Category: North West Sport

Tamworth Clay Target Club will welcome a number of schools for a junior competition on Friday. As many as 50 students are expected to compete against their peers in the major annual event.

Tamworth’s Oztag competition has now kicked off for their Summer Season. Although vaccination restrictions have made the competition slightly smaller – it is still full steam ahead.

Tamworth Jockey Club is saddling up in readiness for its first Melbourne Cup event since Covid struck. And for the first time, there’ll be an extra race.

Tamworth cyclist Sam Hill’s decision to limit work and focus on a professional career has paid off. He’s been chosen out of thousands for a prestigious program that could see him race in the Tour De France.

It’s where backyard cricket gets a little bit more organised… Peel Valley Bush cricket competition starting today. The laid-back league expanding this year to include nine teams.

The North West AFL competition is moving from being volunteer run to sitting under the state organisation. Along with the change, there are plans to expand the league to cater for even younger players.

At this time of year, Tamworth softballers would usually be bringing out their bats, but the season has been cancelled… Double vaccination rules too stringent for the association to monitor.

Tamworth’s Erin Osborne has gotten out for a duck in her first Big Bash League match with the Melbourne Stars. The fast-bowler was caught out by Sydney Thunder’s Kate Peterson, but the Stars ended up taking the win 108 runs to 96. They’ll be up against the Thunder again on Saturday. [VISION ONLY]

Tamworth’s Fitzroy street will come to life in December with a number of micro-events to be held. The festivities will include live music, food, and entertainment for all ages. “This is about small events that will actually bring families, couples, and people from all walks of life back into Tamworth into the city to support…