Motocross champ off to Romania

Kiama’s next motocross champion Jack Nunn is flying to Romania in July to compete in the 2023 World Junior Motocross Championships.

The 14-year-old recently placed second for the NSW and Australia titles, which qualified him to represent Australia in the 85cc category between 7th and 9th in Bucharest.

The Australian team will be led by professional coach Ross Beaton. CEO of Motocross Australia Peter Doyle congratulated Jack and all of the other riders chosen to represent Australia. “Do us proud and enjoy every moment. With Ross Beaton as Team Manager, I have no doubt that this team will excel.”

Even though Jack is part of the Australian team, riders compete in each event as individuals.

Jack won’t have to wait long for his next big race. The family will travel straight from Bucharest to Darwin to the Australian Junior Nationals, where Jack was recently selected to represent NSW.

Jack’s dad, Michael, says the family are very happy to be rewarded with the opportunity for Jack to compete on a global stage. He wants to thank everyone who has supported him on his journey.

Longtime supporters of Jack, BBR 102 motorsports team, have set up a GoFundMe campaign to help fund the trip. Including the cost of flights, accommodation, bikes and other related expenses, the trip will cost approximately $25,000, which a small amount has already been covered for by Motorcycling Australia.

Anyone who would like to help Jack can contribute at https://www.gofundme. com/f/2023-world-junior-motocross-campaign

By Brendon Foye

The Kiama Netball Association under 17s team has returned from the competition in Newcastle as undefeated champions and were declared the Senior State Titles Winners in the 17 and Under Division 3.

The Titles consisted of five to seven shortened games played each day over the three-day event, with the winning team the first past the post.

Kiama’s 15yr team competed against a total of 18 teams in the Championships and finished in a credible 6th place.

President of the Kiama Netball Association, Rhonda Beedles, says she is very pleased with the efforts of both teams.

“I also want to congratulate both teams at being mentioned at the presentation as the runners up in the Suncorp Spirit Award.

“It’s a great reflection of how all our players approach their netball when they take the court,” she says.

Their junior teams are set to take the court at the Netball NSW Junior State Titles on the 1 July weekend.

by Cassandra Zaucer