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Soccer Rego Tomorrow

The Forbes and District Soccer Club will be hosting face to face registration sessions from 10am to 12:30pm by the Sweet Three Vintage van every Saturday from 26 February to the end of March. Players registering for the season will get a deploy training soccer ball, with those registering for the U4s and U5s teams getting a Miniroos kit.

Bullettes Go Down To Rebels

The Central West Blue Bullettes Women’s Rugby side were brave in defeat in Cootamundra last weekend against a slick Melbourne Rebels side. Trailing only 19-0 at the main break, the Rebels upped the ante in the second stanza running out 55-0.

Bowling’s Busy Month

Tomorrow is presentation day at Forbes Sport and Recreation Club from 9.30am followed by a BBQ lunch. The day is to recognise the 2021 winners. Cost is $10pp. The Easter Carnival is April 15, 16 and 17. Cost is $75 per player in pairs, $75 in fours while triples are free of charge.

Badminton Wednesday’s

For those interested in trying badminton, call Jay on 0418 480 728 to get involved. It runs on Wednesday’s from 6:30pm to 9pm.

Lachlan United Looking Strong

Lachlan United are looking strong in 2022 with teams in under 10, 11, 13, 14 boys and under 12, 14 and 16 girls in the representative soccer competition. March 26 – 27 is the Merino Cup in Goulburn, with four squads to compete: U14s and U16 girls squads as well as the boys U13s and 14s squads.The first round of the Western Youth League competition is set for the first Saturday of May the same day as the Forbes and District Soccer Club’s 2022 winter season.

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GUTSY RESULT: The Forbes Allstars fought out a gutsy draw again with Parkes Vipers last weekend 2-2.

Supporting Ronald McDonald House Orange

Forbes Rugby is playing its part in the Central West Rugby Fundraising Challenge. This is an initiative supported by Blowes Menswear, who is not only a major sponsor of our competition but also a supporter of RMHC Orange, and has called upon our zone to help raise funds in support of the phenomenal work of Ronald McDonald House Orange.
Since opening in 2015, RMHC Orange has assisted at least 95 families from Forbes and surrounds. All money raised will stay in Orange to support families from the central and far west as their child is receiving specialist and life-saving treatment in Orange Hospital. To donate you can go to the link below. https://fundraise.rmhc.org.au/fundraisers/forbesrugbyclub

Magpies Lose Local Derby To Spacemen

Forbes Magpies 18s were the only side to get a win on the weekend in the clash between Forbes Magpies and rivals Parkes Spacemen. Reserves were unlucky not to get the win in a bold display while the Women’s were outclassed by the Spacecats. In the top grade, Parkes showed many why they are a formidable outfit in 2021 with a strong 38-22 victory over a gallant Magpies outfit.

• Women’s – Parkes 24 – 4 Forbes
• Under 18s – Parkes 4 – 36 Forbes
• Reserve Grade – Parkes 14 – 10 Forbes
• First Grade – Parkes 38 – 22 Forbes

Allstars Fight Back For Draw 2-2 With Vipers

Forbes Allstars did it the hard way and late to earn a well-deserved draw against Parkes Vipers last weekend. In another bold showing in tough conditions, the Allstars came back from 2-0 down to equalize late and share the points.

 

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HOME LOSS: Forbes Allstars suffered a tough loss to Parkes Wanderers at home last weekend. Pic courtesy of Essjay Photography.

Forbes Winter Show Postponed

The Forbes Winter Show has been reschedule for the 24th October. The lockdowns in three nearby LGAs, together with the restrictions on anyone who had travelled through those areas, combined with the fact that we shouldn’t be encouraging travel through those regions, made it too difficult to run our event as planned, a Facebook post stated.
We are looking forward to our new date in October when the COVID situation has hopefully settled down. Sorry for the disappointment and thank you all so much for your support. Refunds on all pre-entries, less nomination processing fees will be put through the system today.

Magpies Go Down In Arm Wrestle

After last weeks loss to CYMS, Forbes had a point to prove this week and while they didn’t get the chocolates, the 24-14 loss to Macquarie Raiders was a big effort. Forbes will be kicking themselves for the litany of missed chances and could well have beaten their more fancied rivals. Onwards and upwards though in some promising signs for first grade.

