Category: North West Sport
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ANGLERS TO HIT THE WATER THIS WEEKEND AS FISHING SEASON RESUMES
It’s a socially distanced sport – so the state government’s encouraging anglers to get back out on the water, when trout fishing season begins on Saturday. A bumper season is expected, after heavy rainfall during the cooler months. The Agriculture Minister says trout streams – as well as artificial lure and fly streams – are…
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TAMWORTH JOCKEY CLUB PREPARES TO REOPEN GATES TO PUNTERS
It’s been months since Tamworth Jockey Club last opened its gates to punters. But, as we edge closer to Freedom Day, management is finally able to prepare an exciting racing calendar for the summer period.
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PUBLIC POOLS TO REOPEN TO THE MASSES NEXT TUESDAY
North West residents will soon be able to beat the heat at local pools. In Tamworth and Armidale, they’ll open next Tuesday. The one person per four square metre rule will be in place, and swimmers are encouraged to dress before arriving to avoid using change rooms.
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ABCRA EXTENDS QUALIFYING PERIOD FOR NATIONAL RODEO FINALS
Rodeo competitors have been given an extra eight months to qualify for the National Finals. Organisers have extended the points process this week.
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WALCHA MOTORCYCLE RALLY MOVED TO NEW DATE
Walcha Motorcycle Rally organisers have pushed back the annual event to November 18. Organisers hope the state will have reached its 80 per cent double dose vaccination rate by that stage. Motorcycle enthusiasts can enjoy guided road and adventure rides, a show and shine, demolition derby and more over the weekend-long event. [VISION ONLY]
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NORTHERN INLAND FOOTBALL EAGER TO BEGIN PLANNING SUMMER COMP
The state government’s roadmap to freedom has football players in the region eager to lace up their boots. Officials have begun planning their summer competition.
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TAMWORTH HOCKEY ASSOCIATION GAUGING INTEREST FOR ITS SUMMER SEASON
The winter hockey season was cut short in Tamworth, and now the club is gauging interest for the summer comp. Early indications show the Frogs can’t wait to leap back onto the field.
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“BALLAST” TAKES OUT 2021 MANILLA CUP
It’s been a big week for Tamworth trainer Melissa Dennett – with “Ballast” taking out the 2021 Manilla Cup. The nine-year-old gelding, ridden by Jackon Searle, holding a four-length lead for most of the $10,000 race. We bring you the final stages. “Ballast in front, Danspur trying hard, Ballast all the way! A good ride,…
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TAMWORTH CLAY TARGET CLUB MAKING ITS RETURN TO THE RANGE
Like all community sports, the Tamworth Clay Target Club couldn’t hit the range over lockdown. Members are back now in large numbers but they must live local.
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WADE RYAN RETURNS TO THE RING
Gunnedah boxer Wade Ryan is returning to the ring on November 17. He will be contending the IBO Intercontinental Super Welterweight Title against Ben Mahoney. His match is the undercard for the Tszyu versus Inoue showdown. (VISION ONLY)