Stromlo Running Festival returns in 2023 with two new distances
Stromlo Running Festival is back again for 2023 and with 2 new distances: 5km and 15km - adding to their current list of 10km, 30km and 50km, and 2.5km for the kids.
Scheduled for 18-19 November, the festival is great challenge for runners of all levels. The course is ITRA Certified and indexed for UTMB, and is the last event of the year that can be used to qualify for the Six Foot Track marathon. For the newer runners, the shorter distances provide a chance to dip a toe into the world of trail running!
The atmosphere on the day is enhanced with BoomBox2U’s tunes coursing through the main area, topped off with a Zooper Dooper and medal waiting for runners at the finish line.
Talented Canberra junior tennis player Charlie Camus chats to Tim Gavel
He counts Nick Kyrgios as a mentor and already travels the world playing the sport he loves. Meet 15-year-old Charlie Camus, hailed as Canberra's next big thing in tennis.
CBR Brave clash with the Newcastle Northstars for a great cause
We're down at the Phillip Ice Skating Centre ahead of CBR Brave Ice Hockey's top-of-the-table clash against Newcastle, and it's all for a great cause. The Hockey Fights Cancer Charity Match raises much-needed funds and awareness for cancer research, all while providing a great spectacle. All that and more, brought to you by Anytime Fitness.
Three Canberrans to represent Australia at the IFAF Women’s World Championship
Tim Gavel talks to Centurions Gridiron Club's Grace Murphy, Gladiators Gridiron Club's Daniela Stosic, and Canberra Mustangs' Daniella De Groot ahead of Australia’s entry to the IFAF Women’s World Championship in Finland later this month. How ready are our girls?
Aaron Bruce brings up a huge milestone for the Eastlake Demons
Today we’re down at Football Park in Phillip with Eastlake Demons Football Club legend Aaron Bruce, ahead of what’s set to be a record-breaking weekend for him. We talk about what it’s taken to get here - and what comes next. All that and more, brought to you by Village Building Co.
Can the Brumbies win in Auckland this Saturday?
Tim Gavel talks to flyback Noah Lolesio from the Brumbies Rugby HQ, ahead of this weekend's Semifinal game against the Blues in Auckland. It's usually a grim ground for a lot of Australian sides over the years - do the Brumbies have what it takes to make it to the final? This week's sports update brought to you by Village Building Co.
15 Eastlake legends join the Hall of Fame
This week’s sports wrap comes to you from Eastlake Football Club's training ground, where Tim Gavel is joined by Keith Miller to discuss the official induction of 15 former players, coaches, and administrators into the Hall of Fame this weekend. Proudly brought to you by Village Building Co.
5 minutes with Tim Gavel and Basketball ACT CEO David Simpson
Today we're down at the Belconnen Basketball Stadium with Basketball ACT CEO David Simpson. We're talking about the critical shortage of basketball facilities across Canberra and what that means for local clubs, venues and players. Also, we take a look at basketball legend Lauren Jackson's return to Canberra this weekend for their match against the Canberra Nationals. All that and more, brought to you by the Village Building Co.
Five Minutes With Tim Gavel and Dan McKellar ahead of a huge clash for the Brumbies
This week, we're with coach Dan McKellar ahead of Brumbies Rugby's huge clash with the Hurricanes on Sunday. It'll be a formidable challenge against the likes of Jordie Barrett, Ardie Savea and TJ Perenara, but the Brumbies are in red-hot form, currently sitting 8-1 on the season. All that and more, brought to you by Village Building Co.
Five Minutes With Tim Gavel and the ACT Junior Track Cycling Team
This week, we're with the team from AusCycling - ACT Clubs and Community at Stromlo Forest Park following a hugely successful run at the National Championships. Bringing home four golds among plenty others, we talk about the importance of teamwork and mums and dads behind the scenes. All that and more, proudly brought to you by Village Building Co.
