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Netball News

May 3, 2018 by Maggi Barnard

The Forbes Netball Association (FNA) players will be back on the courts this week after a short break for the school holidays. The committee hopes everyone had an enjoyable holiday break.

The autumn night competitions for both mixed and ladies teams is drawing to a close, with finals to be played on 16th May between the two top teams on the point score ladder.

The competitions have been played since February, but there are still unregistered players.

Teams have been forfeiting if players have not paid their registration to NNSW and FNA, plus their competition levy of $40 per player per team.

The competition levy pays for the costs associated with the running of the competitions. Without this levy being paid, the FNA will not have the finances to organise competitions. Unregistered players will not be allowed to take the court.

Monthly Meeting

The April monthly meeting was put back because of the school holidays and was held on Thursday, 3rd May at at the Forbes Services Memorial Club. All night competition teams must be represented and will receive two competition bonus points.

Parents Representative Meeting

All parents of representative players are asked to attend a meeting on Thursday, 31st May at 7.30pm at the Forbes Services Memorial Club. All information relating to state championships and state age championships will be discussed.

Forbes Carnival

The Forbes All Age Carnival will be held on Sunday, 6th May. Age groups are 11 to 15 years and Open. Helpers will be needed to serve in the canteen and barbeque starting at 6.30am, to put up tents and then during the day of competition. Thank you to those who have already volunteered. The rounds of competition will start at 8.30am.

Croquet News And Results

May 3, 2018 by Maggi Barnard

Week ending 28th April

There was such a perfect start to each of our days last week, sunny with a little chilly breeze and then warmth later on. We’re having terrific turnouts each playing day and lots of fun and laughs as we work through the games.

Anzac day saw a good number of members turnout for the march and service with the croquet club laying a wreath in memory of the fallen in all wars.

May is going to be a big month, with lots of birthdays to be celebrated on Tuesday, 1st May at the Bakehouse in Templar Street at 12 midday.

Saturday, 12th May will see a contingent of members walking in the Relay for Life in the hopes of raising funds for the Cancer Council. Come along and support us all.

A huge welcome back to Cherylin Coles, who has returned after a long sojourn in hospitals and at home. It’s good to see you back.

By Anne Stewart

Footy Tipping Results – Round 8

May 2, 2018 by Maggi Barnard

Croquet News And Results

April 26, 2018 by Maggi Barnard

Week ending 21st April

Tuesday was a beautiful day which included an influx of more new players. Welcome to Ruth Cheney, Dot Hailstone and Nev and Marie Spry.

The courts are the best we have seen since last year. Thank you to our grounds people and our contract lawn mowing service for a huge effort.

Saturday saw a hot morning with an exceptional turn out of players. Damp dewy lawns turning to hot dry ones make for unpredictable rolling of the balls. This makes for a lot of fun and more laughs!

Our May birthday lunch will take place on Tuesday, 1st May at 12 midday at the Bakehouse in Templar Street.

On Tuesday, 8th May we will be celebrating World Croquet Day with a morning tea, golf croquet and gateball as well as other novelty games. Come along and join in the fun.

Saturday, 12th May will see members join the Seniors College members in the Relay for Life.

By Anne Stewart

Hotly Contested Hawke Trophy

April 26, 2018 by Maggi Barnard

The winners of this year’s Hawke Trophy were Paul Pymont and Frank Donohoe, who scored 47 points. They won on count back from Bruce Carpenter and Libby Godden. It was the better ‘back-9’ that got Paul and Frank their win.

The event for the day was a 4BBB Stableford Medley, won by a visiting pairing of Rob Rogers and Grant Goodman, both from Castle Hill, with 48 points. They were lucky to win that for not only were there the two pairings above in hot pursuit but a bundle of players close behind them.

The ball sweep went to 43 points on count back, being distributed to: 48 – Rogers/ Goodman (Castle Hill); 47 – P Pymont/F Donohoe, Carpenter/Godden; 46 – Rhodes/ Zannes; 45 – Tisdell/R Webb, F/R Smith, Dukes/P Nixon; 44 – Hopkins/ Herbert, Little/Westwood; 43 – B Slack- Smith/H Steel Park and Dukes/Maher.

The NTP’s went to: 9th Alf Davies and 18th Alf Davies. His putt on the 9th was very short as it stopped short of going in by only a foot. Among the 81 players on the field were visitors from Castle Hill and Matt Donohoe from Royal Sydney.

The need for teamwork and consistency was on display by Les Little and Maurie Westwood. They each took turns in scoring 3- and 4-pointers but they messed up with both wiping on a couple of holes.

The Stableford Medley on Sunday, 22nd April had 20 players in the field including the visitors Helen Robinson (South West Rocks) Patricia Young (Howlong) and Janeace Owen (Callala).

It was Ash Tucker’s day finishing ahead on 38 points, keeping runner-up Max Haley (37 points) at bay.

