The Foxes were very unlucky in their last game, as it came down to a penalty goal that got the Renegades through. All the Foxes players had an amazing game and tried their absolute best. Full credit for the crowd that came out and supported us and enjoyed the nice warm sun.
Spicer Oval Amenities And Clubhouse “A Place To Call Home”
Pictured moments before the unveiling of a plaque to commemorate the opening of the new Clubhouse Facilities at Spicer Oval are from L-R is Central West Rugby chief executive officer Jarrod Simpson, Parkes Boars Clubman Allan Ryan, Parkes Mayor Ken Kieth OAM, Hon Michael McCormack MP, Mr Phil Donato MP, Allan Gersbach President of Parkes Shire Sports Council and The president of the Parkes Rugby Club Kevin Oliver
The Parkes Shire Council and Parkes Rugby, among other state, federal and local delegates, were on hand to officially open the new Spicer Oval amenities and clubhouse facility on Saturday the 29th of July.
The project received $900,000 from the Australian Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) Program as well as $1,628,081 from the NSW Government’s Resources for Regions program Round 7. Parkes Boars contributed $27,000 and local sporting grants were secured for $8,000, with the project totalling $2,677,000.
This facility gives Parkes Rugby a home ground facility for the first time in 12 years. Rugby has had no amenities building, no clubhouse and no lights to train under for more than a decade and thanks to a number of grants, they now have these facilities to support current and future users.The four changerooms also enables the club to adequately support female rugby players, a growing sport across the globe.
Mayor of Parkes Shire, Cr Ken Keith OAM, is thrilled with the new facility. “It is my pleasure to congratulate the Parkes Rugby Union Club on the realisation of their long-held dream of a club house and home base at Spicer Oval.
“I would like to acknowledge the Australian Government’s contribution through the LRCI Program and the State Government’s grant contribution through the Resources for Regions which have made this possible. Council is proud to support this project which will also benefit the cricket fraternity,” he added.
Allan Ryan of the Parkes Boars commented, “The club will now be able to host competition games with a clubhouse and facilities that we can be proud of. The club will be able to decorate the building with colour and memorabilia to celebrate the current and past history. The new facility boosts the club future with the facilities to host functions and tournaments.”
We spoke to Parkes Boars Rugby Club President Kevin Oliver and he said “It is an excellent facility, and it’s good to have somewhere to call home again”.
Boars first grade captain Ben Ryan, who has his own personal cheer squad, being his beautiful wife and children and parents, went on to say “It has been a long time coming and it is an incredible change for the club. We’ve got some great shelter now, it’s really made a big difference to the quality of life for the families coming down to the grounds.”
Standing at 48m x 15m in size, it hosts four changerooms, a function room and kitchen as well as room for 300 seats under cover to watch matches of both rugby and cricket. The facility is supported by a new car park as well as new lighting, most of which has been grant funded.
This project is proudly joint-funded by the Australian Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) Program, Round 7 of the NSW Government’s Resources for Regions program, Parkes Boars Rugby Union Club and Parkes Shire Council.
A magnificent aerial view of the brand new clubhouse facilities at Spicer Oval in Parkes.
Parkes Boars Player Of The Week – Kevin Oliver
Kevin Oliver
Position at Parkes Rugby Union Club: President
Where were you born? Born in Parkes 1971.
Were you named after anyone? Middle name Lesley after his grandfather.
Which of your accomplishments are you most proud of? Most proud: of his 4 children – and his growing number of grandchildren.
What historical moment stands out most in your memory? Parkes Bicentenary Celebrations.
What’s the single best piece of advice you’ve ever received? “No such thing as a silly question”.
What are the three things you would take to a deserted island? Beer, food and a boat.
If you had to spend $10,000 today, how would you spend it? Take Bronnie and the family on a holiday.
