Category: North West Sport

Young girls interested in playing basketball can have a go in Tamworth during the July school holidays. New South Wales Basketball is running its ‘I’m a Girl’ program at the Sports Dome. Organisers say it’s an opportunity for girls to hone their skills, without the pressure of playing alongside boys. “All primary-aged girls who are…

Tamworth’s Kart Racing Club is preparing to host round two of the Northern Zone Series, this weekend. North West drivers are looking to place, so they can compete in the state titles later this year.

A classic sport has taken on a new format in Tamworth. ‘Walking Basketball’ has been introduced in the city – giving people with low mobility the chance to hit the courts in a social, no-pressure environment.

It’s been a tough twelve months for the New England Car Sports Club – its scheduled rally, cancelled last year due to the pandemic. But organisers say it’s time to hit the tracks again, and are calling for more registrations ahead of this year’s race.

The North Tamworth Bears have ended the Gunnedah Bulldogs winning run in Group 4 rugby league. Despite a late fight back, the Bulldogs went down 26 points to 20.

65 competitors from across the state have flocked to Kootingal Pony Club this weekend. The annual ‘Jumping Equitation Championships’ hasn’t been held in three years – with the local crew honoured to be chosen as hosts.

The Gunnedah Bulldogs are coming off two straight wins in this year’s Group 4 Rugby League Competition. But this weekend they’ll be tested, as they go up against reigning champions, the North Tamworth Bears.

Keen golfers returned to the fairway in Tamworth today, for their first social competition since the pandemic. Australian cricket legend, Jeff Thompson, joining the action, with all proceeds going straight to the Westpac Rescue Helicopter.

To local rugby union, and the Walcha Rams clash against an undefeated Gunnedah this weekend. A high level of fitness is hoped to push the Rams to success in a match that’s expected to be a thriller.

South United FC will look to climb its way up the Northern Inland Premier League ladder this weekend. Team numbers are looking strong ahead of its clash against North Companions.