Category: Mid North Sport
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SIXERS NO LONGER COMING TO COFFS FOR BIG BASH FIXTURE
Disappointing news for cricket fans on the North Coast – the Sydney Sixers announcing Coffs Harbour will no longer host a Big Bash League fixture. The summer schedule was changed to fit in with the league’s bio-security measures.
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TOUCH FOOTBALL STATE CUP GIVEN GREEN LIGHT
With caution, the government has given this year’s Touch Football State Cup the green light. The competition will be a ‘no spectator’ event with team numbers capped to comply with safety regulations.
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COFFS TURTLES WIN JACANANA VOLLEYBALL
The Coffs Turtles have won this years Jacanana Volleyball tournament after proving too strong for the Sydney Filipino Blue -winning in two sets to claim the coveted title. Covid restrictions limited the number of players taking part in this years event however 13 teams still took part. The Queensland border closure forced many teams out…
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COFFS AND WOOPI DOMINATE SURF BOAT SERIES OPENER
Coffs Harbour and Woolgoolga have dominated in the first round of the North Coast Surf Boat Series at Minnie Water north of Coffs Harbour. Crews travelled from Queensland to Hawkes Nest to take part in the two day carnival.
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FIERCE COMPETITION ON DAY ONE OF 2020 JACANANA TOURNAMENT
Coffs Harbour proved to be too strong for Freezone in Pool A’s second round of the Jacanana Tournament this morning in Coffs Harbour. The mixed volleyball competition has survived the pandemic, albeit with a reduced field.
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HAYDEN NELSON SECURES TWO STATE TITLES AT DIRT TRACK CHAMPIONSHIPS
A Taree dirt bike rider has raced his way to victory in his first competition since the start of the year. Hayden Nelson securing two state titles at the Akubra Classic Dirt Track Championships.
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ROY BELL WILL COACH SOUTH GRAFTON REBELS IN 2021
The South Grafton Rebels are picking up where they left off earlier this year, after the Group 2 competition was cancelled. The club is focussing on recruiting sides stacked with local players for 2021.
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MANNING ROWING CLUB LOOKING AT NEW PLAN FOR SUMMER REGATTA
The Manning River Rowing Club is looking to potentially host its annual summer regatta differently, after cancelling the January event. The committee hoping to run the competition virtually in its place.
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MARATHON MAN PASSES THROUGH MID NORTH COAST
Completing a marthon is a feat in itself, but one man is running 20 marathons in 20 days. Mark Avery is halfway through a 1000km journey from Tweed Heads to Sydney, raising awareness for men’s mental health.
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MACLEAY VALLEY MOUNTAIN BIKERS CLUB BREAKS DOWN BARRIERS
The Macleay Valley Mountain Bikers Club is breaking down barriers for those living with disabilities.