Sports News

Mountain Biking

Joshua and Nicholas Chisholm have been very busy on their bikes over the past few years. Both boys were chosen to be apart of the NIAS Mountain Biking program in 2014 and 2015. Earlier this year, the pair competed in the last round of the National Series and Oceania Championships, which saw multiple countries compete. This was all for preparation for the National Championships in Bright, Victoria, where Nicholas came in top 8 and Joshua finished in the top 12. The eager cyclists did not want to stop there and now have outgrown the NIAS team and moved on to be selected in the Two Wheel Academy. This Academy is based in Armidale with the goal to train the bikers and develop their race skills. The Academy races in their kit most weekends around the NSW countryside. What a huge achievement for both boys and we wish them every success in the future.

Golf

Congratulations to Annabelle Abrahamsen of Year 5 who is cutting a great golfing future!

Annabelle received an invitation to the Greg Norman Junior Masters at the Gold Coast. This is an international tournament and invitation only. It is a week long event, played on two courses, which starts Monday 14th December and the final round being Friday 18th December, should Annabelle make the final cut . Annabelle  is the only golfer in Moree to receive an invitation.

Annabelle also played her final round of the Jack Newton Series on the weekend at Glenn Innes. This event consists of 12 rounds of golf at various courses. Annabelle managed to win first place for the Cadet 9 hole girls, with huge point lead ahead of the girls and boys, and, also second place in the girls' 18 holes. Annabelle received her 18 handicap 3 months ago which required board approval of the members the Golf Club, as generally, you are required to be 13 years of age to receive an 18 hole handicap. 

Soccer

Congratulations to Adam and Ben Schubert who have been selected as part of the NIAS 2016 Football (Soccer) squad which comprises eighteen athletes from the Northern Inland region. They attended a trial in Armidale two weekends ago to gain selection into this squad. Well done boys!