Missed registration for our Spring competition? We are keen to get some more players so registration is now open until 6pm Monday evening. Don’t have a team? No worries, still register and we will find you one.
Parkes Railway Bowling Club
Nine teams represented the club in the Mid West Triples Sectional rounds last weekend. The best performed team was the Phil Barnard, Jim Daley and Benny McNaughton combination defeating Andrew Trotman, Chris Harrison and Geoff Leonard in the Final of the State Men’s discipline. The Qualifying Final will be at our Club on Saturday 16th November.
Parkes Services Squash Courts
Thank you to everyone who supported the 2024 Parkes Services Doubles event. We had a great weekend, with a massive 77 teams competing. Thank you Parkes Services Club our major sponsor. Join us in February for our next Doubles tournament.
Parkes Railway Bowling Club Champagne Triples
Ricco Lane, Ross Barker and Craig Britt won the Champagne Triples for 2024 in a thriller over Rob Hill, Dave Howell and Will Russell.
The annual Champagne Triples Tournament was played over the weekend, with 120 bowlers from across the state and the ACT, it was a genuine field of quality bowlers.
Friday night saw the Calcutta raise around $7,000 in interest, with first place taking a massive $3,700. We would like to thank Donny Hayden and Mark Barrow for their amazing job in carrying out the auctions.
All the bowling action kicked off on Saturday morning, with the first three rounds being played Saturday, before we carried out the Spider which was won by local legend Mick Furney and the Corner to Corner which was won by the very talented Warren Towney.
Sunday saw the final two rounds played before we headed into the top eight shootouts. Where the top four played off for the big money and fifth through eighth played for the minor money.
In the first round of the finals. Ray Griffith was defeated by Ricco Lane, Baldy Frame was defeated by Will Russell, Brad Barrow was defeated by Josh Walker-Davis and Nathan Collis was defeated by Jake Brown.
Leaving Ricco Lane to play Will Russell for top honours, Ray Griffith to play Baldy Frame for third and fourth, Jake Brown to play Josh Walker-Davis for fifth and sixth placings and Nathan Collis and Brad Barrow sharing seventh place.
The main final was an absolute thriller with all players playing some absolute bombs, even going to an extra end to keep all the spectators entertained. In the end it came down to some Ricco Lane magic to secure the win againgst new local hero Rob Hill, who is extremely new to bowls but has shown some great potential and bowled amazing in the final, well done Rob.
Thanks to everyone involved.
Golfers Enjoy The Weekend Sunshine
John Betland prepares his approach to the 15th while partner Andrew Dukes watches keenly.
There was plenty of golf over the weekend, the fields were smaller than usual, yet the good scores were there.
Saturday’s Men’s Event was a Canadian Foursomes comp, sponsored by Peter Dawson. The winners were Phil Maher and Brian Everest who managed a 66 nett off a 9 handicap. They were the last group in but paced themselves well a par score on the front-9 and only 3-over on the back-9.
Runners-up were Clayton Alley and Paul Pymont, who were among the first groups to go out. They managed a 38-40 split to finish with a nett 69.8.
The ball sweep went to 73.5 on count back with the NTPs going to: 9th Steve Grallelis; 18th Les Little. The Super Pin was won by Phil Maher who hit a tidy shot to 205 cm, then converted for ‘2’.
On Sunday enough players ventured to play in the Stableford Medley and make it a competition, while enjoying the sunny weather once again. The winner was Sam Jarrett with a tidy score of 35 points. The NTPs went to: 9th ED Cummins (Wentworth); 18th Ollie Patterson.
Monday had a good field contesting the Stableford Medley. The winner was Shane Sallaway with 40 points, which is an outstanding result off a 1 handicap. His split of 33-36, with only one bogey all day was a marvel to watch. Runner-up was Jake LeBrocque on 39 points. His back-9 was the better game, which capped off a good weekend after greeting his second child into the world. NTP’s went to: 9th Nil; 18th Carolyn Duncan. Todd Callaghan, both of whom scored their 2’s.
This Saturday, October 12th, starts the Individual Club Championships. There are daily comps on each of the four days, with the Championship crowning on Sun 20th October.
By Short Putt
Parkes Sports Wrap
Well done, Ryker and Vashti.