Little Magpies Win Goodwin Molloy Cup

Forbes has taken out the 2021 Goodwin Molloy Cup. Stemming from a rivalry that goes back to 2014 and named after former West Wyalong and Penrith player Matt Goodwin as well as Forbes Stalwart Craig Molloy, the cup is played across all competitive grades with the glory going to the team with the most wins on the day.

Allstars Back To Drawing Board

It was a game to forget for Forbes Allstars who came crashing back to reality with a 3-0 loss to Parkes Wanderers at home. After a good run of results, the Allstars had every reason to be confident but the Wanderers got the win.

Forbes Soccer Club Scores Big With Two Local Sporting Grants

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Member for Orange, Phil Donato MP

Member for Orange, Phil Donato MP, on Monday, 22 February announced successful funding for the Forbes and District Soccer Club (the Club) under the Local Sporting Grant Program 2019/20.

A total of $13,300 in grants funding has been awarded to the Club for two projects, both of which Phil Donato MP deemed particularly worthy of support.

“The Club will be implementing a pathways program for the development of female players, for which they requested $2,000 and received full funding,” Mr Donato explained . “The larger grant of $11,300 was for a First Aid Injury Recovery Treatment Room, which will be an important as-set when it comes to the safety of players.

“The Club has shown great initiative and rather than building a new Treatment Room they are actually converting an unused storage space at the Botanical Gardens.”

“It was a pleasure to support this grant, which was submitted by the members of the Forbes Soccer Club,” said Mr Donato.

Club Secretary Doug McKenzie said that he was pleased to have received the funding, and was eager to see the project completed in the near future.

Soccer Returns For 2020

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Forbes Soccer Club superstar Josie McKenzie on the field.

The Forbes Soccer Club Committee have been busily preparing training and competition guidelines in accordance with Football NSW Guidelines and NSW Health so that all participants can return to a safe and successful 2020 season.

The Club has been successful in gaining a variety of Funding Grants for Events, Development and Pathways Programs, as well as renovations to the old change rooms to establish a Sports Injury Management Room from the NSW Government Building Stronger Country Communities Fund, NSW Office of Sport, Lake Cowal Evolution Mining and North Parkes Community Investment Program.

Commencing Saturday 18 July, the Forbes local competition for Under 4s, 5s, 6s, 7s, 9s and 12s will recommence and continue until Saturday 19 September. Some Saturdays will also involve double headers where the boys and girls will play two games of shortened game time.

The Forbes selective under 12, 14s and 17s will participate in the Young Grenfell Forbes youth league competition from 25 July until 26 September.

The Parkes Ladies competition which features a ladies’ team from Forbes will commence Saturday 4 July. The Lachlan Amateur Association men’s competition is expected to commence around the same time.

Registrations will continue until Saturday 4 July with players having the option to register online at http://www.playfootball.com.au or face to face at Sweet 3 Vintage Van by the Lake, 10am-12.30pm every Saturday until 4 July.

The club is committed to providing value for money, professional coaching, a safe and happy environment and healthy opportunities for children and youth to participate in sporting activities.

Forbes Football Kicks Funding Goal

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Sam Farraway presenting a cheque for $56,440 to FDSC Development Manager, Doug Mckenzie.

Nationals Upper House MP, Sam Farraway has announced $56,440 from the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund will go towards the Forbes and District Soccer Club’s (FDSC) Program of Excellence and High Needs.

“The Stronger Country Communities Fund is all about giving unique grassroots projects, like the Program of Excellence and High Needs, a fair go and the help they need to go from ideas to reality. Each round of the project has had a different focus, with youth based projects being the focus of round three,” Sam said.

FDSC President Laura Tandy, highlighted the fact that these programs and activities would deliver increased participation across the community including social, physical and health benefits saying, “The 2020-2021 Forbes District Soccer Club Project – Programs of Excellence and High Needs, focuses on delivering skills and pathways development to girls, ethnic minorities, indigenous kids together with broader soccer participation for children and families of all abilities.”

Club Development Manager, Doug Mckenzie said: “With the assistance of Forbes Shire Council, Members of Parliament and the NSW Government the club’s new toilets and change room facilities have been installed and playing fields improved with help from NSW Government drought funding.”

