Sports – Page 3

Club Champ Triples Crowned

August 8, 2019 By editor

The final of the Club Championship Triples was played this week with Maureen Miller, Hilda McPherson (sub for Maree Grant) and Pat Cooney taking the title.

They defeated Gwenda Carty, Cherie Frame and Rhona Went in a very close game all the way. The score ended up 18 – 15. A great shot by Pat on the last end took the win away from the runners-up.

In social games played Di Howell, Merilyn Rodgers and Rosemary Mitchell defeated Margaret Hawken, Frances Charlton and Kim Evans. Kay Craft, Valmai Westcott and Brenda Davies defeated Jean Kennedy, Jan McPhee and Joan Simpson, while Audrey Jones, Chris Cox and Flo Riseborough defeated Carol Reed, Chris Curtis and Marja Iffland. Winners for the day: Kay, Valmai, Brenda and runners-up Jean, Jan and Joan.

Forbes won against Parkes in the Cannon-Merritt Cup and took home the trophy.

Weekend Pennants was won by Forbes with only one point between Forbes and Parkes, a very social time was had by all involved.

The Classic Triples will be on 24 – 25th August and helpers are needed please.

The Taber Shield will be held at Parkes on 19th September.

The Club Championship Fours open on 20th August and close 12pm on 3rd September.

Saturday Netball

August 1, 2019 By editor

Divisions 1 and 2 put on a great show last Saturday using all the skills they have learnt over the season to deliver some great scoring games. The final general round will be played this weekend, while the NET girls will have their final session and presentation this week. They had an absolute blast learning new skills, having fun and meeting new friends. Thank you to Natasha Barber for her time every week show these girls how fun netball can be. This competition would not be possible without parent helpers. It is great to see the amount of volunteers who help with coaching/managing, canteen duties, set up and pack up.

Vote For Parkes Hockey

August 1, 2019 By editor

Parkes Hockey is looking for community votes as one of 41 projects in the Orange electorate competing for My Community Projects funds.

My Community Project funds projects in each NSW electorate to help improve the wellbeing of people and communities. Successful projects will be determined through a public vote and the projects that receive the most support will receive funding.

Currently, Parkes Hockey Inc has no storage facility to accommodate carnival equipment including tents, feather flags, tables, chairs, goalie gear, age group uniforms and rep shirts, as well as maintenance and bbq equipment.

Storage will not only protect and accommodate more equipment to be stored on site, but also provide ample seating and shelter for supporters and families at the precinct.

Why vote for this project?

• Enable Parkes to bid and host state carnivals, and hopefully one day a national qualifier for Hockey Australia.
• Make Parkes a sporting ‘hot spot’ advertising the region.
• Offering active choices for community members from children to older members.

Get behind Parkes Hockey and go to this website to cast your vote: https://mycommunityproject.service.nsw.gov.au/

Parkes Boars Draw Home Game

July 25, 2019 By editor

The Parkes Boars played the Blayney Rams at home last Saturday. The score ended in a 5-5 draw with Ben Ryan scoring the try for Parkes. Benjamin Rathbone chalked up his 150th game for the Boars!

Four Games Of Triples

July 25, 2019 By editor

Four games of triples were played this week with Betsy Johnstone, Flo Riseborough and Liz Byrne defeating Carla Bishop, Hilda McPherson and Marja Iffland.

Ann Wright, Rosemary Mitchell and Lorraine Baker defeated Jean Kennedy/Eileen Bradley, Laurie Keane and Heather Harvey.

Carol Reed, Valmai Westcott and Gwenda Carty won their game against Kay Craft, Frances Charlton and Kim Evans, while Di Howell, June Burgess and Cherie Frame beat Lea Orr, Maureen Miller and Jan McPhee.

Winners for the day were Di, June and Cherie, and runners-up were Kay, Frances and Kim. The raffle winner was Lea Orr. Thanks to Lea for the June birthdays’ Pavlova!

To play social bowls ring table selectors Rhona Went and Gwenda Carty 9am to 9:30am.

Rosemary Mitchell

Bowling Well Rounded

July 18, 2019 By editor

The First Round of Club Triples were played this week with Maureen Miller, Maree Grant, Pat Cooney defeating Chris Curteis, Jan McPee, Kim Evans. Di Howell, Eileen Bradley, Rosemary Mitchell defeated Merilyn Rodgers, Margaret Hawken, Marja Iffland.

The next Round to be played on 23 July is Maureen Miller, Maree Grant, Pat Cooney versus Di Howell, Eileen Bradley, Rosemary Mitchell. Gwenda Carty, Cherie Frame, Rhona Went have a bye.

The Cannon-Merritt Trophy will be played at our club against Forbes on 31 July, with the following teams. 1) Lea Orr, Maureen Miller, Merilyn Rodgers; 2) Kay Craft, Heather Harvey, Marja Iffland; 3) Eileen Bradley, Di Howell, Jan McPhee. The Classic Triples will be held on 24-25 August.

In two social games played, Hilda McPherson, Lorraine Baker defeated Carol Reid, Cherie Frame; and Kay Craft, Betsy Johnstone defeated Frances Charlton, Brenda Davies. Winners for the day Hilda and Lorraine and r/ups Merilyn, Margaret, Marja.

A great Trading Table was held with winners in the Raffle being Hilda and Carol.

Under 13 Girls State Champs

July 18, 2019 By editor

Parkes Hockey Incorporated hosted the Under 13’s State Championships from Thursday July 11 – Sunday July 14 which welcomed 41 teams and 2,000 people each day from Friday to Sunday.

