THE Australian Alpine Ascent returned to the Snowy Mountains on Saturday March 16 with some of the world’s best athletes in action.
Now in its ninth year, AAA featured four exciting events for the active minded adventurer, and this year saw the return of the bi-annual AAA extreme and standard triathlons, with the former regarded as the world’s toughest daylight triathlon.
By LUKE TREADWELL
MONARO’S Tarsha Gale Cup contingent has been hard at work over the first six rounds for the Canberra Raiders.
Each of the five local talents have had minutes throughout the season as well as some positional changes as the young athletes find their feet.
THE Snowy Classic is just days away with thousands of cyclists set to take to the region’s roads for a cycling experience unrivalled in the country.
Riding on more than 150km of closed roads, while taking in the Snowy Mountains breathtaking scenery, the Snowy Classic is set to bring plenty of interest to the region.
Organisers are calling on the entire community to support the race, with those not riding still able to take part.
By COOLAMATONG GOLF CLUB
THE Coolamatong Golf Club Championships are hotting up at after the first two round with seven players within five shots of each other in A Grade.
Five players are within five shots of each other in B grade, while in C Grade there is a clear leader by seven shots.
By LUKE TREADWELL
THE MONARO District Cricket Assoication A-Grade competition saw two semi-finals played over the weekend with close results between the top four sides.
Rhythm batted first on a good day for cricket with John Connors oval in good condition.
THE Berridale Tennis Club is preparing for another Easter doubles competition with players from across the region encouraged to pick up their racquet and have a game.
Berridale’s Easter tennis offering has attracted strong numbers since the club brought back the popular tournament in 2021 as part of its centenary celebrations.
By Tim Symons
LAKE Jindabyne Sailing Club ran heat 18 of the 2023-24 Twilight series on the cloudy evening of Wednesday March 13.
John Baird manned the start boat while Dae and Sarah Rubin manned the rescue boat. They set a simple windward/return course in the very light northerly breeze of round 1 to two knots.
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