Still all gave it their best. There was a good roll up of 12 shooters including two new shooters.

Prior to the shoot we tried out a demo BobCat ride on mower. The grant we have received from the Lockhart Community Bendigo Bank will help us buy a decent mower for the range. 

Tumut 1000 prize meeting was on Sunday with a few of our members attending.

Results as follows: Target Rifle Scott Brindley-A-137.6, David Xuereb-A-134.7 (Out of 150). F Class Graham Crowe-FS153.3, John Smoothy-FS-150.6, Rob Jeffery-FO-148.3, Hubert Hassall-FS-145.4, Neville Lyons-FS-112.5, Paul Golden-FS-141.4, Piper-FS-101, Neville Lyons-FS-81.3, Brendan Crowe-FS-77, Dean-S-51.1.  (Out of 180).

WHAT a great day it was last week when four of us took off for Coolamon to meet up with a small contingent from Griffith. We left Wagga at about 9.15am and motored over to Temora then to Ariah Park and finally Coolamon, arriving at 11.15am.

The  MIA group turned up two or three minutes later and we all converged on the cheese factory for a coffee, a snack and a chat. The cheese factory is a great venue with great coffee and some tasty snacks.  Having  dealt a blow there the Griffith mob had to be home by 3pm, so we all departed with two of our members heading the Griffith way, peeling off at Grong Grong and coming home through Currawarna.  Fred and I came straight back on the Coolamon Road as we both had jobs to do back home.

It was a very pleasant day with ideal weather.

Saturday saw another good roll up at Billy’s for Meet and Greet and I am sure the problems of the world were solved while sipping a hot coffee and chewing  on a fresh bun.

On Sunday there was an excellent turn out for the scheduled ride, with out destination. 

However, Mick soon sorted that out and  12 people on nine bikes left Maccas at 9am and following is Mick’s report:  “Good turn out today for the Ulysses Wagga Sunday Ride, nine bike and three pillions.  

The destination was Beechworth but before that a coffee break at Jindera at the Fox and Brew on the way through. Nice coffee but I think the girls at The Fox & Brew were a little overwhelmed by the sudden influx but handled it quite well, thanks ladies.

Then off to Beechworth via Lavington and Wodonga. Huh … I did cop some flack for the route I chose but wanted our group to experience, and hey, isn’t that what it’s all about.

Anyway lunch at the Hotel Nicholas was good and the members in the group who have a particular sweet tooth got to experience the ice cream shop on the way back to where we parked the bikes.

After re-fuelling, back on the road and up to Bellbridge, along the Murray River Road across Wymah ferry, Holbrook and home. Don’t know how many k’s we did and it doesn’t matter, a good day was had by all.” (Mick Ellis)  I had a phone call from one of the riders who enjoyed the day out and he said  “It was the best Ulysses ride he has been on for a long time.”  So that is good news. 

Also mentioned was the welcome that was afforded the group at the Hotel Nicholas in Beechworth, the publican went out of his way to please everyone and the food was extra good too.

The first meeting of the year was held last night and we will give some more details of that next week owing to the fact The Leader is getting printed as we meet.

Our next ride will be on March 5 and as yet a destination has not been decided. 

If you have any ideas on a great ride give Mick a call on 0400 468  464, tell him I sent you.

Remember these times- all Wednesday rides leave Billy’s Café at 9am.  All Sunday rides leave McDonald’s Edward Street car park at 9am and Meet & Greet at Billy’s is from 10am each Saturday. 

And don’t forget to register for the AGM at Port Macquarie in May. 

Cut off time for Tent City is April 28.

For any further information regarding the Ulysses Club Inc phone head office in Narellan on 1300 134 123 or you may ring me on 0408 420 766.  Ride  safe and enjoy the outing.

ON SATURDAY Garry Moore was a clear winner in black powder from Mark Wheeler and Eddie Witt. On Sunday 20 shooters contested the 100-y group shoot. Winds were twitchy and the mirage kept the mothball moving but the standard was high getting down to sixteenth place overall before the agg went over the magic inch.

In custom class it was Don Ewin on 0.3388 from Paul Deehan (0.3834) and Barry Wilde (0.5306). In factory class it was Rob Cheetham on 0.4826 from Brad Treddrea (0.6774) and Alan Constable very close on 0.6778. 

The standout performance for the day was new junior Lilly Reed in her second comp appearance and first centrefire match.

She shot three targets around half an inch and one barely an inch only to have the last one get away from her for 2.8xx, however she still finished with a credible agg barely over an inch. 

Enough to make more than one experienced shooter think, the girl has a future in target shooting. Sunday 26 is a rimfire 50-y score match. For more info ssaawagga.org.au or Don on 6926 3757.

BOB Martin was Victor shooting 25 nett in the Monday Veterans comp, Ken Batt also had 25 nett but was beaten on a count back.

Nett 30 on a C/B was required for you to win a ball.

Ladies came out in force on Tuesday still competing for the Summer Cup.

Division 1:  Winner: Lorraine Hickey 33 nett; 2nd Pat Tooze 35 nett;  3rd Val Williams 36 nett.

Division 2:  Winner: Colleen Mavroudis 36 nett; 2nd Sue Mathews 37 nett;  3rd Trish Gray 38 nett. NTP: Kerrie Celegon.

Peter Friedleib & Mick Loveday were the best combination to win Wednesday’s 4 BBB Event with 44 points from Will McAfee & Lance Ryan on 43 points. Peter Biscaya had the best Singles score of 38 points. NTPs were won by Mic Avramovic, Bill Whalan and Kerry Smith.

History was made in the Thursday Vets Comp. Roy Sanders having the very best score ever recorded – nett 19 from Denis Stillman, 24 nett.

