The document summarizes sporting activities and facilities available at Sportsworld Spain in Cártama, Malaga. Sportsworld Spain has four full size football pitches that are professionally maintained for football training. They also have the only grass cricket wicket in Spain and facilities for cricket, rugby, hockey, archery and fishing. An upcoming fun day at the Cártama Oval is described, including a cricket match between a local team and an invitational side, as well as food and drinks. Details are also provided about a recent friendly cricket match between members of the local cricket club.

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COSTA NEWS, February 9-15, 2017
Sun, sea and
sport
DUE TO the fabulous
Mediterranean cli-
mate these sports can
be played all the year
round, so it is easy to
accommodate pre/
mid and end of sea-
son sport training
camps, practice
sessions, tours, and
tournaments for
clubs, schools, col-
leges and univer-
sities. Sportsworld is
situated on the Costa
del Sol, 15 minutes drive from
Málaga airport and 25 minutes
from the coast. The stunning
site is surrounded by the back-
drop of the Málaga mountains.
Whatever your sport, age,
budget or ability we can accom-
modate your requirements. We
can take away the hassle and
A world of sport awaits
you at Cártama Oval
By Egan Steven
Dantis
Sportsworld Spain can facilitate numerous sporting
activities, cricket, football, rugby, hockey, archery and
fishing to name but a few
give you all the help you need.
We are dedicated to meeting and
exceeding your expectations at
affordable prices.
Four full size mature football
pitches, professionally prepared
and maintained to the highest
standards, for all your pre-sea-
son training requirements 11 a
side, 7 a side, 5 a
side.
Only grass
wicket in
Spain!
The only grass
wicket available
in Spain and one
of only three in
the whole of
Southern Eu-
rope. We offer
general training,
pre season train-
ing, tours, fes-
tivals, please
have a look at
our different ac-
tivities.
Schools, clubs, amateurs and
professionals, young and old,
everyone is welcome and sure to
find our excellent pitches more
than able to cater for every need.
Built and maintained to the hig-
hest standard.
We now have two pitches, full
fields, one artificial wicket and
one grass wicket.
Open Fun Day
There will be a fun day at the
Cártama Oval on Sunday 12th
February
.
Come with your family and
friends to watch a selected team
of The Costa del Sol Crusaders
against an invitational team. It
promises to be an exiting match!
When you get hungry we will
get you a freshly grilled burger
and a beer for only €5.
For the kids that are coming
we have plenty of space and
ideas to keep them busy - This is
perfect opportunity for the
whole family
. And that all on
your doorstep in Cartama.
Interclub match
There was no officially competi-
tive cricket at the Cártama Oval
last weekend but the Crusaders
took the opportunity to play an
inter-club match.
Twenty two of the club's
members turned up on the day
ready to do battle but not abso-
lutely certain who with. The
usual captain and vice captain
(Jesper and Matt) sat down with
pen and paper and sorted out the
teams. Jesper the Viking won
the toss and elected to bat on a
turning track. The batting team
got away to a flyer with Rob and
Jonas doing good work against
the opening bowlers.
The first bowling change of
the innings saw Shah bowling a
great spell of off spin from the
carp lake end. It wasn't long be-
fore he picked up a couple of
wickets which brought Jesper to
the crease. He played a captain's
innings (apart from one dubious
umpiring moment)and having
been well supported by Egan
Steven Dantis the first innings
closed on a score of 210 after the
allotted 30 overs.
The fielding team was re-
duced to 10 men at half time fol-
lowing the departure of one of
their players following a close
encounter between Harry's foot
and a part of a man's anatomy
that shouldn´
't be kicked!
The second innings began
after a food, cigarette and beer
break (well it was supposed to be
a friendly despite of the kicking
incident!)
Matt's team were soon be-
hind the run rate but following
the loss of the first wicket Matt
came out into the bright Febru-
ary sun (ably assisted by a few
cans of Stowfords) to smash the
bowling around the park.
He managed to get the in-
nings back on track but it was
only really Chris, who carried
his bat and remained unbeaten,
that was able to keep out the
bowling. The game finished
with the second innings closing
well short of the required total.
Victory for the captain's team
but a great day had by all except
the recipient of Harry's boot!
Call Nick on 611 026 420 for
details or get in touch with us on
facebook Sportsworld-
spain.co.uk . Everyone is invited
to come and take part.
A cricket match being played at the Cártama Oval