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023 Forbes Sportperson Of The Year Nominations Open

April 21, 2023 by Roxane Manley

Nominations for sporting achievements for the 2023 awards are now being taken. Each time you see a notable sporting achievement, on or off the field, complete the nomination form and send to the addresses provided.

Nominations can be submitted for the following categories:

• Senior Sportsperson

• Junior Sportsperson

• Coach/Trainer

• Team

• Administrator

• Referee/Umpire/Official

• All Rounder

All Nomination forms must be submitted by 31st January 2024 and forms can be obtained by contacting the Secretary via email: morrisonaj68@gmail.com

Are you ready for Netball Season?

April 21, 2023 by Roxane Manley

Netball season is only one week away, all players must be registered with NNSW and pay their $20 competition fees. There are players looking for teams, and any teams needing players should email the Secretary.

Saturday Junior Netball

Saturday netball will start up on 29th April for all boys and girls. Woolworths NetSetGo will be played at 9:30am for all boys and girls aged five years and up. Junior skills and games will be played at 10:30am for all boys and girls aged from 12/13 years and under.

The two groups of players can be mixed with the older NetSetGoers and the younger juniors, to give some players two full hours of netball fun. Anyone can come along on 29th April and try the sessions before they register. NetSetGo and junior skills and games sessions are run by accredited coaches with help from any parents who would like to volunteer.

Saturday netball will continue until 26th August with a presentation and celebration of the season, and then the Regional NetSetGo and Junior Mixed Gala day will be held on Sunday 27th August.

Regional Carnivals

Everyone is reminded that regional carnivals are starting, with the Orange carnival on 23rd April. The Bathurst carnival is on 30th April. The Forbes all age carnival is on 7th May, and there has already been a huge response from associations across the state entering teams. All players must be registered with NNSW to be able to play in regional carnivals. Any boys or girls wanting to play in these carnivals should contact secretary.forbesnetball@gmail.com

Forbes Fins Need You

April 21, 2023 by Roxane Manley

Have you ever wondered how you can give back to the Forbes Fins Club? Well, look no further because the club need three to four new coaches to enable the club to continue to run such an extensive swimming squad program. Without enough coaches, there will be reduced squad availability.

Coaching days/times are flexible and commitment can be as little as one afternoon per week. There are a number of courses coming up during winter. Please get in touch for further information if you are interested.

Boars Ladies Unlucky Against Mudgee

April 21, 2023 by Roxane Manley

The Boars Women have been putting in the hard work at training and are ready for a big game at home this weekend against Wellington.

In the first round of the women’s games, the Boars were unlucky against Mudgee, however, with a young team, the Boars Ladies should hold their head high.

Boars opened their scoring with a try scored by Taylor Draper after a fabulous 60m run from Cailin Westcott. Halfway through the second half, again Parkes made a big break with Maely Macgregor, another player in the very first year of rugby, bustled the ball up through the center, driving through the defense and scoring under the post. The conversion was easy.

The Boars Ladies are still learning their set plays, and may have been a little overwhelmed facing the reigning premiers in their first match. The final score Mudgee 27 to Parkes 12. We are looking forward to big things coming with this team as these young girls develop their skills and learn the nuances of the game.

Players player and two points to Alice Maier, three points Maely Macgregor and one point to Cailin Westcott.

This Saturday when rugby returns to Spicer Oval, the ladies kick off at 12.30pm, against Wellington. So grab a mate or two and head along to support the team.

Parkes Spacemen 2023 Season Launch

April 14, 2023 by Roxane Manley

The Parkes Spacecats are gearing up for a big 2023 season.

The Parkes Spacemen Rugby League Club held their 2023 season launch at the Parkes Leagues Club on Thursday, 6th April.

Club President Tony Dwyer was pleased with with the number of people who attended on the night, saying “We put it on for the players, we organise the alcohol and food. It is a thank you to everyone for their hard work in the pre-season and to let everyone know what’s coming up for the season.”

The 2023 season kicks off for the Spacemen at Pioneer Oval this Sunday, 16th April. First Grade will take on Orange Hawks, while the other three grades will take on Cowra.

The first grade team are going into round one with a win over Orange Hawks a few weeks ago in a trial match that took place in Orange. “Parkes go in with a bit of a leg up, but it could be a different story on the day as both teams will be stronger,” said Tony.

