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The competitions will not be played during the school holidays, for the two weeks. There is still time however, for a mixed team to enter and take up the bye in that competition. Anyone who would like to play, or teams looking for players should email Secretary Mon at secretary.forbesnetball@gmail.com.

All players competition levies should be paid in cash at the office, the cost is $50 per player for the first competition and $40 per player for the second competition. The registration to Netball NSW must be paid online and can be paid during the school holidays.

Players not fully registered with Netball NSW will not be allowed on the court when the games return after the school holidays. All players are reminded that they must sign in when entering the netball courts, which is on the left-hand side of the office.

Exiting is between the skate park and the toilet block. This is in line with the FNA COVID-19 Safety Plan and all restrictions in the Plan must be carried out.

A full list of guidelines can be found on the FNA Facebook page or visit Netball NSW under COVID-19.

Family Success In Golf

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Phil Maher concentrates on his tee shot to begin his round.

The Saturday competition was an 18-Hole 4BBB Stableford Multiplier event, sponsored by the Forbes Tuesday Golfers.

The overall winners were the family pairing of Anthony and Lachlan Alley, with a score of 84, built upon consistent scoring. The runners-up were Matt Duff and Ted Morgan with a creditable 81 points.

The ball sweep went to 66 points: 80 – H Callaghan and Baxter, 78 – Slack-Smith and R Scott, 77 – Cutler and Hooper, 75 – R Grayson and S Betland, 72 B Everest and Maher, 70 – D Earl and S Uphill, 68 – Rees and R Williams, 67 – G Nicholson and P Duke, Falvey and T Duncan, 66 – M Flannery and S French, J Daley and D Maling, and Carpenter and N McMillan.

The Sunday Stableford Medley had a good field which included a group of visiting golfers however, a deluge of rain during the middle of the day resulted in a few cards being washed out.

The winner was Julie Hurkett with 39 points, only just ahead of runner-up Rob Webb with 38 points.

We are pleased to hear that Head Pro Adam Demidjuk and wife Ainsley now have a baby girl, Bobbie, who was born during the early hours of Sunday, 20 September. Mum and baby are doing well, needless to say Adam is very thrilled to have a princess.

Unfortunately, the Rotary Charity Day scheduled for Sunday, 27 September has been postponed until sometime in early 2021. Planning for the Forbes Nissan Classic on 14-15 November continues, with the expectation that this will be conducted as a Local/Regional event only.

Get your nominations in for the upcoming Committee elections. It is important that members continue to contribute to the Club.

Saturday, 26 September is an 18-Hole, 4-Ball Ambrose Medley, sponsored by Alby Callaghan. Sunday, 20 September has a Stableford Medley.

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Croquet Catch-up

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GOLF CROQUET
Thirty-three players took to the courts on Tuesday, 15 September. It was the best Tuesday morning, weather-wise, since before winter. At this stage, the all-weather shelter looks like it will happen. To take shelter from the hot sun in summer, and the cold breeze in winter will be a god send.

Five players won three games on the day, they were Geoff Coles, Bruce Field, Joan Littlejohn, Bill Scott and Barry White. Congratulations go to Bruce Field as it has been some time since he has achieved this.

The closest scores on the day were:
• Mal Smith, Jeff Liebich 7, defeated Neville Spry, Merv Langfield 6.
• Alec Todd, Mary Hodges 7, defeated Lorraine Todd, John Browne 6.
• Barry White 8, defeated John Allegri 5.
• Bill Scott, Mal Smith 7, defeated Lyn Simmonds, John Farah 6.
• Bruce and Lorna Field 7, defeated Tony Thomson, Robin Pols 6.
• Ray Burridge, Neville Spry 7, defeated Denny Smith, Lorraine Todd 6.
• Marie Spry, John Allegri 7, defeated Bob Murray, Libby Smart 6.
• Robin Pols, Bill Scott 7, defeated John Farah, Sandy Hepburn 5.
• Bruce Field, Geoff Coles 7, defeated Sandy Hepburn, Robin Pols 6.
• Kevin Rubie, Mary Hodges 7, defeated John Browne, Merv Langfield 6.

