The cool weather deterred some from attending but the forest temperatures were ideal for running. However, running was somewhat restricted because the Murraguldrie State Forest was literally flowing. 

In the Interclub Challenge points are awarded in each course according to placings for an equal number of participants from each club. The low participation rate kept the competition close.

John Oliver got the WaggaRoos off to a good start by winning the 5.6km Hard course ahead of Albury’s Leigh Privett.

On the shorter legs the two had very similar times. However, John was more effective on the longer legs and managed to build his 3-minute winning margin with superior route choice. Debbie Davey (W) also lost time on the long leg to the 8th control and finished third.

Dale Clegg continued WaggaRoos winning ways with a comfortable victory on the 3.6km Hard course despite spending over 20 minutes looking for one control. However, Albury’s Hugh Cameron and Norm McCann had even more troubles at a number of controls and both finished well behind Dale.

Albury did have some success when Ronice Goebel won the 3.9km Moderate course.

Her Albury teammate Helen Jerome finished in second place less than two minutes behind. Kooringal Public School student, Harriet Priest, who came third in her age class at the recent Riverina Schools orienteering championships, did very well on her first Moderate course to finish in third place and score one point for the WaggaRoos.

This was after having won the 2.1km Easy course in a very quick time and well ahead of the Crossett family and Farquhar family groups. 

The final result for the day was WaggaRoos 5 to Albury 4 and after five events WaggaRoos lead the competition 114:70.

Event 6 in the Interclub Challenge will be on July 24 near Gerogery.

The next local event will be on Sunday, July 10 starting from CSU Boorooma Street campus carpark 11 at 10am.

Results: 5.6km Long Hard Course: John Oliver (W) 61.34; Leigh Privett (A) 64.29; Debbie Davey (W) 66.29. 3.6km Short Hard Course: Dale Clegg (W) 77.52; Hugh Cameron (A) 98.11; Norm McCann (A) 122.00. 3.9km Moderate Course: Ronice Goebel (A) 45.26; Helen Jerome (A) 47.15; Harriet Priest (W) 54.22; Graeme, Margaret and Will Jessup (A) 98.36. 2.1km Easy Course: Harriet Priest (W) 23.23; Iain, Eloise and Ashleigh Crossett (W) 28.11; Duncan, Emily, Eli and Alexander Farquhar (W) 36.53; Kath Oliver (W) 36.59.

The shoot on Saturday at Lockhart was an 900 Yard with a changing wind and overcast conditions. 

In F Class Ben Goodwin continued his good form with another very solid result. In target rifle Jeremy shot very well and had the highest centre count, but he was pipped by Graham who top scored.

After the shoot the conditions became very icy and members adjourned to the Lockhart RSL for dinner and warmth. 

Next weekend will be the Champion of Champions and City versus Country match in Sydney. The shoot at Lockhart will be a practice.

Results as follows: Target Rifle Graham Crowe-A-98.7, Jeremy Westblade-B-97.11, Dave Xuereb-A-92.3, Scott Brindley-A-90.2,  Trahlon Lyons-C-87.4

F Class Ben Goodwin-FO-117.7,  John Goodwin-FO-114.4, Neville Lyon-FO-108.4, John Dixon-FS-102.2

The time of our monthly meeting has changed to the second Tuesday of the month from 7pm at the Boat Club.

On Sunday, 14 shooters enjoyed mild if somewhat cool conditions for the 50y rimfire group event.

The scores reflected the mild conditions with 12 groups of 0.2xx and two 0.1xx. In masters class it was Michael Brazier (0.288”) from Barry Wild (0.346”) and  Carlo Zuliani (0.352”). In hunting class the day belonged to the Robinsons with Terry on 0.289” and Logan 0.360”. Third place went to  Paul Passlow on 0.464”.

Saturday, July 2 is shotgun from 1.30pm. Sunday, July 3 is military service rifle from 10am (5/50 10/100 5/200). For information contact Don Ewin on 6926 3757 or donbruce8@bigpond.com.

Unfortunately, weather once again played havoc with the fields in last week’s events at the club, resulting in Wednesday’s stableford and Saturday’s Business Girls competitions being called off.

A few hardy Vets turned up for last Monday’s nine-hole stroke event, with Bob Moore scoring 31 nett to edge out Peter Kirkman and Roy Sanders, each with 32 nett.

There was a better roll-up for Thursday’s event, and the club once again welcomed a number of Country Club members, including Hedley Chapman, who took the day’s honours with a great score of 24 nett.

Local lads, Ron Culgan and Danny McIntyre, shared second spot on 29 nett, followed by Ken Batt 30, and Keith Bevan, Barney Matthews, Bill O’Rourke and Tony Pollard, each with scores of 31 nett.

The ladies competed for their June Monthly Medal last Tuesday, with congratulations going to Dee Harley who scored 71 nett to claim the major prize. Divisional winners on the day were Ann Leonard, who carded 98 off the stick to win the Division 1 scratch prize, while June Byrnes scored 80 nett to take the handicap honours.

