gympietimes.com.au: Sport

Gympie teen comes back from nationals with good news

Thu, 23 May 2013 05:00:00 +1000

GYMPIE tennis ace Christy Scott has returned home with the highest honours after gaining selection on the Australian merit team.

Nine-year-old Kelso has need for speed

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:00:00 +1000

SEVEN time Australian dirt-bike champion Joel Kelso is well on his way to achieving his ultimate goal – to one day race professionally here and overseas.

Bucking bulls toss riders

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:21:39 +1000

DOZENS of fearless cowboys geared up on Saturday afternoon in preparation for the Gympie Show annual rodeo.

Mighty Diggers recoup from loss and win 9-0

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:41:09 +1000

GYMPIE Diggers are still top dogs of the Fraser Coast League after thrashing Tinana West 9-0 at the weekend.

Praise for Gympie's 'gutsy win'

Tue, 21 May 2013 05:00:00 +1000

GYMPIE overcame a 22-point half-time deficit to beat Nambour at the weekend in what coach John Greensill labelled the “gutsiest” win he had witnessed.

Devils hungry for a win

Sat, 18 May 2013 05:00:00 +1000

GYMPIE Devils charge into their second fixture of the season tomorrow when the A-grade side takes on Nambour.

Beach fishing looks promising

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:43:06 +1000

THE surf beaches this week have looked great, with huge amounts of whiting cruising around the gutters looking for beach worms and yabbies.

We jump to the lead as riders boycott Ekka

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:30:05 +1000

A HENDRA virus boycott of the Royal Brisbane Show has focused international attention on this year’s competition at the Gympie Show.

Legend hits 40 years

Fri, 17 May 2013 05:00:00 +1000

WHEN the Pomona Demons’ roughest of diamonds, Billy Magin, first strapped on the footy boots, Richard Nixon was president of the US.

Gympie riders barrel ahead

Thu, 16 May 2013 05:00:00 +1000

ON their fourth trip to Australia, Mitch and Carolyn Shoemake held their popular three-day barrel racing school in Gunalda earlier this month.

Top showjumpers race to city for state titles

Thu, 16 May 2013 04:43:57 +1000

SHOWJUMPING fans will be in awe today when Queensland’s best jumpers gather at the Gympie Showgrounds to contest the state title.

Triathletes win bronze in Hervey Bay

Wed, 15 May 2013 09:46:28 +1000

GYMPIE triathletes Michelle Tappin, Michelle Perrett and Anna Cartwright travelled to Hervey Bay last Sunday in hope of striking gold in the town’s triathlon.

Winning streak ends for Gympie Diggers

Wed, 15 May 2013 09:46:11 +1000

GYMPIE Diggers’ winning streak came to an end after suffering a season first loss Saturday.

Stags make it a trifecta

Wed, 15 May 2013 05:00:00 +1000

MARY Valley Stags have struck form after their third consecutive win, defeating Coolum for the first time since joining the competition four years ago.

U14 Cats claw back a big win against Maroochydore

Tue, 14 May 2013 10:10:07 +1000

GYMPIE Cats under-14 side rebounded from last round’s hard-hitting defeat with a win against Maroochydore at the weekend.

Cooloola women turn up the heat on rivals

Tue, 14 May 2013 05:00:00 +1000

COOLOOLA Heat women’s coach Ben Fitzpatrick is proud of his team for bouncing back after their horrific loss last weekend to defeat Maryborough 5-0 on Saturday.

Veteran golfers return from NSW tour

Tue, 14 May 2013 04:10:16 +1000

GYMPIE'S finest vet golfers have recently returned from New South Wales after a five-day golfing spree on some of the best courses the state has to offer.

Diggers on top of table

Sat, 11 May 2013 05:00:00 +1000

JEFF Manthey is confident his A-grade Diggers side can continue their stellar season this weekend against Bundaberg powerhouse Bingera.

Great catches of tuna and snapper

Fri, 10 May 2013 08:40:54 +1000

I HAVE again been away this past week while having the privilege to travel down south to fish the Brisbane River in search for jewfish, snapper and big bream.

Gympie racing legend Cavlon dies at age 30

Fri, 10 May 2013 05:00:00 +1000

CAVLON, one of the best gallopers produced in Gympie has gone to the great racecourse in the sky.