Skipton beat the freeze as they dodged the icy conditions to play high-flying Huddersfield YMCA just before the New Year.

A temporary thaw allowed their game to go ahead, but they were beaten 19-11 at Sandylands.

The Craven Football League suffered badly in the conditions and, given the forecast, prospects remain bleak for this weekend.

If conditions do relent, the big game is Skipton LMS v Skipton Bulldogs, pitching the current league leaders against the reigning champions.

In rugby, Wharfedale are hoping to pick up two points when they entertain Waterloo, Skipton travel to Castleford and North Ribblesdale head to Beverley.

Indoor sport has packed up its darts, dominoes and cues for the holiday period.