State junior tennis titles in Bendigo
Starting this weekend Bendigo will host the Victorian UTR Junior State Championships at the Fosterville Gold Tennis Centre.
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Around 200 players will compete at the event that starts on Saturday and will run until December 16.
Juniors from 12/u, 14/u, 16/u and 18/u age groups in addition to wheelchair tennis division will have the chance to advance their UTR rating which is a measurement of athlete match performance recognised universally around the world.
"The Junior State Championships will bring people back to Bendigo, showcase the best players in the state and utilise our amazing facility, which we are all really proud of," Bendigo Tennis Centre general manager James Rouel said.
Due to interruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic, the tournament replaces the usual December Showdown that's usually held in Melbourne.
- December 5-9: 12/U & 16/U
- December 10-13: Wheelchair
- December 12-16: 14/U & 18/U
Spirit prepare for double-header
The Bendigo Spirit are approaching their final chances to score a win before the end of the 2020 WNBL season.
The Spirit are preparing for a double-header weekend where they will play the Melbourne Boomers for the first time on Saturday, followed by their second game against Sydney Flames on Sunday.
The season has been tough for the Spirit who head into the final round of the season with a winless (0-9) record.
First up in this weekend's round four clashes is against the Boomers at 5PM AEDT on Saturday.
The Boomers are second on the ladder at 6-2 (LLWWW) and head into the match after two consecutive losses.
They will then take on the Flames, at 1pm AEDT on Sunday, who are seventh on the ladder with a 2-7 record (LWLLL).
Their final games of the regular season will be held next week on Wednesday at 8PM AEDT against the Adelaide Lightning and to wrap up, the Boomers again at 6PM AEDT on Friday.
Bendigo Triathlon Club returns to action
The Bendigo Triathlon Club is gearing up to hold the first race meet since restrictions were eased.
On Sunday morning triathletes will be in action and they couldn't be more excited to get going.
"It's great to finally get started as the committee has been working hard behind the scenes," BTC president Troy Cartner said.
During recent weeks triathletes have been training together to keep themselves in-form ahead of the summer season.
"People are eager to support the club but to also get outdoors to enjoy themselves" Cartner said.
"What we do is not all serious, we are a community club and we always invite new people to come and try."
The club plans to hold new events this season including a race at Bridgewater in addition to the usual club championships in March 2021.
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