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Charlie One Step Closer To His Dream!

September 22, 2016 by Maggi Barnard

Year 10 student Charlie Staines took a step closer to achieving his dream this week when he signed a two-year NRL Player Development contract with the Penrith Panthers Rugby League Club.

NRL talent scouts have been watching Charlie for some time and the offer came after recommendations based on the skills and abilities Charlie has displayed in both club and representative football competitions.

Charlie will continue his schooling at Forbes High School for the next twelve months. The Panthers will assist with costs associated with any representative football he is involved in including the Western Rams and Country NSW. He will be provided with strength and conditioning, diet and training programs to further develop his talent over the year at which time he will be considered for a pre-season program in preparation for the inclusion in the Under 18 squad and possible relocation to Sydney.

Charlie attended and participated in training camps with the Cronulla Sharks and Canberra Raiders this year too. He and his family are taking everything in their stride, but they are excited by the prospects the signing will bring in the future. Charlie will compete with his local team, the Forbes Junior Magpies U16’s, in the grand final of the local competition in a couple of weeks before flying to Samoa to fulfil his representative commitments with the NSW Country side on the long weekend in October.

By Anita Morrison

Grand Victory For Underdog Magpies

September 16, 2016 by Maggi Barnard

The Forbes Magpies put in an incredible performance to come from behind and win the Group XI Rugby League grand final in Dubbo 26 – 22 on Sunday. Taking on Dubbo CYMS, who have been undefeated for two seasons, was a daunting task for the Mapgies, but coaching coordinator Cameron Greenhalgh said this diasadvantage only ramped up the players’ enthusiasm.

“We were massive underdogs going in, but we knew that we had the side, we had the belief that we could win,” Greenhalgh said. With 12 minutes to go, CYMS had pulled out to a 10 point lead, but two tries in the final minutes gave Forbes the impressive victory.

Acknowledging that Forbes is sporting a very young team this year, Greenhalgh said it was difficult to single out top performers. “Our captain-coach Jake Grace won the Bob Weir Medal for man of the match, and he certainly led by example. “They were all excellent. They’re a young team, but have great confidence and big game performance,” Greenhalgh said.

By Cindy Nutley

Comeback Year For Platypi Ends At Grand Final

September 15, 2016 by Maggi Barnard

The Forbes Platypi Rugby Union team will travel to Orange tomorrow to take on the Emus after securing a grand final spot in the Blowes Clothing Cup. Forbes lost to Orange Emus two weeks ago in the major semi final, but vowed to be back for the grand final. They won their place after a muddy war of attrition against the Bathurst Bulldogs last
week 18-9.

The game was moved to Spooner Oval to avoid the encroaching floodwaters, and Forbes held up better in the muddy conditions to dominate defence and kept Bathurst try-less. The Bulldogs had so far experienced two tough wins in the two weeks prior, and while they managed to kick three penalties, they couldn’t crack the Platypi defence for a try.

Saturday’s grand final will cap off a stunning comeback year for Forbes, who last year only won two games all season.
The Forbes players are expecting to see a mass of blue and white at Endeavour Oval in Orange on Saturday to support the team. First grade kick off is 3.15pm.

By Cindy Nutley

Par-3 Aqua Golf A Winner

September 15, 2016 by Maggi Barnard

Saturday’s scheduled event, the Daine Doolin Memorial, was postponed yet again. However, Golf Pro Daniel organised the Inaugural Par-3 Aqua Golf Medley competition – a 6-hole, Par-54 layout utilising unorthodox tee positions to selected holes. Fifteen golfers rose to the challenge, proclaiming the event a most enjoyable and
successful venture. The Scratch winner was Peter Dawson with 56. The Handicap winner was Jill Cripps, with nett 45. The Handicap runner-up was Bob Borger with 46, getting there on count back.