Captain/coach Chad Porter will help select the sides this week based on form at training and during the three trial games against Thelemere, Orange and Wellington. Tony’s hope for the 2023 season is that the Spacies take it week by week and hopefully get the job done at the end of the year.

If you don’t already have plans for this Sunday, head along to Pioneer Oval to cheer on the Spacies in all four grades.

Strong Results At Saturday’s ProKonnect Day Spa Stableford

April 14, 2023 by Roxane Manley

The grow in at Parkes golf course, is coming along nicely, even the turtle’s are keen to see the new greens. New drone photos of the course development are available on the Parkes Golf Club website.

A blustery, and rain threatening day, greeted the early Saturday morning golfers to contest the ProKonnect Day Spa Stableford event. Our thanks go out to Sammi for sponsoring this event. There were 51 golfers brave enough to have a hit.

There were only four golfers to equal or better the stableford par score, with the Ward boys Ian and James battling out for first prize with Ian getting a rare win over James with a 41 point haul beating James by 3.

Anthony Riach had a 37 point haul with Peter Bristol on 36. Anthony was the only player to score in the 70’s with a 75 on the day then 5 back to James Ward and Blake Smith on 80.

In the ladies’ event Cath Coates survived a countback to win with 32 points. Cath has settled into the Parkes course since arriving from Sydney and no doubt will enjoy the updated course when it arrives.

Some of the older gents played well in the wind and cold with Reg Davison and Graham Cooke firing solid 34s and John Pearce, Rod Luyt and Tom Delmenico carding 33s.

The Nearest The Pins this week were – on the Harvey Norman 11th won Kath Jeffress on 288cm, the Westlime 15th won by Cath Coates on 510cm and the 18th won by Anthony Riach on 85cm.

Ball winners were Anthony Riach 37, Peter Bristol 36, Nick Strudwick, Phil Smith, Rod Kiley 35, Garry Phillips, Reg Davison, Mark Kelly, Graham Cooke, Tony Hendry 34. The Captain vs President was won again by Captain Cath’s team 160 to President Dave’s 123.

Note to members that the Wednesday 18 holes will now be a medley event open to all members. Next week is an 18 Hole Medley 4BBB Stableford / Individual in conjunction sponsored by Matthew Knighton.

Tickets Selling Fast For PMJRLC Sportsmans Fundraising Dinner

April 14, 2023 by Roxane Manley

On Monday 10th April, rugby league legend, Royce Simmons set off from Dubbo on his Big Walk to raise funds for Dementia.

Royce is set to walk into Parkes next Thursday, 20th of April and the Parkes Marist Junior Rugby League Club (PMJRLC) is holding a Sportsman’s Dinner to assist in Royce’s fundraising efforts. Some of the funds raised on the night will also go back to the PMJRLC.

Guest speakers at the dinner will include rugby league legends, Royce Simmons, Terry Lamb and Garry Jack, with former local boy and NRL star Luke Goodwin.

An auction with some great signed sporting memorabilia on offer will be supported by raffles, lucky door prizes and a Q&A session with the special guest speakers.

The Sportsmans Dinner will start at 6.30pm at the Parkes Services Club and tickets cost $35pp. If you have not yet organised a table and purchased tickets, be sure to do so quickly so you don’t miss out.

Tickets are available at www.123tix.com.au/events/38306/royces-big-walk-parkes

Croquet News

April 14, 2023 by Pegging Out

We had 24 brave players for Aussie Croquet on a very misty, windy morning on Saturday 8th April. Thank goodness the morning improved. We had a family affair, Robin Pols turned up with her daughter Catrina and granddaughter Olivia.

Four players won three games, John Browne, Kevin Rubie, Barry White and Tony Thomson. The big winners were:

14 – 8 May Jones and Kevin Rubie, TonyThomson and Barry White.

14 – 9 Joan Littlejohn and Tony Thomson

A chilly morning on Tuesday 11th saw 30players for Golf Croquet. There were threewinnes of three games, Fay Picker, KevinRubie and Rex Toole.The big winners were:

9 – 4 Elvy Quirk and Bruce Field, Neville Spry and Rex Toole, Kevin Rubieand Sandy Hepburn, Lyn Simmonds andJohn Cole, John Farah and Rex Toole,John Browne and Kevin Rubie, John Farah and Fay Picker.

