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What a Team!

July 12, 2018 By Maggi Barnard

Parkes residents Bill and Beth Thomas recently received the NSW Government State Representative Award from Member for Orange Philip Donato MP. They represented the Western Region in the Australian National Dragon Boat Championship earlier this year. “We are honoured to be recognised for doing what we love doing,” said Bill and Beth. “It just shows – if we can represent our State at our ages – anyone can be an athlete. One of the best things
about this sport is that we can do it together.”

Bill and Beth were also instrumental in the formation of the recently launched Parkes Dragon Boat Club at Lake Endeavour. The club is functioning with paddling sessions taking place on Sunday mornings. “We are confident that Parkes will have a great dragon boating team, because it’s already shaping up that way.”

Finnley’s Holiday Of Dreams

July 12, 2018 By Maggi Barnard

While most students are enjoying the winter holiday, a 15-year-old Parkes boy has taken a big step in realising his dream of playing professional rugby league one day. Red Bend Catholic College student Finnley Neilsen was selected in the NSW CCC Country Rugby League U/15 side in May at the State Championships in St Marys.

This week Finnley and his team attended the famous heritage Edmund Rice Retreat at Mulgoa in Penrith from Monday for intensive training and playing. On Tuesday they travelled to play Canterbury Bankstown at Peter Moore Oval in Belmore, and on Thursday they played Illawarra at Wollongong.

Today, Friday the 13th, the highlight of the week takes place when the team plays Penrith in the curtain raiser for the Penrith vs Cronulla game at Penrith Park.

“Finnley was very excited to be selected in the team,” said his grandfather and big supporter, Ray Neilsen. He said friends and relatives from Parkes would be in the stands at Penrith Park to cheer him on today.

“We are all very proud of him,” said Ray.

While the week’s camp concludes tomorrow, Finnley will still not be taking a break during the second week of the holiday. He was invited by the Penrith Panthers to spend a week of training at their academy to further enhance his league career. The Academy is a $22 million state-of-the-art facility located behind Panthers Leagues Club in Penrith, and is a fulltime training and development facility for the Panthers’ senior and junior squads.

Footy Tipping Results – Round 17

July 10, 2018 By Maggi Barnard

3 Parkes Teams Compete At NSW Champs

July 5, 2018 By Maggi Barnard

Three Parkes teams will be competing at the NSW Netball State Age Championships in Sydney this weekend. Parkes Netball Association would like to wish all the players, coaches, umpires, parents and supporters good luck at the event.

For those staying home the girls’ results can be followed on the MyNetball app. There will be no junior netball until after the school holidays on Saturday 28th July.

Coach: Christine Watson Manager:Michelle McGregor Back L-R Keira Jelbart, Caity McGinnes, Heidi McPherson, Zoe Anderson, Danielle Goodrick Front L-R Emily McGinnes, Kendra Dunn, Matlida Grosvenor, Tegan Smede, Maely MacGregor Absent Lillie Fryer

Coach: Alana Ryan Back L-R Libby Pepper, Alice Billington, Ally Bush, Jorja Hazell, Lily Magill Front L-R: Julia Dunn, Holly MacGregor, Madison Hampton, Paris Neville

Coach: Calli Miller Manager: Melissa Norman Back L-R Ally Fryer, Alleyne Gaut, Tianna Simpson, Claire Simpson, Jorja Davis Front L-R Paris Curr, Jolie Norman, Kasey Macdonald, Alex Williams Absent: Angel Pearce

New Women’s Bowling Committee

July 5, 2018 By Maggi Barnard

At the AGM of the Parkes Women’s Bowling Club held this week Merilyn Rodgers (left) was elected president. The rest of the new committee for 2018-19 are (L-R) Minnie Riordan (vice-president), Maureen Miller, Isabel Svendsen (secretary), Di Howell, Kim Evans, Joan Simpson, Margaret Hawken and Audrey Jones.

Parkes Boys Are State Champions!

June 28, 2018 By Maggi Barnard

Parkes not only hosted the NSW State Hockey Championships last weekend, but the U15 Boys team of Parkes Hockey Incorporated won the Division 2 state title!

Parkes 1 defeated Bathurst 2-0 in the final and will move into Division 1 next year. Parkes 2 made it to the semi-final. Parkes 1 coach Glen Johnston said it was an ecstatic feeling to be state champions. “It was a really good result after ten weeks of hard work. The boys deserve this reward as they are eager to listen and learn.” The team scored 22 goals in six games and only had two goals scored against them – “another incredible achievement,” said Glen.

