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Croquet News And Results Report

August 9, 2018 by Maggi Barnard

Croquet week ending 4th August

A smaller turn out than usual for our golf croquet but the standard of play was excellent. There were six winners of three games namely Bruce Field, Jeff Liebich, Colleen Liebich, Joan Littlejohn, Bob Murray and Dorelle Scott.

We were lucky to have a visitor from West Australia. Lyn McFarlane really showed us what good croquet is all about! She wiped the floor with all her opposition and won all three of her games.

Saturday Aussie Croquet saw a good turnout of 27 players. Visitors again were the surprise with John Rogers, Annie Bradley and Rob Bradley all winning games.

Rob Bradley won three games, a big effort for a player from Sydney who has only played three or four games in his life. Clean sweeps were John Cole, Bob Murray, Kevin Rubie, Dorelle Scott, Harley Stewart, Tony Thompson, Alec Todd, Lorraine Todd and Rob Bradley. A big cheer to visitor Annie Bradley for winning her first game ever!

By Harley Stewart

Big Weekend In Magpie Land

August 9, 2018 by Maggi Barnard

Get ready for four great games against our biggest rivals! The Forbes Magpies are having a Twin Town Darby against Parkes Spaceman this Sunday.

In 1958 Forbes won the premiership and now 60 years after winning the competition the Magpies are celebrating their proud history through hosting this special day.

Oldies are encouraged to come along and wear their old guernseys.

Wear your old Magpies jumper or any pre 2000 footy jumper to show your support and receive a $5 canteen or bar voucher at the gate.

There will be replica jumpers of the 1958 premiership side auctioned after the game. Kickoff is at 11am with the girls’ league tag.

Croquet News And Results

August 2, 2018 by Maggi Barnard

Croquet week ending 28th July

A pleasant start to the croquet week, with beautifully prepared courts and a sunny day on Tuesday.

A committee meeting was held after the games had finished to discuss some current issues. This will make the competition a little more competitive in a friendly way.

This week, huge congratulations go to one of our newer members Ruth Cheney, who won her three matches and also to Lorna Field and Bill Scott.

Saturdays Aussie croquet had only 22 players willing to brave the expected rain which did not eventuate. Kevin Rubie was the only winner of three games. Congratulations Kevin!

We also received some good feedbackon the recovery of those on the sick list.

The Croquet Club is always looking for new members. If you would like to have a game, they meet each Tuesday and Saturday.

By Harley Stewart

Netball News

August 2, 2018 by Maggi Barnard

The Forbes Netball committee is requesting nominations for the end of season awards, which will be presented at the annual presentation on Saturday, 25th August after the grand finals are played.

The nomination forms for the Chris Read Memorial award are available at the office on Saturday. The award will be presented to a person who has helped the committee during the season, where ever and when ever volunteering was needed. Anyone may nominate a person they think has helped out in any area, with the winner to be announced at the presentation.

Every team in Division 2 and 3 will have a nominated player for the Edna Jenkin Memorial Junior Encouragement Award, who has shown outstanding sportsmanship, co-operation and enthusiasm throughout the season.

Nomination forms are available from the office and thank you to all the coaches and parents who have already nominated their players.

Orange Gala Day: The Orange Netball Association will be organising a Gala Day on 12th August. It is hoped that Forbes players will be available to participate and enjoy a day of netball. No representative teams are able to play in the Gala Day. Private transport will be required.

11’s Carnival Dresses: There are still some carnival dresses to be returned. Can all players please check to see if you have a dress that has not been returned? The dresses will be handed out on the day for any players who will be playing in the Orange Gala.

Friday Netball: Anyone can join in the fun of Friday netball and boys and girls do not have to be registered or play in the Saturday competition. Friday netball will be organised every week, during the semi finals through to the grand finals. Any players or teams wanting some extra practice are very welcome to come along from 5pm till 6pm.

Mark Collits Wins Inaugural Trophy

August 2, 2018 by Maggi Barnard

Saturday was the inaugural competition for the Kristie Carpenter Perpetual Trophy, an Individual Stableford Medley for handicapped and social players, and sponsored by Terry Griffiths and Veronica Rebellato.

The overall winner was Mark Collits, decided by count back from four players who all finished on 40 points. In presenting the trophy, Veronica was full of excitement by Mark’s win, making reference to his and Kristie’s close friendship over many years.

