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On The Netball Courts

November 1, 2018 by Maggi Barnard

Representative Netball Coaches, Assistant Coaches and Open Players for 2019 The Forbes Netball Association (FNA) is calling for representative coaches and assistant coaches for 2019. Applications will close at the next monthly meeting which will be held on 15th November.

All applications must be emailed to secretary. forbesnetball@gmail.com and state coaching experience and qualifications, and playing experience.

Representative coaches and assistant coaches being called for 2019 are for the under 17’s and 15 years. As well as for the 12 years, 13 years and 14 years.

Players must be turning the age in 2019 Anyone wanting more information can contact the Coach Convenor, Robyn Kenny.

Open Representative Team

Applications for players to trial for the 2019 FNA Open representative team to compete in the Regional League competition in Orange are now open. Applications will close on 21st November with the first selection trials to be held on 26th November.

Regional League will be played on 10th March and 24th March and finals on 31st March.

Training may commence end of 2018, depending on availability of players. Training will be held on Monday nights.

Bingo Fundraiser

The FNA will be organising a Bingo fundraiser on Sunday, 18th November from 2pm till 4pm.

Donations are needed for prizes and anyone with something to donate should contact the organiser, Rosa Gillogly, or any one of the committee members.

This will be a fun event and all members, friends and families and the Forbes and district community are all invited to attend.

Cost will be $20 for 20 games and the afternoon will be held at the Forbes Services Memorial Club.

Croquet News

October 25, 2018 by Maggi Barnard

Croquet week ending 20th October

There were no major surprises at golf croquet last week Tuesday. The best efforts of the day were husband and wife, Ken and Marjorie Styles, who each won their three matches. Other winners of three matches were Lorna Field and Kevin Rubie.

The annual general meeting was held after the finish of croquet. We are pleased to advise that Elvy Quirk was voted in as President and Treasurer for the second year, with John Cole as Assistant President.

Colleen Liebich was again voted in as club Secretary. Steve Karaitiana from the Forbes Council, chaired the meeting.

Thank you Steve for your leadership.

Saturday’s Aussie croquet was spent trying to fit the three games in before the rain came. Thanks to the Forbes city council and some hard work by our youthful members, our two new courts were ready for competition. The winners of three games were John Browne, John Cole, Bruce Field and Kevin Rubie. Congratulations to you all!

By Harley Stewart

Monthly Medals Contested Well

October 18, 2018 by Maggi Barnard

The October Monthly Medal, sponsored by Forbes Concrete, was played on Saturday, 6th October with the field of 77 relishing the chance to earn themselves a medal.

The A-Grade winner was Shane Sallaway, with a fine 68 nett. He turned in 38 and then produced a blistering 34 on the back-9 to ensure a great score. Runner-up was Andy Dukes with a nett 70. He too had 38 on the front-9 but then his concentration faltered on the back-9.

The B-Grade winner was Stephen Uphill with a nett 70. His front-9 was ‘easy as’ but the back-9 was a stumble. Mark Watts finished runner-up with a tidy 72 nett. The C-Grader’s saw a tight battle separated by count back. Bruce Chandler managed a nett 73 after a scattered scoring start, and got the nod ahead of Frank Hanns.

The ball sweep went to 75 nett on count back, going to: 68 – S Sallaway; 70 – A Dukes, S Uphill; 72 – M Watts; 73 – P Owen, B Chandler, T Morgan, G Pymont, F Hanns; 74 – B Ashton, D McAuliffe, K Herbert, D Bayley, B Parker, J Coulthurst, P Kay; 75 – M Collits, I Bown, T Griffiths, G Webb and E Gaffney. The NTP’s went to: 9th – D Bayley; 18th – S Sallaway.

The visitors participating included Lee Grierson, John Boyle (Tathra Beach), Peter Owen and David Carmody (both Maroochy River). They enjoyed their time here.

Once again there were ‘if only’ moments. If only Brad Ashton had not scored a triple- bogey, or Lee Grierson had not had a mixed scoring game they may have been winners.

The Stableford Medley on Sunday, 7th October had a good field, with Ray Taylor the winner on 40 points. Runner-up was Julie Hurkett with 39 points.

There was no ball sweep. The NTP’s went to: 9th – Jill Cripps, and 18th – Richard Smith.

The Wallace Cup has reached the semis with matches being: Ash Tucker vs Neil Mc- Millan and Stephen Uphill vs Niel Duncan. The Men’s Club Championships began last weekend and will be played over two weekends combining four rounds of play. On Saturday, 20th and Sunday, 21st October the club champs continue. Players are reminded that there will be a seeded draw for the top eight in each grade for Sunday’s play.

