Sports
The town is the home of Wincanton Racecourse even though it is technically in the neighbouring parish of Charlton Musgrove. The track stages several big races, including the Kingwell Hurdle in February, and the CGA Chase on the same day; these races can be significant trials for the Champion Hurdle and Cheltenham Gold Cup respectively. Several of the races at the course are shown on Channel 4.
Wincanton Sports Centre was opened in 2001, funded by National Lottery grant.
The Sports Ground in Moor Lane provides facilities for tennis, football and bowls.
The cricket club has 2 Saturday teams, 1 Sunday team and plays in the recreation ground.
The rugby club plays at King Arthur's Community School in the town. In 2010 they won their Dorset & Wilts division of the English Rugby Union South West Division.
There is also a Youth Football Club which plays at Moor Lane.
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