Articles tagged: sport
Council seeking recreation experiences
Colac Otway clubs and women in sport are invited to share their experience of recreation in the region.
Sports fund supporting local talent
Colac and district’s young sports stars can apply for vouchers to help pay for their sporting endeavours.
Further delays for CORA
The deadline for breaking earth on a state-of-the-art, $500-million sports training precinct has been pushed back two years.
Sports star shares story of strength
“Even in the darkest times, there’s always room for hope, for progress, and for pride.” Colac sportswoman Jess Woods has faced a challenging 12-month period with her health, but it’s also taught her how to be resilient in the face of uncertainty.
CDFNL Interleague Netball Squad 2025
The Colac District Football Netball league has announced representative netball will make a return alongside the football on June 9 at Winchelsea.
Badminton season heating up
Thirteen weeks into the badminton season, finals are now under two months away and the ladders for A and B-grades have taken shape.
Colac Otway finds back of the net for first time
A stunning freekick from Rovers Women’s Megan Rodway marks the team’s first competitive goal and provides coach Rebekah Codling with confidence for the season ahead.
Rovers continue red-hot form
Rovers head coach Eddie Dorris says a preseason spent focusing on defensive structure has led to an electric opening campaign and a potential push for Division One.
Bay book finals after shock result
Apollo Bay’s Division Five pennant golf team has sneaked into the grand final by the barest of margins.
Nine-under wonder – Colac golfer reaches pinnacle of his game
Nick Welsh has put together a jaw-dropping nine-under 62, setting an unofficial course record at the Colac Golf Club.
Rovers make grading statement
The Colac Otway Rovers have stormed into round one with a flurry of goals and dominant performances, after seven of 10 sides kicked off their campaigns with victories.
Grand final spot on the line for Bay golfers
With one game remaining in the South West Pennant Golf Association’s pennant season, Apollo Bay finds itself in a do-or-die battle to claim the final spot in this year’s Division Five grand final.
Grand slam start is symbolic of Braves season
Colac Braves’ dual-threat Brendan DeLorenzo was dominant with bat and ball in the Colac Braves emphatic 3-14 win over the Lara Wildcats.
Dolphins expect Cup contest
Lorne and Apollo Bay will reignite a mix of tradition and tension in Good Friday action this week, with the Coastal Cup up for grabs.
Lang takes on school footy job
Just five years separated from his professional playing days, Colac Tigers footballer Darcy Lang has landed one of the most prestigious roles that private school football has to offer.
Talented Kookas fall short at last hurdle
Colac Kookas under-14 girls’ coach Dan Casey said “all eight players brought something different to the table” in the team’s Junior Country Championships run.
Quad Series returning in 2025
The Colac Cycling Club says the Quad Series is back for 2025 and a contingent of National Series riders are expected to jump in the saddle for the event, kicking off May 10.
Bay teen skiing on world stage
There may be no greater contrast between the golden beaches of Apollo Bay and the towering snow-capped mountains in Kühtai, Austria. But that is the ground 17-year-old Clancy James has had to cover.
Rovers show strong signs in historic friendly
A remarkable goal from Elle Russell helped the Colac Otway Rovers women’s side make history on the weekend, as they pulled on the club’s colours for the first time. The Rovers donned their new green strip at Beeac Recreation Reserve in a seven-a-side friendly, against the Corangamite Lions. Although the scoreboard pointed to the visitors […]
Kawarren makes it back-to-back premierships
Kawarren have beaten Apollo Bay in wet and windy to conditions to make it back-to-back Division Two premierships for the club.
Imps have plenty of positives
Colac Imperials fans might feel like the grand final defeat of 2023 is a far cry from a sixth place finish last-season and a host of big name departures over the summer - but the new coach says there is plenty to smile about.
Bowler’s six wickets, Tigers eyeing finals
Tanner Fratantaro has starred for Simpson in its win over Deans Marsh, finishing with career best figures as the Tigers look to go back-to-back after securing another finals berth.
Bay opener brings up first ton
A maiden century for Apollo Bay’s rising star proved pivotal last weekend, but captain Alex Baird says it’s just a sign of things to come for the opening bat.
Pink Stumps game proves big success
Lorne Cricket Club is potentially set to host another tradition after the immense success of the club’s inaugural Pink Stumps match.