Parkes Golf Club
The Parkes Golf Course for the inaugural Grand Final Cup day, sponsored by pro, Zac Kelly, saw 56 players compete in a 2 person Ambrose. Scratch winners: 67 Michael Thomas and Sam Standen. Nett winners: 61.75 Matthew Spedding and Cameron Standen. It is only a couple of weeks until registration closes for the Super 10s competition this summer. Pop in and grab a registration form from the shop or email zackelly@pgamember.org.au
Parkes Services Squash Courts
Parkes Services Squash Courts is extremely excited to be hosting a Level 1 Squash Coaching Course on 26th – 27th October. Opportunities like this are rare, so please take advantage of it. Get in touch if you would like to register or secure a spot at: https://www.revolutionise.com.au/nswsquash/events/250595
Parkes And District Netball Association
One week to go to register for our Junior and Senior 2024 Spring Comp commencing 15th October. Registrations are open at playhq.com under Parkes District Netball Association. You must have registered and paid before taking the court in week 1.
Parkes Little Athletics Club
Over the last week, Ryker and Vashti competed at All Schools and they absolutely gave it their all. Ryker got silver medal in the 400m, and was a finalist in the 200m. Ryker will now go to Australian All Schools in December in Brisbane. Vashti got a bronze medal in Javelin throwing a PB. Vashti also competed in shot put, discus and hammer throw, getting a PB in hammer throw also.
2024 Forbes Spring Races
Spring is a great time to go racing and Forbes Jockey Club has a host of entertainment planned for this Saturday, 12th October at the TAB race meeting.
Local racing has certainly been a part of many conversations over the past week following the win by rank outsider Sneak Preview in the $150,000 Dubbo Gold Cup.
The veteran galloper trained at Dubbo by Peter Nestor and ridden by his nephew Kody Nestor, is part owned by Peter Maher and Matt Coady from Forbes.
Sneak Preview was backed by numerous supporters at odds of $100 and celebrations will likely continue on Saturday at Forbes Spring races.
Leading trainers from a wide area are bringing starters to Forbes and the action on the track will be backed up by other highlights including the Fashions In The Field offering big prizes for several categories.
There is entertainment planned for all the family and the Yabby races with an auction for the chance to have a starter will be a lot of fun.
Gates will open at 11.30am and music throughout the afternoon will add to a great day out at Forbes races.
Low Scores Win Medals
Timmy Duke in swing – where did that go?
The Men’s golf competition on Saturday was the Monthly Medal, sponsored by Forbes Concrete. The field of 69 relished the warm and sunny conditions, leading to low scores.
In the A-Grade Terry Griffiths did a repeat to both win a medal and have the same score as last month. His 68 nett was achieved with a new putter. Runner-up was Peter Dawson who was chasing Terry fast but his 69 nett was one shot adrift.
B-Grade was won by Peter Barnes with his 68 nett. His changes to his swing style, required after a lingering injury, seems to be working well. A little way adrift was Paul Pymont with a classic 72 nett. No dramas, just good steady golf.
C-Grade Medal was won by Archie Quirk, another repeat performance. He finished on 70 nett on c/b, and while he was Runner-up for the vouchers the winner was not eligible for the Medal. The unfortunate winner of the voucher was Adrian Cole who did the best in the field to score a nett 67.
The NTP’s were: 9th Steve Betland; 18th Steve Grallelis. The Pro Shop Super pin went to Todd Callaghan, finishing a comfortable 277cm away. The ball sweep to 74 nett on count back.
This weekend is the Labour Day Weekend, which brings some fun in the form of a ‘Canadian Foursomes’ event on Saturday.
Stableford Medleys are available on both Sunday and Monday.
A reminder that the Club Championships start on Sat Oct 12, with four rounds to be played on Sat and Sunday across two weekends. There are Daily comp prizes.
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Henry Kross: Australian Under 15 Boys Champion
Henry played at number 1 in the NSW Under 15 Boys Division 1 team and had some tough matches against quality opponents from all around Australia. He saved 11 Championship points to become the National Champion.
Well done Henry! Photo credit: Rogue Gun PhotographyAlso representing the 2024 NSW Bluetongues was Jay Cross who has stepped up to Head Coach to see the team through AJC. Max Jones – NSW Division 2 Under 15 Boys team and Cooper Jones – NSW Division 2 Under 13 Boys team.
Parkes Railway Bowling Club
Men’s Pennants at the Cowra Bowling Club. Division 3: Parkes Railway beat Dubbo City 65 to 61in the 1st round. Division 4 The Wang beat Parkes Railway in the 1st round.
A massive Congratulations to the Division 3 Pennants team who will now be representing the club at State Championships.
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