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Parkes Sporting Wrap Up

February 12, 2026 By Roxane Manley

The Parkes Sharks Swimming Club team who travelled to Lithgow to compete

Official Parkes Sharks Swimming Club

Parkes Sharks attended the Mountains and Plains Swimming summer championship in Lithgow and they enjoyed great food, friends, and fun, with a little swimming on the side. An impressive 46 pbs, 6 gold medals, 15 silver and 18 bronze were won across only 20 swimmers. And a first assessment completed for Referee and Starter. What a cracking little club.

A massive thank you to all the parents jumping in with set up and pack down, timekeeping, and general good times.

Congratulations to Travis, Viv, Flo, Rup, Hudson, and Lincoln on competing and competing well at your very first Summer Champs. The first of many, no doubt, we are very proud of you.

Parkes Bowling And Sports Club

If you have arranged a game to be played, you must add this to the whiteboard at the club, so the green keepers are aware of these games being played. This is the player’s responsibility to add this to the whiteboard, if this is not added prior to your game, and once played, please send through results and any outstanding details of your game, so this can be shared.

Parkes Golf Club

The Coachman Hotel February monthly medal was held on Saturday. 82 players dodging a couple scattered showers. There was some great scoring, well done to all the winners on the day. It was great to see four members from Coolangatta tweed heads, where Zac used to be, fly down Friday and play the midweek comp and stayed for the monthly medal Saturday and left Sunday.

Great effort from them. We are sure they had a great time and loved the course.

Next Saturday Parkes Golf Club will have a 4 ball multiplier stableford and the 5th and final round of the summer comp sponsored by BWR Accountants.

Parkes Sport Wrap

November 13, 2025 By Roxane Manley

Congratulations the Parkes golfers – well played ladies.

Parkes District Junior Cricket

Congratulations to Harry Yelland, Eamon Moody and Zac Guy on their selection in the Western Plains Outlaws Under 16’s team. The boys have recently played four matches against Central West. All three have now been selected in the Western Zone Under 16 Bradman Cup team! They’ll play pre-carnival matches in Orange in November before heading to Albury in January for the Bradman Cup carnival.

Parkes Services Squash Courts

Squidgies Squash is held every Friday afternoon at 4.15pm at Parkes Services Squash Courts. It is all about having fun, and learning the basics of Squash. Our awesome coaches make sure the session is filled with heaps of fun activities. Give Squidgies a go – all the equipment is provided, and if you like it, there is no commitment, it’s just $5 each time you come along.

Parkes Bowling And Sports Club

Friday evening and Sunday morning social Bowls are proving extremely popular with both events well supported by new Bowlers and a few old hands as well. Anyone in the community, near or far, who would like to try rolling down a few bowls will be made most welcome. Just phone the Club or turn up.

Parkes Golf Club

Eight ladies played in the WD Silver Teams event at Wellington on 7 November. This is an annual team scratch stableford event. Although they didn’t come home with a prize, they were not quite good enough against the bigger clubs with their low markers, the ladies still played well and had a great day. Duntryleague won easily from Bathurst. Col Staples almost aced the 8th, to win a NTP – 5cm.

Around The Parkes Sporting Grounds

October 7, 2025 By Roxane Manley

Pictured last weekend at the Parkes Golf Club.

Parkes Golf Club

A fabulous day for Coopers Boys sponsored “Billabong Creek” 3 person team event (Stoney Creek format). 79 players, the ladies team of Leone Stevenson, Kaye Jones and Cath Kelly won the day. Leone also won the money hole. Only a couple weeks left to register your team for this years Parkes Couriers Summer Super 10’s, for more information contact the Pro Shop on 6862 2044 or email Zac at zackelly@pgamember.org.au

Parkes And District Netball Association

Spring competition begins 14 October. Junior competition for boys and girls in primary school – kinder to year 6 arrive at 5.15pm to warm up for a start at 5.30pm – 6.20pm for game time. Register individually, teams will be organised each night. Senior Comp is A Grade, B Grade and mixed and game time is 6.30pm Register your team now. Also looking for individuals who are interested in umpiring, independent umpires will be paid $20 per game. Email correspondence.parkesnetball@gmail.com

Parkes Little Athletics Club

A huge thank you to Scott Robinson for the massive effort he put into making a new trolley for the club’s high jump mats. The club is grateful for the time and skill Scott put in. The trolley will make moving our new mats so much easier and safer for our volunteers and athletes. It’s community support like this that keeps our club running strong.

