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A group photo of two female rugby teams posing under a goalpost on a grassy field with housing in the background.

Big opening day wins for rugby teams

10 September 2024

Close-up of the white line on synthetic green grass of a sports field, possibly a soccer or football field, with the blurred background.

Artificial pitch project to move to tendering stage after receiving planning consent

6 September 2024

A sports team in blue and white uniforms poses on a field with a trophy, standing in two rows with a coach on the left and another individual on the right.

Mixed hockey team retains inter-county trophy

1 September 2024

A soccer team in yellow jerseys poses for a group photo on a field with a trophy, celebrating a victory. Two children in front and coaches in suits stand behind the players.

Scalloway FC celebrates 125th anniversary

27 August 2024

A soccer player wearing a dark blue jersey with white shorts is running on a field during a match. Another player is partially visible on the left side of the image.

‘Very proud’ moment as isles footballer makes debut in Scottish Premiership

12 August 2024

A women's field hockey team in white and blue uniforms huddles in celebration. A scoreboard shows Okeey 2 and Shebad 4 with the date 27-07-24 and text indicating the Lady Harberton Cup.

Blues celebrate inter-county success

28 July 2024

Three people pose indoors holding trophies, each wearing shirts with "Shetland Strongest 2023" text. The man in the middle also holds a flag draped over his shoulder.

Orcadian claims top strongman title

15 July 2024

Close-up of the white line on synthetic green grass of a sports field, possibly a soccer or football field, with the blurred background.

Organic material the preferred infill option for new 3G pitch

A planning application has now been submitted for the pitch at the Clickimin, which could be used all year round and support the growth of sports in Shetland

12 July 2024

A young person with a bun hairstyle and wearing a dark top looks directly at the camera with a neutral expression.

Local netball player selected as sport ambassador

3 July 2024

Four men in kilts hold a "Brae Shetland Tartan Army" banner with Viking characters in front of two maroon doors.

High hopes as members of Shetland’s Tartan Army prepare to head to Euros

8 June 2024

Manager sought as women footballers to enter next island games

Three of the squad who played for Shetland in the 2005 island games could be in contention for the Orkney event next year

28 May 2024

Women's field hockey team posing with medals on a sports field, wearing blue uniforms and smiles, with a coach on the left.

Hockey team narrowly lose in district cup final

5 May 2024

A person smiling, holding two world record certificates and wearing a medal at the scottish championships event.

Busy month of records and achievements for weightlifter Shauna Moar

Local weightlifter Shauna Moar opens her Strength and Fitness unit, completes three competitions, wins British Fitness awards and breaks her own record – all in one month

1 May 2024

A group of jubilant sailors in matching blue jackets and yellow pants wave enthusiastically aboard a sailboat.

Shetland sailor takes part in epic race across the North Pacific Ocean

29 April 2024

The pool at Clickimin will re-open on 10 October after the school holidays. Photo SRT

Grant given as swimming association looks to replace electronic timing system

9 April 2024

Youth football teams posing together at ochilview park stadium.

‘Great weekend’ south for junior football squad

7 April 2024

Close-up of a white boundary line on a lush green soccer field.

Workshops to look at ‘challenging homophobia in football’

4 April 2024

Health risks of 3G pitches played down

27 March 2024

Three smiling individuals posing for a photo, two wearing matching uniforms with medals and one in a lavender shirt.

Young runner inspired after volunteering at world athletics championship

10 March 2024

Group of people in matching team shirts posing for a photo indoors.

Bowlers claim ‘top club’ trophy at competition in England

7 March 2024

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Funding worth £650k on the table so far for new synthetic pitch at the Clickimin

14 February 2024

Three women posing for a photo in front of a green wall.

Girls football club highly commended at Scottish Women’s Football awards

28 November 2023

Abstract geometric representation of a running human form comprised of connected lines and dots on a light background.

Seven athletes given funding

12 October 2023

A group of field hockey players posing together on the pitch, smiling after a game or event.

‘Lifting the cup was so important to us’: joy for hockey team after long-awaited intercounty triumph

3 October 2023

A group of female field hockey players and their coaches posing for a team photo on an astro-turf pitch, celebrating with a trophy.

Shetland wins hockey intercounty

30 September 2023

Group of individuals on stage at the scottish swimming awards 2023.

‘An absolute honour’: Lerwick ASC named Scotland’s swimming club of the year

24 September 2023

A soccer team in blue and white uniforms pose for a group photo on a field with trophies. Coaches and supporters stand alongside, while buildings and a cloudy sky are visible in the background.

