Sport

Sporting competitions and events bring remote area communities together on Cape York, providing social and professional opportunities for residents.

Queensland State Government Department of Sports and Recreation
http://www.sportrec.qld.gov.au

The Australian Government Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts
http://www.dcita.gov.au

Australian Institute of Sport
http://www.ais.org.au

Fishing

Weipa Fishing Classic - July
www.weipafishingclassic.com

Rodeos and Horse Racing

Laura Horse Sports, Races and Rodeo - June

Cooktown Race Cup Meeting - July
The Cooktown Race Day is held annually with participants attracted from as far south as Townsville chasing prize money is in excess of $20000.
www.cook.qld.gov.au/annualevents/races.shtml

Mareeba Rodeo- July

Kowanyama Rodeo - July

Queensland Racing Calendar
www.racingqueensland.com.au/racedates/search.asp?searchby=search3&Region=8&cmd=Search

Football

AFL Queensland
www.qfl.aflq.com.au

Queensland Rugby League
www.qrl.com.au

Queensland Rugby Union
www.qru.com.au/qru

Soccer - Football Queensland
www.footballqueensland.com.au

Athletics

Queensland Athletics
www.qldathletics.org.au

Little Athletics
www.qlaa.asn.au

Masters Athletics
www.mastersathletics.com.au