Category: Mid North Sport

The Taree Power Boat Club is planning for the return of its Easter Classic, after coronavirus forced it to go virtual last year. Local drivers will have the chance to have a practice run before the major competition, to iron out any creases.

From Bowraville to Murwillumbah, trainers are preparing their horses for Saturday’s first Country Championships race. The first two finishers head to Randwick to race in the final over Easter.

The Sydney Swans have unearthed quality country talent as part of its new Top End Program. Seven players, including for the first time – four women, have been chosen from the Mid North Coast.

Blues coach Brad Fittler has kicked off his 10 day tour of regional New South Wales with a stop in Wauchope. The league legend didn’t hold back, running on the field with the kids and signing autographs.

The Coffs Chargers Women have come agonisingly close to back to back Regional finals wins. Going down to the ACT Aces with just two balls to spare.

It came down to the wire in the final of the North Coast Cricket Premier League in Coffs Harbour last night. Clarence Valley were crowned champions at the International Stadium, with Jack Weatherstone smashing a 4 to score the winning runs.

After a challenging 12 months, Coffs Harbour’s boxers are gearing up for an action packed 20-21. Among the athletes packing a punch, are two hoping to crack into the professional circuit.

Wauchope golfer Bob Maggs is proving you’re only as old as you feel. The 79-year-old regularly competes in local tournaments and has no plans to pack away his clubs anytime soon.

Two Port Macquarie basketball squads have qualified for this year’s NBL 3 V 3 Big Hustle National Championships. As the fast-paced nature of the game requires a high level of fitness, players are training up to two hours a day after work in preparation.