Power lifting raises profile with Coast Barbell Club

A small but enthusiastic group of competitive power lifters is spreading the word about the advantages of their sport via a new club on the Coast.

Gulf Harbour couple Damian (pictured) and Rachel Clayton opened the Coast Barbell Club this year because they needed specialised equipment in order to undertake serious power lifting training themselves.

High hopes for Silverdale’s junior teams

Three of Silverdale United Rugby Club’s junior teams are through to the semi-final of the North Harbour Junior Rep Tournament, after playing well in the first two knockout rounds last month.

Octogenarian trains for Lake Taupo challenge

There’s no keeping 80-year-old Russ Hilder of Red Beach off his bike.

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Johan Van Dyk, coach of the local North City Silverbacks Olympic Wrestling Club has been appointed to the Commonwealth Games Officiating Panel that will control the bouts at the games in India in October. Johan, who is South African by birth, began wrestling at the age of four, started coaching at 19 and was officiating at tournaments in his early 20s.