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 players 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 5pm.    

Final places in last year’s masters competition were Oliver Plum on 48.5 points just ahead of Caden Maxwell on 48 points with Sam Hood on 28 points ahead of Robert Grantham on 27 points then Reece Rutland on 24.5 points make up the top five positions.

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 3pm to 5pm.

Winner of the junior tournament was Lachlan McDonald on 47.5 points with Ally Haisell on 32 points ahead of Josh Haisell on 29 points then Emma McDonald on 22.5 points and Tory Grantham on 21.5 points making up the five top places.

The Best and Fairest Awards went to Oliver Plum in the Masters and Charlie Clarke in the Junior Tournament. Enquires to 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.

THERE was an exciting four-way tie for first place in event six of the WaggaRoos Summer Series of Orienteering conducted last Thursday evening. The event was held around Tatton and involved answering a series of questions about the suburb within a set time limit. Questions included identifying particular features on playground equipment, specific wording on signs, and the numbers on specific power poles. Points were awarded for correct answers and deducted for exceeding the time limit.

On the 45 minute course four orienteers tied for first place with each collecting an excellent 170 points out of a possible 190. Each went a slightly different way but remarkably ended with the same score. Will Cronk, Alex Davey, Rod Gray and John Oliver shared the honours for the evening.

Kade Mavroudis actually amassed a very good 175 points but suffered a 10 point penalty for exceeding the time limit which reduced his score to 165 and relegated him to 5th place.

Trent Seaman (150), Iain Crossett (145) and Kobe Priest (140) were all in the mix but ended up slightly off the pace. Iain Crossett took out handicap honours for the night.

On the 30 minute course Debbie Davey (70 points) just held off Wes Campbell (50).

Event seven in the series will commence at 6pm next Thursday evening from Bentley Place in central Wagga.

Results: 45 Minute Course: Will Cronk 170 points; Alex Davey 170; Rod Gray 170; John Oliver 170; Kade Mavroudis 165; Trent Seaman 150; Iain Crossett 145; Kobe Priest 140; Matthews Family 125; Darren Kupke 115; Geri Louis 105; Charlotte & Harriet Priest 50. 30 Minute Course: Debbie Davey 70; Wes Campbell 50.

SOCIAL BOWLS, January 31: Winners: F Mahon, C Freeman, A Bower  Def  K Reid, J Edwards, A Bower. T Irrilli, J Mitchell, G Rose  Def  M Hounsell, P Macdonald, B Robinson. K McMillan, M Williams, B Belt  Def  J Chapellow, J Stair, A Leonard. M Thornton, I Crouch, H Tyrell  Def  B Cotterill, L Carroll, G Smith. S Lucas, M Henderson, M McCrum  Def  E McCrum, C Darcy, E Larkin.

SOCIAL BOWLS, February 2: Winners: V Burkinshaw, E Larkin, F Dallinger  Def  M Henderson, M Williams N Post. J Mitchell, N Gay  Def  B Cotterill, L Carroll. K Reid, E McCrum, H Tyrell  Def  J Edwards, J Serhan, G Smith. T Browne, M McCrum, T Bagley  Def  L Woolbank, A Bower, B Belt.

IF YOU missed the presentation and have awards to collect see Arthur. There is a list of winner at the range or on our website. 

Eighteen gunners competed for the first shotgun comp of the year.  Mick Reed only missed six to score 44, he was followed by Aiden Lynch and Josh Arundelll both on 43.

Rimfire field on Sunday was again Mick Reed on 360.2 followed by Luke  Stone 356.1 and Tony Gestier 351.3. Congratulations to Lilly Reed taking part in her first club competition shoot.  It was good to see Maddi and Tom back competing after a break.

Sunday 12th is military service rifle from 10.00am (5 at 50, 10 at 100 & 5 at 200).  After lunch the ADA have challenged SSAA to a dear  silhouette shot out – deer hunting calibers only.

The ADA meeting will be at the range before the deer challenge.

The SSAA monthly meeting will be at the Rules Club from 7.30 on Tuesday the14th.

For more info ssaawagga.org.au or Don on 6926 3757.

DRAWN Fours Championship first round David Streher, Keith Wellham, Bernie Dillon, Doug Kinder def Gary Clarke, John Hetherington, Terry Rosewall, Harrison Conroy 23/12; Peter Thornton, Bernie Benson, Mick Foxall, Norm King def  Darren Peak, Bob Parker, Mick Carey, Tony Darcy 17/16; Zac Gabrielesen, Rod Cramp,Barry Breust, Ken Morley def Ross Maguire, Max Simmons, Joe Knox, Nathan Willis 20/7; Peter Reid, Dennis Rawlings, Jim Lawson, Phil Howarth def Col Firman, Glen Cranswick, Bill Woodbury, Nathan Kemp 20/16  . Wednesday blind draw Triples winners: Col Plater, John Stemp, Charlie Viola 22  points; runners - up Peter Reid, Jeff Edwards, Keith Browne 21 points; 3 rd place Jeff Post, Jack Cousley, Joe Knox, Wayne Smithers 20  points.

