Sport

Castlemaine District Cricket Association A Grade sides commenced day one of the Round 12 two day fixture on Saturday.

The 2025 Castlemaine Gift drew a record crowd of runners and spectators to Castlemaine's Camp Reserve last Sunday February 23.

Castlemaine District Cricket Association A Grade sides completed their Round 11 two day fixture on Saturday, A Reserve played one day matches in round 16, B Grade contested round 12, the Women's teams contested round 7, and C Grade (Under 16) wrapped up round eight two day clashes.

The 32nd Una Carroll Anti-Cancer Golf event was staged at the Castlemaine Golf Club last Sunday with 45 golfers playing their hearts out to support the fight against breast cancer.

Tuesday's nine hole day at Mount Alexander Golf Club saw Myrl Hauser play well to win the ladies round with 32 nett.

As the temperature dropped, the number of participants at Castlemaine Parkrun remained well above the century, with 162 recorded finishers last week.

This Sunday's 2025 Castlemaine Gift at the Camp Reserve is expected to be the biggest and best yet with more than 700 registered entries.

Campbells Creek Bowling Club's Division 5 Weekend Pennant side hosted Strathfieldsaye in cool and blustery conditions on Saturday and went down by 11 shots.

Intermittent rain showers affected Castlemaine District Tennis Association junior matches played on Saturday February 15.

Castlemaine Goldfields Football Club are excited to announce registrations are now open for the 2025 season for age groups 9 and over.

It was fine on Sunday

So games got under way

At long last the Maldon Petanque Club was able to gather for its first games for 2025 after postponing the previous three sessions due to the heat.

Castlemaine Bowling Club's Weekend Pennant Division 1 and 6 sides both had good wins on Saturday.