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Latest news: Local sport

Grants open to help sports upgrade facilities

Canberra sporting organisations can now apply for funding of up to $100,000 through the Capital Assistance Program to upgrade facilities, whether it be new LED lighting, solar power systems, upgrades to storage, or female-friendly bathroom renovations.

ACT local Charlie Camus claims junior title at Claycourt Championships

Local ACT tennis junior Charlie Camus has claimed the 14/u boys singles title at the 2021 Australian Junior Claycourt Championships.

Political football: new Canberra stadium kicked down the road

The new Canberra Stadium remains a political football between ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr and Liberal Senator for the ACT Zed Seselja.

Royals sporting partnership bearing fruit

Royals Volleyball Club Secretary - Colette Neumann Canberra Royals Rugby Union Club President - Jim Taylor. Image supplied Canberra Royals Rugby Union Club have joined forces with the Royals Volleyball Club in a new...

Hitting it out of the park: ACT Government provides $1.25 million towards sports facilities

Dragon boaters will soon have a new home on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin; Gungahlin will get its first community tennis facility; and women rugby players will at last have their own changerooms – all thanks to $1.25 million from the ACT Government over the next couple of years for planning and design.

Footballers of all abilities achieving goals

Capital Football has this week launched a one-of-a-kind all-inclusive league, ensuring those with a disability in the ACT have an opportunity to achieve their sporting goals.

Tuggeranong ice sports facility one step closer

Canberra is one step closer to having a new twin sheet ice sports facility by 2022, following the announcement of a chosen proponent for the venue today (3 September).

Canberra rower Angus Moore retires

Canberra rower Angus Moore has decided to draw end his tremendous rowing career after over a decade as part of the Australian national team.

Masur backs Gungahlin tennis facility plans

Draft plans for a brand-new community tennis facility in the Canberra region have been unveiled, with the backing of Australian Davis Cup player/captain Wally Masur.

US Major League Baseball calls in the Cavalry

The United States’ Major League Baseball (MLB) will kick off today, 23 July, with some familiar Canberra Cavalry faces.

Hockey ACT welcomes teams back to the pitch

Hockey ACT will launch its 2020 Winter Season this weekend, after the start to the season was called off a week before its commencement.

COVID-19 pandemic impacts on local sport

Due to the ever-changing nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, the situation continues to evolve. However, a number of organisations for local sport have already made announcements regarding their upcoming seasons. For more...

At a glance: Little Athletics

Little AthleticsIf you have a child who wants to learn how to run, jump and throw in a fun and safe environment, Little Athletics ACT have a number of Indigenous scholarships available...

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