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.
Asha Turns Parkes Tennis Club Pink
Parkes Sports Wrap Up
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.
Parkes Tennis Club
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 Sports Wrap Up
Parkes Panthers gathered in a team huddle.
Parkes Panthers Central West AFL
Round 9 saw a 3rd vs 4th thriller at Bathurst Bushrangers AFL Club home turf. Last time they played we saw a 1 point victory to Parkes Panthers. This time around another tight game between Bathurst Bushrangers AFL Club. Panthers were too good and snuck home once again.
Parkes Tennis
Want to be a ballkid at Sydney’s summer of tennis? Now’s your chance. Ballkid registrations are open. You must be aged between 12 and 16.
Regional ball kid trials will be held at:
Where: Parkes Tennis Club
When: 20th July
Time: 9am to 11am
Register via this link https://ballkids.tennis.com.au/register.aspx For any questions/enquires contact Abbey Kennedy on 0407 996 600.
Parkes and District Netball Association
PDNA are seeking nominations for the 2024 Kelly Swetland Memorial Award. This award is for a junior player who has made a significant contribution to Parkes netball. Please request and complete the nomination form by 16th July and email through to correspondence.parkesnetball@gmail.com or via messenger.
Parkes Railway Bowling Club
24 rollers turned up for Social Bowls on Wednesday 26th June. Winners were Warren Watson, George Greenhalgh and Paul Lewin winning 13+5. Runners up were Alan Affleck, Danielle Thompson and Paul Townsend winning 12+5. Marble 13 came out and the margins were 1, 4 and 5. The Jackpot this week is $126.00. Saturday 29th June saw 22 keen bowlers for Social Bowls. Winners were Alan Affleck, Lea Tanks and John Chew winning 15+17. Runners up were Graham Thomson, Ray Griffith and Jan Griffith winning 13+1.
Memberships are now due and payable over the bar. Please have your memberships paid up before the end of July.
Parkes Tennis
A great day out for our players at the Forbes Town & District Tennis Club Regional Match play Series. Mitch won the Opens event with Asha finishing runner-up. Ella played well to take out the 16s while Anneliese had some super matches to finish runner-up in the 10s. Sam had some quality preparation for CHS Tennis later this week while Curtis just missed out on the playoffs in the 10s.
Parkes Sport Wrap Up
Parkes Spacemen Rugby League. WE BACK! Season 2024 is officially underway @ pioneer oval 6:30. All grades invited, come on down and bring a friend.
Parkes Spacemen Rugby League
Wanna join the Spacemen in 2024!Training has already kicked off.
Registrations open now, women-$180, men’s-$230 https://profile.mysideline.com.au/login
Parkes Tennis is feeling fabulous in Parkes
FREE trials for HotShots and Cardio – Bookings essential – SMS Helen Magill – 0407253888 Register for Term Programs Online – www.parkestennis.com.au
Awarded 2024 Most Outstanding Tennis Club in NSW
Parkes Junior Hockey
Parkes Junior Hockey are calling on nominations for coaches for our junior rep teams (U18s, U16s & U14s boys and girls).
Please complete the nomination form if you would like to be considered for a coaching role. Nomination link: https://www.revolutionise.com.au/parkeshockey/events/225396
Parkes Railway Bowling Club
Two great games of bowls were played on Jan 31st, first up with the triples Congratulations to Lea Tanks, Peter Job and Peter Creith with a win against Michael Hackett, Ricky Frame and Joey VanOpynen well done. Then in the 4’s Congratulations to Cody Hando, Daryl Mckellar, Mick Dunn and Blake Strudwick winning against Aaron Thorne,Phil Barnard, Paul Lewin and Dave Johnson, well done guy’s
Parkes Touch Association Inc
Due to the wash outs throughout the year we have made the decision to move our final back to the Sunday the 10th March 2024. Thank you all for your understanding
Parkes District Junior Cricket
Cricket is back woohooo! Friday 2/2/24 – 6pm start
Links for the full-season draws
Parkes Bowling and Sports Club
Another season of Futsal kicking off next Tuesday drop in to the Club to grab your registration forms by close of business this today Friday 2nd of Feb. See you at the Parkes Bowling and Sports Club
Be Seen – 2023 Club Champs Are A Wrap
James Cain def Angus Arndell 6/2, 7/6 to defend his A Grade Mens Singles title.
Helen Magill def Ella McColl 6/1, 6/0 to retain her title.
Ella McColl & Lachy Unger def Sam Rivett and Savannah Latu 6/2, 6/4 in the B Grade Mixed. Pete N
Sam Rivett def Hayden Arndell 6/2, 6/4 to take out the B Grade Mens Singles title. Leanne McDonald Arndell.
Parkes Tennis
IMAGE: 2023 McDonalds/Magill Trophy was won by Holy Family School, Parkes.
130 students from Stages 1,2,3 competed hard for every single point. Parkes Christian School won Stage 2 while Holy Family teams won Stages 1 and 3 and at the end of the day Holy Family accumulated a massive total of 1207 points.
Thankyou Parkes Public School Parkes East Public School Parkes Christian School for giving your students the opportunity to participate in the day.
Parkes Tennis
Helen Magill from Parkes Tennis and her junior coaching team.
It’s time to hit the court for Cardio Tennis. Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays for 6 weeks from the 23rd of October. 45 minute sessions at a cost of $15 per session. Online Registrations are open at www.ParkesTennis.com.au
It was nice to get most of our coaching team together and reward them for another great term of junior tennis programs. They continue to strive to deliver ‘best practice’ each and every day for the Parkes Shire.
Parkes Tennis Is Feeling Excited
Savannah, Phoebe, Faith and Ella at the NSWCHS Carnival this week in Sydney. This great team of girls are representing Parkes Tennis and the official Parkes High School Western School Sports Association.
Attention girls aged 12-18 years! Head along to the Parkes Tennis Club on Sunday 12th November from 4pm-7pm for a free afternoon of fun tennis games, music, off court activities, food and drinks. Racquets will be supplied if you don’t have one. Many thanks to both NSW Government for the “Her Sport Her Way” initiative and Tennis NSW for supporting teenage girls in our communities.