Sam praised the efforts of the FDSC saying, “Laura, Doug and the entire FDSC committee should be very proud of what they have achieved so far in providing a fun, safe and competitive environment for the local community. They are paving the way for soccer clubs across the region and I am looking forward to seeing future superstars get their start here in Forbes.”

The $400 million Stronger Country Communities Fund is part of the NSW Government’s $1.7 billion Regional Growth Fund, which is being invested in local programs and infrastructure that improve the lives of people living in regional NSW.

Soccer Fever Hits Forbes

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The Forbes & District Soccer Club hosted the first of four major soccer events over the long weekend when the Football NSW Country Cup came to Forbes for the very first time.

The best boys teams form Southern NSW, Riverina and Western NSW competed to be Country Cup Champions with Southern Highlands from Country Southern winning the under 14 cup, and Wagga from Riverina the under 15 cup.

The Western NSW Girls Gala Day takes place on 18th June when more than 25 teams aged under 8 to under 16 from Forbes, Parkes, Cowra, Riverina, Wellington, Bathurst and Western NSW Mariners will compete.

On 23rd June the Western NSW Schools Girls Gala Day takes place. More than 400 girls from Year 1 to Year 6 will participate in a soccer promotion day with school teams from Canowindra, Tottenham, St Laurence’s Forbes, Forbes North, Forbes Public, St Joseph’s Eugowra, Wellington Public, Grenfell Public and Holy Family Parkes.

The last event is the annual Forbes Gala Day on Sunday, 25th June with over 50 teams competing.

Men’s Soccer

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In the 1st Division, the Forbes All Stars beat Lightning FC in the elimination final. The final score was 5-1. Forbes Gunns had a bye. In the 2nd Division, the Forbes Bushrangers lost to the Cambridge Saints 4-1.

The upcoming 1st Division game will be Forbes Gunns vs Rawson Home Raptors at 2pm in Forbes. This game is the major Semi- Final and whoever wins will go through to the Grand Final played on September 20.

The Forbes All Stars will play against Tichborne Tigers in Parkes at 2pm in an elimination final. These two teams played in the Grand Final last year.

In the 2nd Division, Forbes Bushrangers will play against Condobolin at 12pm in Forbes. This is a must win match for Forbes. Spectators are welcome at all games so get on down to the Botanical Gardens on Sunday and cheer on Forbes in the finals!

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In the 1st Division, Forbes Gunns defeated the Rawson Raptors 3-2. The Forbes Gunns are on the top of the ladder
and are looking to take out the minor premiership in a few weeks time, provided they keep on winning. The Forbes All Stars lost to the Tichborne Tigers with a score of 3-2. In the 2nd Division, the Forbes Bushrangers lost against Cambridge Sains 5-1. Next round the Forbes Gunns will take on Tichborne Tigers in Parkes at 2pm.

On Sunday, everyone is invited to get out to the Botanical Gardens and support the Forbes soccer teams. The Forbes Bushrangers will take on the Rovers at 12pm and Forbes All Stars will play Lightning FC at 2pm.

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All three Forbes teams in top four of Lachlan Association

All three Forbes sides sit within the top four teams of their respective divisions of the Lachlan Amateur Soccer Association. In the First Division, Forbes Gunns and Forbes All Stars both had comfortable wins last weekend against Parkes Shire sides, the former beating Rawson Home Raptors 3-1 and the latter dominating the Tichborne Tigers 6-1.

After the round, Forbes Gunns sit equal on top of the table with Rawson Home Raptors on 45 points, though they’re significantly behind on goal difference. Forbes All Stars are in fourth place on 34 points, just ahead of Tichborne Tigers on 31. In First Division games this weekend, it’s Forbes Gunns’ turn to confront Tichborne Tigers at 2pm on Sunday at Forbes Botanical Gardens, while for Forbes All Stars it’s same day and same time against third-placed
Lightning FC at Harrison Park, Parkes.

In the competition’s Second Division, Forbes Bushrangers sit in second place on 34 points, behind Rovers on 43 points but comfortably ahead of Cambridge Saints on 27 points.

Last weekend, the Bushrangers lost narrowly 4-3 to Cambridge Saints, while this Sunday they play Parkes Rovers at noon in an away game at Harrison Park, Parkes. All in all, the association features teams from Forbes, Parkes, Grenfell, Condobolin and West Wyalong.

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