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Parkes Played Host To The Regional State League Team Event

March 10, 2023 By Roxane Manley

Parkes Tennis Club representatives at the Regional State League Team event included: Back row (L-R) Ella McColl, Jake Magill, Ben Isaac, Mitch Arndell. Front row (L-R) Evan Pistorius, Harvey Yelland, Asha Munodawata, Helen Magill.

On Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th March, Parkes Tennis Club hosted the first round of the Regional State League Team event. Four teams participated including South Coast, Riverina, Central West and the Southern Aces who were predominantly ACT players.

The competition consisted of three age divisions, under 11s, under 13s and under 15s, with two boys and two girls in each age division playing singles, doubles and mixed doubles over the two days.

Parkes was well represented on the courts by Mitchel Arndell and Ella McColl in the under 15s, Harry Yelland in the under v15s and Asha Munodawata and Evan Pristorius playeing for the Southern Aces team.

This particular competition is unique in that teams are permitted to have a manager sit courtside during matches. Central West team managers included Parkes resaidents, Helen Magill for the under 11s, Jake Magill for the under 13s and Ben Isaac for the under 15s.

Selection on the Central West Team is extremely competitive due to the size of the region. It encompasses the Central West as we know it, plus Hawkesbury, Napean, Penrith and the Blue Mountains in the east, to Broken Hill in the west, north to Gilgandra and south to Young.

The Parkes juniors who played on the weekend did very well to be selected from such a large pool of talented tennis juniors.

Helen Magill said, “On the weekend we saw some good tennis being played and our Central West kids finished second overall which was a great result”.

Round two of the Regional State League Team event will be held in Ulladulla on the last weekend of May.

March Monthly Medal

March 10, 2023 By Roxane Manley

Saturday, 4th March saw a field of 72 contest the March Monthly Medal.

A Grade Anthony Riach posted 71, in a two over round off his six handicap. Jack Elliott went close with a three over. Wayne Parker shot a seven over to be next in. In the nett event Wayne’s 76 converted to an excellent 65. He had to survive a countback on this score though, with Anthony’s great scratch score also producing a 65 nett.

B grade Rob Cheney shot an 80. Cameron Standen, equalled the score only to go down in a countback. Matt Clarke and Beau Tanswell were on 83. In the nett event to ‘The Baron’ cleaned up with his 65.

C grade Finne Latu fired in a solid 85. In the nett event Ken managed to reverse fortunes with his 65 beating off Finne and Tony who both recorded 66’s.

This month the competitive Griffins Leading Edge putting competition was won by Anthony Riach with a score of 24.

This coming Saturday, 11th March is an 18 Hole Medley Par Event Sponsored by Ken Keith, OAM, and is the 2nd

A Strong Forbes And Parkes Influence In The Nick Way Memorial Touch Knockout

March 10, 2023 By Roxane Manley

THE BULLIES… Back: Callen Naden (Orange), Jacob Parslow (Forbes), Michael Murphy, Jackson Hay (Parkes), Shayna Male (Parkes), Tipene Reweti (NZ), Hayden Bolam (Forbes). Front: Beau Tanswell (Parkes), Michelle Somers (Parkes), Kate French (Forbes), Hannah Kelly (Parkes), Codie Wakefield (Parkes), Erin Naden (Orange).

THE FROGGIES… Back: Aaron Mawhinney (Grenfell), Tyson Medlyn Reweti (Forbes), Brandon Martin, Jed Herbert (Forbes), Jared Colling, Cooper Neilsen (Parkes), Kaokao Kairimu (NZ). Front: Carly Morrison (Forbes), Kate Gullifer, Nicole Morrison (Forbes), Tamia Martin, Ally Hetherington (Parkes), Jorja Brown, Olivia Pringle.

The 14th annual Nick Way Memorial Touch Knockout was held in Portland on Saturday 4th and Sunday, 5th February. Ex-Forbes resident Jake Parslow and former Parkes resident Michelle Somers, who both have strong connections with St Pats Rugby League Club in Bathurst, organised two teams to compete in the knockout.

Both teams, the Bullies and the Froggies were strong contenders for the title and made the grand final in both A and B Pools. The Bullies were pipped at the post in the grand final, while the Froggies held off the strong competition to win their division.

