All got pushed around by the changeable wind. Once a decision to shoot was made it had to bet let go quickly before conditions changed again.  Ben Goodwin fared best in F Class and it was pretty even in Target Rifle.

Scott tried out his new Gemini Stock and while not comfortable yet was showing potential. Thanks to Dave for helping to set me up.

Reminder that the Christmas shoot will be held on the 10th December.  We will have a team shoot in the morning followed by lunch at the Ex Services Club.  Further details will be sent next week. 

You should already have your name in by now if you are coming, but if not please advise now! Salads and deserts will be required and can be co-ordinated through Linda Crowe.  

Next week will be an 800 Yard shoot.

There is still some mowing to be done if you can come early.

Results from Lockhart as follows: Target Rifle Scott Brindley-A-91.5, Phil Bain-A-91.2, Dave Xuereb-A-88.2. F Class Ben Goodwin-FO-111.4, John Goodwin-FO-110.6,  Robert Jeffery-FO-91.1, John Smoothy-FS-91, Matt Judd-FO-80.1

CLUB DRAWN TRIPLES RESULTS:  3rd round  L Eggleton, J Mitchell, A Bower  Def  K Morley, L Woolbank, G Hull (replacement for M Telford)

FINALS TO BE PLAYED TUESDAY 29.11.16:  J Chappelow, E McCrum, R Woodbury play L Eggleton, J Mitchell, A Bower.

SOCIAL BOWLS  22.11.16 Winners   J Chappelow, P Macdonald, B Belt  Def  V Burkinshaw, L Carroll, H Tyrrell. J Wilson, E Larkin, Anne Purcell Def J Edwards, J Serhan, P McIntyre. K Reid, B Robinson, J Snowden  Def  B Cotterill, N Gay, G Smith. Thelma O 'Reilly Triples held at Junee WBC 24.11.16   Winners: F Mahon, S Lucas, P Macdonald.

Dates to remember:  6th December Last Day Of Bowls, 8th December Christmas Party 6pm at The Rules Club, 24th January 2017 Return to bowls Opening Day, 26th January 2017 Mixed Tournament.

Keith Withers won the Monday Vets with a score of 25 Nett from Peter Biscaya on Nett 27.

With the Ball comp going down Nett 30 on a c/b.

Ladies on Tuesday played in hot conditions, and results were:

Division 1 – Winner: Maggie O'Rourke 19 Pts c/b, 2nd Lorraine Hickey 19 Pts, Jan Marks 18 Pts

Division 2 – Winner:   Patricia Grieve 23 pts, 2nd Jan Leonard 20 Pts, 3rd Sue Mathews 19 pts

NTP:   Lilian Sutherland

Wednesday was interrupted with a nice drop of rain.

Allan French braved all conditions shooting a healthy 40 points to win from Geoff Hanns on 36 points.

Balls to all 35s. NTPS went to Gary Chamberlain, Roman Adamcewicz and John Dare.

Eddie Wall took out the Thursday Vets from Hedley Chapman. Balls going down to Nett 30.

Nicer conditions for the Ladies on Friday saw some good scores for their stroke event.

Div 1  L Hickey 37net on C/B, J Byrnes 37 net M O'Rourke 38 net on C/B

Div 2  S Mathews 37 net, J Yates 38 net, J Yates 38 net

Balls to 39 on a C/B.

The Weekend saw our Club Championships come to a close. Nathan Bowman put together four solid rounds to be the Club Champion with a total of 306, Jeremy Whalan came in second recovering after an ordinary start. B Grade winner was Peter Biscaya from John Burkinshaw and C Grade winner was Eddie Wall from John Hazell.

A Grade Nett Winner was Max Horsnell from John Dare, B Grade Nett Winner was Josh Conlan from Jim Neiberding and C Grade Winner was Jack McGlynn from Petri Parviainen.

Andrew Morrison took out the Gold Medal, Eddie Wall won the Seniors and Josh Conlan the Juniors.

Over all a very successful Championship, back to a Single Stableford next Saturday and don’t forget about the 9 Hole comp on a Sunday. Good Golfing. Balls to 39 on a C/B.

Doug Murray, Max Simmons and Joe Knox are the 2016 Open Draw Triples Champions after a last bowl of the match  victory in the final against Chris Leonard, Paul Fitzgerald and Norm King 16 shots to 15.

In the  semi-finals : Doug Murray, Max Simmons, Joe Knox def Barry Belt, Nathan Gardiner, Alan Jacobson 16/14; Chris Leonard, Paul Fitzgerald, Norm King def Keith Wellham, Nathan Kemp, Jim Sloan 22/8.

Wednesday blind draw Triples winners: Jack Cousley, Johnno Johnston, Tiny Bower 18 points; runners-up George Jackson, Jim Sloan, Jim Lawson 17 points.

