Forbes Netball Association hosted the Susan Pettitt clinic. Susan Pettitt is a popular former Australian Diamond with over 70 caps, and also a player in the winning World Championship Australian team.
The fun clinic started the day, where over 80 boys and girls from across the region, joined in the very popular session, from Forbes, Orange, Young, Narromine and Cowra. The Forbes Netball Association plan on the day being a regular event on the calendar.
In a nail-biter of a minor pairs final, Ian Simpson and Brian Sticks Hampton just scraped in against Geoff Smith and John Wright. They now into the final against Mick Valentine and Marty Tighe. Left to right: Ian Simpson, Brian Hampton, Geoff Smith and John Wright.
SOCIAL BOWLS ON THURSDAY
Twenty social bowlers attended to enjoy two games of triples and two games of social bowls on Thursday. John Carr (lead), Bob Freeman and Rob Irving defeated a competitive trio of Ron Hornery, Graham Dixon and Geoff Smith. John, Bob and Rob started the game in fine form by establishing a 6-shot margin after the 5th end, extendeding to a margin of 12 shots after the 17th end. Ron, Graham and Geoff won the remaining ends’, however the Village Mayor’s men won the game by 21 shots to 14.
MINOR PAIRS CHAMPIONSHIP
The final of the Clubs’ Minor Pairs Championship will be played Saturday, at 1pm.
Two of the less fancied teams will contest the Championship Final, with Ian Simpson and Brian Hampton, full of confidence after recent consecutive wins over quality opponents to get to the final, placing team Hampton as starting favourites to win.
SATURDAY BOWLS
Twenty-six Bowlers attended a game of triples and four games of pairs.
Geoff Smith introduced his Son to Saturday social bowls, teaming up with Colin Hayward, in their triples game against Ron Hornery, Bob Freeman and Tony Riordan.
Team Hayward started as strong favourites and they were in control for nine ends, but then dropped off. Tony, Ron and Bob took control, and proceeded to out bowl the veteran and the Smith duo, winning by 23 shots to 11.
Ian Simpson continued his good run of form when he and Jim Blake defeated two club life-members John Carr and John Ward, by 24 shots to 20. The turning point occurred when Ian and Jim scored six shots on the 8th end, after which they maintained their slender margin until the final end, to win by 24 shots to 20 over John Carr and John Ward.
In a nail biter of a minor pairs final Ian Simpson and Brian Sticks Hampton just scraped it in against Geoff Smith and John Wright, now into the final against Mick Valentine and Marty Tighe. Left to right; Ian Simpson, Brian Hampton, Geoff Smith and John Wright.
The Horses’ Birthday was greeted by 28 social bowlers on the 1st day of the last month of winter, last Thursday.
The triples game featured Ron Hornery, Ian Simpson and Mike Valentine against Noel Johnstone, Bob Freeman and Marty Tighe, which ended up like a practice session for team Valentine. Mike, Ian and Ron were too strong for their opponents, winning by 30 shots to 8.
Mark Glasheen drew the lucky straw, partnering with Gary McPhee to record a win against strong opponents in our visitor, Maureen Brown, and John Wright. From the 6th end, Gary and Mark were not headed, although they withstood several challenges from John and Maureen who bowled well to draw level on the 16th end. Gary and Mark consolidated on the next end, and drew away to win the game by 21 shots to 15.
The Mens golf event last Saturday 3rd August was the Monthly Medal, sponsored by Bernardis Marketplace. Scoring in the field of 52 was better than in previous weeks and reflected the abundant sunshine.
In the A-Grade Alf Davies scored a nett 71 to take the medal. His game was generally a par performance with a couple of bogeys for colour. Runner-up was John Betland on 73 nett who fired well but suffered from his good handicap.
The B-Grade saw Phil Wells taking the Medal with a score of 75 nett. Paul Kay was runner-up on 76 nett, a scratchy front-9 hurt his score.
The C-Grade saw Jake LeBrocque a clear winner with 66 nett, recording a very even split on his score. Runner-up was Jake Banks on 69 nett. He wonders what he has to do to win a medal.
The NTP’s were: 9th Jake LeBrocque; 18th John Betland. The Pro Shop Super pin, went to Jake LeBrocque, shooting to 57cm.
The scores were spread out, bringing the ball sweep to 78 nett on count back.
This weekend the Men’s comp is a 4BBB Stableford Medley playing for the Bob and Daine Doolin Memorial Trophy, sponsored by the Francis Family.
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After much hard work, PDNA celebrated the 2024 season.
Well done to each and every player – you all played well.
