Sport

Castlemaine Rifle Club members contested the second stage of the club's 300 metre Championship on Saturday.

With Victorian and New South Wales State Championships on this weekend, Castlemaine Cycling Club have most of their regulars away racing.

The Welshmans Reef Water Sports Club's Social Club invites community members to once again join the fun at its 2025 Fishing Competition at Lake Cairn Curran Reservoir this weekend, March 1 & 2.

Campbells Creek Bowling Club's Division 5 Weekend Pennant side were victorious over South Bendigo on Saturday by 34 shots.

Harcourt Bowling Club's Midweek Pennant Division 2 and 4 sides played out their Preliminary Finals games on Monday at South Bendigo.

Barkers Creek Cricket Club members and volunteers have been busy over the last 18 months, installing a new picket fence to enhance the historic character of their unique country cricket ground.

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.

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.