Friday Pairs winners: Doug Murray, Jim Sloan 22 points ; runners-up Paul Fenwick, "Cowboy" Metcalf 20 points; 3 rd place John Hetherington, Bernie Benson 19 points.

Sheet on Notice Board for Fridays Loaded Pairs blind draw for partner; two games 10 ends; prizemoney $100 with 1.00pm start. Attendance sheet on Board for Combined Presentation and Christmas Party Sat 3rd Dec 6.00pm start, $ 25.00 per head. Tickets available at Bowls Office.

Coming Events: Wednesday blind draw Triples .....Names in by noon for 1pm start Friday Nominated Pairs ................Names in by noon for 1pm start  Saturday Blind draw .....................Names in by noon for 1.00 pm start  Sunday Mixed Blind Draw..............Names in by noon for 1pm start.

FANTASTIC weather and tennis to match last Saturday in the junior tennis competitions at the Forest Hill courts.

The masters competition is for players wanting more serious tournament play, with proper tie-breaker sets being played. There is prizemoney for the top 20 players in the competition for all having played five matches, as well as a best and fairest award. To take part, just turn up at the start time of 3pm until 5.00pm.    

Leading the masters competition is Oliver Plum on 38 points, close behind is Caden Maxwell on 37 points, then Reece Rutland on 21½ points ahead of Robert Grantham on 20½ points, with Sam Hood on 18 points make up the top 5s.

The junior tennis competition is open to all juniors wanting to play tennis in a friendly relaxed format, and is their first steps to playing competition. All players should be able to serve to take part. There will be trophies to all players having played at least five matches. As well there is a special best and fairest award presented at the end of the competition. This competition starts at 3.00pm to 5.00pm.

In the junior tournament Lachlan McDonald leads on 32½ points with Ally Haisell on 25 points ahead of Emma McDonald on 20 points then Josh Haisell on 19 points and Tory Grantham on 16½ points making up the 5 top places.

The McDonalds sports awards this week went to: Masters winners Pat Wright and Robert Grantham. Junior Tournament winners were Emma McDonald and Charlie Clarke.

All inquires about the junior competitions or tennis lessons please contact Roman Adamcewicz on 6922 4963 or 0439 584 125.

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

THE charity shot set for December the 4th has been cancelled.

Due to the fact that the Boat club had to have exact numbers by Tuesday 29th  Nov and there was to be no choice of menu,  Arthur has decided to cancel the presentation dinner and hold a presentation BBQ  at our club house  on Sunday  4th Dec commencing at 12noon.  Let Don know numbers attending by 2nd Dec.  

Club will provide the food but  BYOG.  For more info ring Arthur on 0428 968 729.

The 300m night fly is on again this year; 11th November, 25th November, 9thDecember, 13th January, custom and factory classes.  For more info ring Arthur.

The club comp has finished for the year but the range remains open as normal but will be closed between Christmas and new year.

For more info ssaawagga.org.au or Arthur on 0428 968 729.

ALEX and Debbie Davey won their respective classes at the opening of the WaggaRoos Summer Series of Orienteering conducted in the Mt Austin – Turvey Park area on Thursday.

The Summer Series of orienteering will incorporate 10 events held at 6pm each Thursday evening through to December 15 and then recommencing on 26 January 2017 after a short break in the holiday period.

The format will be similar to previous years in which participants have to navigate to specific places to find the answers to questions about the local area within a set time limit. Points are awarded for correct answers and deducted for exceeding the nominated time limit.

Last Thursday’s event commenced from the Walteela Ave side of French Fields. Questions included identifying particular garden features, colours of letterboxes, or specific signs’ details.

Choosing the 45 minute time limit option Alex Davey and Geoff Breese took almost identical routes and covered close to 7km seeking the answers to their questions. Both men judged the time beautifully finishing within seconds of the chosen time limit. However, Alex had found one more answer and scored 185 compared with Geoff’s 175. Geoff salvaged some pride winning the handicap honours for the event.

The 30 minute course was just as tight. Participants went in a variety of directions. Debbie Davey had trouble finding one particular answer but still scored well amassing a solid 60 points. Ian McDougall and Iain and Ashleigh Crossett did almost as well tying for second with 55 points. Ian MacDougall actually found more answers but lost points for exceeding the time limit.

Event 2 in the Summer Series of Orienteering will commence at 6pm in Paldi Ave Glenfield next Thursday 1 December.

Results: 45 Minute Course: Alex Davey 185; Geoff Breese 175. 30 Minute Course: Debbie Davey 60; Ian McDougall 55; Iain & Ashleigh Crossett 55; Darren Kupke 45; Jo McDougall 35; Rob & Deb McDougall -25.

For further information contact John Oliver 0427201954 or email oliver.family@bigpond.com