Category: North West Sport
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300 GYMNASTS TOOK PART IN VIRTUAL BOOTCAMP
Gymnasts and coaches have been able to connect this week at the Tamworth Gymnastics club’s Bootcamp. Olympians and Ninja Warriors contributing their wisdom to a huge number of participants, with the help of technology
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PUT THE PEDAL TO THE METAL IN NIAS MOUNTAIN BIKING PROGRAM
Applications are now open to join the Northern Inland Academy of Sport’s mountain biking program. Even if you’ve only ever pedalled on concrete, you’re welcome to apply.
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TENNIS PLAYER NUMBERS ON THE RISE IN TAMWORTH
Tennis is gaining traction in the North West – for players, of all ages. One academy has seen more than 200 children register for holiday camps this week, while tournaments are scheduled for a few weeks’ time.
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YOUNG ATHLETES ENCOURAGED TO APPLY FOR 2022 NIAS PROGRAMS
COVID lockdown has decimated the sport industry, but it hasn’t stopped NIAS from going ahead with its yearly programs. Applications are now open, and local young people who love sport are encouraged to apply.
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SPORTING CAR CLUB MEMBERS TAKE TO THE TRACK FOR LAPDASH
Tamworth drivers have picked up their helmets for their first lapdash in months. This round, the fastest time went to Luca Cox, with just under 36-point-7 seconds.
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WEST TAMWORTH LAWN BOWLERS RETURN TO THE GREEN
While many community sports are stuck on the back burner, lawn bowlers are happy to be back out on the green. But it isn’t just the fitness aspect that the club members have missed
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LOCAL REV-HEADS EAGER FOR FIRST LAPDASH EVENT SINCE JUNE
The Tamworth Sport Car Club is revving up for this weekend’s lapdash. Drivers eager to get behind the wheel, after so many events were cancelled.
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TAMWORTH WATER POLO PLAYERS EAGER TO JUMP INTO NEW SEASON
Tamworth Water Polo Association is waiting with bated breath to hear whether its season can go ahead this year. Training has begun – but with strict limits on participants.
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NO JAB, NO PLAY: CRICKETERS MAY NEED TO BE FULLY VACCINATED TO PLAY
North West cricket players may need to be fully vaccinated before they can pick up their bat again. The local season is supposed to start in November, but organisers say changes may prove a disincentive for some players.
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ARMIDALE TRAINER DISQUALIFIED AFTER INJECTING HORSE WITH ANABOLIC STEROID
Armidale horse trainer Mark Gwynne has been disqualified from racing for 22 months after injecting thoroughbred Bartandthequeen with an anabolic steroid last December. Gwynne – who has more than 40 years experience in the industry – will need to reapply for his racing licence in 2023. Bartandthequeen cannot race until December 12. The vet who…