Match Report: Sporting Opportunities Isle of Wight vs. Newport Pagnell 20 October 2025 – Posted in: Competitions

What a fantastic day of football we had! Our team, Sporting Opportunities Isle of Wight, travelled to face Newport Pagnell for a truly memorable friendly match. The game was played on the impressive 3G astroturf pitch at Newport Pagnell, which was a great facility and provided a perfect surface for the match. Our hosts, Newport Pagnell, were incredibly welcoming and proved to be very friendly opposition both on and off the pitch. It was a…

Sporting Opportunities vs Winchester Mini Competition 2 July 2025 – Posted in: Competitions

Firstly we would like to thank Clare, Nick, Pat, Maureen, Claire & Ed from the Winchester team for travelling to the IOW and braving the disastrous road diversions (only on the IOW!) and helping toward a fantastic day of games. Alongside our coaches and athletes we eventually got going with some very close fought matches over several hours. With a light cooked lunch to break up the day we concluded the day with a fantastic…

SOIW/Aylesbury Indoor Bowls Freindly Competition – Cowes Isle of Wight 5 June 2025 – Posted in: Competitions

Great atmosphere and fun to watch sums up the day for our first home competition of the year, topped by one of the SOIW teams as overall winners claiming the coveted trophy. Would also like to thank Chris Brown, Mandy Brown, Bob Taylor & Lisa McCarthy the bowls team that travelled down from Aylesbury making it a memorable day. Many thanks to the coaches for their time and efforts for making everything run smoothly.

Charles Culwick Memorial Football Tournament 2025 20 May 2025 – Posted in: Competitions

WOW WOW WOW!! What an amazing day at the Special Olympics Charles Culwick Memorial Cup in Benfleet Essex. We took our amazing Sporting Opportunities Isle of Wight football team down to this amazing tournament for the first time, even with the really early start the team was on form and the mini bus was lively great excitement and spirit all round. Especially on the way home with champions songs being sang, they were ecstatic all…

Winchester’s Pan-Disability Bowling Competition 2025 30 March 2025 – Posted in: Competitions

Sporting Opportunities Isle of Wight recently showcased exceptional talent and sportsmanship at a pan-disability bowling competition held at Winchester’s esteemed bowling venue. Competing against formidable teams from Winchester, Aylesbury, and Windsor, our athletes demonstrated remarkable skill and determination, culminating in a series of impressive performances. The concept of “pan-disability” embraces inclusivity, allowing individuals with a wide range of disabilities and health conditions to participate together in sporting events. This approach not only fosters unity but…

Special Olympics Athletics 2025 26 March 2025 – Posted in: Competitions

Mainland Challenge Conquered: A Triumphant Day for Our Athletes in Waterlooville! A Day to Remember: Special Olympics Team Shines on the Mainland On Saturday 22ND March, our Special Olympians from Sporting Opportunities Isle of Wight team travelled to the mainland to compete against South East Hampshire , and what an incredible day it turned out to be! Representing us with delight and determination were: Gina Wyatt (coach) – Sarah Beane – Summer Wyatt -…