Category: Mid North Sport
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LUKE BAILEY FINISHING 7TH OVERALL AT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
Wingham’s Luke Bailey has delivered an admirable performance in the final of the 100 metre race, at the Wheelchair Racing World Championships in Dubai. Despite speeding down the track, Bailey couldn’t quite keep up with Finland… finishing 7th overall. The 22-year-old is happy with his efforts and says wearing the green and gold uniform fulfilled…
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PREPARATIONS RAMP UP FOR STATE CUP SIDES
The state’s premier touch competition, held annually in Port Macquarie, is now only a few weeks away and preparation is ramping up. This year, the town’s male and female under 20 sides are both considered real contenders.
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LOCAL GIRLS LEARN FROM A LEGEND AHEAD OF AUSTRALIAN JUNIOR SURF TITLES
Two Coffs Harbour surfers are taking the country by storm… major wins boosting their careers. Now they’re busy training for the next big event.
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GROUP 3 ANNOUNCE MAJOR CHANGES TO 2020 SEASON
The Group 3 pre-season tournament has been scrapped for next season with clubs unanimously deciding to instead organise their own trial games. The rugby league season will also kick off a month later on April 18, meaning the grand final will be rescheduled to be played on the first weekend of September. The changes are…
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2015 PREMIERSHIP WINNER TO TAKE THE REIGNS OF SOUTH GRAFTON REBELS NEXT YEAR
The South Grafton Rebels have appointed 2015 premiership winner Roy Bell as first grade coach for 2020. Bell returns to Group 2 after leading the Casino Cougars to an NRRRL preliminary final this year.
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TAREE TRACK CANCELS EVENT DUE TO HEAVY SMOKE
Punters were forced to change their plans today, with events called off due to heavy smoke. Nine races were set to get underway at the Manning Valley Race Club, but poor air quality forced their cancellation. The club will look to reschedule. (VISION ONLY)
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BANTING DISAPPOINTED WITH EARLY EXIT AT HAWAIIAN PRO
After a solid return to pro-surfing, Port Macquarie’s Matt Banting looked certain to qualify for next year’s world championship tour. But another early exit – this time at the Hawaiian Pro – puts him in danger of missing out.
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NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS LEND HELPING HAND TO BUSHFIRE COMMUNITIES
After collecting donations from across the Hunter, Newcastle Knights Mitch Barnett and Josh King have today helped deliver the non-perishable goods to the fire affected Mid Coast. The drop off an emotional one, particularly for Barnett who grew up at Wingham.
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GOLD MEDAL FOR COFFS HARBOUR PROFESSIONAL CALISTHENICS ATHLETE ROBBIE PRESTON
He’s a certified professional calisthenics athlete and now Coffs Harbour’s Robbie Preston is also a gold medallist. The 23-year-old recently competed in a freestyle calisthenics competition in Melbourne.. against 20 of the world’s best gymnasts.
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BUSHFIRE EMERGENCY FORCES CANCELLATION OF DRAGONBOAT REGATTA
A local dragonboat regatta has been cancelled for this weekend due to safety reasons. The Great Lakes Pearl Dragons were set to hold their 8th annual competition in Forster on Saturday and Sunday. The team believes it is unsafe to run the event in the current bushfire crisis. (VISION ONLY)