Set-up began on Friday afternoon with two ranges, a top and bottom range. Gary Brill and Greg Newton took on the task of setting up the bottom range, and presented some interesting and challenging targets on the day. The top range was given to Milton Jaeger and Darren Inglis to come up with some different targets and not to be out done by the guy’s bottom range layout, they accepted the challenge.

Matt Woolnough, Duncan Jaeger, Steve Tipping, Gary Byron and Garry Fairbank also tagged along to give assistance and finalised the setup on Saturday morning.

With the competition set to start at 10am, numbers were a little slow to appear, but steadily increased as the commencement time got closer, all up 55 shooters participated in the event which was an increase of 23 shooters from last year. Even better was that a squad of shooters from Renmark, South Australia turned up.

Results reflected the layouts the team’s setup with no one able to obtain a perfect score on any round, well done fellas on setting up great range layouts.

Results: O/A High Gun – Jesse Munro 93. A grade 1st Brad Wignall 92. A grade 2nd Max Payton 88. A grade 3rd Matt Woolnough 88. B grade 1st Alex Miklojewski 93. B grade 2nd Steve Tipping 91. C grade 1st Ivan Furner 90. C grade 2nd Tony McMullen 84. Ladies 1st Vicki McDonagh 87. Veterans 1st Vic Bowman 90.

A big thanks to Kate Newton for her work in the kitchen and to all that assisted in packing up at the end of the day. Finally; a big thanks to Lisa Riley and Bruce Irvine for their assistance in the office on the day.

The AGM was held October 17 with board election and all that other stuff. President elect was not changed with Garry Brill taking on the job again, this also true for VP with Steve Tipping and secretary Garry Fairbank. We have a new Treasurer in Lisa Riley.

THURSDAY, October 26: Social Bowls, Triples: B. Bland, A. Leonard & J. Chappelow def I Crouch, G. Smith & E. Larkin. T. Hogan, A. Bower & V. Burkinshaw def H. Tyrrell, M. Telford & M. Thornton. N. Post, M. McCrum & N. Gay def A. Purcell, V. Quigley & K. Reid. J. Robbins< M. Henderson & J. Wilson def J. Robbins, E. McCrum & J. Mitchell. C. Kubak, L. Woolbank & K. McMillian def B. Robinson, M. Williams & B. Cotterill. Day Winner: B. Bland, A. Leonard & J. Chappelow.

FANTASTIC tennis played last Saturday in the junior 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 twenty 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 is Oliver Plum on 34 points next is Caden Maxwell on 20 points then Robert Grantham on 16½ points with Reece Rutland on 11 points and Pat Wright on nine 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. Leading the junior tournament is Lachlan McDonald on 27 points then Tory Grantham on 23.5 points with Zac McCarthy on 17 points then Ally Haisell on 8.5 points with Peter Ucin on 7.5  points.

Winners of the McDonalds Sports Awards for this week were: Masters winners were William Marsh and Dylan Haisell. Junior Tournament winners were Ally Haisell and Lachlan McDonald.

Tennis continues today in the Wednesday’s Junior Doubles Tennis Competition at the Bolton Park Tennis Complex. The competition is open to all players that are able to serve. To enter turn up at the courts before the start time of 4pm finish at 6pm sharp. Leading the competition is Caden Maxwell on 84.5 points with Makenna Irlam on 41 points then Zac McCarthy on 29.5 with Pat Wright and Oliver Plum tied on 21 points making up the top five positions.

Winner of the McDonald’s Sports Award was Makenna Irlam.

Enquires 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.

A FITTING final range for the Club Championship was 1000 Yards at Lockhart in mild conditions. A light shower at the start and then overcast for the rest of the afternoon. The scene was set with only one point separating the leaders in Target Rifle and six points in F Open.

A working bee in the morning was very successful with all the temporary fencing and star pickets removed.  As well as some pruning on some of our shade trees. Thanks to all who attended. In particular Ted, John, Dave and Graham. After a relaxing lunch we headed down to 1000 Yards to prepare for the start and of course the wind picked up but not too much – good conditions.

In the first stage there were some good scores put down.  Scott Brindley started with a possible 75.8 in Target Rifle.  In F Class John Dixon - 85.6 Graham Crowe – 87.5. In the second stage these three maintained their lead with good scores. In the end there was a change of leaders in both Target Rifle and F Open. The champions will be revealed at our Christmas Party on December 16. Reminder to bring in your trophies in preparation this. Next weekend will be a 500 Yard shoot. 

