Category: North West Sport

Some of the best sporting minds in regional New South Wales have wrapped up a two day conference in Tamworth. Securing pathways for future Olympians – including in the North West – a key focus.

Some of the best up and coming league talent was on display at Scully Park today, at the inaugural Jamie Lyon Killer Nine’s cup. The NRL legend himself, watching from the sidelines.

He’s one half of Kootingal based duo Double Dan, who amaze crowds across Australia with their expert horsemanship. Over the weekend, Dan Steers passed on his campdrafting knowledge to local riders, at a time when the sport is seeing growing popularity.

AFL is soaring in popularity in the North West, with training underway for the next generation of players. Under 15’s to 17’s met in Armidale yesterday – with a former Swans coach guiding them to a higher level of play.

Plenty of life-long memories have been made at an all-ability dressage competition at the AELEC today. Para-athletes invited into the ring and given a chance to try their hand at the sport – with help from some of the country’s best riders .

Badminton star, Fiona Sing will be inducted into Tamworth’s Sporting Hall of Fame. It’s recognition… and a boost, as she works towards the 2024 Paris Paralympics.

Four young Tamworth drivers have been selected to compete in the Inter Dominion Pacing Championship in Victoria. Among their ranks – mini trots state champions.

There was plenty of talent on display at Tamworth’s AELEC today, as the 20-22 First Dressage Showcase got underway. More than 200 competitors have travelled from all over the country to take part in the four day event.

Tamworth pirate Erika Maslen has been called up into the ACT Brumbies Super W squad. The teenager was discovered by the Brumbies while playing for the New South Wales Country at the rugby championships in Adelaide.