Category: Mid North Sport
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PORT MACQUARIE WEARS PINK FOR MOTHER’S DAY VIRTUAL CHALLENGE
The Port Macquarie community has thrown its support behind this year’s virtual Mother’s Day Classic fundraiser. Participants posting online videos and snapshots of their wonderfully wacky workouts to help raise breast cancer awareness.
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BASKETBALLERS BACK ON THE COURT AS RESTRICTIONS EASE
Basketballers are finally able to get back on the court, and they’re wasting no time, locking in some one on one sessions with coaches. Former QBL player, and now full-time coach Robert Linton has moved back to Coffs, to work with players and improve their skills.
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ACTIVITIY RESUMING ON FORSTER TENNIS COURTS
Restrictions may still be in place for most sports in the region but activity is resuming on Forster’s tennis courts. Players can now return under strict guidelines.
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CONSTRUCTION OF GRAFTON’S PCYC ON TIME AND BUDGET
It’s taken quite some time, but the Grafton PCYC is starting to take shape. After years of planning, the $5 million project is on budget and on time to be complete by June 30.
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TAREE GREYHOUND CLUB ITCHING TO GET BACK UP AND RACING
The Taree Greyhound Club is just about ready to return to racing after injecting $300 000 into upgrading its facility. And once restrictions ease, the club will open as a T-A-B track for the first time.
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HOCKEY ASSOCIATIONS PLAN FOR JULY RETURN
Hockey players are gearing up for a potential season restart in mid July. But the state titles have been postponed until next year.
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PLANS WELL UNDERWAY FOR THIS YEAR’S IRONMAN 70.3 PORT MACQUARIE
Organisers of Iron Man 70-point-3 Port Macquarie are putting additional safety measures in place ahead of this year’s competition. Officials are expecting social distancing regulations to still be in force and they’re planning the event, accordingly.
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LAWN BOWLERS BACK ON THE GREEN
Another hint that life on the Coffs Coast is slowly returning to normal, with lawn bowls given the green light ahead to recommence. The news was welcome at Sawtell Bowling Club, with dozens hitting the green.
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SEASONED JOCKEY ROBERT AGNEW IS ALSO MAKING A NAME FOR HIMSELF AS A SUCCESSFUL TRAINER
With more than a decade of racing experience under his belt, Port Macquarie jockey Robert Agnew is now pouring his energy into training racehorses. His services are in high demand, thanks to his impressive track record.
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GROUP 2 PLANNING 8-ROUND SEASON FROM MID-JULY
Group 2 is pushing ahead with plans to run a shortened competition between July and October. However, the start remains dependent on the department of health.