Category: Mid North Sport
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MID NORTH COAST WIN THIRD ROUND OF DOUG WALTERS CUP
The Mid North Coast Marlins have maintained their undefeated streak in the over 50s Doug Walters Cup. They scored 161 against New England, who only managed 127 in return.
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COFFS HARBOUR RUNNING FESTIVAL IS BACK IN SEPTEMBER
The Coffs Harbour Running Festival attracts some big names in the sport like Steve Moneghetti – and this year will be no different. Coming off a two year hiatus, organisers say they’ve already fielded plenty of inquiries for the 10th annual event, and are expecting around 1000 participants.
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EAST COAST TRIBAL LEAGUE KICKS OFF IN SMITHTOWN
Indigenous tribes across the Mid North Coast kicked off a 12 week rugby league competition at Smithtown today. The East Coast Tribal League fills a gap left by the cancelled knockout competitions – while giving players some pre-season prep.
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COUNTRY SURF TITLES HEAT UP IN FORSTER AHEAD OF FINALS
Challenging conditions weren’t an issue for competitors at the State Country surf live saving championships at Forster today. Hundreds hit the water and the sand for a spot in tomorrow’s finals.
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RACE NAMED IN HONOUR OF TONY BALL AT TAREE MEETING
There’s a race named in his honour but Tony Ball says his stables success has been a team effort. The Taree trainer is now looking ahead to next month’s Country Championships.
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COFFS TEEN TO PLAY COLLEGE BASKETBALL IN THE U.S
Coffs Harbour basketballer Lachie Mihai is proof that every shot counts. He’s headed to the U.S to play college basketball and is the first athlete to progress through North Coast Basketball’s ‘College Pathways Program’.
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REFEREE SHORTAGE COULD IMPACT GROUP 2 SEASON
A shortage of referees could spell disaster for the Group 2 competition this year. For the first time in three seasons, all nine teams are expected to play – but the games can’t go ahead if there’s no officials to run them.
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RECORD FIELD TEES OFF IN AUSTRALIA DAY CHARITY GOLF EVENT IN TAREE
A record field of players have taken part in the annual Australia Day charity golf day in Taree. But making par wasn’t the name of the game – the day focused on raising important funds for charity.
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NORTH COAST U18S TEAM WINS NATIONAL 3X3 TITLE
Four North Coast basketballers have put Coffs Harbour on the map, bringing home a national title from the 3v3 tournament in Ballarat. The group beat the undefeated Hills Hornets from Sydney in the 18s men’s final.
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COFFS HARBOUR’S HAYLEY KITCHING GETS USA SCHOLARSHIP
Coffs Harbour’s Hayley Kitching has accepted a scholarship to join Penn State University’s track and field team next year. The 17-year-old has a big 12-months ahead, studying for her HSC while training for the World Junior Athletics Championships.