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Women’s Bowls

October 2, 2020 By editor

Di Howell, Merilyn Rodgers, Lea Orr and Maree Grant will play in the Club Fours final next week.

A great roll up of 26 players on Tuesday. The semi-finals of the Club Fours were decided. The final is next week at 9:30am with Kay Craft/Maureen Miller/Joan Simpson/Heather Harvey vs Di Howell/Merilyn Rodgers/Lea Orr/Maree Grant.

The first round of the Minor Singles must be played on or before 13th October: Carol Reed vs Laurie Keane; Maureen Miller vs Jan McPhee; Lynn Ryan, Bye; Lorraine Baker, Bye.

Daylight saving begins Sunday. To play social bowls next Tuesday, call between 8:30-9am, play starts at 9:30.

Women’s Bowls

September 4, 2020 By editor

New President 2020/2021 Maureen Miller and outgoing President 2019/2020 Merilyn Rodgers.

The spring sun brought 29 bowlers out to play at the club on Tuesday. 17 social bowlers enjoyed their play on such a stunning day and the first round of Club Triples was also played.

The results of the first round of Club Triples were G Carty, C Frame and R Went defeating L Orr, L Baker and E Miller, 25-9. B Davies, B Johnstone and L Byrne defeated C Reed, K Evans and J McPhee, 25-7.

The draw for Triples matches to be played on Tuesday, 8 September are B Davies, B Johnstone and L Byrne vs L Ryan, M Rodgers and M Grant. G Carty, C Frame and R Went vs M Miller, J Simpson and H Harvey.

The Annual General Meeting was held on Tuesday, 1 September with outgoing President, Merilyn thanking all present, and presenting her report. All positions were filled for next year with positions as follows:
• President: Maureen Miller
• Vice President: Merilyn Rodgers
• Secretary: Heather Harvey
• Committee: D Howell, C Curteis, L Baker, L Orr, K Craft.
• Selection committee: A Jones, L Byrne, B Johnstone.
• Match committee: M Iffland, B Davies, K Evans, C Frame

The new committee will be meeting on Tuesday, 8 September at 1.30 pm. To play social bowls on Tuesday please call the club on 6862 1446, between 9-9.30am.

By Lea Orr

Tuesday Netball News

September 4, 2020 By editor

There were some more forfeits again this week but with the nicer weather on the way hopefully there are more people ready to get out and enjoy netball. If your team is forfeiting and you have umpiring duties please make sure you have someone to umpire for that week. Also please be reminded to be COVID safe by washing your hands, using hand sanitiser and wherever possible practice social distancing, no hi fives/handshakes and those considered high risk should not attend. If anyone is interested in joining the great little committee or helping out in some way please see a committee member and let them know, there a plenty of jobs to go around. Any queries, please contact Kahlia Hayes 0400 023 518 or Hayley Hofman 0417 265 668

Round 8 Results
• Parkes Cellars won by forfeit against Broken Fingers
• Net Ballin won by forfeit against Little Potential
• U17s Rep 37 def U15s Rep 19
• PHS Teachers 44 def Untouchaballs 9
• Platelets won by forfeit against The Railway Hotel
• Domin8 17 def U13s Reps 15

Round 9 – 1st September
Mixed – Court 1: 6pm Broken Fingers vs Little Potential (Umpires: Cellars & Net Ballin). 7pm Parkes Cellar vs Net Ballin (Umpires: Broken fingers & Little Potential)

B Grade Ladies – Court 3: 6pm PHS Teachers vs U15s Rep (Umpires: Untouchaballs & 17s rep). 7pm Untouchaballs vs 17s Rep (Umpires: PHS teachers & 15s Rep)

C Grade Ladies – Court 8: 6pm Platelets vs Domin8 (Umpires: Railway Hotel & 13s Rep). 7pm The Railway Hotel vs 13s Rep (Umpires: Platelets & Domin8).

Round 2 of the Parkes & District Amateur Soccer Association

July 17, 2020 By editor

Round 2 of the Parkes & District Amateur Soccer Association’s competition took place at Harrison Park last Saturday. This is the under 8’s game – Falcons vs Emus on Ground 9.

