Category: Mid North Sport
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GROUP 3 SEMI FINALS PUSHED BACK
Group 3 officials are readjusting the competition format yet again – this time to comply with game policy. A semi final series was due to be held in two weeks’ time, but that plan has now been scrapped.
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SURF SPORTS TO GET UNDERWAY THIS MONTH
The red and yellow flags will return to Mid North Coast beaches from September 19, but clubs are still waiting to get the green light on surf sports. Members remain hopeful lockdown will lift so events can go ahead as planned.
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COASTAL PREMIER LEAGUE EXPANSION ON THE HORIZON
A decision is likely in the next week on the new Football Mid North Coast side to join the Coastal Premier League. It’s understood Camden Haven and a joint venture from the Forster-Tuncurry area are in the mix. One side from the zone and another from North Coast Football would join an expanded 12 team…
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FORMER COFFS SUNS BASKETBALLER TO PLAY FOR AUSTRALIA
The Coffs Coast continues to be a solid breeding ground for athletes. Former Suns junior basketballer Kristy Wallace, is getting ready to represent Australia.
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FOOTBALL MID NORTH COAST SEASON A SUCCESS DESPITE PANDEMIC
Despite the pandemic’s setbacks, Football Mid North Coast officials are heralding this year’s comp a success. With the season called off early, they’re planning for a strong return in 2022
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GROUP 2 WILL HOST FULL FINALS SERIES POST LOCKDOWN
Group 2 officials have locked in a plan to move forward with finals once restrictions in the regions ease. It will host a full finals series, if lockdown is lifted on the 10th, starting on September 19.
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‘MAKE A WAVE’ 30 DAY CHALLENGE COMMENCES
It’s a challenge surfers across the North Coast are confident they’ll have no trouble completing. The ‘Make a Wave’ program has surfers hit the waves each day in September, all in the name of charity.
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LUKE BAILEY’S PARALYMPICS CAMPAIGN ENDS
Luke Bailey’s quest for gold is over, with the 23 year old failing to reach the T-54 100 metres wheelchair sprint final at the Tokyo Paralympics earlier today. The Wingham local charged to the front early in his heat but was overtaken short of the finish line, finishing fifth. Bailey was well outside his personal…
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GRAND FINAL ANNOUNCED FOR AFL NORTH COAST
The AFL North Coast senior grand final will be a local derby if the lockdown comes to an end. The association deciding the finals series will be cut short to just a decider, due to time constraints.
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NO LOWER MID NORTH COAST RUGBY PREMIERS THIS YEAR
The Lower Mid North Coast Rugby season has been cancelled with just the grand final to be played. Officials say player safety forced the decision – but one club has labelled it premature.