In Division 2, Una Pocock scored 104 to win the scratch event, while Denise Avramovic netted 82 for the handicap prize. Janine Fitzgerald’s 119 was good enough for the Division 3 scratch trophy, while Val Brunskill’s 87 nett saw her pick up the handicap event. NTP’s on the day went to Dee Harley in Division 1; Pam Kellam in Division 2, and Marg Hogan in Division 3.

Cold and heavy conditions welcomed members last Saturday as they competed in their 4BBB Stableford event.

The team of Ray Harrison and Michael Buckley combined well for 43 pts to win the day, from Mark McIntyre and Matt Tooze, 42 pts.

Matt completed a good day by winning the individual A Grade prize with 38 pts, which was a great score off a low handicap in the tough conditions.

The B Grade trophy went to early-starter, Tony Merrigan, with 35 pts, while C Grade was taken care of by Tim Harris, also with 38 pts. NTP’s to Ray Harrison, John Parker and Steve Hall. Ball comp to 39 pts.

Members and visitors finished the week by playing in Sunday’s nine-hole stableford event, which was won by Frank Veliscek with 23 pts, five clear of runner-up, Jonathon Punch, 18 pts on a c/b.

Major Pairs Championships 2nd round: Dave Quigley, Bryce de Bruyn def Mark Pearce and Ross McKenzie 23/13; Barry Belt, Peter Dewhirst def Darren Peak, Glen Cranswick 33/15; Appollo Birch, Francis Ryan def Ron Smith, Terry Rosewall 30/19; Pedro Rudd, Jim Carroll def John Ashcroft, Bernie Benson 24/14;  Doug Kinder and Bill Manning def Nathan Kemp and Nathan Willis 30/13; Peter Thornton, Shaun Smith def Paul Fitzgerald, Col Plater 23/14; David Streher, John Hetherington def David Ferguson, Ross Maguire 17/14; Bob Hart, Noel O'Brien def Keith Wellham, Tony Cantwell 20/19.

Wednesday blind draw Pairs winners : Rod Crump, Alan Jacobson 22 points; runners-up Doug Murray, Kevin Wales 21 points; 3rd place Max Simmons, Bob Linnett 19 points. Friday nominated pairs and Sunday mixed bowls cancelled.

Coming events

No tennis this Saturday in the junior tennis competitions at the Forest Hill courts due to the school holidays. The next junior tennis competitions will commence Saturday, July 23.

The masters competition is for players wanting more serious tournament play. There is prize money for the top 20 players, for all players having played five matches. Play from 3pm until 5pm.    

The last masters competition was won by Caden Maxwell on 47½ points over Oliver Plum on 44 points close behind Reece Rutland on 39½ points then Lara Plum on 26½ points and Karnie Spalding on 23½ points making up the top-five places.

The junior tennis competition is open to all juniors wanting to play tennis in a friendly relaxed format. All players should be able to serve to take part. There will be trophies to all players having played at least five matches, and a best and fairest award. This competition starts at 3pm to 5pm.

In the junior tournament Mitchell Spalding was the winner on 52½ points with Tory Grantham on 35½ points ahead of Lachlan McDonald on 28 points then Dylan Haisell on 24 points with Larissa Wyatt on 16½ points.

The Best and Fairest Awards went to: Masters duel winners Caden Maxwell and Oliver Plum. Junior Tournament winner was Mitchell Spalding.

Contact Roman Adamcewicz on 6922 4963 or 0439 584 125.

Social tennis every Monday and Thursday from 7pm at Forest Hill contact Col 0447 464 234 or Trevor 0407 513 974.

Thursday, June 23

The semi- final of the Nominated Pairs Championship; J. Mitchell, K. McMillan def M. Telford, M. Henderson. L. Carroll, M. Thornton, def B. Cotterill, L. Maher. Final to be played Thursday, June 30.

SOCIAL BOWLS.

A,Bower, A. Leonard def G. Smith, J. Chappelow. E, Larkin, B. Robinson, J. Wilson (Day winners) def H. Tyrrel, M. McCrum, T. Iirilli.

K. McMlllan, J. Mitchell, A. Bower, E Larkin to travel to Harden WBC for the Open and Senior Fours play-off Tuesday and Wednesday, June 28 and 29. AGM to be held Friday, July 1.

THE day was pretty wet last week so no mid-week ride eventuated. However there was a good turnout of gossipers for a morning coffee before they all went home. 

There was also a good gathering on Saturday morning for Meet and Greet at Billy’s.

There was no official ride on Sunday but I do know that one or two braved the elements and speared off into the unknown.

Next Sunday the ride will be a round tour of the countryside in the direction of Grenfell.  

Total distance will be about 350kms and the next ride which will be on July 17 is off to Tallangatta and will cover a similar distance.

On July 16 we are having a Christmas in July function at the William Farrer. 

Theme will be a Beetles Tribute singer strumming away will be the lead.

The Farrer require us to pay a week prior to the event, so if you could go and pay by Monday 11th at the latest that will be appreciated. 

The cost is $48 per head and, of course, that includes the meal.

Both Sunday and Wednesday rides depart at 9.30am on these winter mornings.  Sundays from McDonalds car park in Edward Street and Wednesdays from Billy’s Café in Gurwood Street.

Meet and Greet on Saturday mornings from 10am.  See you on the highway.