The ball sweep went to 47 nett, being picked up by: 46 – B Drabsch and 47 – P Barnes. The NTP’s went to 9th- P Dawson and 18th – M Collits. There were eleven 2’s scored. Ecky Dawson scored three 2’s, each on different holes, and Doug Churchill scored two 2’s, also on separate holes.

Forbes Gold Club is taking part in Australia Golf Month in October when everyone can give golf a go. The 2016-17 Summer Sixes competition will begin competitive play in the week of 10th October. The GolfNSW Open Regional Qualifier, played over 36-holes, is set for 8th and 9th October. Tomorrow we will attempt to run the Daine
Doolin Memorial 4-BBB Stableford alongside the Cahill sponsored 4-BBB Stableford competition. Sunday 18th is the Stableford Medley, plus the Parkes Open. Saturday, 24th September is a 4-Ball Ambrose sponsored by Alby Callaghan, and Sunday 25th the Stableford Medley.
By Short Putt

Forbes Touch Association

September 15, 2016 by Maggi Barnard

The Forbes Touch season will run for nine weeks from Monday, 10th October in the same time slots at 6pm, 6.30pm, 7pm and 7.30pm. The semi-finals will be played on 5th December and the grand finals on 8th December for all grades. Go to the Forbes Touch Facebook page to find the registration link to complete registrations online by 12pm on 4th October. All fees are due by the end of the second week of the competition. The fees are: family – $35 for the first child and $30 for any other siblings; mixed, men’s and women’s – $500 per team.

Primary school aged players can register a team with adult players included. No more than two adults are allowed to play on the field at a time and they cannot score. At the AGM on 5th September, Charles Dwyer was re-elected in the president’s role with Daniel West. The rest of the committee are Mel and Stephen West, Lara Dwyer, Ash Hogan, Jarred and Hannah Nicholson and the Morrison girls.

Ainslie Is Netball Club Person Of The Year

September 8, 2016 by Maggi Barnard

Ainslie Toole is the Club Person of the Year of the Forbes Netball Association (FNA). Ainslie had made a huge impact in not only promoting netball in the community, but also lobbying politicians to get new netball courts in Forbes.

She started last year by securing a grant of $25,000 to re-build one court, and this year managed to commit politicians to $600,000 for the rebuilding of the Forbes netball complex. Senator Fiona Nash and Michael McCormack, Member for Riverina, promised earlier this year that if the Government were re-elected 12 new courts, eight with lights, would be built in Forbes.

Ainslie started lobbying when word got around that the FNA All Age carnival had to be cancelled as there were not enough playable courts for the large number of teams wanting to attend.

“It was very humbling and lovely to be recognised for the work I’ve done,” said Ainslie after receiving the award. “Our whole committee worked very hard to make positive changes. Our number one goal was to fix the courts.”

Ainslie joined the Forbes Netball Association Committee four years ago as registrar. During that time, she put the FNA on the map for online registrations by becoming the first netball association in the West/Central West to do so.

Ainslie stepped up to become President of the FNA two years ago, and whenever there was a politician in Forbes, she made sure to show them the unplayable state of the courts.

Ainslie had one message for parents: “The more involved you are in your childrens’ sport, the more fun you have.” She said it was a wonderful way to bond with kids. “I would really like to encourage parents to get involved to spend quality time with your kids.”

By Robyn Kenny

GET READY FOR CRICKET SEASON

September 8, 2016 by Maggi Barnard

The 2016/17 cricket season for the U10, U12, U14 and U16 competitions start on 15th October. Registration days at SportsPower are on 10th, 17th and 24th September. You can also register online at http://www.playcricket.com.au/club-finder/?postcode=forbes.

Every junior will receive a mycricket ID and be able to keep track of their season stats online. The popular Milo in2Cricket program will also run again for the younger first time cricketers. The Milo program is designed for boys and girls from 5 to 8 years old. It is a fast, fun and active program that emphasises maximum participation, and basic motor and cricket skill development. Go to http://www.playcricket.com.au/learn/in2cricket for
more information.

