East Meon's soccer teamfirst joined the Meon Valley League in the 1953-54 season, Division1. They were managed by villager ‘Jumbo’ Blackman and competed against such teams as Westend, Swanmore and Bitterne Nomads. The team had a chequered history, playing on a borrowed field and using a decrepit hut for its changing room. All that changed in the 2003/4 when a Hampshire League standard field and pavilion were built.
Its ground is attractively located at the South East of the village and the team is sponsored by Ye Olde George Inn, to which teams repair at the end of play for sandwiches and reminiscences of the match that has just been played
Needle matches are those against nearby villages, particularly Steep and West Meon. Social events include games against the President's XI, captained by Bill Tyrwhitt Drake, the Court House XI, with George and Clare Bartlett entertaining both teams to supper at the Court House after the match, and regular visitors Captain Scott’s XI.... 2008 Fixture List>>
Nets are every Wednesday from 6.00pm to 8.30pm and Saturday from 12.00noon to 2.00pm Junior Nets are Fridays from 6.00pm to 7.15pm.
If you are interested in junior nets please contact Chris Warren on 01730 823767
Every year, the Cricket Club holds a Charity Match on behalf of the Children's Cardiac Ward at Southampton General Hospital ..... More>>
The picture above shows our pplayers gathering before the second annual inter-village match with West Meon which took place on Friday 15th August at Petersfield Golf Club. Honours once again went to West Meon
If you are a golfer and are interested in a round with fellow villagers, we'd like to hear from you. Contact the Secretary, David Cooke, or the Captain, Joe Selby, We meet in one of the village pubs on the first Tuesday evening of each month at 7.45pm. .... More>>
Its main use is tennis and it available to anyone in East Meon who wishes to play. Tennis nets are up throughout the year, Saturday to Tuesday inclusive and enjoy good use right across the age and social spectrum There is a tennis club which costs £10.00 a year for family membership and offers the advantage of pre-booking the court and junior coaching during the summer. Despite the valiant efforts of a few - netball and junior soccer didn't catch on......