by Waimea Weekly | Jun 29, 2018 | Local News, Sport
The entire community is invited to the opening of the new Saxton Velodrome this Sunday, July 1, from 11am–3pm. The velodrome is an impressive public facility for riders of all skill levels, from beginners through to competitive racers. Organisers recommend bringing...
by Waimea Weekly | Jun 28, 2018 | Local News, Sport
The Nelson Speedway Association is acknowledged as the number one club-run track in the country and national title events have drawn thousands to the region over decades, a feat the association hopes will continue as they head into their sixth decade. But a recent...
by Waimea Weekly | Jun 16, 2018 | Sport
Cameron Thompson is Nelson Speedway’s youngest competitor to win the Hebberd Cup Sportsperson of the Year award since 1968. The Hebberd Cup is an overall award for all speedway classes in Nelson. Cameron has raced out of the Nelson club since he turned 12 but it...
by Waimea Weekly | Jun 14, 2018 | Sport
Takaka’s brand new squash complex is fantasic. Late last year the club moved from their old and tired one court club into their shiny new facilities. As part of the new Takaka recreation centre, they now boast two modern courts and a booming membership. So it seemed...
by Waimea Weekly | Jun 9, 2018 | Sport
The first open track cycling carnival to be held on the Saxton Velodrome was run by the Tasman Wheelers Cycling Club on Saturday, May 26. The organisers were very pleased with the event and Nelson’s sunshine helped to make this a great showcase for local velodrome...
by Waimea Weekly | Jun 1, 2018 | Sport
Talley’s junior representative tennis team took on Marlborough juniors over the weekend in a bid to regain the Gardiner Trophy. Despite the home ground advantage, Nelson were not able to prise the trophy out of Marlborough’s hands, the final score 35–21 in...