 

The under 12’s game – Victory vs Olympic on Ground 11.

 

The under 6’s game – Panthers vs Cheetahs on Ground 1

 

The under 17’s game – Thunder vs Rovers on Ground 6.

 

Good footwork from the goalkeeper in the under 12’s game.

 

Panthers Pair Perform

July 17, 2020 By editor

Billy Burns.

Two Central West NRL players were the star performers for the Penrith Panthers last Saturday scoring five tries in total.

Billy Burns from Parkes scored in the 55th minute, while former Forbes Magpies star Charlie Staines made the headlines scoring an amazing four tries on his debut. The final score against the Cronulla Sharks was 56-24. He told Fox Sports afterwards just playing was a dream come true. “I’m lost for words at the moment.”

Billy, who made his debut against the Sydney Roosters in September last year, played 33 minutes.

Gripping Club Champ Final

July 17, 2020 By editor

Eighteen keen bowlers started the day in foggy conditions on Tuesday, with music of The Carpenters softly playing. With COVID rules in place, we weren’t ‘Close To You’ at any time!

Two games of pairs and one of triples took care of the social bowlers with a first day out of hibernation for some.

The match of the day (no, of the year) saw Liz Byrne and Rhona Went contest the Club Championship Singles Final. Wow! These two superstars played their hearts out. Too many magic moments to mention, but with the score 24-all, Rhona holding shot, and Liz with her last bowl to deliver to win, ‘A Kind Of Hush’ settled over the crowd. And win it, Liz did! Huge accolades to both, congratulations and thank you for the entertainment. Liz was last seen ‘Dancing In The Street’ heading home!

In social matches, Chris Cox and Maja Iffland were looking for ‘A Place To Hideaway’ after their loss to Carol Reed and Rosemary Mitchell. Maureen Miller and Kim Evans were ‘On Top Of The World’ defeating Chris Curteis and Lea Orr who just wanted ‘This Masquerade’ to end.

‘Solitaire’ was not the way to win the triples. Heather Harvey, Di Howell and Betsy Johnstone got their team rhythm going and enjoyed a win over Kay Craft, Lorraine Baker and Maureen Baillie. Club Championship Pairs nominations will close 21st July.

Even more excitement! – our club is the winner of a $2,500 grant from Essential Energy Community Choices Program. Thank you, Essential Energy, and to all our members who voted!

To play social bowls next Tuesday, ring the club on 6862 1446 between 9 and 9:30am, with play to begin at 10am. Social roster – Lorraine Baker. See you at the club on Friday night. Delicious meals from Dev’s Kitchen available!

By Lea Orr

Soccer Returns To Harrison Park

July 10, 2020 By editor

Last Saturday saw the return of the Parkes & District Amateur Soccer Association’s competitions after a short delay due to COVID-19. It was great to welcome everyone back to Harrison Park and to see lots of smiling faces enjoying the great game of soccer.

Although Round 2 kicks off this weekend, it is still not too late to register for the 2020 season. Registrations will be accepted until 31st July. For more details regarding registrations go to www.pdasa.sportingpulse.net.

Draw for tomorrow, Saturday 11th July:
• UNDER 6: 12.20pm G1 Panthers v Cheetahs; 12.20pm G2 Lions v Tigers.
• UNDER 8: 12.00pm G8 Eagles v Hawks; 12.00pm G9 Falcons v Emus; 1.10pm G9 Budgies v Magpies.
• UNDER 10: 12.15pm G4 Jets v Mari- ners; 12.15pm G5 United v Roar.
• UNDER 12: 12.30pm G11Olympic v Vic- tory; 2.00pm G11 Power v Warriors.
• UNDER 17: 12.10pm G6 Thunder v Rovers; 12.10pm G7 Rangers v Wolves.
• OPEN LADIES: Friday Night 6.00pm G10 Parkes Hotel Football Club (PHFC) v Star Hotel Cougars. Saturday 1.30pm G10 Raptors v Commercial Kookaburra’s; 3.05pm G7 Peak Hill All Stars v Forbes Wildcats.

It’s Game On

July 3, 2020 By editor

Community sports teams were able to resume competition from this week on 1st July as the NSW Government continues to ease Coronavirus restrictions.

