! With some nice results and some closely contested games played this season, Scorchers will be looking to maximise on their return of points as the season heads into its closing stages. Cheer on the squad and get ready for an end-to-end game.
For more information, visit surreyscorchers.co.uk
INTRODUCTION TO COLD WATER SWIMMING AND IMMERSION / FEBRUARY 4, 10 + 18 / BUCKLAND PARK LAGOON, BETCHWORTH
Love nature? Love to swim outdoors? Brace yourself for a dip in Buckland Park Lake and join the Surrey Hills Adventure Company for an introduction to cold water swimming. Cold Water Swimming (especially at this time of year) isn’t for the fainthearted or inexperienced, but thankfully the good folk over at the SHAC have a great session whereby you’ll learn the do’s and don’t of this past time aimed at self-preservation.
For more information, visit theshac.co.uk
DEVIL’S PUNCHBOWL 10K TRAIL RUN / FEBRUARY 8 / DEVIL’S PUNCHBOWL, HINDHEAD
Get ready for all the ‘feels’ as you take on this awesome night trail run around the Devil’s Punchbowl. A multi-sensory 10km designed to be fun but tough will see runners take on some fantastic trails featuring plenty of hilly terrains. A guided trail run; this makes a great introduction to those new to trail running as well as runners who like to run with like-minded folk.
For more information, visit runningadventures.uk
ENGLAND V WALES – GUINNESS SIX NATIONS / FEBRUARY 10 / TWICKENHAM STADIUM
Ready for some Six Nations action? Steve Borthwick’s men’s side will play two matches at Twickenham in the Guinness Six Nations 2024. England will take on Wales in the first of their two home fixtures this month. For your guaranteed place at this fixture, hospitality packages are on sale now.
For more information, visit twickenhamstadium.com
WOKING V HARTLEPOOL / FEBRUARY 10 / LAITHWAITE COMMUNITY STADIUM, WOKING
Eek. Worrying times for Woking as they seek to avoid slipping into the dreaded relegation zone. Can they take advantage of Hartlepool’s long haul trip down to Surrey from County Durham? A must-win game for the Cards, find out if Michael Doyle can start to make his mark at the Laithwaite Community Stadium this month.
For more information, visit wokingfc.co.uk
SURREY RIDEOUT / FEBRUARY 11 / G!RO, ESHER
Get ready to hideout with the Surrey Rideout this February. Starting and finishing at Esher’s centre for cycling excellence, G!ro, meet like minded lovers of the pedal powered, 2-wheel leisure machine this month. Courtesy of Hot Chillee, whether you’re a pro or just giving it a go, turn up with a smile (and a bike) at this ace event that is free and open to all.
For more information, visit hotchillee.com
ROYAL ARTILLERY GOLD CUP DAY / FEBRUARY 15 / SANDOWN PARK RACECOURSE, ESHER
One of Sandown’s oldest and most prestigious race days, catch a card of seven races with a military twist. First featured back in 1878, the competition has been a mainstay in the fixture calendar since 1921 and features horses that are either serving or have previously served in the Royal Artillery.
For more information, visit thejockeyclub.co.uk
KELLY’S GUILDFORD RUN / FEBRUARY 17 / UNIVERSITY OF SURREY, GUILDFORD
Take in the sights of Guildford by taking part in this 10k run. Open to all ages and abilities, set off from the Stag Hill campus of the university before finding your way through town and along the towpath beside the River Way – with all money raised going to 3 fantastic charities: Royal Surrey Charity, Pride in Surrey & Refuge.
For more information, visit charity.kellystorage.co.uk
GUILDFORD FLAMES V SHEFFIELD STEELERS / FEBRUARY 18 / SPECTRUM LEISURE COMPLEX, GUILDFORD
What a difference a few weeks make. As predicted by GuideTo Surrey just a couple of months ago, the Flames are back near to the top just a few points off February’s opponents Sheffield Steelers. Can Paul Dixons squad continue their hot, hot streak of late? Get down to Guildford’s Spectrum Leisure Complex and get set for maximum action on the ice.
For more information, visit guildfordflames.com
SURREY STORM V LONDON PULSE / FEBRUARY 24 / SURREY SPORTS PARK, GUILDFORD
The National Super League is back! Surrey Storm welcome local rivals London Pulse to the court at Surrey Sports Park for Mikki Austin’s teams first game home game of the season. Typically a sell-out, be quick and secure a set pronto.
For more information, visit surreystormnetball.co.uk
DORKING WANDERERS V EBBSFLEET UTD / FEBRUARY 24 / MEADOWBANK STADIUM, DORKING
It’s all very tight down at the bottom of the National League. Wanderer’s inconsistent season is taking its toll but it’s not over till that big ol’ cock on the roundabout crows. Can three points be gained from league strugglers Ebbsfleet? Find out later this month.
For more information, visit dwfc.co.uk
MARMALADE MTB: COACH AND RIDE / FEBRUARY 24 / HOLMBURY HILL, PEASLAKE
Ready to explore the undulating and exhilarating trails the Surrey Hills has to offer but don’t know where to start? The fine folk at Marmalade MTB host this excellent Coach and Ride session this February that will take you through a must have trail tool kit of skills for any budding mountain bike enthusiasts. Fancy a mad fun, yet super informative afternoon on your bike? Sign up online.
For more information, visit marmalademtb.com