To top off a very successful weekend four players have been named in the 2019 NSW U15 Boys squad. They are Jack Westcott, Jacob Chambers, Hugh Daley and Austin MacGregor. Parkes Hockey has received very positive feedback on the first hosting of a state championship with Hockey NSW thanking them and all the volunteers for the hard work and putting on a “stunner for everyone”.

Crazy Hair and Sock Day at Netball!

June 28, 2018 By Maggi Barnard

Last weekend, Parkes and District Netball Association held a Crazy Hair and Sock Day to raise funds for The Kids Cancer Project. Players, spectators, umpires and coaches all got into the spirit of the day with a total of $150 raised. The Galaxy SetGo Girls team put in a great effort. They are at the back (L-R) Charlotte Orr, Savannah Latu, Pippa Robinson and Stephanie McNaughton. In front are Chelsea Hall and Olivia Milligan.

Sports Grants Closing Soon

June 28, 2018 By Maggi Barnard

The Parkes Sports Council is calling for applications from incorporated sporting groups or educational institutions to apply for funding in the Northparkes/Parkes Shire Council Sports Grants. A total of $28,690 is available for distribution to successful projects that promote participation in sport or improve sporting facilities.

Funding is split between two project types: participation projects and facility development. Visit Parkes Council’s website or to contact Grants Officers Sally Chapman or Kimberley Harris on 6861 2398. Applications close tomorrow, 30th June.

Parkes Bowls…

June 28, 2018 By Maggi Barnard

Twenty bowlers took part in five games of pairs at the Parkes Bowling and Sports Club last Thursday. Steve Clegg and John Davies 26 defeated Rob Irving and Matthew Parker 13. Ray Jones and Steve Mills 16 defeated John Dunn and John Corcoran 13. Gordon Dickson and Gary Phillips 27 defeated Ian Simpson and John Ward 14.

Geoff Leonard and Greg Howlett winning 15 of the 21 ends smashed John Watson and Geoff Freeman 30 to 9. Greg Huggins and Col Hayward 20 defeated Jim Blake and Tom Fury 19. Another very close game Bill Skinner and John Dunn 19 defeated Bob Freeman and Colin Mudie 17. Winners were Steve Clegg and John Davies, and runners-up Ray Jones and Steve Mills.

On Saturday 30 bowlers took part – six were involved in two championship matches and 24 played social bowls. In the championship matches singles game Steve Turner beat John Watson 31 to 13. The other pairs games between Tom Casey and Gary Carberry and Paul and Michael Went saw Garry and Tom winning 26 to 16.

On Sunday two championship matches were played. In the major triples Tony Riordan, Bruce Orr and Steve Ryan 27 defeated Rob Irving, John Ward and Arthur Corbett 13. Zone 4 singles championships start on 7th July.

By Jack High

Parkes Pantherettes Persevere

June 21, 2018 By Maggi Barnard

The Parkes Pantherettes travelled to Dubbo on a blustery cold day to play the Dubbo Demons last weekend.

Both teams had thirteen players and no subs. The Demons went straight into action scoring a couple of goals. A return from Amy Roseby strengthened the backline as she was able to provide numerous leads and get the ball out of the defensive 50.

After quarter time the Panthers regrouped with a positive attitude. Midfielder Kimberley Dixon snapped up a collection of handballs in tight situations. Defense tightened as Dubbo scored three goals and one behind for the quarter.

Parkes defenders were again under the pump with the ball constantly coming in as the third quarter began. Key players Ashley Rosser and Renee Massurit combined to try and restrict the Dubbo forwards. Parkes kept Dubbo to five goals and two behinds.

As the final quarter started the Panthers tried a few different approaches in the centre, trying to contain the quick Dubbo midfielders and maintain possession of the ball. Hallee Pauley-Lestrange impressed when she had the ball, producing a lot of run and carry in the middle of the ground.

Korine Coleman was awarded players’ player for the match. Unfortunately Dubbo held the Pantherettes scoreless and they managed to add four goals and five behinds to their total. Dubbo 17.13-115 defeated Parkes 0.0-0

Coach Ralph said: “The girls’ skills are really improving, if they keep putting in the effort at training they will only get better.”

This weekend Parkes plays in Orange at Waratahs Oval at 12.45pm.

By Korine Coleman

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