Category: North West Sport

The Northern Inland Centre of Sporting Excellence was officially opened on Saturday. Facilities the Tamworth Cycle Club has wasted no time using, as it kicked-off its summer criterium season.  

He was originally named on the bench for the Canberra Vikings when the National Rugby Championship initially kicked-off. Now Tamworth’s Bo Abra has locked in a starting position for the N-R-C franchise. Abra earned his third consecutive starting cap for the Vikings last night, as they hosted the New South Wales Country Eagles. Canberra went…

For women who wish to pursue rugby league at the highest level, programs like the women’s nines competition are the perfect starting point. The series kicked off today across regional New South Wales, with massive numbers in the Group 4 division.  

Over 200 show-jumping riders have made their way to the region for the Tamworth World Cup Show. The four day carnival at AELEC has attracted junior riders through to Olympians, with tomorrow night staging the main event.      

The Country Rugby League women’s nines competition kicks-off this weekend across regional New South Wales. The series opens doors to representative pathways, with players identified for high performance academies. Six teams will contest this year’s Group 4 competition, with all matches played tomorrow at Ken Chillingworth Oval. Meanwhile Group 19 will commence their nines competition…

Quirindi Pony Club member Molly Baker has been selected to travel to the Gold Saddle Equestrian Centre in China. There, she’ll represent Pony Club Australia, competing in the Tri-Nations show-jumping competition.  

The Tamworth Triathlon Club will launch into its new season this weekend, with a focus on getting kids involved. The opening round will go ahead without the swimming leg, as the Kootingal Pool doesn’t officially open until next Monday.  

Thrill-seekers will hit the dust at the Oakburn Speedway this weekend for the second round of the East Coast Sidecar roundup. The wild event is set to attract competitors from interstate and overseas

A number of Tamworth school kids have spent their holidays sharpening their golf skills. The workshops aim to help youngsters gain confidence on the course, and reduce their handicaps.