Category: Camden Haven Sport
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Club sees only positives despite hockey league losses
THERE was no feeling sorry for themselves when Camden Haven Hockey Club’s senior men and women lost their grand final double in Taree last Saturday. Instead, players and spectators made a beeline for Laurieton United Services Club (LUSC) to celebrate what has otherwise been a remarkable year. “It’s very hard to get into a grand…
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Meet Milton Job: Laurieton’s tennis tragic
NOW approaching his 91st birthday, Laurieton tennis tragic Milton Job’s passion for the sport he loves burns as bright as ever. Milton, like many of the regular players at the Laurieton courts, first connected to tennis during childhood. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us…
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Tennis stars compete in Todd Woodbridge Cup
TODD Woodbridge Cup action has been played at the Kendall Tennis Club over two separate dates, bringing together Stage 2 and 3 students from schools across the Camden Haven area. Competing schools vied for the opportunity to progress to the regional level of competition in Term 4, where they will face off with schools from…
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Camden Haven Eagles girls pave the way for future female players
THE Camden Haven Under 15 Girls faced off against Wauchope in a crucial elimination final on Sunday 18 August at Regional Stadium, Port Macquarie. The stakes were high, with the girls being the last team standing for the Eagles in the finals. Despite a gutsy performance – including standout performances by Nadia Bligh (one try),…
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Simmons’ state AFL call-up and win another boost for CHHS program
A SURPRISE call-up to the NSW/ACT Under 17s AFL Futures team has seen Reeve Simmons feature in an almost unheard of win over Vic Country. Simmons, who is one of Camden Haven High School’s (CHHS) star sporting products, joined players from the Sydney Swans Academy, GWS Giants and Murray Bushrangers who travelled to Melbourne for…
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Stingrays finish season with Sponsors and Old Boys Day celebration
IT was a day for celebration as the Laurieton Hotel Stingrays faithful gathered for their last home game of the season on Saturday, 17 August. The club’s Sponsors and Old Boys Day honoured the contributions of past players while expressing gratitude to the sponsors who help keep the club afloat. Among the heartfelt moments of…
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League tag girls making history in Lake Cathie-Bonny Hills
HISTORY was made on Friday 16 August when the Lake Cathie-Bonny Hills under 14s league tag team became the first ever female Raiders team to qualify for a grand final. In a thrilling and closely contested match, the Raiders girls demonstrated remarkable composure to secure a hard-fought 6-0 victory in their Tier 1 semi-final. This…
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Lake Cathie-Bonny Hills juniors take strong form into finals series
THE Lake Cathie-Bonny Hills Junior Rugby League Club is riding a wave of success after securing two key finals series victories. Taking on a formidable Taree Panthers side at Port Regional Stadium on Sunday, 18 August, the Raiders under 14s emerged victorious with a hard-fought 24-18 win in the Tier 2 competition. The side was…
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Bumper year for Camden Haven netballers
WITH the regular season at an end, four Camden Haven Netball Club teams have been crowned Minor Premiers, with one side going undefeated. “Congratulations to our Opens 3 Tidy Earthworks and Excavations [team] for such an incredible season,” said Jo Dempsey, President, Camden Haven Netball Club. “We also congratulate 12Bs, Cadet 5 and Opens 4…
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Redbacks Ladies finish regular season with thumping win
THE Camden Haven Redbacks Ladies squad finished off their regular season in sensational fashion over the weekend, with a 4-0 victory over Iona Sports Club. With a spot in finals guaranteed for the Redbacks, Saturday’s match was a chance for the team to refine their game plan and build on the teamwork which has become…