Sporting codes in Parkes returning include junior hockey, senior hockey, soccer, WPL soccer, rugby, netball and dragon boating.

The eased restrictions include full-contact sport, and food and beverage stalls at facilities will be able to open too.

All participants must adhere to strict health measures to ensure the safety of everyone with every code applying specific measures related to the sport.

Landmark Event For Parkes Tennis

June 19, 2020 By editor

GREAT TO BE BACK… Jake Magill from Parkes playing a match at the very first tennis competition to be back since the COVID-19 lockdown earlier this year.

Parkes Tennis Club staged the very first regional sporting event last weekend since the NSW Government shut down all sporting codes due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

The Universal Tennis Rating (UTR) event targeted a niche market of players who met the standard criteria. The players involved have an Australian ranking, are involved in the college recruitment system, or want consistent level based matches.

Players travelled from Tamworth, Gunnedah, Canberra, Penrith, Lithgow, Eglinton and Dubbo, while seven players from Parkes took part: Jake Magill, Ben Evans, Andrew Slattery, Joseph Tanswell, Gabe Goodrick, Abbey Kennedy and Maddy McCormick.

All players were guaranteed 4 or 5 best of 3 set level based matches. Parkes is part of a six-event series with Paramount Club at Dubbo. The next event is in Dubbo on 28th and 28th June while the remaining two Parkes events are on 11th and 12th July and 8th and 9th August.

UTR is a global system that rates every tennis player regardless of age, gender, or nationality on a 16-point scale. It’s an objective, results driven rating driven by the strength of your opponent, the amount of games you win and playing 30 matches within one year to show consistency.

As an example, right now Novak Djokovic is 16.18, Alex DeMinaur is 15.73, Ash Barty is 13.36, Jake Magill is 10.18, Ben Evans is 8.16 and Abbey Kennedy is 5.40.

Parkes Tennis run all of their competitions through the UTR systems and competitions organiser Helen Magill is encouraging all players in junior and senior competitions to download the app and sign up and make their profile at www.myutr.com.

TennisNSW will be staging a UTR super series for juniors throughout the Central West starting early July. More information will be provided on the Parkes Tennis Facebook page as it comes to hand.

By Helen Magill

Sports Grants Include Diverse Range

May 22, 2020 By editor

Sophie and Natalie Williams of the Parkes School of Dance receive their $2,500 grant from Ali Standen of Northparkes Mines.

Nine recipients received a share of almost $40,000 in the latest round of the Sports Grants Program of CMOC-Northparkes Mines and Parkes Shire Council.

Parkes Sports Council Chairperson, Alan Gersbach was delighted that more projects had been put forward for selection including a diverse range of sporting pursuits.

One of the projects will see a brand new event coming to Parkes once the COVID-19 restrictions are lifted. Parkrun Australia received a grant of $7,500 to get a weekly 5km Parkrun event going. It is a free community event and takes place all over the world.

The other successful applicants were:
$1,700 to Parkes District Cricket Association to purchase a PA system for use at Woodward Oval by both cricket and soccer clubs; $5,000 to Peak Hill MPS to purchase three Hydrorider Aqua Bikes for use with the Aqua Fitness program targeting men aged 35-65; $2,024.30 to Parkes and District Kennel Club to purchase additional agility equipment to allow trials without the need to hire equipment; $5,000 to Parkes and District Soccer Association to purchase soccer goals to develop a new venue at Woodward Oval and be home to a new regional premier league side called the Parkes Cobras; $2,500 to Parkes School of Dance to purchase hardware and software to run a virtual studio for online live classes for students to participate in classes from home, which would expand the program to remote locations including Tullamore and Trundle; $8,000 Parkes Marist Junior Rugby League to upgrade the speakers, microphone and amplifier at Jock Colley Field to improve the PA system, which is supported by senior league and Parkes Soccer; $2,000 to Parkes PCYC to purchase sports equipment for use in their after schools programs; and $4,700 to Parkes Sporting Shooters Association the purchase of a new clay target thrower.

The joint funding agreement between Northparkes and Parkes Shire Council has distributed $170,000 in sports related funding over the last three years.

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