# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Centenary Sports Carnival
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am
- **Event Description**: We've reached 100 years of being Katherine!

As part of our year-long celebrations we are putting together a Centenary Sports Carnival and we're excited to welcome some incredible guests to the Centenary Sports Carnival.

Paralympian CJ McCarthy will be on the main stage sharing his inspiring journey, achievements and experiences in sport.

Olympic Gold Medalist Leisel Jones joins the NT Swimming CEO for a special Q&A session.

And don't forget The Great Katherine Tug of War hosted by none other than Constantina Bush with a little help from Leisel to award the winners with some fantastic prizes It's not too late to register a team!
 
10am: The carnival kicks off at 10am

1pm: The Great Katherine Tug of War - Register a team!!

4pm: The day wraps up

Stalls, demos, food and special guests throughout the day!

Get Involved:
We're calling for teams to enter the Great Katherine Tug of War as part of the Centenary Sports Day celebrations. This classic crowd-favourite is all about teamwork, timing, determination and community spirit.

Whether you’re representing a business, sporting club, school, community group or just a group of mates, this is your chance to battle it out for bragging rights in one of the most entertaining events of the day. 

Teams can include between five and eight competitors, with competitions held across three age categories:
Under 12
12 to 16 years
Adults (16+)

The competition will run in a round robin format from 1pm, giving teams multiple chances to test their strength, coordination and strategy against other local challengers, and be in the running for a bunch of cool prizes.

Get your team together and register your interest to be part of this fun centenary celebration of Katherine’s competitive spirit and love of sport.
https://www.katherine.nt.gov.au/forms/eoi-centenary-sports-carnival/256
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/katherine/centenary-sports-carnival/200029694412537
- **Event Categories**: sports, carnivals, contests, business, exhibitions, tournaments
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 69

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Katherine
- **state**: NT
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: Katherine Sports Oval
- **lat**: -14.467438498031
- **long**: 132.27047967277
- **full address**: Katherine Sports Oval, Chambers Drive,Katherine,NT,Australia

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Centenary Sports Carnival being held?
  - **A:** Centenary Sports Carnival takes place on Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am at Katherine Sports Oval, Chambers Drive,Katherine,NT,Australia.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Centenary Sports Carnival?
  - **A:** Centenary Sports Carnival is organized by Katherine Town Council.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Centenary Sports Carnival is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Katherine, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 60+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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