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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.

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

Parkes Council Touch Teams Tops

March 1, 2018 By Maggi Barnard

The Parkes Shire Council teams won both the men’s and mixed divisions of the 26th Local Government Touch Football Carnival held in Parkes last Saturday. In the grand final Parkes beat the Brisbane Council in a close match 6-5.

A total of 17 teams from the eastern states took part. The full results for the carnival are:

MEN’S A FINAL
Parkes Shire Council vs Runners-up – Brisbane & Redland City Councils; final score: 6-5. Player of the Grand Final: Beau Tanswell (Parkes Shire Council)

MIXED A FINAL
Parkes Shire Council vs Brisbane & Redland City Councils; final score: 7-6. Player of the Grand Final: Jack Elliott (Parkes Shire Council)

MIXED B FINAL
Condobolin Boomerangs vs ‘CanYouTouch’ ACT Government; final score: 7-6. Player of the Grand Final: Jordan (Condobolin)

MIXED C FINAL
‘Strong & Bitey’ Bega Valley Shire Council vs Cabonne; final score: 11-5. Player of the Grand Final: Sam Jobson (Bega Valley Shire Council)

BEST DRESSED AWARDS
Best Dressed (Overall): Clan McSingleton from Singleton Council. Best Dressed (After Five Wear): Corn Baggers from Brisbane and Redland City Councils

Colourful Teams Touchdown For Silver Jubilee Carnival

March 3, 2017 By Maggi Barnard

From Bankstown to Brisbane, from Canada Bay to Condoblin, from Lake Macquarie to Port Stephens, from Willoughby to Wagga Wagga, from Dubbo to Parkes, a constel- lation of council workers charged onto Cheney Park last Saturday for the 25th Local Government Annual Touch Football Carnival.Mixed A Division Grand Final: Parkes Shire Council Mixed narrowly touched vic- tory with a 5 to 4 win against Brisbane Red- lands. Michael Murphy from Parkes Shire Mixed scored Player of the Match.

Mixed B Division Grand Final: The Port Stephens Sharks attacked the Storm Troopers (Wagga Wagga City Council) to claim victory with an 8 to 7 win. Darth Vader – AKA Wagga Wagga City Council’s Brett took The Player of the Match.

Men’s A Division Grand Final: Loyalties were torn when two home teams went head to head. Parkes Shire Council Men’s narrowly beat the Parkes Elvi to the Green- wood Cup, scoring the winning try after a 3-all draw. Jack Elliot from the Parkes Shire Council Men’s team was named the Player of the Match.

Men’s B Division Grand Final: Willoughby City Council put the dogs out, beating the Dubbo Dogz 3 to 2. John Woodward from Willoughby City Council took the Player of the Match honours.

Best Dressed Team: The Wagga Wagga City Council’s Storm Troopers were out gunned by Brisbane-Redlands’s Bavarian- inspiredoutfits,whichwereaccompanied by a novelty costume change.

Wagga Wagga City Council was pre- sented with a Sir Henry Parkes Medallion in recognition of their participation in all 25 National Annual Local Government Touch Football Carnivals.

25 Years For Local Touch Carnival

February 23, 2017 By Maggi Barnard

The 25th Local Government Touch Football Carnival kicks off at 9am at Cheney Park tomorrow.

The annual event, hosted by Parkes Shire Council in conjunction with Parkes Sports Council, has become a staple event on the Local Government social calendar.

The Carnival attracts teams from interstate, comprising of Australian and Local Government employees, allied organisations and their families.

Parkes Shire Council’s General Manager, Kent Boyd said: “Our local teams are excited to battle it out with our Council counterparts.

“This year we have teams travelling from Brisbane, Bankstown, Lake Macquarie, Camden, Canada Bay, Willoughby, Port Stephens and Dubbo.”

Kent said some new teams would be participating, as well as loyal entrants, like Wagga Wagga City Council. They have been attending the Carnival since its incep- tion in 1992.

Teams will play a round-robin style tournament with two grades in both the men’s division and mixed divisions.

Set to be a great family-friendly day out, residents and visitors are encouraged to cheer on the teams.

Local Government Touch Footy Carnival

March 3, 2016 By Maggi Barnard

22 teams competed at the 24th annual Local Government Touch Football Carnival this weekend, with all vying for the title of the fittest and most skilful team. The action began at 9am, with players from men’s and mixed teams batting it out across seven playing fields at Cheney Park. Teams travelled from across the country with some from as far afield as Brisbane. Parkes Shire Council’s Tourism Team Leader, Tracy Ellery said, “The Touch Carnival is a unique opportunity for Local Government and allied organisation staff to network.

The day featured seven hours of quality and sometimes intense touch football action. St John Fist Aid volunteers only saw a few minor injuries this year which was good.” After the finals, hundreds of players then moved on to the Parkes Bowling & Sports Club for the presentations followed by a few hard earned beers.

Results are as follows:
Men’s A: (the Greenwood Cup) Brisbane/Redlands City Councils 6 def Parkes Shire Council 5. Best Player; Blake Henry from Brisbane City Council
Men’s B: Riverina Rottweilers 5 defeated Willoughby Council 4. Best Player; Vaughn Winnell from Riverina Water.
Mixed A: Bathurst 9 defeated Parkes 7. Best Player; Jacob Parslow from Bathurst City Council.
Mixed B: Wagga Wagga 9 defeated Lake Macquarie 8. Best Player; Brett Wendt from Wagga Wagga City Council.

“Some of the teams put a lot of effort into their uniform, which really adds to the atmosphere and fun of the Carnival. Parkes Shire Council is now looking forward to welcoming all the teams back in 2017 for the 25th anniversary of the event” said Tracy.

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