A big weekend was had by the Bullfrogs with Erin Naden winning the women’s sprint, Tipene Rewiti winning the men’s sprint then Erin and Tipene teamed up with Nicole Morrison and Beau Tanswell to take out the relay.

Michelle Somers said this year was their second time attending the Portland carnival. The Bullies went down by just one point, 5-4 in their first division grand final, while the Froggies took out the second division grand final by 2 points, 6-4.

Michelle explained, “The teams are just a bit of a group, we put some mixed sides together and go and play touch carnivals. It is just a a social thing, but it is also good to play a bit of senior competitive touch.”

There will be a bit of a break for the teams now before they play again in October at the Country Championships. The teams are also looking to play in a carnival in Bundaberg next February.

Do Your Kids Love Sport, Adventure Or Nature?

March 10, 2023 By Roxane Manley

The NSW Office of Sport is offering free Holiday Break camps to kids from regional NSW in the April school holidays.

Regional kids aged 12-15 can enjoy a free overnight camp at four sport and recreation centres.

A range of activities, including mountain biking and BMX, stand-up paddleboarding and survival skills, camps include all meals and accommodation.

Office of Sport Chief Executive Karen Jones said the Holiday Break camps were an opportunity for regional kids to challenge themselves, learn new skills and have fun.

“With camps at Berry, Jindabyne, Lake Keepit and Broken Bay on the Central Coast, we’ve got all corners of the State covered. Register your kids and give them a once in a lifetime experience,” said Karen.

The Holiday Break camps are funded through the Office of Regional Youth’s Children and Young People Wellbeing Recovery Initiative as part of the NSW Government’s COVID-19 Economic Recovery Strategy.

Camp dates and locations:

• Berry: 17th – 19th April
• Lake Keepit: 17th – 19th April
• Jindabyne: 12th – 14th April
• Broken Bay: 17th – 19th April

For further information and to register call 13 13 02 or visit: www.sport.nsw.gov.au/holiday-break-camps

Western Youth League Competition

March 3, 2023 By Roxane Manley

Players paired up and practicing some ball work during training for the Western Youth League Competition.

Parkes soccer players have been training as part of the Lachlan team to comete in a pre-season competition against larger centers like Dubbo, Orange, Bathurst, Cowra, Mudgee/Lithgow in an upcoming Gala at Goulburn.

The Lachlan team consists of players from Parkes, Forbes, Condobolin, Cowra and Yeoval. The formation of the Lachlan team was important to give the youth in these smaller towns the opportunity to play.

Drills are an important part of skill development and fitness.

Parkes Junior Hockey 2023 Junior Come & Try/Training Day

March 3, 2023 By Roxane Manley

Everyone is welcome to the Parkes Junior Hockey Super Gala Day.

Parkes Junior Hockey will be hosting a free coaching clinic for all ages and abilities on Friday, 3rd March and again on Friday, 10th March from 5.30pm – 7pm.

It’s free and fun! New players are ecouraged to come along to try hockey and existing players are also welcome to come along and train. There will be registation assistance and advice available and also a free sausage sizzle for all participants on Friday, 10th March.

Registrations will close on 11th March and the competition starts Saturday, 18th March.

www.revolutionise.com.au/parkeshockey/

Low Scores In Barton Memorial

March 3, 2023 By By Short Putt

The Saturday Mens competition was the annual Ron Barton Memorial, a 4BBB event.

Laurie O’Connor and Alf Davies got the nod over Liam Whitfield and Mark Simmonds, with both pairings finishing on 12-under. Laurie and Alf had the betterback-9, while Liam and Mark had veryeven halves.

The NTP’s went to: 9 th – W Nash, 18 th –C Goodsell. The Pro Shop Super-pin, onthe 3rd green, went to Liam Whitfield with ashot to 2.20 metres, he’s making the mostof his come-back season.

The ball sweep went to 7 under on count back with 8 pairings being successful.

There were only two visitors, Charlie Goodsell and Ben Kelly, who did well on 4-under.

Head Pro Adam, and Caleb Hanrahanmanaged a score of only 6-under, with Alley father and son doing likewise.

This format does not record exceptional play, like the eagle scored by Ecky Dawso on the 6th or the eagle by Luke Flakelar on the 15th. Both results only score a ‘+’ each.

On Saturday, 4th March the compwtition will be the Monthly Medal, sponsored by Michael Robinson & Co.

