Category: Mid North Sport
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GREYHOUND TRAINER TO TRY HER LUCK WITH TAREE STAR THIS WEEK
Greyhound trainers are gearing up to travel more to race once restrictions lift from June 1. But a Mid North Coast trainer is already trying her luck at multiple tracks before Taree holds its first T-A-B meet next month.
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AFL NORTH COAST WAITING TO LOCK IN COMPETITION START DATE
AFL North Coast will spend this week hosting webinars for club coaches, to ensure training protocols are adhered to. While no date has been set for season start, there’s plenty of interest to get things up and running.
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MARTIAL ARTS ATHLETE TRAINS HARD IN ISOLATION
A Port Macquarie martial arts athlete isn’t letting COVID-19 stop her from kicking goals. Sarah Fardell is spending her time in self-isolation, completing gruelling home workouts, to make sure she’s at the top of her game ahead of a regional tournament in August.
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JUNIOR SQUASH PLAYERS TESTED AT BOOTCAMP
Junior squash players were put through their paces this morning in the first of four outdoor bootcamps held in Coffs Harbour. It’s their first group sport outing since lockdown measures were eased.
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SWIMMERS TAKE TO WALLIS LAKE FOR TRAINING
A Forster swimming club has found a new spot to train, accessing the lake for daily sessions. The club is hoping restrictions will soon lift, and the local pools finally re-open.
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CAYDEN CLOSE U15s COFFS COMETS
Cayden Close turns 15 next week and he was looking forward to a promising year. But with everything put on hold.. the Coffs Comets player is eager to get back on the paddock.
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LUKE BAILEY USING TIME WISELY AHEAD OF PARALYMPICS
The Paralympics may have been postponed, but Luke Bailey isn’t slowing down. The Wingham wheel-chair sprinter is hoping the extra year will give him time to qualify for more events.
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FORSTER TENNIS CLUB HAS HIGH HOPES TO HOST JULY TOURNAMENT
Forster Tennis Club is once again hosting doubles on its courts, after restrictions eased late last week. The club is hoping it will still be able hold its major tournament in July, the verdict to be served in the next two weeks.
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PORT MACQUARIE SWIMMING CLUB BACK UP AND RUNNING
The Port Macquarie Swimming Club is thrilled coaches can get back to running squad training sessions, thanks to the reo-opening of some public pools. While the Port Macquarie pool gates are open, strict social distancing regulations are in force.
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NEW TENTATIVE START DATE FOR MID NORTH COAST RUGBY UNION COMPETITIONS
Rugby Union officials are working to lock in a July season start date. Clubs say players are eager to dust off their footy boots.