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Local netball survives COVID-19 A restricted, but nonetheless successful, 2020 netball season is coming to an end – but without a finals series for the Byron Brunswick Netball Association Incorporated. ‘Owing to COVID-19 restrictions we will not have the traditional award ceremony, or be able to invite all to our games,’ club president Robyn Venn said. The season started at the end of July and will finish this coming weekend for senior and junior divisions, except for Net Set Go juniors, who finished up last weekend. ‘Our representative teams have participated in local carnivals but were withdrawn from both junior and senior State Championships that were scheduled for October, but have since been cancelled,’ she said. ‘Five of our 17 and Under members have achieved their C Badge in umpiring during the season.’ To get the season underway the BBNAI worked with Netball NSW and the Department of Health to
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Join us for lunch or dinner overlooking the beautiful Richmond River 7 days Lunch 12pm to 2pm DInner 6pm to 8pm Seniors striving for possession during the restricted 2020 season. Photo supplied introduce a range of COVID19 safety measures, including appointing a safety officer, restricting entry and exit from the courts, and restricting spectators ‘All members and players will receive a special medallion to mark their participation and commitment to
netball during what has been a challenging and ever changing time,’ Robyn said. ‘As in the past, BBNAI have worked as a team in the true spirit of the game to create and maintain a safe and positive environment for all members to enjoy their netball experience.’
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lots of promise for Byron with the Rams getting an early lead after a Diego Vazquez free kick beat the wall and swung into the top corner. Once the goal was scored, Byron took their foot off the pedal, and the rest of the half turned into a cagey affair. The Rams were unable to find the net with Rovers competing well. After the half-time break, Byron wrestled back full control of the match. This new dominance was rewarded
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when Vazquez scored his second; doubling the lead with a rocket from outside the box. Oli Stautner sealed the win. All attention turned to the South Lismore game. South Lismore defeated Goonellebah 2-0 to keep Byron in second position. Semifinals start next week with Byron Bay taking on local rivals Bangalow. Match details will be published on byronbayfc.com.au when confirmed.
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Duncan Dey Ballina’s Richmond River club opened its season on Sunday, 6 September in a perfect 12-knot sou-easter. Four fleets started their hour-plus races, with each fleet containing a variety of boat types, so race times are adjusted to achieve results based on the skill and luck of each crew on the day. Paul Wrightson won the monohull race, Tony Pullyn took out the catamaran race, Ian Bowles and crew Sarah won the trailer-sailer race, while Clare Southwell and crewman Matt dominated the gennaker fleet (a gennaker boat is a single-hulled dinghy with
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out-of-bounds, and interclub racing is discouraged. Sailing being an outdoor sport has the advantage of being safe enough to be allowed under our new COVID-safe lifestyle. ĕżƐĕŔćĕſ Ǩǭǽ ǩǧǩǧ The Byron Shire Echo 23