Anzac Day is almost upon us and of course that will be a holiday for all our croquet players as we pause to remember those who served our beautiful country with survivors but many lost lives. Meanwhile stay well, stay safe and be kind to each other.

See you next week.

By Pegging Out

Forbes Platypi Name 1st Grade Side To Take On Cowra

April 14, 2023 by Roxane Manley

The Forbes Platypi were dominant in their third pre-season trial game agains the Hall Bushrangers R.F.C scoring 11 tries to 1. The ladies played a hard fought game coming from behind to finish on top 17-10.

This Saturday, 15th April the Forbes Platypi will play their first game of the season at home against Cowra. Following flood damage to the grounds last year, it has been a slow recovery but things are looking better and are ready ahead of the first match up at home.

A solid team has been named for this Saturday’s game, and first grade assistant coach Chris said, “There are a few guys that have trialed really well and they have been given the opportunity because they have shown the commitment that is required”.

“We’ve got a lot of new faces, and so far we have been focusing on trying to get some combinations together and trialing guys in different positions.”

It is a six team competition that will be very competitive. Last year, Forbes missed out on making the finals by one point, which should provide some motivation for the players going into this season.

Charlie French has shown he more than deserves the honour of being named captain and the same can be said for co-captain Dan Sweeney.

The Forbes Platypi would like to thank and welcome the 2023 sponsors. The Forbes Platypi welcome back Acheson’s Mitre 10 Forbes as first grade team sponsor. Joining them on the jerseys this year are Forbes Automotive Services, Johnston Rural Group, Newell’s Contracting and Hazell & Field Accountants and Advisors.

The second grade team sponsor is Lachlan Valley Vets Forbes/Grenfell. Joining them on the jerseys this year are Gundamain Pastoral Co, Hazell & Field Accountants and Advisors, AGnVET Services and Hughes & Co. Lawyers & Conveyancing.

The colts sponsors for 2023 are AgriWest Rural Pty Ltd. Joining them on the jerseys will be Kevin Miller Whitty Lennon & Co – Forbes, Newell’s Contracting Lachlan Valley Vets Forbes/Grenfell and Hazell & Field Accountants and Advisors.

Forbes District Soccer News

April 6, 2023 by Roxane Manley

Team work makes dreams work! Thanks to the visitors, players, coaches, managers, spectators, volunteers, referees committee for a fabulous day at Harrison Park, for the Girls Mini-Gala Day. Good luck for the WYL Round 1 in Bathurst on Sunday, 30th April.

The advanced, Lachlan Utd and Club training schedule for April is as follows:

Advanced program: All Tuesdays (except Anzac Day) 4th, 11th, 18th and Thursdays this week 4th and 27th April mornings 7am – 8am.

Lachlan Utd, U/12 & 14 Youth League: This Wednesday 4th and 26th April (nothing in school holidays). Under 17s to be notified by Team Coach John Zannes.

Community Training: This Tuesday and Thursday (nothing in school holidays or Anzac Day), then on Thursday 27 April.
3.45 – 4.30pm: Age 4-6 years
4.30 – 5.30pm: Age 7-9 years
5.30 – 6.30pm: Age 10-13 years

The Western NSW Girls Mini Gala Day was hosted by Parkes DSC on Sunday, 2nd April. The Under 10, 12s, 14s and 16 Lachlan United girls will play Orange, Bathurst, Mudgee and Dubbo in an exciting pre-season girls soccer promotion day. It was great to see all the players family and friends supporting our girls and contributing to the day.

With the help of Club Referee Coach – Ian Bishop and Football NSW Referee Branch in eliminating the $44 joining fee this year, we are keen to grow our team of Game Leaders (games 9-12yrs) and Referees and Assist Referees (12yrs to adult games). Girls, ladies, boys and men are all encouraged and welcome to join our growing pool of game day officials. We also provide you with your referee shirt, hat and other necessary equipment. Any kids, players, parents that are interested please inbox message the club. Thanks to Ian Bishop, club referee coach who has been training and developing adult and teenagers to be referees.

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