Sport

Sam the Go-Karting champ

By Clem StanleyAngaston local, Sam Spiteri, 14, travelled to Melbourne over the weekend to receive two significant accolades for his achievements in the Victorian Country Go-Karting series. Sam received an overall third place trophy for the 2024...

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Clem Stanley

18 Dec 2024

Sport

Flinders Uni grant for Nuri Tigers

Nuriootpa Rover Football Club has been granted $2000 through the Flinders University Rural and Remote Health SA (FRRHSA) Community Partnership Grant. Communities within the local government areas of Flinders University Rural and Remote Health S...

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The Leader

04 Dec 2024

Sport

Slam dunk at BVABA Junior Carnival

More than 560 players showcased their skills across the weekend of November 16 and 17, when The Barossa Valley Amateur Basketball Association (BVABA) hosted its 2024 Junior Basketball Carnival. It was a great success, with 168 games played across...

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The Leader

26 Nov 2024

Sport

A Night of Celebration and Achievement: Barossa Swimming Club Presentation Night 2023/2024

The Barossa Swimming Club’s Presentation Night 2023/2024 was celebrated on Friday, November 8, at Stockwell Hotel. As always, it proved to be a fantastic event, bringing the swimming community together for an evening filled with celebration...

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The Leader

20 Nov 2024

Sport

Barossa spring carnival hits bullseye

The Barossa Archery Club kicked off its eagerly anticipated ‘Spring Carnival’ on November 2 and 3, drawing local and visiting archers together for a weekend of spirited competition amid the stunning scenery of the Barossa Valley. This year’s...

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The Leader

13 Nov 2024

Sport

Barossa Park to host two Gather Round games

As the sun rose over Barossa Park at Lyndoch on Monday morning, so did the anticipation for the AFL Gather Round 2025 - especially with the announcement that the ground will host two games. Both South Australian Premier, Peter Malinauskas MP, and...

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Clem Stanley

13 Nov 2024

Sport

Local gymnasts succeed at Special Olympics

The 2024 Special Olympics SA State Games began last weekend with athletes from Kapunda claiming gold and silver medals in gymnastics. The opening ceremony hosted athletes from all over the state on Friday for the two-week festival of inclusive...

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Matthew Webster

06 Nov 2024

Sport

Santos Tour Down Under best in sport

The 2024 Santos Tour Down Under, which featured the Barossa among other locations, has been named the nation’s best sporting event at the Australian Event Awards in Sydney. This year’s edition of the event triumphed among fellow nominees...

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Mel Jaunay

30 Oct 2024

Sport

Gather Round fixture yet to be confirmed

Recent reports that Barossa Park at Lyndoch will host two AFL matches, one on Saturday, one on Sunday, during next year’s Gather Round are yet to be officially confirmed by the AFL. The fixture for Gather Round, which will run from April 10 to 13...

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The Leader

30 Oct 2024

Sport

Kapunda’s own young cricketing star - Darcie Brown

Currently playing in the T20 series in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Melissa Siri sent some questions to Kapunda’s own young cricketing star, Darcie Brown last week to find out how the tournament is going, how she recovered from a foot injury...

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Mel Siri

16 Oct 2024

Sport

Winter comp basketball winners

The recent Barossa Basketball Winter 2024 season saw 854 players take to the court from 106 teams in the senior and junior competitions, reports the BVABA. The BVABA has thanked the amazing referees and congratulated them on their professionalism...

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The Leader

09 Oct 2024

Sport

Future of football?

Speculation that Freeling Football Club may leave the Barossa Light Gawler competition in favour of another Association, has resulted in an official statement from the Club. The statement, provided on Monday, was prompted by a question from The...

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Matthew Webster

09 Oct 2024

Sport

So close they can almost Touch it

Barossa Valley Touch Football takes up residence at Rugby Precinct The Barossa Valley Touch Football Association has been welcomed for its debut season at the Barossa Rugby precinct later this month, with a ‘Come and Try’ night on October 14...

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Clem Stanley

02 Oct 2024