Cooktown Horse Sports Association members have the opportunity to participate in a horsemanship clinic and receive Emmett treatments for them and their four-legged companions on 20-21 September. Photo: Cape York Weekly.
Touch enters finals
Can’t Touch This and Scrambled Legs delivered the game of the first round of Weipa Touch Association finals on 14 August.
The teams battled until the final siren, with the former securing a narrow 10-9 win over its opponent.
Top End Taggers defeated Villains 9-1 and The OGs toppled Spartans 8-7 in another thrilling finals encounter, while Untouchables beat Res Strong 12-10.
Lacking Stamina had an easy victory after Weipa Weapons forfeited their clash.
Tiemens tames Wackers
Eddy Tiemens will be shopping for more new clubs after securing his first Wackers win at Carpentaria Golf Club on Wednesday afternoon.
In a result mirroring Dawnbusters barely three days earlier, Tiemens (54/36) returned to the clubhouse victorious after the three-club showdown on the front nine, with Laurie Turner (50/37.5) having to settle for bridesmaid honours for the second round in a row.
Mick Foy bagged the pin prize on hole seven, while bragging rights went begging on the 9th.
Julie Turner was crowned the weekly Bradman’s winner.
NPA laces up
Runners will test their limits in one of the most spectacular parts of Cape York when a when a full marathon social run is held in the Northern Peninsula Area this Saturday.
The 42-kilometre run, which will include a visit to Pajinka, will allow participants to travel at their own pace as they experience the feeling of conquering a marathon-distance event.
“Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking for a new challenge, this is your chance to get active and make memories along the way,” a run spokesperson said.
The event will commence on 23 August at 6am at the Northern Peninsula Airport.
For more information, check out the NPA Sports Facebook page.
New date for equine clinic
After a date clash earlier this month, Jono Battle Equine Services will return to Cooktown in September to deliver a horsemanship clinic and Emmett treatments for two- and four-legged participants.
Through Cook Shire Council community grant funding, the Cooktown Horse Sports Association has also been able to purchase a mechanical cow that will be used during the clinic.
The 20 September clinic will cost $50 to participate in or $20 to fence sit, with treatments the following day priced at $110 per human or horse.
For more information, or to book a spot, call 0447 296 319.
