Clubs

Bowls Club
The Bowls Green is situated behind the New Hall and adjoining the Cricket Field. There is a regular programme of roll-ups (informal practice games), friendlies and local league matches, both at home and away, on most Wednesday afternoons and at weekends. The playing season runs from May to September. The Club draws its membership largely from outside Winchelsea. New members of all ages are very welcome. For those who have not played before, all that is needed is a pair of flat shoes. The Club will provide the woods and friendly instruction. If you are interested in bowling, contact John Priestley on 224339.

Iham Cricket Club
A cricket club entirely of residents that plays just once a year on August Bank Holiday weekend. A team of full-time residents (the Permanent Fixtures) plays a team of part-time residents (the Occasionals). Ages range have ranged from 9 to 82, and the range of talent is even wider! The match is really an excuse for a glorious cricket tea. All residents and visitors are welcome to play and/or to come along for the tea.

Rye Youth Rugby
Rye Rugby Club runs Mini, Midi, Junior and Colts rugby teams. Both contact and non-contact (tag) rugby for boys and girls are played under supervision of RFU-qualified coaches. Several children from Winchelsea go. Sundays 10:30am to 12:00noon during the rugby season at the Rugby Ground, New Road, Rye. For more information, speak to Jamie Wickens.

Tennis Association
The Association was set up to build and run a public tennis court in Winchelsea. It is currently raising money to fund the work that is required before construction can begin. This includes the archaeological investigation of the preferred site, a public exhibition of plans and public consultation, a formal planning application and the cost of a lease from the National Trust. The Association stages various fund-raising events throughout the year, the principal one being the very popular Midsummer Hog Roast. Most of the money for pre-construction work has now been raised, so the next major challenge will be to raise funds for the construction of the court.

Winchelsea Cricket Club
The Winchelsea Cricket Club was founded in 1796 and plays its home fixtures on the Cricket Field on Rectory Lane, which it leases from the National Trust. However, the Club is now a private Sunday side and virtually all its players live outside Winchelsea. Membership is no longer open to the public but has to be approved by the Committee. No events are advertised locally, except the Club's fund-raising barbeque. The club will hire the Cricket Field at £35 for matches and £25 for other use.

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