Category: Mid North Sport
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HARD WORK HAS PAID OFF FOR FORSTER SWIMMER
Forster swimmer Nash Wilkes says hard work has paid off, after being chosen to compete in the Olympic trials in Adelaide. The 18-year-old will train up to three times a day, in the lead-up to the biggest moment of his career.
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NASH WILKES QUALIFYING FOR OLYMPIC TRIALS NEXT YEAR
Forster’s Nash Wilkes has qualified for the Olympics trials next year. The 18-year-old swimmer will compete in the 100-metre and 200-metre breaststroke events. He’s just returned from the New South Wales Open Championships, where he won silver. (VISION ONLY)
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WOOP WOOP CUP IN DANGEROUS DAN’S SIGHTS
It wouldn’t be the festive season on the Mid North Coast without Wauchope’s annual Woop Woop Cup. Local trainers are gearing up their thoroughbreds as they look to claim the coveted prize at the town’s Boxing Day meeting.
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LAURIETON SWIMMING CLUB CELEBRATES 50TH BIRTHDAY
Celebrating their 50th birthday… Lauriteon Swimming Club has hosted their biggest carnival yet. The competitive swim meet, seeing some of the clubs longest serving life members return to the pool.
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A SPECIAL CHRISTMAS JINGLE IN THE MANNING VALLEY TOMORROW
Christmas is coming early to the Manning Valley Race Club – with horses preparing to sprint down the track tomorrow. The club has added one last race meeting of the year, due to popular demand.
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HAYDEN NELSON SELECTED FOR OCEANIA JUNIOR CUP NEXT YEAR
The Manning Valley is known for producing two-wheeled talent, and it’s a tradition that seems to be continuing. After taking out his class in the Australian Supermoto Championships, Hayden Nelson has been selected for the Oceania Junior Cup.
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TITANS CHOOSE COFFS HARBOUR FOR PRE-SEASON SKILLS CAMP
The Gold Coast Titans have certainly felt the heat during at the beginning of their pre-season training camp in Coffs Harbour. The side has chosen to fly under the radar, focussing solely on football.
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NSW BLUES VISIT TAREE TODAY FOR FOOTY CLINIC
As fires rage across the state, players and officials from the New South Wales rugby league side have made their way to Taree to try and lift the spirits of locals. Skipper Boyd Cordner was back where it all began, putting hundreds of kids through their paces at a special clinic.
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TAREE GOALKEEPER SELECTED FOR NSW SQUAD
Taree goalkeeper Eamon Smith has qualified for the National Indoor Hockey Championships. He’ll play for the New South Wales under 18s and under 21s….in what will be his final junior tournament.
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YOUNG GUNS SHINE IN PORT MACQUARIE TOUCH FINALS
After major success at this year’s State Cup, the Port Macquarie Touch Association has wrapped up its local season with a series of nail-biting finals. The club’s juniors stood out in the matches.