Milo in2Cricket and T20 Blast will be held on Saturday mornings between 9:00 and 10:30am with both 12-week programs starting on 29th October. Try days will be held on 15th and 22nd October for the new T20 Blast competition. Contact Anthony Gordon on 0458 561 156 with any questions.

New Basketball Committee

September 1, 2016 by Maggi Barnard

Congratulations to the Forbes Basketball Association’s newly elected committee. The executive committee are:
President: Cindy Bell
Vice-President: Gavin Montgomery
Secretary: Marion Shepard
Treasurer: Kristy Smith
Registrar: Rebecca Howarth
Publicity Officer: Cindy Bell
Development Officer: Kristy Smith.
The non-executive committee are Grants Officers: Mark Pietsch and Karen Bryant, Competition Coordinators: Kristy Smith and Rebecca Howarth, Grounds man: Gavin Montgomery, Aussie Hoops Coordinator: Kristy Smith, Uniform Coordinator: Kerrie Priest, Child Protection Officer: Linda Rees and First Aid Officer: Karen Bryant.

Thank you to everyone who attended. A strong future lays ahead for basketball in Forbes.

Netball Night Competition Starting

September 1, 2016 by Maggi Barnard

Players looking for teams, or teams looking for players should contact Secretary, Lyn Ford on email secretary.forbesnetball@gmail.com There is half a team of ladies who are playing mixed and would like to play in the ladies competition. Anyone interested should contact Lyn.

All nominations must be in by tomorrow. Ladies may play in both mixed and ladies competitions. Times for rounds are at 6, 7, and 8pm every Wednesday night, except through the school holidays when no competition is played.

Players wanting to register for 2016, and need assistance should contact Registrar Kerrie Priest. Any player who is already registered with NNSW will only need to pay the $40 competition fee per player per team. Players must be attending secondary school as minimum age, to open ladies and men.

Golfers Relish The Sunny Weather

September 1, 2016 by Maggi Barnard

Alf Davies and Ron Morris won the A and B divisions respectively of last Saturday’s Individual Stroke event, sponsored by Complete Plumbing. Alf won with a very well-crafted 70 nett. His driving was nearly immaculate every time. Brian Doyle was unlucky to be runner-up, being shifted into second spot by
virtue of a count back.

In the B division, it was also a close event with Ron taking the honours with a nett 71, followed by Geoff Drane with nett 72. Ron was his usual tidy scorer, while Geoff Drane played like a resurgent demon possessed with magical skill. The scores were higher than expected given the good conditions with a field of 45 players enjoying their wander around the course.

The ball sweep went to 74 nett on count back, being given to those above plus: 71 – P Nixon; 72 – R Nixon; 73 – T Cogswell, P Pymont, B Parker; 74 – L O’Connor and B Squires. The NTP’s went to: 9th – A Davies; 18th – D Culley. Neither got their ‘2’, but Alf scored a lovely ‘2’ on the 3rd, by chipping in. Overall there were only four 2’s. Sunday’s Stableford Medley, played in balmy conditions with dollops of warming sunshine, was won by Libby Godden with 38 points from a field of 12 players.

Jill Cripps finished as runner-up with 37 points, on count back from three other players. The NTP’s went to: 9th B Drabsch and 18th L Godden. Neither managed a ‘2’, and nor did anybody else. The ball sweep went to 37, and was picked up by Ray Taylor, Scott Kirkman and Craig Barrett, who all played in the same group.

With some good weather of recent weeks, there were finally enough cards returned to sort out the Winter Individual Comp. These results cover the period from 10th July to 28th August, just showing how difficult it has been. The eventual winner was Bede Tooth with 34 nett, and this achieved on a day that did not assist him with sunshine or balmy conditions. Balls go to Stuart French (35), Ethel Coombs (36) and Fran Smith (37). Daniel will be running a Junior Golf Camp on 28th and 29th September in the school holidays. Contact him on 6851 1554 for details.

By Short Putt

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