Centenary Sports Carnival
Saturday 27th June 2026
We've reached 100 years of being Katherine!
As part of our year-long celebrations we are putting together a Centenary Sports Carnival.
Stalls, workshops and expos in the morning.
The Great Katherine Tug of War - Register a team!!
Mini tournaments in the afternoon.
Great Katherine Tug of War
Head to our online form to submit your expressions of interest.
The Katherine Town Council is 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:
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.
Date: 27th June 2026
Location: Katherine Sportsground
Registrations close 19 June 2026