The 2013 NSW PSSA Tennis State Championships were held last week in Albury showcasing junior talent in the New England. A squad of 10 North West players was selected to compete at the tournament for the Don Moon Trophy. The team consisted of five boys and five girls, including Sherriff’s Tennis Academy players Sahra Dennehy [...]
By GARY FRY IN NEW England Rugby Union on Saturday, Guyra came up against the Armidale City Blues at their home ground, Moran Oval. Armidale thrashed Guyra 33-0. It was a case of speed, skill and experience triumphing over brute force. The Guyra side had a clear size advantage, yet when it came to [...]
Joe Makeham’s goal to be the first person to win the 1500m at six consecutive athletics championships of the Athletic Association of Great Public Schools (AAGPS) is on track, taking out his fourth title at Sydney Olympic Park on Saturday 11 May. Makeham, from Walcha, hit the lead early and stormed home to finish 30m [...]
The Central North Junior Rugby Union season kicked off last Sunday 5 May, hosted by Walcha who put on a glorious day for the visitors. The Armidale Junior Blues started the season with enthusiasm. Armidale was well represented with teams in the under-6s, under-8s, under-10s and under-12s.
EVER thought what it would be like to swim like a fish and have no need to head to the surface for your next breath? Why not give scuba diving a go and experience this feeling. The UNE Scuba and Snorkelling Club is running a ‘Try Dive Night’ on Wednesday 15 May at 7pm at [...]
SIXTEEN members of the NSW Youth State Squad travelled from Griffith, Sydney, Newcastle, and Erina, for an intensive two days of field archery held at the Armidale Archers range over the weekend as part of the NSW Archery Youth Development Program. On Saturday, under the guidance of Steve Jennison (NSW State Coach), Steve Salmon (NSW [...]