Prizes were awarded for the men (presented in two divisions), the ladies and for social players:

• Mens Division 1 winner: Mark Collits 40 pts

• Mens Division 1 runner-up: John Betland 40 pts

• Mens Division 2 winner: Geoff Drane 40 pts

• Mens Division 2 runner-up: Brett Slack- Smith 38 pts

• Ladies winner: Jenny Hubbard 40 pts

• Ladies runner-up: Bess Shields 38 pts

• Social winner: Geoff Tilley 30 pts

• Social runner-up: Veronica Rebellato 27 pts

• The ball sweep went to 37 points on count back, going to: 40 – M Collis, G Drane, J Betland, J Hubbard; 39 – B Carpenter, A Dukes, M Haley; 38 – T Griffiths, B Shields, B Doyle, M Cartwright, J Carpenter, B Slack-Smith, A Callaghan and 37 – S Grallelis, R Nixon, B Drabsch, I Bown.

• The NTP’s went to: 9th – Ladies: J Hubbard, Men: B Carpenter and 18th – Ladies: B Drabsch, Men: P Dawson.

Scoring overall was pretty good with some eagles and many birdies being marked on the cards. Terry Griffiths had the best 9-hole Stableford with 25 points on the back-9. John Betland recorded the best scratch score, a 5-under par 67, shooting 32 on the front-9.

By Short Putt

Netball Notes

July 26, 2018 by Maggi Barnard

The Forbes Netball Association (FNA) completed the 2018 representative season during the school holidays, when the 12 and 14 years representative teams competed in the Netball NSW State Age Championships.

Both teams played in Division 3 at the Eastwood Ryde netball courts, over three days of very competitive netball.

A huge thank you must go to Kristy Butler, who organised the full weekend on behalf of the parents and the teams. Thank you also to Marg Spackman, for organising all the representative uniforms, supporting the teams and laminating the tent posters.

Congratulations to players and umpires, who all displayed outstanding sportsmanship, and played and umpired to the best of their ability.

Umpires to represent the FNA were Aurella White, Hannah Staines and Karen Hargraves.

The 14 years team consisted of: Gi Gi Stitt (Captain), Lauren Bate (Vice-Captain), Ellie Flick, Ella Higgins, Elsa Cusack, Gabby White, Amy Cusack, Tilly Aveyard, Bianca Tzioumis and Leah Catzel. Also to mention Robyn Kenny (Coach), Deb Bate (Manager) and Kristy Butler (Primary Carer).

All players have made huge improvements in their standard of netball, with only half of the team previously playing in the higher Division 3, in their age group.

When the team first came together in early March, the difference in the playing standard of the girls was very noticeable but by the end of the training preparation, the less experienced players had made major improvements. This improvement continued during the three days of championships, with all players taking vital roles in their playing positions.

The girls played many exciting games and rose to the occasion, working together as a team, with all players trying their best at all times.

The wins and losses were nearly even over the three days, with the team easily holding their own, to be able to compete in the same division in 2019.

A huge thank you to all the parents who supported the team.

By Robyn Kenny

Croquet News And Results

July 26, 2018 by Maggi Barnard

Croquet week ending 21st July

A freezing cold wind attacked us on the courts on Tuesday, cutting the numbers down to a brave few.

We sorely missed Libby Smart who usually sets up the courts early in the morning, ready for the day’s competition. Get well soon Libby! At least people now know how much hard work you have done over the years. Winners of three games were Bob Murray, Kevin Rubie and Ken Styles.

In sub zero temperatures, thank you to Alec Todd, Brad Stewart, Anne Stewart, Harley Stewart and Bob Murray for getting out of a warm bed to have the courts ready for hit off at 9am. It makes us really appreciate Alec Todd and John Browne, who do this on a weekly basis regardless of the weather.

The only two winners on the day were John Cole and Bob Murray. A good effort by Kathleen Broderick, who won two games. It has been a while since Kath has been on the winners list.

By Harley Stewart

Perfect Strike For Golfer

July 26, 2018 by Maggi Barnard

Warwick Judge fired the perfect shot during play in the Sunday Stableford Medley, scoring a hole-in-one on the 9th. This finely struck pitching wedge, finished off a good round, having started on the back-9. This is his second, but most satisfying, hole-inone as it was a pure golf shot.