Phil Powell came in third but was very happy after holing his second shot on fourth hole.

Cooler weather in store for the ladies on Friday. Division 1:  Winner - Pat Tooze 20 pts;  2nd Monica Kember 18 pts; 3rd Lyn Donohoe 17 Pts c/b. Division 2:  Winner - Colleen Mavroudis 21 pts, 2nd Val Brunskill 19 pts; 3rd Fay Baker 18 pts. NTP:  Gloria Vonarx.

Monthly Medal was the event on Saturday, Tony Luff kept up his consistent form winning A Grade with nett 67 from John Dare 69.

B Grade went to Keith Bevan 69 Nett from Steve Weeton 70 nett. Adrian Pollett’s new driver helped him win C Grade 66 nett whilst Gary Chamberlain came in second on nett 69.

Peter Biscaya, Trevor Graham and Mic Laurent winning the NTPs.

This week’s Sunday 9 Hole comp was won by Wayne Burgess 22 points from Ben Vukurua 20 points from Rick Leonard.

LAST Saturday the new junior tennis competitions at Forest Hill got under way in very pleasant conditions.

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.    

Leading the masters competition after the first week is Oliver Plum on four points just ahead of Caden Maxwell on 3½ points with Sam Hood and Byron Toomey tied on 3 points ahead Reece Rutland on 2½ points make up the top five.

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.

Leading the junior tournament is Tory Grantham on 6½ points ahead of Lachlan McDonald on five points with Zac McCarthy on 3½ points ahead of Emma McDonald and Mohamed Ghazy tied on 2½ points making up the five top places.

This week’s McDonalds Sports Award went to: Masters winners Pat Wright and Reece Rutland. Junior Tournament winners Tory Grantham and Emma McDonald.

Enquires 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.

ALEX Davey won event eight in WaggaRoos Summer Series of Orienteering last Thursday evening.

Starting near the Civic Theatre, Darren Kupke set a great little course around the civic precinct and Victory Memorial Gardens.  There were several spots where competitors had to choose the most efficient way to navigate around the buildings and barriers to take the next group of controls. Most participants were able to complete the course and collect the full 200 points well within the 30 minute time limit despite the warm conditions. Alex Davey did it the fastest finishing in a quick 16:43. He was followed closely by John Oliver (17:13) with Kade Mavroudis (19:58) and Rod Gray (20:22) not far off the pace. Wes Campbell won the handicap honours for the event.

The penultimate event in the Summer Series of Orienteering is at 6pm on Thursday, February 23 from the corner of Walana and Cooinbil Crescents, Kooringal.

Results: Alex Davey 200 points (16:43); John Oliver 200 (17:13); Kade Mavroudis 200 (19:58); Rod Gray 200 (20:22); Wes Campbell 190; Julie Gooding & Jarrah 50.

SOCIAL BOWLS 7.2.17: L Woolbank, N Gay, S Connors Def J Wilson, B Belt, H Tyrrell F Mahon, P Macdonald Def L Carroll, T Bagley M Thornton, A Leonard Def J Chappelow, M Mc Crum J Stair, G Rose, B Cuthbert Def C Freeman, J Serhan, P McIntyre. 

SOCIAL BOWLS 14.2.17: L Woolbank, N Gay, A Bower Def T Browne, C Freeman, B Cuthbert L Eggleton, M McCrum Def M Hounsell, H Tyrrell K Morley, G Rose, B Belt Def M Thornton, J Serhan P McIntyre M Henderson, T Bagley, G Smith Def J Wilson, J Edwards E Larkin E McCrum, L Carroll, B Robinson Def V Burkinshaw, C Darcy M Williams.

SOCIAL BOWLS 16.2.17: V Burkinshaw, C Darcy, C Freeman Def E McCrum, P Macdonald, E Larkin K McMillan, F Mahon, N Gay A Bower Def T Irrilli, M Henderson, R Woodbury, M Telford M Thornton, J Chappelow, M Mitchell, J Fitzsimmons Def L Maher, J Stair, L Carroll, B Cotterill J Wilson, K Reid, M McCrum, M Williams Def K Morley, S Lucas, L Woolbank, B Robinson H Tyrrell, J Serhan, B Belt Def S Hull, T Bagley, B Belt.

DRAWN Fours Championship semi finals: John Stout, Doug Murray, Clint Barrell, Alan Jacobson def Barry Belt, Paul Fenwick (sub), Henry Sperrin, Wayne Smithers 17/11; Peter Thornton, Bernie Benson, Mick Foxall, Norm King def David Streher, Keith Wellham, Bernie Dillon, Doug Kinder. Wednesday blind draw Triples winners: Charlie Ryan, Jeff Edwards, Andrew Carey 24  points; runners up Jack Cousley, Norm King, Barry Ingram 23 points; 3rd place  Ralph Todd, Owen Cotterill, Kevin Wales 21 points. Friday nominated Pairs winners : Andrew Carey, Jim Sloan 22; runners up Bernie Benson, Max Simmons 20  points; 3rd Rod Cramp, John Hetherington 17 points. Sunday Mixed blind draw winners: Col Smith, Alice Bower, Helen Tyrrell 21; runners - up Tiny Bower, Kevin Tyrrell, Sharon Connors 18; 3rd place Barb Cotterill, Jenny Mitchell 17. Presidents Day has been re-scheduled Feb 29; team or single entry; 1pm start; high tea provided.

Coming Events: Wednesday blind draw Triples, names in by 9am for 9.30am start. Friday Nominated Pairs, names in by 9am for 9.30am start. Saturday Blind draw, names in by  noon for 1pm start. Sunday Mixed Blind Draw, names in by 5.30pm for 6pm start.