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Parkes Sporting Wrap

November 21, 2024 By Roxane Manley

Parkes Golf Club

The Golf NSW Country Championships rounded up at Parkes Golf Club with a new course record of 64! All of the top scores were exciting. It was great to be able to take in the last three holes of play from the Clubhouse. Once again, well done to all the grounds staff and volunteers have worked hard to bring this course to the standard that it is. The event is a 36 holes stroke, the best of the state’s country players were featured.

With a maximum GA of 9.4, the quality of golf over the 2 days was of an exceptionally high standard. A massive congratulations to Cooper Giddings from Dubbo for winning with an overall score of 133 (65 & 68) -11. Playing off +1.

Parkes Railway Bowling Club

A nice 24 players enjoyed Social Bowls on Wednesday 13th November. Winners were Mike Valentine, Rob Hill and Myra Townsend winning 15+11. Runners-up were Dave Johnson, John Corcoran and Kev Hynds winning 13+9. Third place went to Alan Curteis, Wally Grant and Danielle Thompson winning 13+6. Marble 18 came out and the Margins were 6, 6, 9 & 11. The Jackpot this week is $496. Social Bowls on Saturday 16th November saw only 8 players. Winners were Dave Speakman and Geoff Leonard winning 15+12. Runners Up were Gene Rapp and Neil Stronach winning 13+10.

Parkes Cobras FC 2024 WPL Presentation

It was fantastic to celebrate everyone’s hard work this season with our players, coaches, volunteers, and supporters! Special congratulations to our award winners:

• Players’ Player – Hayden Lamond
• Best and Fairest – Joel Cowling
• Coach’s Award – Lachlan Hando
• Club Person – David Parker

Huge thanks to our sponsors, committee and community, your support makes it all possible. Here’s to even bigger things ahead!

Asha Turns Parkes Tennis Club Pink

November 14, 2024 By Roxane Manley

Congratulations to Nenyasha (Asha) Munodawafa for organising such an amazing event to support the McGrath Foundation.

It was also very special having Parkes’ very own McGrath Breast Nurse, Di present on the day.

Parkes Sports Wrap Up

November 7, 2024 By Roxane Manley

Term 4 Junior Squash and Squidgies is back in full swing.

Parkes Services Squash Courts

Squidgies and Junior Squash have returned on Friday’s. The cost is just $5 and all equipment can be provided. Come along and try.

• Squidgies: 4pm – 4.45pm is for kindy up to year 3

• Juniors: 5pm – 6pm is for year 3 and up

Parkes District Junior Cricket

Parkes U/14 played Forbes under lights in an enjoyable evening of cricket. Parkes won the toss and chose to bat, finishing with a strong total of 3/152 off 24 overs. The top scorers were Jack and Lochie, both retiring at 40. Charlie was run out for 15, Will contributed 14 before being caught, while Sam and Alfie remained not out at 9 and 8, respectively. Forbes batted through their overs, ending with 7/70, with Leo Dwyer as the top scorer, making 31. Parkes’ bowlers performed well, with Will taking 2 wickets for just 4 runs in 2 overs, and Jack claiming 2 wickets for 3 runs.

Parkes Tennis Club

Join us on Saturday, 9th November from 1pm-4pm at Parkes Tennis Club, to help Asha and her Hey Sis Project raise funds for the McGrath Foundation. Can’t make it? Donations can be made via the link www.pinkisthecolour.com.au/s/7277/7801

Parkes Railway Bowling Club

A massive 34 players turned out for Social Bowls on Wednesday 30th October. Winners were Sue White, Paul Kirwan and Phil Barnard winning 16+12. Runners-up were Peter Hope and Dawn Parker winning 16+11. Third place went to Lea Tanks, Rob Hill and Bruce Jones winning 15+7. Marble 9 came out and the Margins were 2, 5, 7, 10, 11 and 12.

Another 16 keen Social Bowlers played on Saturday 2nd November. Winners were Rob Hill and Dave Littlewood winning 17+19. Runners Up were Marryann Watson and George Greenhalgh winning 16+1.

Help Henry Get To The British Junior Open

October 31, 2024 By Roxane Manley

Henry representing Australia to win the 2024 Trans Tasman Test Match. Photo Credit to Rogue Gun Photography.

Fourteen year old Henry Kross from Parkes is working hard to achieve his dream to compete on the biggest global stage in the world for junior squash – the British Junior Open.

Henry has recently returned from the Australian Junior Championships, where he was crowned the Australian Under 15 Champion. This caps off a stellar year which has seen him win the NSW State Championships, NSW Combined High School Championship and represent Australia to win the Trans-Tasman Test Match earlier in the year.

Henry was also selected as the Number 1 Australian player for the Australian All Schools in New Zealand earlier in the year, following on from his success in NZ last year where he won the Oceania Under 15 Championship. Henry is also in the Next Gen Squash Australia Squad and the Squash NSW Talent Squad.

To get to the British Junior Open, being held in Birmingham, England from 2nd to 6th January 2025, Henry is busy fundraising to cover the substantial costs involved.