Forbes Golf Course
The Taylormade Custom Fitting day will be held on Tuesday, 22nd August from 11:00am – 4:00pm. Woods only, irons only, short game – 30 minute session; full bag – 1 hour session.Contact the Pro-Shop to book in or go to https://myfittingexp.taylormadegolf.com/
The term 3 junior golf program is teeing off. Register today at https://www.golf.org.au/mygolf/program-search/
Parkes Railway Bowling Club
Phil Barnard pictured far left and Paul Lewin second from right at State Championships in Woolongong.
STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
Phil Barnard and Paul Lewin went to Wollongong last week representing our club in the State Reserve Pairs. They both played well with two wins from three games in their section but wasn’t quite enough to get them through to the finals. We are proud of their achievements and representation of the club.
MENS DIVISIONAL PENNANTS
Start this weekend 5th/6th August with all three teams at home for rounds one and two. Names need to be in by 12:30pm and everyone is welcome to have a roll – loan bowls are available. Head down and watch some quality bowls and show your support.
Forbes Junior AFL Club
A week is a long time in football. After the high of the win over Dubbo a week ago the 14’s came back to earth with a thud. The good news was the 17’s squared the ledger with a close win over the Giants and under 14 Zain Clark was judged best on ground despite being in the losing side – a testament to how well he played on the weekend.
Parkes Boars Clean Sweep At Home
From the kick off, the first Grade Boars gathered the ball and sent it wide to Tupou Vereti (Pictured) on the wing. Bringing the ball back into the centre he crossed the line to give the Boars the first points within 30 seconds off the start.
UNDER 16’S
U16 took on the Orange Emus/Wellington team who travelled to Parkes. The strong combinations lead to a well-earned 43-12 win. Next week they travel to Orange to face the OEW again – on their home turf.
LADIES
The Boars Ladies ran on against CSU Mitchell. The Boars forward pack defence interrupted all forward movements of the CSU team. Boars ladies taking the match 24-7. Now the ladies start the challenge ofthe finals series and will face the MudgeeWombats at Glen Willow oval this Saturday5th August, kicking off at 12:20pm.
SECOND GRADE
CSU Mitchell were unable to field a team for the last round of the series so the Boars Seconds had a well earned break.The team finished in third place on the competition ladder so start their finals journey on Sunday 6th August in Narromine against the Dubbo Rhinos. The elimination final commences at 1:30pm at Cale Oval.
FIRST GRADE
Jake Elliott led the team out in his 150th game for the Parkes Boars. Elliott was presented with his jumper by his father Stuart Elliott prior to the match. The Boars outclassed the students in all areas of the match. Jacob Hardy’s boot was on fire, kicking 16 points for the team in a confident display. Final score was a blow out 92-14 Try scorers: Boars Dyllan Phillips x 4, Mesake Kurukitoga x 3, Tupou Vereti, Lewis Gravatt, Ben Ryan and Jason Lowe. Conversions: Jacob Hardy x 8, Brendon Bennet x 2, Soropepeli Bainivalu. CSU: Jonah Ruzgas, Oliver William-Hamilton. Conversions Oliver Willian-Hamilton x 2. The win seals the Boars second place on the CWRU New Holland Cup first grade ladder. Next Saturday the team travel to Mudgee to face the minor premiers Mudgee Wombats at Glen Willow stadium. Kick off is 3:15pm.
Forbes Rugby Union Club
Pictured in the centre is April Townsend following her 50th game for FRUC.
Congratulations to Charlie French for making the 2023 NSW Country Rugby Cockatoos and to Harrison Corke for making the 2023 NSW Country Rugby Cockatoo Colts. A huge congratulations also to April Townsend for reaching the 50 games milestone at FRUC. Players awarded Best & Fairest from Round 14 games against Orange Emus were: 1st Grade Peni Gaunimeke, 2nd Grade Josh Morrison, Womens April Townsend.
Croquet News
Waiting for start time with the blinds down and rugged up after setting up.