The ball sweep went to 36 points, being picked up by Ray Taylor and Scott Kirkman. The NTP’s went to Ethel Coombs on the 9th and to Phil Maher on the 18th NTP.

A very important notice to all golfers. The 27-Hole Mixed Foursomes Championship that was scheduled for Sunday, 27th May will now be held on Sunday, 3rd June. This will avoid clashes with other events.

The Winter 3’s commences play next week, 30th April. If you rush in and see Simon he may be able to get you into a team or something.

By Short Putt

Footy Tipping Results Round 7

April 24, 2018 by Maggi Barnard

Close Finishes In Golf

April 19, 2018 by Maggi Barnard

Saturday’s event was an Individual Par competition, during which the wind had a big effect on the scores for the field of 67.

The A-Division winner was Scott Kirkman, who finished 2-up and got there on count back from Phil Duke. Scott’s better back-9 gave him the edge. The B-Division also was decided by count back, with two players finishing on 4-up. Stuart Gordon with a very good back-9 got the nod ahead of Clayton Alley who had a strong front-9.

The ball sweep went to All Square on count back, being distributed to: 4Up – S Gordon, C Alley; 3Up – J Coulthurst, B Hodges; 2Up – S Kirkman, P Duke, M Cahill; 1Up – G Webb, G Newport, M Haley, G Drane, R Taylor, P Pymont, J Zannes, P Maher; Square – D McAuliffe, L O’Connor.

The NTP’s went to: 9th – Brett Thomas; 18th – Denis Culley.

On Sunday 15 April there was the regular Stableford Medley, with a good band of Forbes and visiting players enjoying calmer conditions.

Ray Taylor was swept to victory with 39 points, just edging out a visitor Vivienne Sulejmani from Mt Warren Park, on 38 points by count back. The ball sweep went to 38 points, giving Jill Cripps a ball.

The NTP’s went to Bess Shields, who got both the 9th and 18th NTP, but unfortunately no 2’s.

Our Club Pro Simon played in tournaments held in Canberra last week, hoping to earn points for his PGA ranking. At the first one-day events held at Yowani (73) and Federal (73) Simon finished in the top- 20 each day.

Then, at the 2-day event held at Murrumbidgee, Simon scored 71 and 69 to finish second overall, beating a field that included players from the US and European Tours, as well as a NZ Open winner and a Vic Open winner.

The Forbes GC Veterans ‘Week of Golf’ is set to be played next week. The week starts with a 4BBB, followed by 18-hole Stableford events on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. The NSW Shield will be decided on Friday.

Local players are reminded to bring a plate of food to help with the morning teas each day.

By Short Putt

Croquet News

April 19, 2018 by Maggi Barnard

On Tuesday 3rd April we held our monthly Birthday Lunch at the Garden Chinese Restaurant with 34 in attendance. Veva MacCullagh, Doreen Rogers and Ken Styles were celebrating their birthdays. Congratulations were in order.

On Tuesday 10th April we held a Social Day at the Croquet Club to celebrate Seniors Festival for 2018 and we had a lovely social day with approximately fifty in attendance. We played social games of croquet and enjoyed a delicious morning tea which was provided by many of our members.

A special thanks to the Recreational Officers at the Jemalong Residential Village for bringing some of the residents down to participate and share morning tea.

Croquet is great for the body, mind and soul and should you be interested in playing our regular days are Tuesday and Saturday of each week. Arrival at the courts by 8.45am is essential so that numbers can be distributed with play to commence at 9am.

Just sensible soft sole shoes are all that is needed. We have mallets available for all visitors to use.

On Saturday 14th April we had a wonderful roll up of players including four out of town visitors. Des and Laurel Wykes from Yeoval together with Ken and Lindsay Bradley from Sydney who were visiting relatives in town.

Congratulations to the following people who won all three games namely Lorna Field, Jeff Liebich, Elizabeth McLean, Kevin Rubie, Bill and Dorelle Scott and one of our visitors Laurel Wykes.

By Elvy Quirk

Footy Tipping Results – Round 6

April 17, 2018 by Maggi Barnard

Croquet News And Results

April 12, 2018 by Maggi Barnard

The cooler weather has been with us on some occasional mornings but warming up later during the day. It will not be too long before we start looking for warmer clothes. We have changed our starting time to 9am with check-in by 8:45am. Numbers are drawn at 8:55am.

We also celebrated Seniors Week this week and organised to have social games of croquet on Tuesday, 10th April. Anyone who liked to come and join us for a social game and a delicious morning tea catered for by our members was invited.

We love to see some new faces and also others whom have played in the past who are now unable to do so. You are welcome to join us for a cuppa.

On Saturday, 3rd April in golf croquet, Marj and Ken Styles won all three games. Congratulations!

On Saturday, 7th April, Dorothea Croker, Jeff Liebich and Joan Littlejohn also won all three games. Congratulations must also go to those players.

Croquet is becoming a very popular sport with the numbers increasing. If you would like to have a game, we play each Tuesday and Saturday.

By Elvy Quirk

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