Category: Camden Haven Sport
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Camden Haven kids crossing sporting codes
YOUTH in Camden Haven are lucky enough to have a plethora of sports to choose from, with many choosing to test themselves in multiple arenas – whether on a hard court or a grassy field. Lana Whitcomb, Bronte Bowen, Miley Hearne, Ayla Cross, Finlay Goodear, Zahli Allport, Avisha Allport, Elka Kemp and Lexi Heslop play…
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Australian Shortboard Titles culminate at North Haven Beach
THE Australian Shortboard Titles culminated at North Haven Beach last week, an event which brought together some of the most talented surfers from across the country to compete in age categories from opens to over 60s. Among the standout performers for NSW was Freya Prumm from Tweed Heads, who clinched the Open Women’s championship. Dane…
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Para-surfers compete for national title at North Haven
FIVE new Australian Para Surfing Champions were crowned at North Haven last Thursday. The good weather continued to provide for competitors, with the breakwall punching out clean, two foot waves. The Australian Para Surfing Titles have been an integral part of the Australian Surf Championships since 2016, following the introduction of a world title by…
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Camden Haven Under 15s progress to sudden death finals matchup with Wauchope
THE Camden Haven Eagles Under 15s Girls Tackle team will do battle with Wauchope in sudden death finals action on Sunday. The Eagles defeated the Taree Red Rovers 10-4 in their first round of “do or die” finals at Foster on Sunday 11 August. Going into their match with only one on the bench the…
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Camden Haven Redbacks salute sponsor support
THE Camden Haven Redbacks hosted their much-anticipated Sponsor Appreciation Day on Saturday at Vince Inmon Oval, their beloved home ground. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming as past and present players, lifetime members, sponsors, families and friends dotted the hills for a heartfelt day of celebration and appreciation. This special event was not just another…
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Camden Haven Eagles host Mini League Gala Day
EXCITEMENT filled the air as the Camden Haven Eagles hosted a Mini League Gala Day at Vince Inmon Oval on Sunday 4 August. Participating in this action-packed event were 36 teams from across the Group 3 Rugby League catchment. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone…
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Laurieton Stingrays slam Bowraville in McCabe’s 50th game
SATURDAY’S round 17 clash with the Bowraville Tigers held extra significance for the Laurieton Stingrays, with fan favourite Nick ‘Buckets’ McCabe running out for his 50th game for the club. The Tigers knew they were facing an uphill battle from the off, arriving at Stingray Stadium with only twelve players. Despite this huge disadvantage, it…
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North Haven plays hosts to Australia’s best surfers
A COLLECTION of top Australian board riders converged on North Haven from last Thursday to compete in the Hyundai High Performance Centre (HPC) Australian Surf Championships. The competition, which has run all week, incorporates three separate events – the Australian Shortboard Titles, Australian Para-Surfing Titles, and Australian Bodyboard Titles – attracting over 300 athletes from…
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Season comes to a close for Camden Haven Eagles under 16s
THE Camden Haven Eagles Under 16s faced off against the Old Bar Pirates in their final game of the season on Saturday, 3 August, marking the conclusion of the junior rugby league journey for many of their players. As the curtain raiser to the Laurieton Hotel Stingrays’ match, the Eagles were determined to put on…
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Aussie swimmers put silver touches on Paris campaign
A QUIET achiever and three megastars have put a finishing silver polish on Australia’s third-best campaign at an Olympic pool. Unheralded Meg Harris claimed a surprise silver in the women’s 50m freestyle at the La Defense Arena on Sunday night. And Australia’s women’s 4x100m medley relay team – Kaylee McKeown, Emma McKeon, Mollie O’Callaghan and…