Shetland thrash Orkney to win 105th Milne Cup

16 September 2023

A person with short blonde hair and a nose ring smiles at the camera, wearing a yellow top and a medal around their neck. The background has a sign with partially visible text.

Shauna delighted with third place at strongest woman world championship

13 September 2023

A large group of children perform a gymnastics routine in a gymnasium, with some standing and raising their arms. Spectators are seated in the foreground, watching the performance.

Gymnastics club hits ‘roadblock’ in efforts to find premises

12 September 2023

A rugby team poses together on a field after a game, smiling and wearing matching jerseys. Hilly terrain and a partly cloudy sky are visible in the background.

Local team encourages women to try rugby with new sessions

18 August 2023

Two people stand on a neatly mowed sports field with a building and hills in the background.

National women’s football organisation supports upgrading Shetland’s facilities

3 August 2023

External funding to be explored for synthetic pitch in Lerwick

26 July 2023

A group of male athletes running on a track, with one runner in a blue uniform leading the race. A woman is standing near the finish line, observing the race. Trees and spectators are in the background.

Updated

MacKay gets his second medal in Guernsey – another silver

14 July 2023

Cyclist in blue racing uphill past a cheering crowd behind barriers with NatWest branding.

Final day at the games: Table tennis, triathlon and more

14 July 2023

Three cyclists in blue jerseys stand next to a metal barrier, with one cyclist wearing a helmet and another placing an arm around a fellow cyclist’s shoulder.

Last day in Guernsey for Team Shetland as games draw to a close

14 July 2023

Three soccer players in blue jerseys, one with the number 12, celebrate near the sideline, while players from both teams are scattered around the field. Spectators watch from the sides on a partly cloudy day.

Shetland dominates Greenland with impressive 5-1 football win

13 July 2023

A person with long wet hair smiles while holding out a blue and white flag. They are wearing a blue jacket and a green lanyard with a bronze medal around their neck. Trees and a building are in the background.

Can Smith make it a hat trick at penultimate games day? And footballers to face Greenland

13 July 2023

A person with braided hair and a blue shirt holds up a gold medal with a green ribbon, smiling. Trees and a track are visible in the background.

Dinwoodie adds another medal to Shetland’s tally

12 July 2023

A person with wet hair, wearing a blue jacket, holds a blue and white flag while smiling. They have a medal around their neck and are standing outdoors with a building in the background.

Jasmin wins her second medal in Guernsey

12 July 2023

Cyclists in colorful jerseys are riding closely together on a road during a race. The background includes greenery and buildings.

End of the line for archery knockouts, table tennis and badminton singles – whilst Smith has the chance of another medal

12 July 2023

A group of 20 men in blue sports jerseys pose for a team photo outside Les Douvres Hotel. The background features hotel buildings, a swimming pool, and a grassy area with trees.

Footballers’ medal hopes dashed, but plenty more opportunity for blues today

12 July 2023

Athlete on a track holds up a flag behind him. His race bib reads "MACKAY." Other athletes and spectators are visible in the background.

Seumas secures Shetland’s first silver in Guernsey

11 July 2023

Athletes wearing competition numbers 6 and 8 stand next to a metal barrier; number 6 hugs a man, while number 8 holds hands with number 6. Spectators watch from the other side of the barrier.

Sprinter through to tomorrow’s final

11 July 2023

Indoor badminton game in progress. A player in a white shirt prepares to hit the shuttlecock while another player in a blue shirt and black shorts stands ready. Spectators watch from the sideline.

Strong start in badminton singles

11 July 2023

Two female athletes wearing blue athletic uniforms stand on a blue track, smiling at the camera. Other people and athletes are in the background, along with a cloudy sky at sunset.

Dinwoodie through to 200m semis and more medals possible in the pool tonight

11 July 2023

A group of people standing on a grassy field, aiming recurve bows at targets set up in the distance under a clear blue sky. Tripods are placed beside some archers.

Shetland athletes set for another action-packed day

11 July 2023

A person with wet hair, wearing a blue jacket, holds a blue and white flag while smiling. They have a medal around their neck and are standing outdoors with a building in the background.

Updated

Second medal in Guernsey won by swimmer and third on athletics pitch

10 July 2023

A group of soccer players in blue and white uniforms poses for a team photo on a grassy field, with trees and houses in the background.

Blues are back in the game with 3-2 football match win

10 July 2023

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