AUSSIE CROQUET
Twenty-six players were on the courts on Saturday. The only player to win three matches was Sandy Hepburn. Well done Sandy.

The closest games on the day were:
• Judy Ellis and Merv Langfield 14, defeated Barry White and Geoff Coles 11.
• Bill Scott and Joan Littlejohn 14, defeated Colleen Liebich and Jill Rubie 11.
• Bob Murray and Sandy Hepburn 14, defeated Lorna Field and Lyn Simmonds 11.
• Tony Thomson and Marie Spry 14, defeated Neville Spry and John Job 11.
• Bill Scott and Joan Littlejohn 14, defeated Robin Pols and BarryWhite 12.
• Elvy Quirk, Dorelle Scott 14, defeated Geoff Coles, Jill Rubie 12.
• Jeff Liebich, Neville Spry 14, defeated Lorraine Todd, Joan Littlejohn 12.
• Judy Ellis, Lyn Simmonds 14, defeated Colleen Liebich, Marie Spry 13.
• Kevin Rubie, Tony Thomson 14, defeated Ray Burridge, John Browne 11.
• Bob Murray, Merv Langfield 14, defeated John Allegri, John MacCullagh 11.

Netball News: Spring Night Competition

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The first round of the Spring netball night competitions for both mixed and ladies’ teams was played on Wednesday night with more teams entering the competition.

Team representatives are being asked to update their team nomination forms at the office, and to also note if they have players who are playing in the second competition, and also state their second team name.

The committee has decided to draw all teams to play each other in each competition, and it will be assessed at the end of the first full round of games.

The competitions will be played until Finals on 2 December, with no competition during the school holidays.

All registrations must be paid by the school holidays, and then anyone not fully registered will not be allowed to take the court. All umpires must also be registered, either as a player or non-player.

Registration for players includes registration to Netball NSW which lasts for a calendar year, plus the competition levy of $50 for the first team per player and $40 for their second team per player.

The registration to Netball NSW must be done online, and the competition levy will be paid at the office in cash.

The FNA has a COVID-19 Safety Plan, which restricts unwell players from attending. Players should note the entry point to the netball courts is to the left of the office, and the exit point in between the toilet block and the skate park.

A full list of COVID-19 safe rules can be found on the FNA Facebook page or go to Netball NSW under COVID-19.

4BBB Score Record

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“Where did that go,” says Peter Grayson.

The Saturday competition was an 18-Hole 4BBB Stableford Medley, sponsored by Cahill’s Footwear. One pair among the 100 players managed a record score for this type of event, finishing well ahead of the field.

The overall winners were Harrison Callaghan and Warren Baxter, who both used their agile bodies and handicaps to score 58 points. This is an unofficial record, due to the ‘Preferred Lie’ rule, but is way ahead of the previous record. The runners-up were Tim and Graham West who combined to score 47 points. They parred each par-3 except the last.

The highest Ladies’ pairing, finishing fifth on the leader board, was Robin Lyell and Lindy Pollock, with 45 points. The highest placed mixed pairing was Shirley Redfern and Alf Watts on 42 points in 19th place.

The ball sweep went to 43 points on count back, so check in the Pro Shop to see if you were successful.

The NTP’s went to: 9th – Ladies’ R Carroll and Men’s J Roylance; 18th – Ladies’ V Rebellato and Men’s H Callaghan. The 3rd – hole Super Pin went to Scott Kirkman.

The Sunday Stableford Medley had a tidy field, which was displaced by the brief rain period that occurred through the middle of the day. The eventual winner was Rob Webb with 33 points, over Denise Squires on 23 points.

Planning is being undertaken in preparation for the Rotary Charity Day scheduled for Sunday, 27 September. Watch the notice boards for more information on this as COVID-19 regulations will apply.

Committee elections are coming up, so please give some thought to nominating and help in the running of the Club.

Saturday, 19 September is an 18-Hole 4BBB Stableford MultiplierStroke, sponsored by Forbes Tuesday Golfers. Sunday, 20 September has a Stableford Medley, while the Parkes Open has been cancelled.