There are daily prizes (sponsored by Pool Magic) and the big prize at the end (sponsored by Lachlan Commodities), so do not despair if your first game is a shocker.

Players are advised that the course will revert to the local ‘Play the Lie’ rule. The course condition has improved sufficiently to allow a return to our normal local rule.

By Short Putt

Croquet Results

October 18, 2018 by Maggi Barnard

Croquet week ending 29th September A special morning tea was held on Tuesday, 25th September to honour one of our foundation members and a person who has given years of dedication to the Forbes Croquet Club. Our former treasurer, Dorothea Croker is moving closer to her family in the Newcastle area. On behalf of the club, we wish her many more years of good health and participation in the things she loves.

It was a good turnout for Tuesday’s golf croquet with five winners of three games. They were Lyn Simmonds, John H. Browne, John Cole, Colleen Liebich and Dorelle Scott.

Saturday’s Aussie croquet only had three winners of their three games. They were Bob Murray, Jill Rubie and Bill Scott.

Croquet week ending 6th October Celebrating October birthdays are Joan Littlejohn, Kathleen Broderick, Alec Todd, Marjorie Styles and Lyn Simmonds.

Winners of three games in our Tuesday golf croquet were Bruce Field (Mr Consistent), Veva MacCullagh (Mrs Consistent) and Libby Smart. One of the best games of the day was by Doreen Whitworth. Well done!

Saturday’s Aussie croquet saw three winners. They were Merv Langfield, Joan Littlejohn and Elizabeth McLean.

Croquet week ending 13th October

There were two winners of their three games on Tuesday, namely John Cole and Jill Rubie.

The game of the morning at Saturday’s Aussie croquet was between Joan Littlejohn and Bob Murray against Kevin Rubie and Harley Stewart. Joan and Bob Murray won the match. The winners of three games today were Joan Littlejohn, Veva MacCullagh, Barry White and John Allegri.

By Harley Stewart

Croquet News And Results

September 27, 2018 by Maggi Barnard

Croquet week ending 22nd September

It was a good turnout for our golf croquet on Tuesday, 18th September. There were some very close games. Only two players managed to win their three games. They were Bruce Field and Barry White.

Ruth Cheney was accidently left off our birthday list for September. Apologies for that Ruth! There was a special celebration morning tea on Tuesday where all ladies brought a plate. Thank you for your contributions.

There will be an AGM meeting to be held on the 16th October. All members should attend if possible.

There was also a surprise at Saturday’s Aussie croquet. Veva MacCullagh returned to the courts after being absent since June with health problems. Welcome back!

She has definitely not lost her sparkle after winning two games with no effort.

Other winners of three games were Dorothea Croker, Elizabeth McLean, Roslyn Rennick, Kevin Rubie and Libby Smart.

Well done to you all!

By Harley Stewart

Breast Cancer Survivors Endeavour To Paddle

September 27, 2018 by Maggi Barnard

Last Sunday was a perfect day for a group of breast cancer survivors and their supporters to experience the beauty and calming effect of a paddle on Lake Endeavour outside Parkes.

Scientists say that feeling a sense of calm when we are around water has a positive effect on our brains. This was evident on Sunday with plenty of smiles and positive vibes floating around when Parkes Dragon Boat Club members stayed behind after their regular Sunday morning training session to entertain their guests to a paddle, slice, sausage sizzle and socialising. Patti Smith from the Forbes Dragon Boat Club also joined in to give a hand.

As the beaming paddlers stepped off the boat, they all agreed they had a fantastic time. “It is just wonderful, I’ll definitely do it again,” said Sandy Perceval. “It is a pretty spot and just great being out on the water,” said Jenny McDonald.

Lachlan Health Service McGrath Breast Care Nurse, Dianne Green organised a group of more than 20 breast cancer survivors, including their families and friends, from Forbes, Condobolin, Trundle, Parkes and Alectown.

“It is wonderful of the Parkes Dragon Boat Club to invite us out here,” said Dianne. “It is so nice to get them all together with their loved ones to share their common bond.”

According to Dianne the recurrence of breast cancer can be reduced by 25% by doing exercise. She said the opportunity to combine exercise and socialising as a group was fantastic. “It was lovely of the club members to stay behind to help us, it made us feel really safe on the boat.”

By Maggi Barnard

Now Is The Time To Nominate

September 27, 2018 by Maggi Barnard

With the winter sport season at an end, the Forbes Sportsperson of the Year (SOYA) committee would like to remind all local sporting organisations that there is no time like the present to nominate their sporting champions.

The SOYA committee was formed more than thirty years ago to celebrate and recognise the achievements of our sporting men and women. Not only are our local athletes recognised, the committee pride themselves on recognising everyone who makes sport possible, from the administrators to officials and coaches.

