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Guyra offers a wide variety of sports for all ages. A 'must do' for bowls and golf enthusiasts is to play a round (or end) or two on the State's highest altitude Bowling Greens and Golf Course, which are set against the picturesque backdrop of the Mother of Ducks Lagoon. Take delight in the natural wildlife, which shares the golf course. Golf Visitors are always welcome at the Guyra Golf Course for a social round or playing in their weekly competitions with the veterans on Tuesdays, ladies on Wednesday, mid-week competition, and open competition on Saturdays and Sundays. Set around the magnificent Mother of Ducks Lagoon, playing our 18-hole grass green course is always a challenging experience. The Guyra Bowling and Recreation Club administers the golf course and green fees should be paid at the Club. Phone 6779 1499.

Bowls The Guyra Bowling Club welcomes visiting bowlers to enjoy a game on Guyra’s synthetic gauge greens. Our Prestige Singles and ABS Building Society Triples in December have attracted many top grade bowlers from NSW, Queensland and beyond. There are weekly competitions such as Dad’s Army on Wednesdays and Club Championship matches played every weekend. The Club has Bistro dining and offers Keno and TAB facilities. Phone the Club on 6779 1499. More information on Guyra Bowling and Recreation Club can be found here. Tennis Guyra offers top-draw facilities in a central location with Saturday afternoon competition being the main event. There is also men's mixed and ladies tennis played during the week. Phone Robert Jackson on 6779 2051. Snooker World champion snooker players have visited Guyra to play against many of Guyra’s enthusiastic snooker players. The Guyra Bowling Club is the venue with competitions on weeknights. Phone the club on 6779 1499 for further details. Soccer The Guyra Caspers play in the Armidale and District junior and senior competitions and are always very competitive. The club caters for players coming through the age divisions from Under 7s to those who like to keep fit in their older years. Phone Tania Lennon on 6779 2444. Gun Club The Guyra Gun Club attracts very competitive shooters and holds monthly shoots at their range on the southern outskirts of Guyra. Phone Bernie Mackson on 6772 4070
Rugby Union The Guyra Ghosts play in the New England Zone competition with their home ground Guyra Rugby Park near the Truckstop on the northern side of town. Phone Lucas Brown on 6779 1131.
Rugby League The Guyra Super Spuds are always a force at the senior level in Group 19 winning four of the last six grand finals. In Junior league Guyra fields teams from ages eight to 16. For more information phone Grant Waters on 6779 2077 seniors or Darrin Towells on 6779 1209 for juniors. Cricket The Guyra Cricket Association has two teams that play in the Armidale competition with their home ground being the field near the Truckstop. Contact Campbell Wolfenden 6779 2339. Polocrosse There are a large number of polocrosse teams and players in the Guyra District with State and National representatives amongst them. The Guyra Club plays its local carnival at the Bald Blair Polocrosse fields. For Polocrosse and Pony Club enquiries phone Mara Grills 6779 1016. Swimming The Guyra heated Pool, has regular learn-to-swim classes and squad swimming. The Swimming Club is always on the lookout for new participants. Phone Lorraine Brazier on 6779 1944. Hockey The Shamrocks Hockey Club plays in the Armidale Hockey competitions in teams ranging from Primary to open age for girls and ladies. The men play in three grades and like all other Guyra teams are always competitive. Contact David Harris on 6779 1640. Sailing Believe it or not ... Guyra has a very active sailing club. Regular events are held on Malpas Dam