A big shout out to all who made it possible for the girls to play the sport they love.
MIDWEST REGION CHAMPIONSHIPS
We hosted the Finals of the Midwest Region Fours Championships on Saturday with huge results for our club. We would like to thank the Midwest Region for allowing us to host this event. Winners were as follows. Open Reserves Orange City, Senior Women’s Lithgow Workies, Senior Men’s Orange Country Club, State Women’s West Dubbo, and State Men’s Parkes Railway. Special mention to our Men’s winners, Junior Thorne, Ray Griffith, John Corcoran and Tony Bright.
MENS PENNANTS
Our Division 3 side hosted Molong for a 9-1, 64-59 win to be top of their pool.
Our Division 4 side hosted Peak Hill also for a 9-1, 66-64 win to be second in their pool after 3 rounds. This week on Sunday 4th August at 11am our Division 3 side are at home to Cowra and our Division 4 side head to West Dubbo.
CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS
The 2024/25 Club Championships nominations are up and will be closing shortly.
Please get your teams sorted and names up to avoid missing out. This week we have Social Bowls on Wednesday 31st July at 1pm. Social Bowls on Saturday 3rd August at 1pm.
Thank you to everyone who attended for an action packed day full of horses, friends and lots of smiles.
Thank you to the amazing judges who volunteered your time this, and your feedback on how lovely the riders were.
To all the members that volunteered over the weekend, cooking , setting up, canteen, judging, big THANK YOU!
Parkes PCYC sent 3 teams to Sydney last week to compete in the Nations of Origin Tournament. Ollie, Kate and Andy Thomas prepared one of the footy teams.
Parkes PCYC Club Manager Kimberlet Sherrett helped the kids raise over $20,000 to be able to participate. Torin Hando and Jordan McDougall prepared the other team.
This was the first Nations of Origin Tournament that Parkes PCYC have competed in, so it was seen as an historic moment. Sam Clark prepared the gym girls.
Marcus Inder, Nick Inder and Kailab Tyne are prepared for their game.
On Saturday field of 70 turned out for the Mens golf event, a 2-Person Ambrose, sponsored by Hassall Trading P/L. The Scratch winners were the pair of Tim West and Steve Betland. Their score of 68 needed a count back to get the win. Unlucky Runners-up were Alf Davies and Phil Duke who needed on shot less on the back-9.
In the Handicap, Brianna and Carolyn Duncan combined for a worthy 65 nett. But they also fought off a count back, pushing Alf Davies and Phil Duke into another Runner-up spot.
The NTP’s were: 9th – Men: B Parker, Ladies: H Davidson; 18th – Men: B Ashton, Ladies: S Crosby. The Pro Shop Super-pin, went to Sean Brindle whose shot was a long way off but the only name on the sheet. The ball sweep went to 71 nett on count back. The visitors came from Trundle, Caragabal and Parkes.
A reminder for the Trundle Open on Aug 3&4, and the Temora Open on 10th and 11th August. And do not forget to Register for the PGA Scramble to be held on 1st September. This weekend the comp is an 18-hole 4BBB Stableford Medley, vying for the Hawke Trophy, and there is the Stableford Medley on Sunday.
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The Parkes PCYC delegation beforeboarding the bus to head to Sydney for the Nations of Origin Tournament.
In an unprecedented opportunity, Parkes PCYC have sent a delegation to participate in the Nations of Origin Tournament, which is held around NAIDOC week each year.
Parkes PCYC have sent two rugby league teams and a gymnastics team to Sydney to represent their nations and Parkes PCYC.
This prestigious event brings together approximately 1,500 indigenous and non-indigenous students to compete in a variety of sports.
Parkes PCYC Club Manager Kimberley Sherrett said, “This is an experience most children will likely not experience again, and for that we are thrilled to be a part of it.
“We have aimed to raise all funds needed to offset the costs associated with this event. Between donations, fundraising and sponsorship we raised a huge $20,000. We even secured funding to take the kids aqua golfing, which they are so excited for.”
In the lead up to the event, last Saturday 13th July, the two under 16 rugby league teams headed to Peak Hill for the indigenous round of the men’s and league tag teams. The PCYC teams played a trial game against each other and were presented with their new uniforms, that had been organised specifically for the Nations of Origin Tournament.
“We have had a helping hand from volunteer coaches, who have come on board to prepare these teams. Ollie, Kate and Andy Thomas have prepared one football team, Torin Hando and Jordan McDougall have prepared the other football team and Sam Clark has prepared our gym girls,” said Kimberley.