ROWING: Bexley is looking for would-be Steven Redgraves to compete for the borough at the London Heathrow Youth Games in July. Boys and girls aged between 10 and 16, who either live or go to school in the borough, are eligible for the event on Saturday July 4 at Docklands Sailing and Watersports Centre. Beginners are welcome. Call Laura Garnet on 0181 303 7777 x3913.

CRICKET: Boys and girls aged between eight and 12 are being invited to have a go at Kwik Cricket at Gravesend Rugby Football Club on Monday May 25. Call Chris Smith on 01474 323 929 for details.

The senior cricket team is currently recruiting players - call 01474 534 840.

athletics: A windy Thurrock course affected performances at the Reebok South of England 12-stage relays but Dartford Harriers still managed 37th place out of 54 teams. They completed the 45-mile 408-yard course in four hours 13 mins and 44 secs.

football: The Metropolitan Police 5-A-Side Competition takes place in June and July. Teams of boys and girls aged nine to 14 are being invited to enter. Call 0181 284 9264 for details or pick up an entry form from a police station or McDonald's, Bexleyheath.

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