Parkes Services Railway Bowling Club

What a great morning at the Parkes Services Railway Bowling Club, with the Final of Rookie Pairs in the Mid-West Bowls Sectional play. Mark Glasheen and Alec Bateson from Parkes Town and sports club took on Shane Beasley and Braydon Chew from Cowra Bowling & Recreation Club. In a highly competitive and skilful game. Cowra won 9-5. Thank you Paul Lewin for umpiring.

Parkes Service Railway Bowling Club

August 14, 2025 By Roxane Manley

Paul Lewin and Phil Barnard represented PSRBC placing 5th out of 42 teams at the Cowra Bowling & Recreation Club. Great effort boys.

Over 40s pairs section winners: Ben McNaughton and Andrew Daley (Parkes Railway) who beat Sam and Ben Allcorn (Manildra) 15/14.

Around The Fields In Parkes Parkes

July 3, 2025 By Roxane Manley

It was a massive day at Harrison Park for the Parkes district soccer carnival.

Parkes & District Amateur Soccer Association Inc.

Teams from Lachlan Amateur Soccer Association Inc, Bathurst District Football Inc, Orange, Dubbo & District Football Association, Mudgee & Lithgow played Round 4 of WYL with ages from U10 to U16 boys and girls. Thanks to Parkes Soccer Committee, all the coaches/managers, referees, parent volunteers, LASA Men’s Parkes teams and supporters for attending. Thanks to Parkes Soccer Canteen, Coffee Cube Company, Mobile Coffee Catering, Rotary Parkes and Dippin’ Dots Icecream Dubbo and Surrounds for their attendance.

Parkes Bowling & Sports Club

On a glorious Sunday afternoon 50 bowlers went at it for local bragging rights. Up for grabs? Which side of town has the best bowling talent? In a very tight contest, East 140 defeated West 136 to claim victory. Thank you to everyone who participated and worked behind the scenes to make the day a huge success. Without a doubt, it’ll be back again next year

Parkes Golf Club

After the success of an afternoon 9 hole Ambrose shotgun start, President Pete suggested that it could become a regular event on a Friday afternoon? He requested any feedback.

Parkes Services Squash Courts

Congratulations to Henry Kross on his 2025 Western Academy of Sport Achievements. Henry was named: Future Stars Athlete of the Year & runner-up Overall Western Academy of Sport Athlete of the Year.

Parkes Boars RUFC

We have rounded up fifteen brave volunteers for an ice bucket silent auction fundraiser, running every home game in the club house until 19 July. Here’s how it works: Pick your Boar, place your bid at home games in the club house, highest bid on 19 July gets to do the pouring. Thank you for the support and bring on the buckets. All funds raised will support the women’s team end-of-season development tour to New Zealand.

Parkes Services Railway Bowling Club

June 26, 2025 By Paul Lewin

Wednesday 18 June we had 26 players for Social Bowls. Winners were Alan Curteis, Rob Clegg and John Corcoran winning 18+17. Runners-up were Terry Hetherington, Peter Cowling and Clive Stibbard winning 17+19. Marble 24 came out and the margins were 2, 4, 6, 17 and 19.

Saturday 21 June we had 24 players for Social Bowls. Winners were Kane Wyburn and Andrew Trotman winning 17+22. Runners-up were Steve Clegg and John Chew winning 15+27.

28 players contested the Carty/Price Shield against Manildra over 7 rinks on Sunday 22 June. We won 2, drew 1 and lost 4.

Losing overall by 29 shots.

