Category: Mid North Sport
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TEAMS DISAPPOINTED BY CANCELLED REPRESENTATIVE SEASON
Representative rugby league players have had their dreams put on hold. North Coast Bulldogs teams were well placed for a finals berth before the pandemic.
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EASTER POWERBOAT RACE MEET MOVES ONLINE DUE TO COVID-19
The Taree Power Boat Club has powered on following the cancellation of the annual Easter Classic. The club ensuring the event could continue in some way.
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CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC DISRUPTS PLANS FOR GROUP 3 RUGBY LEAGUE COMPETITION
This year’s Group 3 Rugby League competition faces an uncertain future, with councils across the Mid Coast closing sporting grounds. The season was due to kick off next month, but the Coronavirus crisis continues to disrupt plans.
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GREAT LAKES UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB PLANNING AHEAD
While the football season remains on hold, local clubs are planning ahead. Great Lakes United is determined to make this hiatus count – looking at ways to recruit new players.
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PORT MACQUARIE CYCLIST LAUREN KITCHEN BACK DOWN UNDER AFTER WORLD TOUR CANCELLATIONS
Port Macquarie cyclist Lauren Kitchen is back on Australian soil, after the UCI Women’s World Tour was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. Kitchen is focusing her energy on making sure she’s at the top of her game for the Olympic qualifiers next year.
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RACE MEETS CONTINUE AT GRAFTON GREYHOUND TRACK
Greyhound trainers are being kept busy with three race meets scheduled in Grafton this week. The biggest meeting will be held on Saturday.
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PLAYING TENNIS IS BACK ON
Tennis has joined recreational fishing and golf as sports deemed safe, following a back track from the sports governing body earlier in the week. Westside Tennis Club at Coffs Harbour is overjoyed by the decision.
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THREE MID NORTH COAST HORSES IN COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS TODAY
It was a day that revolved around country racing, with the Manning Valley Race Club running alongside the Country Championship finals at Royal Randwick. With $400 000 in prize money up for grabs – three Mid North Coast trainers tried their luck.
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LUKE BAILEY USING TIME WISELY AFTER PARALYMPIC GAMES POSTPONED
A wheelchair racer from Wingham is staying positive during the coronavirus pandemic. Luke Bailey was one step away from the Tokyo Paralympic Games this year – but he says the time off will be beneficial.
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FFA SUSPENDS COMPETITIONS AND TRAINING UNTIL JULY
Grassroots football competitions and training have been called off until at least July now, in response to COVID-19 and new government regulations. Organisations are calling for patience from players and spectators.