Thursday afternoon Hockey NSW held 2 goal keeper clinics with 35 keepers turning up to learn some new skills and practice before the big weekend ahead.

A disco was held on the Friday night for all the teams at the Parkes Services Club which was highly successful and attracted 150-200 girls with lots of fun, games and sugar.

Parkes entered 3 amazing teams who played their hearts out Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Parkes 3 played in division 5 and Parkes 2 played in division 4. Despite the sometimes freezing conditions, the girls played to an extremely high-standard.

Parkes 1 played in division 2 and made it all the way to the final but unfortunately went down 1-nil to North Coast on Sunday afternoon.

Huge congratulations to Molly Orr who has been selected into the NSW U13 Girls Squad after her impressive performance!

Well done Molly and good luck for the trials in Port Macquarie in two weeks time.

Congratulations also to all the young girls who have been selected in the Under 13 NSW Girls Squad this year.

The Executive committee would like to extend a massive thanks to Parkes Shire Council, Parkes Services Club, Sandvik, MCA, all of our amazing volunteers, clubs, members and parents who contributed to a highly successful weekend in Parkes.

PWBC Championships Coming Up

July 11, 2019 By editor

Two games of triples were played following the fog on Tuesday morning. Di Howell, Hilda McPherson and Kim Evans defeated Rose Howlett, Maureen Miller and Merilyn Rodgers. Ann Wright, Chris Curteis and Marja Iffland defeated Heather Harvey, Lea Orr and Lorraine Baker.

The draw for the Club Championship Triples to be played on or before 16th July as follows: Bye – Gwenda Carty, Cherie Frame, Rhona Went; Di Howell, Eileen Bradley, Rosemary Mitchell versus Merilyn Rodgers, Margaret Hawken, Marja Iffland; Maureen Miller, Maree Grant, Pat Cooney versus Chris Curteis, Jan McPhee, Kim Evans; Betsy Johnstone, Brenda Davies, Liz Byrne versus Heather Harvey, Audrey Jones, Joan Simpson. Umpire Gwenda Carty.

The Cannon-Merritt will be played at Parkes on Wednesday 31st July against Forbes, Teams as follows: 1) Lea Orr, Maureen Miller, Merilyn Rodgers. 2) Kay Craft, Heather Harvey, Marja Iffland.3) Di Howell, Eileen Bradley, Jan McPhee. Manager Marja Iffland. If unable to play please contact Audrey Jones 6863 4242 or Di Howell 0409 643 004 ASAP.

Winning Determination

July 11, 2019 By editor

The first minutes of the match between the Parkes Boars and the Dubbo Rhinos last Friday were intense, as both sides were desperate to get the first points on the board. Rhinos struck first with a penalty goal, with Parkes soon striking back replying off the boot of Sam Davis. Scott Chislett, Jarrod Westcott and Jason Lowe took their turn to punch into the Rhinos defence.

Withstanding the pressure in the first 20 minutes, Parkes worked their way down the field and Rusiate Lawanikula put their first points on the board. Sam Davis converted from out wide and as usual Toby Baigent threw himself into the game hammering the opposition in attack and defence. By halftime Parkes had their nose in front 10-8 Early in the second half, Josh van der Stock’s repeated attacks broke through and made a 90 metre run to put Parkes on
the attack. The Forwards stepped up and a series of pick and drives by Jason Lowe and Michael Thomas built pressure with Dan Ryan capitalising for the Boars and Sam Davis again adding the extras.

The Boars had their chances to add to the score but fumbled on the line twice. Parkes thought they’d done enough, but Rhinos struck back desperate for a win and scored to take them within four points.

Parkes hung on to repel Rhinos for the last ten minutes to take out the much-needed win.

Best for Parkes – Toby Bagent, Rusi Lawanikula, Jarrod Westcott and Michael Thomas.

Established Player, New Patron

July 4, 2019 By editor

Three games of Pairs and a Triples game were played in great conditions this week. Hilda McPherson and Marja Iffland defeated Eileen Bradley and Audrey Jones. Lea Orr and Gwenda Carty defeated Lorraine Baker and Flo Riseborough. Kay Craft and Maureen Miller defeated Di Howell and Kim Evans. Frances Charlton, June Burgess
and Merilyn Rodgers defeated Jean Kennedy, Heather Harvey and Rosemary Mitchell.

Winners on the day were Kay and Maureen, and runner ups were Eileen and Audrey.

Club Championship Triples close on 9 July and matches will commence on 23 July. Our CWD Fours team will play in the Districts Playoffs in Orange on 23 July.

Our Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held this week with the Election of Office Bearers as follows. President – Merilyn Rodgers; Vice President – Maureen Miller; Secretary – Betsy Johnstone; Match Committee – Kim Evans, Marja Iffland, Brenda Davies; Selection Committee – Audrey Jones, Robyn Morgan, Di Howell; Committee members – Chris Curteis, Jan McPhee, Minnie Riordan, Kay Craft, Lorraine Baker; Communications Officer – Rosemary Mitchell.

Central Western District (CWD) and Canobolas District will be amalgamating early 2020 and we will all be called Central West District.

We also have a new Patron of our club, Joan Simpson, who has played bowls at our club for the last 52 years and is still playing regularly. To play social bowls ring Table Selectors Gwenda Carty and Rhona Went between 9-9.30am.