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Tuesday, 21 January 2025

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Thanks Ipswich sports community for great support

AS we head into the Christmas break, it’s timely to thank all the dedicated people who make Ipswich sport great. It’s been a delight sharing your sporting successes and challenges in the award-winning Ipswich Tribune newspaper and on our comprehensive online service www.ipswichtribune.com.au

Wish lists to take Ipswich sport forward

PROGRESSING a major stadium, building on strong Jets recruiting, lighting up Baxter Oval and more community engagement are among what leading Ipswich sport administrators have on their 2025 wish lists. Ipswich Basketball Association (IBA) president...

Historic Ipswich sporting successes to cherish

IT was the year Ipswich celebrated sporting success at the Paris Olympics, watched a proud club win a rugby league ‘grand slam’ and created netball history. Ipswich achievers continued to impress in a range of sports on the world stage. Ipswich...

Ipswich club mates in Aussie masters gold reward

EASTS hockey teammates Paul Malcolm and Clint Bird are eager to represent their country again after sharing in Australia A’s latest gold medal success in New Zealand. Midfielder Malcolm and striker Bird were chosen in the second Aussie over-45...

Best umpire from Ipswich eager to help next generation

INTERNATIONAL Umpire of the Year Steve Rogers is confident his latest accolade won’t change him as a person. If anything, the Ipswich born and bred official hopes it helps him mentor more people as he continues fulfilling his growing roles in...

Ipswich world-class quality showcased in elite feats

WORLD tennis number one Archie Graham accepted his second City of Ipswich Senior Sportsperson of the Year award with trademark humility. The clearly surprised winner was grateful to have maintained his international reputation having first won the...

Ipswich hockey award winners among state’s best

HOCKEY Queensland (HQ) Association Coach of the Year Sara Rogers typified the work ethic that resulted in three Ipswich-based leaders receiving major state awards. Rogers was recognized by HQ for the second year in a row after her diverse work with...

Photos to keep: Victorious teams celebrate magic moments

CELEBRATING as a team is one of the most enjoyable aspects of sport. Ipswich Tribune photographer LYLE RADFORD captured the winning emotion and some souvenir photos to keep during the recent Ipswich rugby league and hockey grand finals. Check out...

Rising Wests hockey goalie’s golden double boost

WINNING Wests A-Grade goalkeeper Madyson Jones had an added reason to enjoy her team’s post-grand final celebration. Jones started a rare week’s break before refocusing on more Queensland under-21 outdoor and indoor hockey opportunities. Jones...

Ipswich Olympic umpire’s gold medal advice

FRESH from an Olympics opportunity of a lifetime, Ipswich achiever Steve Rogers offered some wise words to younger hockey umpires with higher level dreams. “Take on all the advice from everybody,” Rogers, 45, said, having just returned from the...

Gritty captain’s praise for Hancocks’ big moment effort

HANCOCKS warrior Sam Morgan stood tall with a patched-up face after his A-Grade team’s latest golden goal grand final victory. Hancocks finally triumphed 2-1 over Norths in the second period of extra time after the energetic Jay Pavitt broke the...

Wests’ hockey grand final reward for loyal young guns

WESTS A-Grade captain Eden Jackat walked on to the Ipswich synthetic surface clutching “lucky charm” Frank the magpie mascot. She left the proverbial field of dreams with an even firmer grip on the champions’ trophy. Wests completed an...

Goal-scoring Hancocks ace keen to help juniors

AT an ever successful age of 37, Jake Burns represents a group of senior Ipswich hockey players still enjoying their sport and helping their clubs progress. And the former national representative is not finished yet. Burns netted a hat-trick for...

Great photos, emotion: Norths, Easts share in junior hockey glory

IPSWICH Hockey’s Junior Team of the Year celebrated with ice blocks on a hot day, literally, of grand final action. The undefeated Easts J2 Boys capped their impressive season with a 4-0 win over Wests after being minor premiers and mid-season...

Ipswich hockey winners display excellence

REPRESENTATIVE players Emily Witheyman-Crump and Rhys Stenzel were preparing for finals as they were recognized as Ipswich Hockey’s latest Excellence Award winners. Witheyman-Crump collected the prized Amy Korner Excellence Award for the third...

Easts ‘tricks’ provide winning edge in Ipswich hockey final

EASTS J1 co-coach Joe Cook revealed his team needed to call upon “some tricks” to secure a direct passage to the August 31 junior grand final. Joe, assisting his dad Tom, was relieved the Tigers were able to survive a spirited challenge from...

Ipswich hockey finals provide timely motivation lift

DUAL Norths A-Grade coach and club president Steve Profke believes worthy finalists have been chosen for this year’s top grade Player of the Year accolades. They are Hancocks duo Jarrod Carseldine and Sam Morgan, Wests leader Ben Peters, Easts...

Wests cool about Ipswich hockey finals’ build-up

WESTS A-Grade women’s coach Scott Stenzel concedes the cooler weather provides an additional test for teams preparing for finals at the Ipswich Hockey Complex. “It’s always a challenge in the middle of winter to get everybody willing and out...

Growing Ipswich family support for national masters medals

THE growing involvement of families is one of the reasons masters hockey has become increasingly popular in Australia. Long-time Ipswich hockey supporters like the Mantell family typify why more players and officials want to enjoy representing their...