Results: Target Rifle Scott Brindley TRA – 148.14, Dave Xuereb TRA -135.7.  (Out of 150). F Class   John Dixon-FO-168.11, Graham Crowe-FS – 165.6, Chris Veness FS - 157.6, Hubert Hassall-FS-120, John Smoothy-FS-113.1. (Out of 180). Match Rifle Phil Bain–146.11 (Out of 150).

TWENTY-FOUR teams competed in Tuesday and Wednesdays Annual Knights Meats Classic Mens Triples with $7300 in prizemoney. Teams played six games of 18 ends, two bowl format. First prize money of $3000  was won by the unbeaten team of Pedro Rudd, Terry Hensell and Geoff Holt with six wins plus 66 shots.

Second place and $1650 and also unbeaten with six wins plus 32 shots was won by Ian Whybro, Ian Black and "Spider" Moncrief. Third, $900 was won by Steve Wilson, Dennis Rawlings and John Cowper with five wins plus 40 shots. Fourth prizemoney of $600  also with five wins and plus 34 shots was won by Graeme Rossiter, David Streher and John Salter and Fifth prizemoney of $450  was won by the Griffith team of Des Page, Dave Cave and Alan Wynne with 4 wins plus 30 shots. 

Best game winners and $90 were game one: Wayne Morriss team plus 24 shots; game two: Ron Rynehart plus 15 shots; game three: Chris Cooney plus 15 shots; game four Campbell Connell plus 21 shots; game five : Bruce Liedbury plus six shots; game six Ron Smith plus 20.                                                               

Sunday’s Nostalgia Day Tournament against South Wagga Club for the Mick Nelson Challenge Trophy saw 56 players enjoy two games of 18 ends and a lot fellowship and reminising about the old days. Game one saw the Rules defeat South Wagga 164 to 100. After lunch and a few refreshments Game 2 saw The Rules narrowly defeating South Wagga 132 to 130. The Rules retained the Trophy with an aggregate of 296 shots to 230. 

Best performed Rules team was Chris Leonard, Nathan Willis, Alan Jacobson with 2 wins plus 25 shots and best performed South Wagga team was Peter dewhirst, Charlie Ryan, "Cowboy" Metcalf with 2 wins plus 13 shots.                                                 

Friday Fully Loaded Pairs winners: John Ashcroft, Trevor Taylor 38; runners up John Hetherington, Norm King 30. Best game 1 winner: Peter Reid, Rod Roy plus 20. Best game 2 winner: Bernie Benson, Joe Knox plus 20. 

Sunday mixed mufti winners: Pat McDonald, Scott Dunbar 33; runners up Norma Gay, Verna Quigley 19; 3rd place "Tiny " Bower, Kevin Tyrrell, Greg Newbold 18. 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 1pm start. Sunday Mixed Blind Draw: Names in by 12.30pm for 1pm start.  

TWELVE competitors including four juniors tested their skills on Sunday for a 200 yard Rimfire Fly shoot.

Lilly Reed shot an absolutely astounding score of 197.2 to take out the day. Her very proud (and slightly annoyed) Dad Mick Reed came second with a score of 195.4 and Tony Gestier claimed 3rd with 187.3. Lilly has been on fire lately and its great to see one of our junior shooters doing so well. Next weekend we have Shotgun on Saturday, November 4 from 1.30pm. 

Our new shotgun shed has just been finished so come out and have a look. On Sunday the 5th will be Centerfire Field Rifle and Lever action from 10am which is always a good day. As always casual shooters are welcome too. For more information check us out on Facebook @SSAAWagga.

THE Business Girls completed their 72-hole championships last Sunday, with congratulations going to Maureen Foley who, after many years of trying, finally won her first ‘major’ event with a four round total of 291 nett. Well done also to runner-up, Lyn McMullen, with a score of 296 nett. Lyn also collected the 36-hole trophy with a score of 142 nett, from Lazetta Gaffney, 145 nett. 

The girls once again thank their loyal sponsor, Kristopher Graydon Jewelers, for their seventeen consecutive years of support.

Monday’s vets saw Bob Hodge score 32 nett for a solid win from Peter Briggs, Bernie Mogford and John Hazell 34 nett, and Dennis Adams, Phil Powell and John Burkinshaw, each on 35 nett. Bob carried his good form into Thursday’s event with another 32 nett to beat Ron Culgan and Tony Thompson by a shot, followed by Phil Powell and Terry McInerney 34, and Tony Pollard 35.

