Sport The Highlight Of Griffith’s Upcoming Weekend

A range of top-class events has been added to the usual sporting itinerary for the upcoming weekend.

The ACT Brumbies and NSW Waratahs will battle it out in a pre-season trial at the Exies Oval on Saturday, February 4 from 4 pm. The historic game in Griffith will be the first time the Brumbies have played at Exies Sports Club.

The trial against the Waratahs doubles as Stephen Larkham’s side’s first look at their round one opposition, with Scott Fava taking a charge of his first game as Super W head coach against the South African Black Flacons.

Residents are invited down to Kooyoo Street on Friday, February 3 between 5 pm and 6 pm to meet the players.

For those who prefer their sport poolside, the Speedo Sprint and Southern Inland Swimming Association Championships, attracting swimmers from as far away as Wagga and Tumut, will take place on Saturday and Sunday, February 4 and 5 at the Griffith Regional Aquatic Leisure Centre.

The Griffith Regional Sports Centre will also be a hive of activity over the two days, with the Little Athletics Region 4 Championships held.

Around 850 athletes made up of 32 clubs from East and Western Riverina, mid-South Coast and South Coast Highlands will compete. The first two place-getters in each event will progress to the State competition.

Basketball fans won’t miss out, either, when the region’s best representative junior players and officials come together on Saturday, February 4 for a Gala Day in preparation for the first round of Basketball NSW Western Junior Leaguer for 2023.

Athletes from Leeton, Narrandera, and West Wyalong are expected to attend.

Griffith City Mayor, Doug Curran said it was great to see Griffith recognised as a place to hold significant sporting events such as these.

“The Brumbies Rugby Roadshow is a wonderful opportunity for our community, including school children to be exposed to elite athletes,” Mayor Curran said.

“It’s going to be a massive weekend in Griffith.

“Accommodation has been booked out for weeks.

“Having so many people visit for these events not only helps raise the profile of Griffith but boosts our economy.

“Accommodation, clubs, pubs, restaurants and retailers are all set to benefit.

“I want to welcome all of the visiting competitors and wish everyone the very best for a top weekend of sport.”

Loads of poolside fun will be on offer at Griffith Regional Aquatic and Leisure Centre on Saturday and Sunday, February 4 and 5.

ACT Brumbies will face off with the NSW Waratahs at Exies Sports Oval on Saturday, February 4 from 4 pm.

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