DRAGON BOATING
The weather may have been grey and drizzly but it couldn't dampen the enthusiasm of Camden Haven Dragon Boat Team's newest members at the Coffs Coast Dragon Boat Regatta.
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Clive Henley, Chris Bulmer, Marg Avery, Dee Potter, Cherie Saxby, Dave Roberson and Jo-Anne Bulmer, all made their racing debut in the 200m sprints at Mylestom.
The club also had two sweeps, Dave Napper and Ted Atkins attained their level three accreditation at the weekend event.
Camden Haven competed strongly in the field of nine teams from the Northern region and narrowly missed qualifying for the finals.
“Dragon boating is a great water sport accommodating a wide range of ages and fitness levels,” said Camden Haven Dragon Boat club captain Mel Hazelgrove.
“As the weather warms up and enjoying the beautiful waterways of the Camden Haven river becomes more and more popular, why not contact the club for a 'come and try session?'.
“You can see by the smiles on these faces, there's an opportunity to extend yourself, make new friends and improve your fitness.”
Contact the club via havendragons.org or call Anne on 0408 762 111 or Anni on 0408 265 955.
TOUCH FOOTBALL
Camden Haven Junior Touch Football will commence on Wednesday October 19 – Saturday February 25 (there will be a 4 week break over Christmas).
Games will be played on Wednesdays at the Laurieton fields, 4:30pm and 5:10pm.
The Senior mixed team games will follow.
For more information please email camdenhaventouch@hotmail.com or call Bec on 0403909799.
GRANTS
The NSW Office of Sport encourages people to apply on behalf of their local sporting groups to take advantage of the Local Sports Grant Program.
The program provides funding opportunities for every community across the state with four project types available within the program.
These include sport development, community sport events, sport access and facility development.
Sport and Recreation, within the Office of Sport, assists the people of NSW participate in sport and active recreation.
Sport and active recreation deliver many personal and community benefits including developing self-esteem, maintaining health and fitness, nurturing talented athletes and contributing to individual enjoyment of life.
Applications close November 11.
For information contact Sport and Recreation on 13 13 02 or emailgrantsunit@sport.nsw.gov.au