The Ladies held their Presentation Day last Tuesday, as well as competing in a Canadian Foursomes event. Winners of the foursomes event were Anne Leonard and Trish Gray, from the teams of Sue Oakman and June Byrnes, Billie Johnstone and Carmel Pearce, and Carol Martin and Anne Turner.  NTPs to Anne Leonard, Carmel Pearce and Joan Veerhuis. 

Among a host of worthy winners over the season, Dee Harley stood out by claiming the coveted Medal of Medals. The ladies returned for a Stableford event on Friday, when Jan Marks scored 39 to win Div 1; Billie Johnstone won Div 2 with 38, and Fay Baker won Div 3 with 36 on countback.

Wednesday’s members’ stableford saw Grahame Winson get home in

A Grade with 43 pts, from Andrew White 38 pts, while in B Grade, Graham Coulton also collected 43 pts for a win, from Kerry Smith 41 pts. NTP’s to Matt McMullen, Peter Lyons and Grahame Winson.

Kyle Harrison scored 41stableford points for a win in Saturday’s A Grade event, from Mick Hazell, 38. Steve Purcell also played well for 41 to claim the B Grade event, from Mark McIntyre 40, while in C Grade, Bruce Masters totaled 39 to win by shot from Frank Veliscek. NTPs to Ross Henley, Ross Ayton and Phil Harrison. Balls to 34 on countback.

Tim Barlow’s Sunday comp saw Rick Leonard play ten under his handicap for 46 for a big win, from Steve Seetana, 40. Balls to 38 on countback.

TWELVE competitors including four juniors tested their skills on Sunday for a 200 yard Rimfire Fly shoot.

Lilly Reed shot an absolutely astounding score of 197.2 to take out the day. Her very proud (and slightly annoyed) Dad Mick Reed came second with a score of 195.4 and Tony Gestier claimed 3rd with 187.3. Lilly has been on fire lately and its great to see one of our junior shooters doing so well. Next weekend we have Shotgun on Saturday, November 4 from 1.30pm. 

Our new shotgun shed has just been finished so come out and have a look. On Sunday the 5th will be Centerfire Field Rifle and Lever action from 10am which is always a good day. As always casual shooters are welcome too. For more information check us out on Facebook @SSAAWagga.

THE Business Girls completed their 72-hole championships last Sunday, with congratulations going to Maureen Foley who, after many years of trying, finally won her first ‘major’ event with a four round total of 291 nett. Well done also to runner-up, Lyn McMullen, with a score of 296 nett. Lyn also collected the 36-hole trophy with a score of 142 nett, from Lazetta Gaffney, 145 nett. 

The girls once again thank their loyal sponsor, Kristopher Graydon Jewelers, for their seventeen consecutive years of support.

Monday’s vets saw Bob Hodge score 32 nett for a solid win from Peter Briggs, Bernie Mogford and John Hazell 34 nett, and Dennis Adams, Phil Powell and John Burkinshaw, each on 35 nett. Bob carried his good form into Thursday’s event with another 32 nett to beat Ron Culgan and Tony Thompson by a shot, followed by Phil Powell and Terry McInerney 34, and Tony Pollard 35.

The Ladies held their Presentation Day last Tuesday, as well as competing in a Canadian Foursomes event. Winners of the foursomes event were Anne Leonard and Trish Gray, from the teams of Sue Oakman and June Byrnes, Billie Johnstone and Carmel Pearce, and Carol Martin and Anne Turner.  NTPs to Anne Leonard, Carmel Pearce and Joan Veerhuis. 

Among a host of worthy winners over the season, Dee Harley stood out by claiming the coveted Medal of Medals. The ladies returned for a Stableford event on Friday, when Jan Marks scored 39 to win Div 1; Billie Johnstone won Div 2 with 38, and Fay Baker won Div 3 with 36 on countback.

Wednesday’s members’ stableford saw Grahame Winson get home in

A Grade with 43 pts, from Andrew White 38 pts, while in B Grade, Graham Coulton also collected 43 pts for a win, from Kerry Smith 41 pts. NTP’s to Matt McMullen, Peter Lyons and Grahame Winson.

Kyle Harrison scored 41stableford points for a win in Saturday’s A Grade event, from Mick Hazell, 38. Steve Purcell also played well for 41 to claim the B Grade event, from Mark McIntyre 40, while in C Grade, Bruce Masters totaled 39 to win by shot from Frank Veliscek. NTPs to Ross Henley, Ross Ayton and Phil Harrison. Balls to 34 on countback.

Tim Barlow’s Sunday comp saw Rick Leonard play ten under his handicap for 46 for a big win, from Steve Seetana, 40. Balls to 38 on countback.