Friday nominated Pairs winners: Barry Breust, Nathan Kemp 27 points; runners - up Andrew Carey, Bernie Benson 21  points; 3rd place Barry Belt, Peter Reid 20 points. Saturday blind draw winners : Paul Wilson, Henry Sperrin, Keith Wellham 20 points; runners up John Stout, Max Simmons, Alan Jacobson 19 points. Sunday mixed blind draw winners : Col Smith, Alice Bower, Ollie Henderson 21 points; runners - up Barb Cotterill, Bob Connors 17 points; 3 rd place Tiny Bower, Robbie Nolan 16 points.

Nomination sheet on board for President’s Day Sunday, February 19; two games 12 ends, team or single entry, high tea provided.

Coming events

IT WAS a case of “Just the Two of Us” last week as Alan and I scuttled off to the Mountains.  We left Billy’s at about 9:20am and headed to Gundagai via Wantabadgery and Nangus.  Our plan was to head up to Tumut through Brungle, which is what we did, only we went to Coolac and took the road to Adjungbilly and then the Darbalara Road to Brungle, following the River. A stretch of the legs at Brungle and then up to Tumut for a cuppa and a sandwich. After a short spell we then took the path to Wondalga and then went over the hills on the Broad Leaf Way and turning  right prior to Rosewood and headed to Tarcutta down the Westbrook Road.

A stop at Tarcutta to refresh the inner man and then home down Mates Gully Road. The weather for the day was nice and cool with rain threatening to fall at any time but apart from a few spits the day was great. However five minutes after reaching home base and getting the bikes in the shed down came the liquid sunshine.

There was a goodly attendance at the Saturday Meet and Greet with about 20 escaping the kitchen for the morning and with an even mix of boys and girls. Of course the morning discussion was along the lines that it usually follows with no great feats of endeavour being disclosed. Terry is on the lookout for a new job after escaping from the Juvenile Justice Centre but is quite content to coast for a while and recharge his batteries. Jean invited all present around to the Purvis Establishment after tea for a few drinks to prepare Neil (Princess) for his 62nd birthday on Sunday. We couldn’t go because  our second generation family came to visit, and to be honest with you that was probably just as lively.

Saturday was predicted to be in the high 30s but that didn’t happen and Sunday looked to be about the same with a bit of high cloud.

The Sunday Ride with Mick Ellis and Ian Adams. Ian and I took off for Holbrook and refreshment at the Submarine Cafe. Then off to Walwa where, despite the heat, there was nearly a constant stream of bikes passing through. Then off through the valley to Tintaldra and up the hill into Tumbarumba for lunch and more refreshments. After lunch we did the run through to Rosewood and turned off at Carabost headed for Humula, Tarcutta and back to Wagga along the highway. We decided that more refreshments would take too long so we pushed through in the heat to relieve the heat being radiated from the seat. 38.5 degrees was on the temp gauge coming past  Borambola  and might I say it was good to see the speed limit signs at Forest Hill.

We changed the destination for today as there has been quite a lot of road works along Linden Roth Dr and Elliott’s Way. But despite the heat it was a good run.

For those of you going to the AGM in Port Macquarie this year it might be a good time to start booking in.  or those wishing to opt for Tent City the closing date is Friday, April 28.  The dates for this year’s AGM  are Monday, May 22 through to Sunday, May 28 and if you have lost your Riding On with the entry form you can book on line or give Natcom a call on 1300 134 123.

IT IS A New Year – time to wash away last year’s scores and hope to improve. With the temperature hitting the high thirties so the weekend shoot was looking to be a hot one. But we where lucky with the cold front that came through on Friday night made Saturday a pleasant day. The range was set up by Milton, Darren, Dan, Steve and Greg with a eye on temperature it was close to the club house with a short walk. So with nom taken plus your raffle ticket 40 shooters set out to make a name for them self to shoot a possible or joy enjoy a day out. And welcome to the new members hope you had enjoyable day in busting clays.

Winners 

AA Grade

1st Greg Newton on a count back

2nd Peter Munro 

3rd Max Kavanagh

A Grade

1st Alex Cellatto

2nd Michael Elmes

3rd Vic Bowman

B Grade

1st Steve Tipping

2nd Garry Brill

3rd Michael Rouse

C Grade

1st Stephen Dill

2nd Chris Grafton

February shoot will start at 1pm. 

Hope to see you all this weekend and the temp doesn't become to high.

Range setters Rick Mathers, Stephen Peck, Gary Fairbanks, Andrew Armstrong and Matt Woolnough 

Raffle won by Michael K-Davis which is a voucher to the Sportman’s Hotel.