Sport
There's something for everyone in the world of sport and our A to Z of websites takes you from athletics to Zanshin Shukokai. But there's a lot more in between, and if you think we've missed a good website, let us know.
Abergele Harriers Running Club
http://www.AbergeleHarriers.co.uk
This site is friendly and bright, and gives the impression that Abergele Harriers is a small but thriving club with plenty going on. Whether you have ambitions to run the London Marathon or just want to get some exercise, this site tells you all about running, offers up-to-date postings on the club's fixtures and achievements and forthcoming social events. The navigation buttons are very descriptive, though do not follow you from page to page.
Great Orme Badminton Club
http://www.geocities.com/greatormebc/
This site is well-illustrated with photos of the club players and facilities, as well as information on how to join and where to go. Although there is no navigation bar beyond the home page, there are useful links to other badminton sites in North Wales and beyond.
Adrian Wright Karate
http://www.adrianwrightkarate.com
This straightforward site directs you to all the information you need on the karate classes. Just click on your nearest town for class times and teachers. Suggested by Jon Williams from Llandudno.
Llandudno & District Darts League
http://www.llandudnodarts.co.uk/
This amazingly detailed website seems to contain just about everything you could need to know about the league and it features the legendary Arthur Williams' reports and commentary.
Anglesey Marathon
http://www.angleseymarathon.com
This event was revived after a gap of 18 years in 2004. There's also a 5k fun run, lots of family activities and Colin Jackson as star guest. You can enter the race online.
Suggested by Sioned Evans, Llangefni.
North Wales Hockey
http://www.northwaleshockey.org.uk/index.htm
This site will keep all hockey fans up-to-date with what's happening in the North Wales League.
Karate Caernarfon
http://www.karatecaernarfon.co.uk
This non-profit Shotokan Karate Club is based in Arfon Leisure Centre with classes for juniors and adults, plus women-only instruction.
Suggested by Manon Hughes, caernarfon
Colwyn Bay Athletics Club
http://www.colwynbayac.com
Find out how the 350 runners fared in the 25th anniversary Twin Piers Race from Llandudno to Colwyn Bay, as the results are all listed here. There are details of past meetings and who's who in the committee members' line-up. Goal Setting sets out the aims of the club and if you're not local, there's help in the form of a map of how to find the place. Still not found what you're looking for? The links page will hopefully be able to help, listing, as it does, a fair few sports-related sites for you to check out.
Bala & District Motor Club Ltd
http://www.balamotorclub.co.uk
This site is easy to navigate and is illustrated by some quaint old car wrecks. You can find out about the history of the club, North Wales rallying events and how its members are faring in this year's competitions.
Race the Train, Tywyn
http://www.racethetrain.com/
The local Rotary Club's annual event invites people of all ages and abilities to join in with the fun when runners try to beat a steam train on the scenic Talyllyn Railway.
Suggested by George Watson, Tywyn
Abergele Swimming Club
http://www.abergeleswimming.co.uk
This swimming pool-blue website is packed with club news and information, including an online membership application form.
Suggested by Mark from Abergele.
Lightning Basketball
http://www.lightningbasketball.co.uk
This site is being developed for a fast-growing basketball team meeting at Ysgol John Bright in Llandudno.
Suggested by Tim Sweetman
Seki Ryu Zan (Karate Club, Bangor)
http://www.sekiryuzan.org
A little lesson in Japanese for you - seki ruy zan means 'the mountain of the Red Dragon' - which is a very apt name for this Bangor Karate club. The bilingual website is easy on the eye, and straight-forward to navigate - though the function to change from Welsh to English is hidden in faint text at the bottom of the homepage. As well as details of classes, there are profiles of all the instructors, a history of this type of karate and pictures of all the different moves.
Craig y Don Bowling Clwb
http://www.williams5739.freeserve.co.uk/
Keep up to date with Craig y Don Bowling Club's events on this friendly and informative site. It is crammed with details of the club, including facilities, membership and newsletters as well as links to other bowling websites. Why not test your knowledge of Welsh Crown Green Bowls in the quiz? The site itself is relatively easy to get around, but the back button is needed to return to the previous page.
Snowdonia Marathon
www.snowdoniamarathon.com
The race from Nant Peris on a circular route through the national park has been going since 1982 and attracts hundreds of runner every October. Course and entry details are on the site.
Zanshin Karate
http://www.ZanshinKarate.co.uk
This easy to use site gives lots of info on the classes and instructors of the Caernarfon-based Zanshin Karate club. There's also up-to-date club news and an insight into the founder of Shukokai himself.
Suggested by Gareth Edwards from Caernarfon.
Bro Dysynni Athletics Club
http://www.brodysynniac.com/
Contains a Fixtures section which is kept well up to date and a Results and Archives option which list all the details of previous race winners. With its headquarters in Tywyn, the club also has members throughout Gwynedd and further afield. They promote the Snowdonia National Park as the ideal location for a short running break and if you want to find out more about getting involved, check out the Contacts list or the Links section.
Ras Fawr Llanddoged
http://www.rasfawrllanddoged.co.uk
Find out about this 12.5k road race along the country lanes from the village of Llanddoged, near Llanrwst.
Suggested by Robert Owen, Llanddoged.
Anglesey Circuit
http://www.angleseycircuit.com/
For those interested in a bit o four-wheel action, check out the gallery of motoring photos on this site. There's also a guide to every twist and turn of the course, info for spectators and news on forthcoming events, including motorcross and Formula 3.
Suggested by Andrew Môn Hughes
Bangor and District Snooker League
http://www.leaguesnooker.co.uk/
An easy-to-navigate site which keeps you informed of what's going on in the current season's snooker leagues. You can also post your own updates and find your nearest club.
Delwyn Jones from Menai Bridge
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