North West Sport

The 20-19 basketball season is just a throw away, with Tamworth Basketball Association calling for new players to join their side. With freshly renovated stadium facilities and keen coaches… Numbers are already looking good.  

A massive win for Tamworth’s Nick Kay and the Perth Wildcats yesterday, with the west coast franchise defeating the Sydney Kings by nine-points in overtime. Kay finished with nine points and eight rebounds, as the fulltime siren denied the Wildcats a win in regular time. The overtime victory was the Wildcats fifth straight win, and also places them at the top of the standings. PLEASE NOTE: SOME AUDIO UNAVAILABLE.  

They might be considered the country cousins, but the Tamworth Taipans have certainly left an impression on the powerhouse teams, at this year’s junior State Cup Oztag Championships. Both the under-17 and under-14 girls sides advanced through to the decider at Coffs Harbour, a tournament where the metropolitan teams typically dominate. PLEASE NOTE: SOME AUDIO UNAVAILABLE.  

The eagerly awaited draw of the FFA Cup has been released , with games scheduled to kick-off on March 3. In the Northern Conference, Tamworth FC and Armidale City Westside start the competition with a bye. While Gunnedah and Quirindi FC, both face a tough road-trip to Coffs Harbour first-up. This year, Northern New South Wales Football is starting the FFA Cup at round two, to align with national rounds. PLEASE NOTE: AUDIO UNAVAILABLE.  

She lives in Armidale, represented Queensland and has now been selected for Australia. It’s diversity that Ella Elks handles with ease – as she juggles motherhood, coaching and playing polocrosse.  

While his competition days are now behind him, Matt Ryan still lives and breathes all things equestrian. Sharing his knowledge is a big part of his livelihood these days, with students from the New England Girls School, this weekend’s lucky recipients.  

The Northern Inland Academy of Sport prides itself on producing well-rounded athletes, making today’s Life Skills Education Day, one of the year’s most significant. Participants were today given a complete overview of everything it takes to become an elite athlete. .  

Group 21 has cleaned-up at today’s Divisional Championships – winning the under-23 men’s and open women’s titles. Played at Tamworth’s Scully Park, the matches led to further representative selection, while sparking some old rivalries.  

Tamworth FC capped-off last year’s undefeated reign with a comprehensive grand final win. It’s an achievement that has them upbeat about the season ahead, according to coach Greg Bartlett.  

They were anticipating a crowd of around 1200 people, all flocking trackside for the first day of the Walcha Cup Carnival In the end, it was Port Macquarie trained ‘I Wanna Be A Jeep’ which took out today’s $35,000 feature race.