The New England Interclub League delivered a huge double‑header across the weekend, with athletes taking on Round 3 in Tamworth on Saturday before backing up for Round 4 in Armidale on Sunday. Two races. Two towns. One epic show of club pride, grit and resilience from everyone who toed the line.
Round 3 – Tamworth Sets a Fast Saturday Tone
Tamworth Triathlon Club put on a slick Round 3, serving up a quick course that rewarded confident cycling and strong finishing kicks on the run. The home crowd lifted the Tigers as travelling clubs dug deep to keep the points tight, setting the perfect platform for a bumper weekend of racing.
Round 3 MVPs Standouts
- Colin Ferguson – Tamworth Triathlon Club – 10 points
- Lara Bickersteth– Tamworth Triathlon Club – 10 points
- Lauren Ferguson – Tamworth Triathlon Club – 10 points
- Sam Levick – Scone Triathlon Club – 10 points
- Rose Stackman – Tamworth Triathlon Club – 9 points
- Jethro Gosson – Tamworth Triathlon Club – 9 points
- Tim Elliot – Tamworth Triathlon Club – 9 points
- Sheena Carter – Scone Triathlon Club – 8 points
- Tim Hurcum – Tamworth Triathlon Club – 8 points
- Samuel Ferguson – Tamworth Triathlon Club – 8 points
- Paul Billings – Armidale Triathlon Club -7 points
- Sam Hurcum – Tamworth Triathlon Club – 7 points
- Will Hurcum – Tamworth Triathlon Club – 6 points
- Andrew Tickle – Tamworth Triathlon Club – 6 points
- Christopher Pears – Armidale Triathlon Club – 5 points
Round 4 – Armidale Steps Up on Sunday
Less than 24 hours later, athletes were back on the start line in Armidale. Armidale Tri Club delivered a quality Sunday hit‑out that kept the scoreboard moving and the atmosphere buzzing.
Round 4 MVPs Top Performers
- Lara Bickersteth– Tamworth Triathlon Club – 10 points
- Jethro Gosson – Tamworth Triathlon Club – 10 points
- Lauren Ferguson – Tamworth Triathlon Club – 10 points
- Colin Ferguson – Tamworth Triathlon Club – 9 points
- Sam Levick – Scone Triathlon Club – 9 points
- Rose Stackman – Tamworth Triathlon Club – 9 points
- Tim Hurcum – Tamworth Triathlon Club – 8 points
- Nigel Bell – Tamworth Triathlon Club – 8 points
- Sheena Carter – Scone Triathlon Club – 8 points
- Paul Billings – Armidale Triathlon Club -7 points
- Samuel Ferguson – Tamworth Triathlon Club – 7 points
- Christopher Pears – Armidale Triathlon Club – 6 points
Updated Ladder – Current Standings
The Tamworth Tigers have built a commanding lead on the back of superb depth across age groups and a clinical haul in Tamworth. The buffer is real however there are double points looming.
- Tamworth Tigers – 352 points
- Scone Stormers – 189 points
- Armidale Armidillos – 175 points
- Gunnedah K-Bears – 0 points
What’s Next – Club Champs Will Decide It
All roads now lead to the NSW Triathlon Club Championships in Forster this weekend, where double points are in play. With all four clubs—Tamworth, Armidale, Scone and Gunnedah—bringing strong teams, this round is make or break for the New England Interclub. Expect big swings, bold racing, and a ladder that could look very different by Saturday night.