By Short Putt

Meet Micheal Dumesny – Parkes Spacemen Senior League Tag Coach For 2023

March 3, 2023 By Roxane Manley

Michael Dumesny who is hoping to lead the Parkes Spacemen Senior League Tag team towards a possible premiership this year. The Senior League Tag girls are at home on the field, and are hoping for huge home-crowds this season, so get along and support the team when the season kicks off.

Michael Dumesny has been appointed coach for the Parkes Spacemen Senior League Tag team, for the upcoming 2023 season.

Michael has previously coached the Parkes girls to a premiership back in 2016, before he headed across to coach league in Eugowra for four years.

Michael went on to say how excited he was to be back coaching for Parkes, “The Spaceman have a pretty good crew in the coaching staff and a really good bunch of girls here playing.”

The Parkes Senior League Tag team came third in last years competition. “The girls had a great season last year, we are definitely looking to build on that this year,” said Michael.

Heading into the 2023 season, Michael has his focus firmly set on the premiership.

“I just hope we can have a good year, win more games than we lose, and score more points than we let in,” said Michael.

The team have their first trial game coming up in Canowindra. Michael said, “Trial days are a really good way to evaluate the girls on the park, possibly swap a few positions around and eventually come up with a Captain and a solid starting team for Round 1.”

When asked what he likes about coaching the Senior League Tag team Michael said, “The girls are really switched on and always listen, it is a great team to coach.”

Michael is encouraging Parkes residents to head to Pioneer Oval to support the Senior League Tag team at their home games. “The girls always perform at a top level, but having a passionate, vocal crowd can really lift a team and take them to that extra level.”

Anyone interested in trying League Tag are encouraged to head along to training on Tuesday nights.

Currajong Disability Swimming Carnival

February 24, 2023 By Roxane Manley

Pictured left to right are: Lucy Turner (support worker), Chris Spicer, Blake Huntly, Bonitta Brady and Angela Wall-Powell.

The highly anticipated Currajong Disability Swimming Carnival will be taking place this Wednesday, 1st March.

In 2012, Jodie Turner and Currajong took over the carnival from Cowra and a few other service providers. Currajong have been hosting this event since then, and in the past 11 years, there was only one year the event was not held due to COVID.

The event promotes inclusion, an active and healthy lifestyle and is an opportunity for a social interaction for people living with a disability in the central west. Participants travel from as far as Trangie, Temora, Cowra, Forbes, Orange, Bathurst and Parkes.

The Currajong Disability Swimming Carnival is an event that all participants and spectators look forward to and it averages 50 or more attendees each year.

The Currajong Dissability Swimming Carnival will be held at the Parkes Aquatic Centre, Dalton St Parkes. Arrival time is from 9am onwards, events will commence at 10am and finish by 2:30pm. The cost is $10 which includes pool entry, sausage sizzle, drink and an ice-block. The kiosk at pool will be open for other purchases.

A list of events and agenda for the day include:

• 50 metre freestyle: unassisted
• 25 metre freestyle: unassisted
• 50 metre any stroke: assisted
• 25 metre any stroke: assisted

Across pool relay/novelty events: assisted and unassisted

For more information and to register, phone 6863 4713 or 0409 264 394 or email douglas.pout@currajong.org.au. Race entries must be returned 27th February.

Please reply ASAP. Assisted swim support workers will have to swim with the participants. For any service that wish to stay the night in Parkes, please feel free to call 6863 4713 for assistance.

Football Clinic For All Codes

February 24, 2023 By Roxane Manley

Forbes will host a ‘Sidestep, Speed & Fast Feet Clinic’ on Saturday, 4th March hosted by Red Bend JRLC. Designed for rugby union, rugby league, touch and oz tag players from eight years and up.

During the two-hour clinic, your child will learn:

• Fast footwork that is a must to confuse and trick their opposition, improving your child’s game dramatically.

• The technique of 2 different types of sidesteps that the professionals use to leave the opposition grabbing for air and enabling your child to score more tries.

• How to develop single-leg power which will add explosiveness to your child’s sidestep and their speed.

• The exact stretches that will improve performance and reduce the risk of injury.

• How to perform a proper warm-up so they can increase their performance on the field.

• Gain the knowledge on how to get develop fast feet, speed and a killer side step for seasons to come.

Spots are filling fast, so register now at www.rugbyspeedcoach.com/thehotstepperclinic

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