On Saturday 29th July, 31 players turned up for Aussie Croquet. Four players won three games; Noel Jolliffe, John Browne, May Jones and Cheryle Toohey. The big winners on the day were: 14-7 John Browne and John Farah, 14-8 Peter West,14-9 Harley Stewart and Cheryle Toohey.
Close games on the day were:
• Harley Stewart and Alex Todd 14 DorelleScott and Rex Toole 13
• Elvy Quirk and Jeff Liebich 14 John Allegri and Ray Burridge 13
• Cheryle Toohey and Barry White 14 KevinRubie and Marie Spry 13
• John Farah and Bill Scott 14 LorraineTodd and Tony Thomson 12
• Noel Jolliffe and May Jones 14 Bill Scott12
• Kevin Rubie and Lyn Simmonds 14 Neville Spry and Alex Todd 11
• Bruce Field and John Allagri 14 Elvy Quirkand Vince Roberts 11
• Tony Thomson and Phillip Moran 14 Colleen Liebich and Allan Jones 11
• Peter West and Lorraine Todd 14 JohnJob and Russell Anderson 11
• Russell Anderson and Noel Jolliffe 14John Job and Peter West 11
• May Jones and Cheryle Toohey 14 Russell Anderson and Bruce Field 11
• Collen Liebich and Neville Spry 14 RobinPols and Phillip Moran 11
• John Browne and Lyn Simmonds 14 AllanJones 10
• May Jones and Bruce Field 14 Joan Littlejohn and Vince Roberts 10
• Barry White and Noel Jolliffe 14 Lyn Simmonds and Harley Stewart 10
• John Browne and Alex Todd 14 John Farah and Tony Thomson 10
• Kevin Rubie and John Allegri 14 MarieSpry and Dorelle Scott 10
• Elvy Quirk and Collen Liebich 14 PhillipMoran and Vince Roberts 10
On Tuesday 1st August (Horses Birthday), we had 35 players. Four players won three games; Ray Burridge, Robin Pols , Neville Spry and Colleen Liebich. The big winners on the day were: 9-4 Joan Littlejohn, John Cole and Noel Joliffe, John Allagri and Peter West , Dorelle Scott and Barry White.
By Pegging Out
Diamond Celebration For Ladies’ Bowls
Celebrating 70 years! The Central Western District Women’s Bowling Association recently gathered to mark the grand occasion at the Canowindra Bowling Club.
The Central Western District Women’s Bowling Association celebrated their 70th anniversary, with 18 ends of Triples Bowls and a special luncheon at the Canowindra Bowling Club on Tuesday, 18th July.
Both events of the day were attended by official guests including Sandra Jowett, Director of Bowls NSW, Roger Traves, President of the Canowindra Club, and A. Whyburn, President of the Canowindra Men’s Bowling Association. The history of the Central Western Women’s Bowling Association from 1953 until 2023 was presented to the visitors in addition to the cake cutting.
The Central Western District Women’s Bowling Association held its first official meeting on 9th October 1953, which was attended by Canowindra, Eugowra, Forbes, and Parkes clubs, with Cudal an apology for the first event. Gwynn Rice was appointed the first President at that meeting. The association started playing Pennants a month later.
In 1955, the assocaition elected a President, three Vice-Presidents, Secretary, and Treasurer, along with three delegates to represent each of the Clubs. Cudal and Manildra merged in 1957, followed by the Forbes, Parkes and Parkes Railway Clubs in 1958. Woodstock joined the association in 1959. In 1970, Gooloogong joined, bringing the District’s total number of Clubs to 12.
One of the favourite competitions held for the association is the Taber Shield. An inter -district competition that is contested annually in early September in Stella Taber’shonor. Stella Taber served as District President from 1956 to 1963 and again from1964 to 1967.
The District currently has nine Clubs: Cowra, Canowindra, Forbes, Parkes, Manildra, Molong, Millthorpe, Orange City, and Orange Ex-Services.
The Central Western Districts Women’s Bowling association is a very important part of our community, and we wish them great success for a further 70 years.
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