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Croquet Catch Up

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Golf Croquet Tuesday, 8 September
With the start of Spring and with the sun shining, 31 players graced the courts. Not a bad turn out for the matches.

Six players won their three games. They were: John Browne, Sandy Hepburn, Robin Pols, Jill Rubie, Alec Todd, and Harley Stewart. The closest games on the day were:
• Barry White, Denny Smith 7, defeated Mary Hodges, Sally Perry 6.
• John Browne 7, defeated Bill Scott, Mal Smith 6.
• Sandy Hepburn, Joan Littlejohn 8, defeated Bruce Field 5.
• Elvy Quirk, Robin Pols 7, defeated Neville Spry, John Farah 6.
• Neville Spry, John Allegri 7, defeated Geoff Coles, Libby Smart 6.
• Lorraine Todd, Bruce Field 7, defeated E Mahlo, Joan Littlejohn 6.

Aussie Croquet Saturday, 12 September
It was a very competitive morning for the Aussie Croquet. Six players won their three games. Congratulations to Elizabeth Mclean who did this for the first time. Well done to Kevin Rubie who has accomplished this feat more than any other player. Other players with three wins on the day were: Harley Stewart, John Browne, John MacCullagh and Marie Spry. Closest scores were:
• Lorraine Todd, Elizabeth McLean 14, defeated Merv Langfield, Roz Rennick 12.
• John Browne 14, defeated Tony Thomson 11.
• Joan Littlejohn, Libby Smart 14, defeated Jill Rubie, Elvy Quirk 11.
• John Allegri, John MacCullagh 14, defeated Ray Burridge 13.
• Geoff Coles, Tony Thomson 14, defeated Barry White, Lorraine Todd 13.
• Marie Spry, Robin Pols 14, defeated Roz Rennick, Colleen Liebich 11.
• Elizabeth McLean, Joan Littlejohn 14, defeated Neville Spry, John Allegri 10.
• Jill Rubie, Jeff Liebich 14, defeated Bill Scott, Sandy Hepburn 10.

Magic During Medals

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HAPPY GOLFERS: Denis Culley, Peter Tisdell and Rob Webb are all smiles after a sunny day.

On Saturday, the Men’s September Monthly Medal, sponsored by McFeeter’s Motor Museum, was contested by 96 players, some of whom produced magic golf in beautiful spring conditions.

The A-Grade was very tight, but eventually was won by Michael Wood with 67 nett, followed by Warwick Jennings from Nowra on 68 nett. The B-Grade saw an outstanding performance by Doug Churchill to score 64 nett, comfortably ahead of Barry Parker on 67 nett.

The C-Grade was where all the flash was made, with Liam Whitfield scoring 62 nett, from Ben Coles with 63 nett. Jack Dobell was unlucky to miss out with his 64 nett.

The ball sweep went to 71 nett on count back and distributed to 30 players. Too nu- merous to list, please check in the Pro Shop for your name. The NTP’s went to: 9th, J Dobell; 18th, S Betland. The ProShop Super Pin went to John Boyle, who got his ‘2’.

The visitors included Digit McAuliffe from Nelson Bay, Stuart Hayes and Stephen Grant from Murrumbidgee, and a group of travelling golfers Bob and Dan Hansen, Greg, Warwick, Paul and Pierre Jennings, and Tim and Chris O’Shea.

The 9th hole proved too much for all players in one group, where after a watery dunking the best score was a five.

The Sunday Medley numbers were bolstered by the travellers but had good club numbers. The winner was Ethel Coombs with 40 points on count back from Shirley Redfern.

The ball sweep went to 34 points, A Demidjuk and B Drabsch. Remember to still practice the social distancing, even in the ‘Golfie’.

Saturday, 12 September is a 4BBB Stableford Medley, sponsored by Cahill’s Footwear. Sunday, 13 September has a Stableford Medley, with the Bogan Gate Open cancelled.

Keep in touch on Facebook: forbesgolfcourse, Instagram: forbesgolf2871 and at www.forbesgolf.org.au.

