Category: Mid North Sport
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CROWDS ALLOWED AT RACES JUST IN TIME FOR TAREE CUP
Manning Valley Race Club will open back up to the public from next week. The latest easing of restrictions coming just in time for the Taree Cup.
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MANNING VALLEY ARCHERS AIMING FOR A NEW TARGET
An archery club on the Mid North Coast may not be able to travel for overseas tournaments, but they’ve found an alternate way to compete. Competitors from ages 8-85 are taking part in the International Archery Mail Match, recording their scores from their home turf.
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PORT MACQUARIE’S STUART PARK SPORTING PRECINCT OFFICIALLY OPENS
After 12 months under construction, Stuart Park’s multi-million dollar redevelopment is finally complete. It’s hoped the NOW world class sporting precinct will attract national events to Port Macquarie.
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HALF-DAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY CANNED FOR COFFS CUP
The Coffs Cup will go ahead in August, but crowd numbers are yet to be decided. The race day has been a half-day public holiday for almost 50 years, but this time – council has withdrawn its application.
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NEW CODE OF PRACTICE RELEASED FOR GREYHOUND INDUSTRY
A stringent new code of practice has been released for greyhound racing, dictating how dogs should be treated. It focuses on nutrition, welfare and hygiene – and coincides with a review of the Greyhound Racing Act.
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FMNC PUSHES FOR PORT MACQUARIE TO BE A TRAINING BASE FOR 2023 WOMEN’S WORLD CUP
Football Mid North Coast is pushing for Port Macquarie to be a training base for the 2023 Women’s World Cup. Chairman Mike Parsons says hosting a visiting team, would do wonders for the football community.
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COASTAL PREMIER LEAGUE NEXT WEEKEND
Excitement is growing among the north coast football community as the start of the season approaches. For the first time 10 teams between Taree and Coffs Harbour will take part in a Coastal Premier League.
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TWO PORT MACQUARIE CYCLISTS TEAM UP TO RAISE MONEY FOR THE STARLIGHT FOUNDATION
Two Port Macquarie cyclists are gearing up for a mammoth virtual ride, to raise money for the Starlight Children’s Foundation. The dynamic duo has already raised five thousand dollars and they’re hoping to double that before the mighty challenge in two weeks time. Donations are still being accepted here.
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SHOWJUMPERS BACK IN ACTION
North Coast showjumpers were back in the saddlle today with an elite coaching clinic held in Coffs Harbour. It’s the first time riders have been on the arena since restrictions were introduced.
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GO KARTERS PUT THEIR FOOT TO THE FLOOR AT COFFS TRACK
The second round of the Northern Zone go kart series attracted over 110 drivers to the Coffs Harbour track today. Drivers had three chances to secure the best possible score heading into the finals tomorrow.