It's the sporting season - no doubt about it.

From cricket professionals to local club fans, everyone wants to be in the know.

We may not be famous for football, but the Lake District is full of fantastic sporting events and athletes.

Here's a kick at what's online.

Why not get into the sporting spirit this weekend with the Grasmere Lakeland Sports and Show on Sunday (August 26).

With fell races, Cumberland and Westmorland wrestling and more, it's a great way to celebrate the return of outdoor events.

Check out www.solmar.net for a history of the show and its events, complete with photos.

The site author is planning a book on this cultural icon.

Local sportsman Peter Holme is one of 20 elite competition managers for the upcoming Commonwealth Games in 2002.

As judo competition manager, he will be our inside track to this fantastic sporting event.

For more information contact Peter at PeterHolme@aol.com or why not visit www.commonwealthgames.com for more information.

With the National Park's (www.lake-district.gov.uk) 50th Anniversary publication of park events just out - delayed due to foot-and-mouth - the area is definitely open.

There are also lots of links to individual event websites.

Sporting activities exist for all ages - live and online.

For the little ones try www.hop-skip-jump.com to see what's happening at The World of Beatrix Potter.

Or, you might want to check in at www.woa.co.uk to see what Windermere Outdoor Adventure Centre offers in the way of sailing, kayaking, windsurfing and canoeing.

For weather details geared to the sports player - or fan - visit www.weatherforsport.

com for a site designed to cater to all enthusiasts - land and sea, racing and matches.

For the Lake District, they have 'real time' forecasts from Derwent Water Marina, Ambleside and the lake wardens at Windermere.

The details for wind conditions are extensive, and air pressure readings are included.

They also have weather for racing fans.

Examples of sports clubs in the area already using The Westmorland Gazette's Communigate to promote themselves and organise their members are Burneside Youth Football Club, Kendal Lawn Tennis Club, Kendal Ski Club, Windermere Badminton Club and Windermere Ladies' Volleyball Club.

Thisis site of the week: With the new season started, you will want to keep up-to-date on who's in the sports news.

Check out our National Sports daily news feed in the Sports section for updates throughout the day.

And, starting soon, live match updates will be posted throughout Saturdays for your viewing comfort! Make www.thisisthe

lakedistrict.co.uk/the_lake_district/sports your favourite for sports news.