Category: Mid North Sport
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GROUP 2 PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO HELP CLUBS
Group 2 is pushing ahead with its season plans. Waiving club’s fees to ensure the competition can go ahead – if the Government gives the green light.
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ROWING RETURNS TO THE MANNING RIVER
The Manning River Rowing Club is excited to return to training, after months off due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Step one in the easing of restrictions allowing single-scaled boats back in the water.
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GOLFERS TO AGAIN PLAY IN GROUPS AFTER RESTRICTIONS LIFT
After weeks of playing solo or in pairs, restrictions on the golf course have eased. Golfers can now play in fours – with group competitions starting next week in Taree.
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A PORT MACQUARIE RACING DRIVER UNVEILS NEW WHEELS AHEAD OF THIS YEAR’S BATHURST 6 HOUR
A Port Macquarie racing driver is already gearing up for this year’s Bathurst Six Hour, unveiling his custom built Ford Mustang. George Miedecke is confident his new set of wheels will give him a competitive edge on race day.
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POTENTIAL FOR GROUP 3 SEASON TO RETURN TO THE FIELD
Group 3 Rugby League may return to the field later in the year. Despite pulling the pin weeks ago, local clubs have changed their tune and decided to push ahead with the season, if they can get the numbers.
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AUSTRALIAN STEELERS WHEELCHAIR RUGBY TEAM COULD BE BACK TOGETHER TRAINING WITHIN MONTHS
The Australian Steelers Wheelchair Rugby team could get back to group training sessions within months, as social distancing restrictions slowly ease. Ranked number one in the world – the team is training hard for next year’s paralympic games.
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LOCAL TRAINERS ON A ROLE AT TAREE TRACK TODAY
Local trainers were on a role at the Manning Valley Race Club today, securing wins in the first three races. Glen Milligan’s “Lucky Shadow” making a last minute run for the front of the pack, the two-year-old filly winning the first. In race two, Wayne Wilkes’s “Salamangkera” found her groove on the straight.
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NEW DATES CONSIDERED FOR GRAFTON TO INVERELL RACE
The Grafton to Inverell cycle race is one of the longest running events in the country – and not even COVID-19 can stop it from going ahead. Organisers are working with key stakeholders to lock in a revised September or November date.
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PORT MACQUARIE DRIVING RANGE AND MINI GOLF RE-OPENS
Demand for recreational golf is rising as those self-isolating look for ways to cure their cabin fever. The Port Macquarie Driving Range re-opened to the public today.
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JENNA FERREIRA TURNS HER PT TRAINING OUTDOORS
It might be sometime before we can get back to the gym but a Coffs Harbour personal trainer is making the most of restrictions. Jenna Ferreria is taking her training outdoors while focusing on the mental health of her clients during the COVID-19 crisis.