Five minutes with Tim Gavel and Netball ACT ahead of the season launch
This week, we're with Netball ACT on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin ahead of the launch of the HCF State Netball League later this month. We're talking about a new way to watch netball this season and the importance of community sport facilities. All that and plenty more, brought to you by Snedden Hall & Gallop.
Weekly news wrap with Genevieve Jacobs from the Canberra Tennis Centre
This week's news wrap is all about inspiring Canberra girls to get active this weekend. We're also talking about the new RSPCA site, the Brodburger legend and umpire abuse on the sports field.
Five Minutes With Tim Gavel and UC Caps GM Lucille Bailie
This week, we're with University of Canberra Capitals General Manager Lucille Bailie ahead of their highly-anticipated match against the Perth Lynx. We're shining a light on the lack of suitable sporting venues across the ACT as Canberra's most successful sporting team is forced to play in a venue that holds just 1,300. Lucille takes us through what this means for the Caps and Canberra sport as a whole. Brought to you by Village Building Co..
Five Minutes with Tim Gavel following an outstanding Stromlo Running Festival
Today, we're at Stromlo Forest Park following a hugely successful Stromlo Running Festival with race director Mel Bingley and 50km winner, Mike Carroll. Over 2000 runners from all over Australia competed in the event that raised more than $8000 for The Indigenous Marathon Foundation. Best of all, there's another event coming in November, so save the date! All that and more, brought to you by Snedden Hall & Gallop.
Tim Gavel and Ben Faulks talk community sport and the Brumbies
This week, Tim Gavel is with Ben Faulks from Ray White Canberra, the new major sponsor for the Brumbies Rugby women's and men's teams. We're talking about bridging the gap and the important role grassroots sport plays in facilitating tight-knit communities. All that and more, brought to you by The Village Building Co.
Five minutes with Tim Gavel and the Canberra Cavalry
This week, we're down at the MIT Ballpark with Cirrus Canberra Cavalry general manager Sunny Singh ahead of their match against Brisbane. A COVID-disrupted season led to some great ingenuity for the Cavs, who have reworked their fixtures with Sydney and Brisbane to get the most out of the summer. We talk about the importance of flexibility in the modern landscape and what it means to fans, players and the club to get baseball underway in the capital. All that and more, proudly brought to you by Snedden Hall & Gallop.
Weekly sports wrap with Tim Gavel from Manuka Oval ahead of the Women's Ashes
This week's sports wrap comes to you from Manuka Oval, where Tim Gavel is joined by Venues Canberra CEO Matthew Elkins. Sports fans will have plenty to cheer about, from the first-ever Women's Ashes at Manuka to ODIs, T20 Internationals, AFL Women's and for the first time, GWS Giants will host four games at Manuka this season. All that and more, proudly brought to you by Village Building Co.
Sports with Tim Gavel at the National Hockey Centre in Lyneham
The Hockey ACT Capital Challenge is back in January 2022. The Canberra Chill are ready to take on teams from the ACT, NSW, VIC and SA. The team is eager to get back on the field after last year's comp was cancelled due to COVID. Brought to you by Snedden Hall & Gallop.
Weekly sports wrap with Tim Gavel and the Phillip Ice Skating Centre
This week the Canberra Knights celebrate 40 years with a special match against the CBR Brave at Phillip Ice Skating Centre. In other sport, Canberra United Football Club play Melbourne City at Viking Park, for the start of the A-League Womens season. The University of Canberra Capitals are away against the Sydney Uni Flames as the WNBL season kicks off. Brought to you by Snedden Hall & Gallop.
Weekly sports wrap with Tim Gavel and cricketer Erin Osbourne
Australian women's test cricketer Erin Osbourne joins Tim Gavel for this week's sport report. She's announcing her retirement from playing after five season with the Melbourne Stars in the BBL, two test matches and 60 one-dayers. Osbourne will now focus on her coaching roles at Cricket ACT. Brought to you by Village Building Co.