Saturday was the 4-Ball Stableford Multiplier, sponsored by the Tuesday golfers.

This format requires good arithmetic, which is second nature for the Tuesday golfers who manipulate their stories well.

The winners were Brian Doyle and Greg Webb who combined well to finish with 81 points, despite only managing a point each for a multiplier ‘1’ point on the last hole.

Runners-up were Tom Edols and Milton Cartwright, who managed 80 points, which included a few ‘zero’s’ on their card. However, these misses were offset by a ‘12’ and a number of 9’s.

The ball sweep went to 67 points, going to: 81 – Doyle/G Webb; 80 – Edols/ Cartwright; 76 – Chandler/Bown; 74 – Dawson/ J Betland; 71 – Howe/G Betland; 68 – Rhodes/R Webb and 67 – Besgrove/Sallaway.

The NTP’s went to: 9th – B Doyle; 18th – S Sallaway.

The multiplier effect can produce unexpected results. One player’s good play (Andrew Dukes with an eagle on the 6th) can be offset by a miss by their partner (Mike Spice missed his putts) to record a zero.

As always, continuous scoring is important. While 9’s and 12’s are good, the best individual hole score was achieved by Troy Howe and Geoff Betland, with a ‘16’ on the 7th.

On Sunday the Stableford Medley had 14 participants who ensured their shot making was good.

The winner for the day was Michael B Wood with 38 points, who needed the count back to pip Warwick Judge, also on 38.

The ball sweep went to 36 points, being collected by Ash Tucker and Jill Cripps. The NTP’s were easily decided – Warwick Judge on the 9th and Mike Wood (the dad) on the 18th.

The LVDGA Men’s 4BBB District Final is set to be held at Forbes on 5th August. The winners go to Bonneville for some fun time.

Nominations are needed for the Sand-Grass Greens Championships set for 18th, 19th August. Nominations close on 6th August. There is a ‘4-for-3’ nomination incentive and also a team prize.

By Short Putt

NSW Waratahs Camp Attracts

July 26, 2018 by Maggi Barnard

The NSW Waratahs held a school holiday camp in Forbes last Wednesday. The camp saw 130 children from the Central West, participate in skills and drills run by NSW Waratahs staff and Wallaroos forwards coach, Matt Tink. Wallaroos and Australian 7’s player, Mahalia Murphy was also in attendance on the day. The school holiday camp was aimed at boys aged 6 to 13 years old and girls aged 6 to 18 years old.

The day saw players involved in developing their skills in catching and passing as well as tackling and contesting the ruck.

The players broke into their age groups to practice these skills before playing games to further develop these skills.

NSW Waratahs Central West Development Officer, Jarrod Simpson indicated that he was overwhelmed with the response from Forbes.

“It’s been an amazing response. To get close to 130 players is fantastic! To have Mahalia and Matt attend and run a camp, specifically for the 20 girls who attended, was exceptional. Forbes is a great rugby town and has proven it again today. The support we have received from the Forbes Club is really appreciated by the NSW Waratahs,” said Jarrod.

Representative Netball

July 26, 2018 by Maggi Barnard

The Forbes Netball Association (FNA) 12 years representative team competed in the Netball NSW State Age Championships during the school holidays.

The team consisted of Isla Worland, Tanesha Riddle, Andie Hodder, Katie Crouch, Ella White, Ebonnie Hopley, Ava Hui, Kate Stephenson, Bella Walker and Coco Gracie, along with Felicity Worland(Manager), Juliet Hodder (Primary Carer) and a wonderful group of supportive parents.

We started our State Age games with a loss of 10 points to the eventual winners, Nambucca Valley. The girls came off the court knowing that although they had lost the game, they had played well – which set the tone for the whole competition. Day one finished with one win and a draw from five games.

Day two we played six games with having one point difference in every game (four losses and one win, except for the draw) having been down to seven players from the second last game, showing just how competitive we were.

Day three and we started off with a win and a loss, before we found ourselves down to six players due to mounting injuries. The remaining players went into overdrive and managed to come away with two wins from their last three games at State Age, earning the admiration of opposing teams and umpires.

It was an honour to coach such an outstanding group of young ladies.

By Lyn Ford

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