Category: Mid North Sport
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PORT MACQUARIE CYCLE CLUB MOVES TO E-RACING
The Port Macquarie Cycle Club isn’t letting the coronavirus pandemic get in the way of training, with members taking up virtual rides. The club held its first e-racing event over the weekend, replacing the great outdoors with living rooms and tv screens.
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GRASSROOT FOOTBALL COMPETITIONS SUSPENDED AMID CORONAVIRUS CONCERNS
Football Federation Australia and Northern New South Wales Football have made the tough decision to suspend all competitions, due to the Coronavirus pandemic. How the suspension will impact the remainder of the season remains, up in the air.
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FLOTILLA SAILS FOR SOUTH SOLITARY ISLAND
The South Solitary Island Lighthouse is celebrating its 140th anniversary this month. A number of activities are being held to celebrate the milestone including a flotilla of boats from Coffs Harbour which sailed around the island this morning. It was a competition of sorts to see which yacht could reach the island first. The lighthouse…
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NASH WILKES HOPING OLYMPIC TRIALS WILL STILL GO AHEAD
A young swimmer in the Manning-Great Lakes has his sights set on the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. But whether the Olympic qualifiers will even go ahead remains uncertain, with the Coronavirus advice changing daily
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GROUP 3 SEASON PUSHED BACK ONCE AGAIN
With all weekend sport up in the air due to coronavirus concerns, the Group 3 rugby league season has been pushed even further back. The committee says there’s been a lack of registrations, but is hoping players can run on the field at some point this year.
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CHARLOTTE CREEK TRAINING AT HOME BEFORE USA SOFTBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS
A young softball player from Hillville has been selected for an Australian squad, that is supposed to be heading to the US later this year. With all sports up in the air because of coronavirus concerns… the 13-year-old is hoping the event in June will still go ahead.
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PORT MACQUARIE’S MATT BANTING RIDES THE WAVE OF SUCCESS
Port Macquarie surfer Matt Banting has returned home full of confidence despite finishing second at the Sydney Surf Pro. But with the coronavirus continuing to cancel up-coming qualifying series events, Banting’s focus is on keeping fit.
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NO SPORTS
Sporting organisations on the north coast are coming to terms with a ban imposed on all play and training over coming months. Sports, including rugby league, soccer, AFL, and Netball, all face delays to the start of their seasons.
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BUSINESS AS USUAL FOR VETERANS ON THE TAREE FAIRWAYS
Despite coronavirus concerns, it was business as usual for golfers in the Manning Valley today. Taree hosting the New South Wales Veterans Women’s Golf Tournament for the first time.
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COMPETITION HEATS UP AT BEECHWOOD SEVENS CRICKET CARNIVAL
Cricket teams from across our region braced the wet weather, going head-to-head at the annual Beachwood Sevens Carnival. And for the first time since competitions history, two sides walked away with the win.