Category: Mid North Sport
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NORTH COAST SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS HELD IN COFFS THIS WEEKEND
Restrictions on community sport forced the postponement of the this year’s North Coast Swimming Championships. Traditionally held in November, the event ran this weekend at the Coffs Harbour Memorial Pool – with impressive results.
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NSW BEACH VOLLEYBALL TOUR HITS COFFS HARBOUR
Round four of the NSW Beach Volleyball Tour has kicked off in Coffs Harbour, with hundreds from across the state competing. The tour has evolved into a weekend-long event to encourage greater participation and more playing time.
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MID NORTH COAST T20 LEAGUE GOING DOWN TO THE WIRE
it’s going down to the wire in the Mid North Coast T20 Cricket League, with sides preparing for next week’s prelim finals. The tournament has not only proven popular, it’s given local players more experience in the shorter game.
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TAREE MARE WINS MID NORTH COAST HORSE OF THE YEAR AWARD
Three major wins was enough for Taree mare Charmmebaby to take out the region’s top annual award. It caps off an incredible year for the Milligans Racing Stable, which says there’s plenty to look forward to in 2022.
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MAITLAN BROWN EYES ELUSIVE BAGGY GREEN
Finishing last in the Women’s Big Bash was a shock to many but Sixers bowler Maitlan Brown says the squad can become a powerhouse again. The Wingham product is now looking to impress selectors ahead of this summer’s Ashes series
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KODY GARLAND LOOKING FOR REDEMPTION IN 2022 AUSSIE RACING CARS
He was the championship leader before lockdown struck and now Kody Garland is looking for redemption in the next Aussie Racing Cars season. But before that, the Taree driver will get in the driver’s seat for one of the country’s top teams
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OWEN WRIGHT SURFS WITH COFFS HARBOUR GROMS
Olympic bronze medallist and professional surfer Owen Wright has given Coffs Harbour groms a day to remember. The 31 year old, sharing waves at McAuley’s beach – and providing some tips along the way.
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KART SEASON FINALE HONOURS LOCAL LEGEND
One of the last karting events for the year takes place at Wingham tomorrow, in honour of a local legend. With drivers getting some practice laps in today, they’re hoping for dry conditions and fast times.
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PHILLIP HUGHES MEMORIAL RACE MEETING MOVED FROM BOXING DAY
One of Bowraville’s biggest race days should see an increase in numbers this year, with the meeting pushed back two days. Traditionally held on Boxing Day, the Phil Hughes Memorial Race Day will now be on the 28th – allowing more competition.
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TUNCURRY RACE MEETING IN JEOPARDY
Tuncurry Forster Jockey Club can’t seem to catch a break- the pandemic keeping punters away from the track this year. And now a race meeting on Monday is likely to be cancelled. A decision will be made tomorrow if the track is too wet for racing.