This week we have social bowls on Wednesday 25 June at 1pm and social bowls on Saturday 28 June at 1pm. As always, names in half an hour before start times, everyone is welcome and quality new loan bowls are available at the club.

For those interested in having a roll of bowls, please note the following: Social bowls means anyone and everyone is welcome to come have a game. If it’s your first time this is where you start. Just come to the club on the desired day at least 45 minutes prior to the advertised start times and see one of our dedicated volunteers and we will assist with getting you sorted and some bowls and point you in the right direction.

Social bowls is competitive without being too serious. We have some experienced bowlers that are always happy to play with and help new learning bowlers.

See you at the Railway!
Toot Toot!

By Paul Lewin

Parkes Bowling And Sports Club Sectional Winners

December 12, 2024 By Roxane Manley

The three sectional winners of the regional open singles at the Parkes Bowling and Sports Club have been decided with the following results. Parkes’ Dave Reilly defeated Manildra young gun Alan Campbell.

Manildra prodigy Cooper Fliedner displayed his driving skills and draw prowess to defeat Club Dubbos Daniel Stanley. A special mention to our volunteer green keepers, markers, umpires and Tony Riordan and Colin Miller.

Parkes Railways’ greenkeeper Andrew (Juicy) Daley accounted for Manildras’ Ian Campbell. Good luck to the winners when they play against the other sectional winners in the new year.

Parkes Railway Bowling Club

November 28, 2024 By Roxane Manley

For those interested in having a roll at bowls, please note the following: Social Bowls means anyone and everyone is welcome to have a game. If it’s your first time this is where you start. Just come to the club on the desired day at least 45 minutes prior to the advertised start times and see one of our dedicated volunteers and we will assist with getting you sorted and some bowls and point you in the right direction.

Social Bowls is competitive without being too serious. Players general use this time as practice. We have some experienced bowlers that are always happy to play with, and help new learning bowlers. Thursday evening Barefoot Twilight Bowls is currently running, and is a great way to start and learn. Call in to the club to have a chat.

Parkes Sporting Wrap

November 21, 2024 By Roxane Manley

Parkes Golf Club

The Golf NSW Country Championships rounded up at Parkes Golf Club with a new course record of 64! All of the top scores were exciting. It was great to be able to take in the last three holes of play from the Clubhouse. Once again, well done to all the grounds staff and volunteers have worked hard to bring this course to the standard that it is. The event is a 36 holes stroke, the best of the state’s country players were featured.

With a maximum GA of 9.4, the quality of golf over the 2 days was of an exceptionally high standard. A massive congratulations to Cooper Giddings from Dubbo for winning with an overall score of 133 (65 & 68) -11. Playing off +1.

Parkes Railway Bowling Club

A nice 24 players enjoyed Social Bowls on Wednesday 13th November. Winners were Mike Valentine, Rob Hill and Myra Townsend winning 15+11. Runners-up were Dave Johnson, John Corcoran and Kev Hynds winning 13+9. Third place went to Alan Curteis, Wally Grant and Danielle Thompson winning 13+6. Marble 18 came out and the Margins were 6, 6, 9 & 11. The Jackpot this week is $496. Social Bowls on Saturday 16th November saw only 8 players. Winners were Dave Speakman and Geoff Leonard winning 15+12. Runners Up were Gene Rapp and Neil Stronach winning 13+10.

Parkes Cobras FC 2024 WPL Presentation

It was fantastic to celebrate everyone’s hard work this season with our players, coaches, volunteers, and supporters! Special congratulations to our award winners:

• Players’ Player – Hayden Lamond
• Best and Fairest – Joel Cowling
• Coach’s Award – Lachlan Hando
• Club Person – David Parker

Huge thanks to our sponsors, committee and community, your support makes it all possible. Here’s to even bigger things ahead!

Parkes Bowling And Sports Club

October 24, 2024 By Roxane Manley

The Eddie McPhee Memorial Day is coming up and everybody is welcome to put a team in. Proudly sponsored by John Corcoran and Peter McPhee. Many thanks to the Grade 3 pennants players who donated their Forster travelling money to the cause.

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