Croquet Catch-Up

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On Tuesday, 1 September there were 31 players in attendance. It was a beautiful warm day, enjoyed by all.

Many close games were recorded and the winners of three games on the day were John Farah, Bruce Field, Joan Littlejohn, and Kevin Rubie.

On Saturday, 5 September there was a smaller number of players due to some members away and others not well. The winners of three games on the day were John Allegri, Joan Littlejohn, Bob Murray, and Harley Stewart. It was good to see Harley back in form after a few weeks away from the game. Well done Harley.

The Annual General Meeting is to be held on Tuesday, 13 October after play at the Club House, weather permitting. Also of course it will be subject as to what is happening at that time with COVID-19. It is a shame that at present everything we are about to organise depends on the day to day change of restrictions in relation to COVID-19. I daresay we must get used to the idea as I think it will be around us for quite some time yet.

By Elvy Quirk

Netball Spring Night Competitions

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More teams have entered the Forbes Netball Spring Night competitions for both mixed and ladies’ teams, so another grading game will be played this week.

There is still time to enter the competitions, but all teams must be entered by Saturday. Teams looking for players, or players looking for teams should email Secretary Mon at secretary.forbesnetball@gmail.com.

There are players wanting to play who would make up half a team in mixed competition. Anyone who would like to join a team is encouraged to email Mon.

Team representatives are also asked to come to the office this week to collect the competition rules.

These are the local rules, to help make the competitions more structured for everyone. Anyone wanting to read all the rules from All Australia Netball can buy a rule book at the office, as these are the playing rules umpires must go by.

Team representatives are asked to please read through the full draw for umpiring duties. Fines are imposed for teams that do not supply one umpire when allocated.

The FNA has a COVID-19 Safety Plan, and everyone who enters the grounds must sign in with names and contact details. The entry point to Stephen Field is on the left side of the office, and the exit is between the toilet block and the skate park. If feeling unwell, we ask that you do not enter the grounds.

Teams are also reminded to bring their own positional patches if they have them.

Teams may hire positional patches from the office for $2 and they must be handed back immediately after the game. They cannot be shared by another team.

Success In KENO Ambrose

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NSW Ambrose Group 2: Bob Borger, Peter Barnes and Ron Morris anxiously watch the tee shot of Scott Kirkman.

On Saturday, 29 August the club event was a two-person Ambrose sponsored by Marg and Ron Hurst and Shirley Redfern, with the winning groups from the 48 pairs who contested to be eligible to go forward to contest the Golf NSW KENO championship.

The Men’s Pairs was won by Shane Sallaway and Doug Churchill with a nett 58.5. Their score was helped significantly by an albatross on the 6th hole and an eagle on the 7th hole. Quite a remarkable feat. Harrison Callaghan and Warren Baxter were further back on 62.5 nett.

The Ladies’ Pairs was won by Brianna and Carolyn Duncan with a nett 64.8, with help by 2’s on the 9th and 18th holes. A little way back was the pair of Jenny Fletcher and Debbie Tilley on 68.0 nett.

The Mixed Pairs was won by Phil Wells and Fleur von Mengerson-Wells on 59.8 nett. Hot on their heels were John Betland and Nicole Death on 61 nett.

The NTP’s went to 9th – Ladies: B Duncan, Men: P Cowhan; 18th – Ladies: B Duncan, Men: P Cowhan. Mark Hawker did well to win the 3rd hole ‘Super Pin’ prize. Visitor Kane Lo enjoyed his game with Ben Robinson.

Sunday was a bit chilly with a biting wind, but there was still a modest field in the Sunday Medley. The winner was Anne-Maree Gaffney with 40 points, teaching Ethan Gaffney on 35 points a thing or two. Unfortunately, there was no ball sweep or NTP’s.

Plans are underway for the VW Scramble, to be held on 25 October, focusing on local attendees.

NSW Dept of Health will review the current COVID-19 restrictions, so remember to socially distance in the Golfie and at outside places.

Saturday, 5 September is the Monthly Medal, sponsored by McFeeters Motor Museum. Sunday has a Stableford Medley.

By Short Putt

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