Every sporting club should be proud to nominate someone in every category available which is administrator, coach/trainer, referee/official, all rounder and of course the Junior and Senior Sportsperson.

All nominations are judged by an independent judging panel with winners to be announced at the annual awards presentation dinner to be held in March 2019 at the Forbes Sport and Recreation Club.

Nominations forms can be found on the Forbes SOYA Facebook page or by contacting the organisation secretary, Anita Morrison on 0405 364 512 or email – morrisonaj68@gmail.com.

The awards would not be possible without the generous support of regular sponsors and local businesses. New sponsors are always welcome and their support will be advertised at every available opportunity.

The annual presentation dinner is well supported each year with more than 150 people attending in previous years, teamed with quality guest speakers, providing great value for money.

If you need further information and would like to submit a nomination please contact Anita. Nominations are open until the end of the year but they accept them throughout the year.

Croquet News

September 20, 2018 by Maggi Barnard

Croquet week ending 15th September

Spring is here at last! Tuesday saw a grand day with some interesting results. The winners of three games today were Bruce Field, Alec Todd, Bob Murray and Bill Scott.

Saturday’s Aussie croquet was excessively windy but the turnout of members was good. There was great excitement in one of the games as John Cole performed the impossible shot through one of the hoops. Well done John!

There were four winners of the three games namely John Cole, Bruce Field, Bill Scott and Libby Smart. There were great performances from them all!

By Harley Stewart

Windy Weather Conditions For Golfers

September 20, 2018 by Maggi Barnard

Saturday’s competition was a 4BBB Stableford Medley event, sponsored by Cahill’s Footwear. The field of 84 players were keen to master the blustery conditions to earn a prize.

Three pairs finished on 49 points, with a count back sorting them out. The winners were Greg Webb and Brian Doyle, and runners-up were Alf Davies and Laurie O’Connor. The unlucky pair to miss out were Sarah Black and Louise French.

The ball sweep went to 46 points, going to: 49 – G Webb/B Doyle, A Davies/L O’Connor, S Black/L French; 48 – D Earl/B Tooth, P Pymont/F Donohoe, J Carpenter/V Lane; 47 – P Maher/M Spice, G Drane/R Pluis; 46 – S Sallaway/D Churchill, L Little/M Westwood, B Hodges/S French.

The NTP’s went to: Ladies 9th – J Hurkett; 18th – E Coombs, Men 9th – J Carpenter; 18th – P Duke. The visitors included Stuart Hayes (Murrumbidgee), Kevin Robinson (Buninyong), Ray Pluis (Wagga Wagga), John Doyle (Tathra Beach) and Gerry Shelly (Bacchus Marsh).

Sunday had bright sunshine and a chill in the air, but once again a good band of players enjoyed the conditions.

The winner was Ron Morris, with 39 points. Runner-up was Brett Thomas with 37 points. There was no ball sweep. The NTP’s went to: 9th – Stuart French; 18th – Barb Drabsch. No 2’s by anybody. At the Parkes Open the pairing of Steve and John Betland were one of four pairs that finished at 2-under in the 4BBB on Saturday, but they missed out on count back.

The Open, played over 27-holes on Sunday had a full field of over 140 players. The winner was P Kirwin (Cowra) who finished 1-under after 27 holes. Runner-up was J Cowan from Orange on 2-over. Third was Steve Betland on 3-over, with John Betland finishing 4th on 5-over. Another Forbes golfer among the prizes was Cam McMillan who picked up an A-grade Handicap prize. Well done guys.

By Short Putt

Netball News

September 20, 2018 by Maggi Barnard

Round three of the Spring netball competitions for the mixed and ladies team was played this week.

All teams are reminded to check the draw for umpiring duty, as all teams will be allocated at some stage during the season. Help will be given to new umpires.

Team representatives should inform the committee at the office, if their team will need help when allocated to umpire.

Volunteers are needed to help with timing and canteen duties. Anyone able to spare an hour or more at any time during the night, is very welcome. The committeemembers are all volunteers, and help is needed to run the competitions successfully.

Last week there were players in teams that had not completed their full registration. This is the registration to Forbes Netball and Netball NSW, the $40 competition levy for the first team and $20 for the second team. The competition levy can be paid at the office.

Teams that forfeited because of players not registered are: ladies competition: CWD, Marist and mixed competition: Double Shot, Hot Shots, Tyrepower, Stingers. Players will not be able to take the court if their full registration is not paid.

Anyone needing help with registrations should contact the registrar, Kerrie Priest by email to kerrie.priest@bigpond.com.

The FNA meeting was held this week at the Forbes Services Memorial Club. All teams had to be represented. The format of the night competitions was set at the meeting.

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