Only limited Internationals are able to enter the event, and once Squash Australia extended his invitation he has been busy.

He is collecting cans and bottles from the community to cash in at the return and earn stations, running a mega raffle (drawn 11th December) which local businesses have really got behind with great prizes and is also running a lamington drive (orders close Friday 1st November).

Henry will also be holding a Longest Drive Competition at Parkes Golf Club on 10th November from 2pm. Everyone is welcome to come along on the day to compete or spectate, Henry would love to see a big crowd.

You can follow Henry’s squash results and find the details of how to get involved in Henry’s fundraising which is on his Facebook page – Henry Kross Squash.

Parkes Athletic To Host Inaugural Pa Games

October 31, 2024 By Roxane Manley

Parkes Athletic (PA) is set to launch its first ever PA GAMES on 2nd November. Inviting all local fitness enthusiasts to come and witness an exciting functional fitness competition. The event will run from 8am to 2:30pm and will featuring 27 teams of three athletes, with participants hailing from across the Central West, including Forbes, Bathurst, and Dubbo, as well as interstate from Cobram, Victoria, competing against local PA teams.

The competition will kick off at McGlynn Park at 8am before moving to the PA gym at 42 Alluvial Street at around 10am for the remainder of the events. Athletes will compete for big cash prizes and various awards, adding to the excitement of the day.

Spectators are encouraged to attend and cheer on their local teams, making this a community event like no other. With a focus on camaraderie and competition, the PA GAMES promises to showcase the best of local talent and foster community spirit among fitness enthusiasts. Come join in on the fun and support our athletes, you may be inspired to join the PA crew.

Nedd’s Incredible 1,600km Run For Charity

October 24, 2024 By Roxane Manley

Nedd Brockmann once again captured the hearts and minds of the country with his epic 1,000-mile or 1,609-kilometre run that he described as ten times harder than when he ran across Australia.

“To say I’m proud is an understatement,” Brockmann said.

“You don’t know the extent of something until you’re in it, and when you’re in it, you’re shocked by its enormity.”

The man from Forbes finished the 1,000 miles in 12 days, 13 hours and 45 seconds at the Sydney Olympic Athletic Centre, which is 3,760 laps of the athletic track.

This time places him in the top 10 in the world and ranks him as the second fastest Australian to run the 1000 miles.

Brockmann constantly remarked on how he felt support from the local community, particularly from the countless donations, including the very generous $30,000 donation from the Forbes Gala Ball.

Brockmann’s efforts have led to a staggering $3,700,000 raised for We Are Mobilise, with the fundraising efforts not over.

The second part of Nedd’s Uncomfortable Challenge invites workplaces, schools, gyms and individuals to commit to their own challenge that takes you out of your comfort zone.

“ This is about making people understand that any real growth comes with adversity and by taking an intentional challenge, they might be more prepared when they’re faced with a challenge they hadn’t expected” Brockmann said.

Choose your own adventure at www.neddsuncomfortablechallenge.com

Ladies Playoff At Parkes Golf Course

October 24, 2024 By Roxane Manley

The beautiful Parkes course welcomed 34 ladies from 8 Western District clubs for the district GolfNSW medal playoff. Parkes ladies only just missed out, Leone Stevenson, Col Staples and Anita Medcalf just 2 shots shy of the win Gold medal won by Jane Mitchell (Bathurst) 72, Silver won by Tayla Harvey ( Wentworth) 73. Sue Holman on 75, was 1 off winning the Bronze, which went to Collette Armstrong (Canowindra). There were many favourable comments on the course.

Parkes Bowling And Sports Club

October 24, 2024 By Roxane Manley

The Eddie McPhee Memorial Day is coming up and everybody is welcome to put a team in. Proudly sponsored by John Corcoran and Peter McPhee. Many thanks to the Grade 3 pennants players who donated their Forster travelling money to the cause.

Parkes Tennis Club

October 24, 2024 By Roxane Manley

Join us to help Asha and her Hey Sis Project raise funds for the McGrath Foundation. Saturday 9th November 1pm-4pm at Parkes Tennis Club. Donations can be made at: www.pinkisthecolour.com.au/s/7277/7801

Parkes & District Darts

October 24, 2024 By Roxane Manley

In the grand final, Bowlo Bulls emerged victorious against Dart Vaders with a score of 4-2 in a fiercely contested battle. Joe VanOpynen starts the challenge with 100×5,140 and 98 peg. Brad Parker Scores a cool 120 while Phil Barnard pegs 101. Mitch Bawden slays with 100×5,122, 140 and 76 peg and Mick Bailey dominates with 100×6 and 137. There were some very close nail biting games. The Bowlo Bulls team featured Brad Parker, Joe VanOpynen, Mick Dunn, Phil Barnard, Blake Strudwick and Danielle Thompson. Dart Vaders team were led by Mitch Bawden, Mick Bailey, Matt Clarke, Sue Christensen, Brent Skinner, Darrell Bailey and Hans Christensen.

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