David Polkinghorne

David Polkinghorne

Archery

AIS archery program's demise 'a sad story'

David Polkinghorne The world's leading archery coach dismayed by closure of the AIS archery program.

Racing

Appeal decisions stump stewards

Track work in the leadup to Black Opal Stakes Day, Breakfast with the Stars.. 5th of March 2013. Canberra Times Photograph by Katherine Griffiths

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David Polkinghorne Racing NSW is expected to appeal a decision by its own appeals panel.

Sport

ASC edict: rowing 'not worried'

Rowing Australia Andrew Dee

David Polkinghorne Rowing Australia ''disappointed'' with Australia Sports Commission decree that it will need to meet new governance standards.

Bowls

Australian bowls debut proves right call for Bevan fan

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David Polkinghorne He might have had Michael Bevan's poster on his wall as a child, but that did not stop Andrew Howie from choosing lawn bowls over cricket.

Rowing

Canberra inspires gold rush

SPORT - Former Canberran and now a coach with the Great Britain rowing team Paul Thompson on the lake with some of his charges, Acton. Canberra.                                                                                                                                                      15th March  2013.                                                                                                                                                                  Photo by, Colleen Petch of The Canberra Times.

David Polkinghorne He helped create a successful rowing program in Canberra and now Paul Thompson, MBE, is using it to turn Britain into a world powerhouse in the sport.

Baseball

High-flying Eagles book date with Bears

David Polkinghorne The Kambah Eagles have out-hit a Cavalry-studded Weston Creek Indians line-up to earn a place in the ACT Baseball first grade championship series at Narrabundah Ballpark next weekend.

Cycling

Meyer dares to dream of Tour

Sport: Oceania Cycling Championships - Elite and Under 23 Men's Road Race 153km. Adam Phelan from ACT leads in the first of six 10km loops. 17 March 2013.  Canberra Times Photo by Katherine Griffiths

David Polkinghorne Riding had literally become a pain in the butt for Cameron Meyer.

Cricket

Good memories the motivation for Oakley

Sport. Cricket West UC vs Queanbeyan. Wests UC bowler Ben Oakley, 3rd from the left, celebrates with team mates after getting Queanbeyan batsman Chris Russo out during the match at Chisholm Oval.   17 March 2013.  Canberra Times Photo by Jeffrey Chan

David Polkinghorne Ben Oakley will use the memories of the 2008 Douglas Cup grand final victory as motivation for next weekend's grand final rather than last year's loss to Queanbeyan.

Soccer

Bernabo bomb sets up victory

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David Polkinghorne Canberra FC striker Philippe Bernabo has scored an early contender for Capital Football premier league goal of the year.

Cycling

World championships beckon

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David Polkinghorne Chloe Hosking backs Oceania road race champion as ''a great asset'' to Australia at this year's worlds.

Athletics

Injury sidelines Breen

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David Polkinghorne Less than a week after qualifying for the world championships, Melissa Breen has suffered a calf injury.

Racing

Punters go for Assail

Jockey Anthony Allen rides Assail to victory during Race 3 of the Fonterra Foodservice Handicap at Warwick Farm, 

Sydney, Saturday, November 10, 2012. (SHD SPORT) Photo by Mick Tsikas

David Polkinghorne Assail co-owner keeping comeback low key in Saturday's group 3 Sweet Embrace Stakes.

Netball

Diamonds' extra player

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Australian Netball Coach Lisa Alexander with Queensland Netball
players (L-r)Maddie Walsh and Bronte Orreal to announce the date of
the Diamonds game in Canberra later this year
The Canberra times
15 March 2013
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David Polkinghorne Australian Diamonds coach Lisa Alexander says Canberra crowd could act as an ''eighth player'' against New Zealand.

Netball

Teen pair net a chance at the big league

06  May 2012,   Canberra Times photo by RICHARD BRIGGS,     ACT netballers Georgia Clayden, left, and Leigh Kalsbeeh  are training  in the Aussie U17 training camp at the AIS.

David Polkinghorne Competing against players up to four years older will be invaluable for the development of two of the ACT's brightest young stars.

Cycling

She hated the bike, but now's a champ

08  July   2012,  Canberra Times photo by RICHARD BRIGGS. Canberra Women's  Tour winner Taryn Heather celebrates  her win following the cycling National Road  Series event at Stromlo Forest Park.

David Polkinghorne As a triathlete, Taryn Heather hated the bike leg - it was a rest before she got to go for a run.

Racing

Black Opal's turn to race - for a status prize

Black Opal Stakes.

David Polkinghorne After a stunning Super Sunday, Canberra Racing looking to have Black Oval Stakes upgraded.

Netball

Sisters doing it for the ACT

Sport: The Bowyer sister will play in the ACT National championships for Netball. left: Hayley Bowyer 17, Lara Bowyer 19 and Alana Bowyer 15. 11th of March 2013. Canberra Times Photograph by Katherine Griffiths

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David Polkinghorne A hybrid gameconcocted in a backyard has produced a trio of sisters with hopes of playing for the Canberra Darters.

Racing

Schofield celebrates with a super double

News. Black Opal Stakes.   A cool and calm Glyn Schofield after winning the Canberra Centenary Cup and Black Opal Stakes at Thoroughbred Park in Canberra.   10th of March 2013. Canberra Times Photograph by Jeffrey Chan

David Polkinghorne South African-born Glyn Schofield had never won a Black Opal Stakes or a Canberra Cup - until Super Sunday.

Racing

Williams' cup but Coliseo gets closer

News. Black Opal Stakes.   Jockey Glyn Schofield and Trainer Danny Williams hold up the Canberra Centenary Cup after Court Connection won the Canberra Centenary Cup at Thoroughbred Park in Canberra.   10th of March 2013. Canberra Times Photograph by Jeffrey Chan

David Polkinghorne Canberra trainer Norm Gardner would rather Coliseo had lost by 10 lengths in the Canberra Centenary Cup.

Racing

Payne's colt fulfils Slipper criteria with Opal win

News. Black Opal Stakes.  Trainer David Payne chats with jockey Glyn Schofield who rode Criterion to win the Black Opal Stakes at Thoroughbred Park in Canberra.   10th of March 2013. Canberra Times Photograph by Jeffrey Chan

David Polkinghorne David Payne wants to be the first trainer since Frank Cleary to pull off the Black Opal-Golden Slipper double.