Eighteen shooters came out for shotguns on Saturday with Brad Kidd proving to be unbeatable with 46 clays broken.

Mick Reed was hot on his heels with 44, and Josh Arundell claimed third with 40. On Sunday we had an awesome turnout for Centerfire Field Rifle and Centrefire Lever action.

Mick Reed shot a 359.2 to win, followed by Andrew Armstrong on 351, and Rob Baird on 337.4.

Next weekend we have a Military Range Rifle competition on from 10am on Sunday so blow the dust off the old 303 and bring it out.

As always the range is open to casual shooters too. For more info check out our Facebook @SSAAWagga.

THIS weekend’s shoot was at 500 Yards at Lockhart. 

The weather was fantastic though the wind was not playing the game and was challenging at times.

 Good to see John Owens again and he shot well in the first stage and then suffered equipment failure in the second stage.

A cake was served after the shoot for Hubert’s and Phil’s birthday!

In F Open Ben Goodwin dominated with an excellent score. 

Phil Bain also shot well in Match Rifle.

Our Christmas Party is scheduled for December 16. More information to come on the shoot and party.

Next weekend will be a 600 Yard shoot. 

OSCAR, Gary, Woody and his mate from Ariah Park all set off for  a ride in pristine weather  for the mid-week run just passed. 

First stop was  Culcairn and from there down the Olympic way to Ettamogah, past the Pub and around the back to the Hume Weir, below the dam wall to the Murray Valley Highway and on to Tallangatta, over the Granya then  to Walwa for lunch. 

With lunch and gossip out of the way the group headed home through Jingellic,  Holbrook and Mangoplah. 

The Wagga Crew got back about 4pm and Woody and co would have been another hour later getting to Temora and Ariah Park. All up about 400kms in great weather.

There was a really good turn-out at Billy’s on Saturday  morning and most wasted away the entire morning before adjourning for lunch back at their respective Ranches. 

Annette was training a new helper in the shop who was having  difficulty opening the ‘Jewish Piano’ so the boss said just leave it open – man you should have seen the moths fly out. Crafty brought his younger brother along to demonstrate the finer points in life but I really think it was to show Crafty the way home, a real live -  living GPS, or maybe it was to carry the groceries? 

Jackie and John arrived but Jackie was a little worse for wear after a stint in hospital and John was making hay eating her share of the goodies on offer. Was a good morning out in the sun.

Sunday’s ride was very pleasant with six and a half  of us leaving McDonalds right on 9am and heading across to Collingullie.  The half was Barry’s granddaughter riding pillion.  From Collingullie we took the back road to The Rock then joined the Olympic Way down to Culcairn where we enjoyed some food and drink at the bakery.  Big Trev left us at Culcairn to return home and attend a birthday party and the rest of us motored over to Morven where Crafty visited a friend,  Barry got lost and the remaining three went on to Tarcutta via Holbrook. And at Tarcutta more coffee and other things.  From there we returned home by way of Mates Gully Road and had our bikes back in the shed by about 2pm. The day was exceptionally good for riding and most enjoyable.

The annual Bike Fest is on at Bombala on the 19th but at this stage nothing has been organised from our end so if you wish to go it will be on an individual basis, however at this late stage accommodation will be fairly tight.  Apart from our next branch meeting on the 21st the  next event on the calendar will be the Christmas Party at the Round-about Restaurant in Tarcutta Street on November 25.  For further info give Lorraine a call on 0428 312 336.  To round the year off we will have the Toy Run on Saturday, December 2 from Jubilee Oval car park at 9am. More about that as we get closer.

Have just received a newsletter from Natcom regarding the 2018 AGM event to be held in the Riverland district of South Australia.  The dates are from May 7 to 13 and indications are that fees for this event will be reduced, making it more attractive for members

For local info on the Ulysses Club give our president (Trevor) a call on 0418 517 673 or secretary (Mary) on 0413 586 196.

WEDNESDAY blind draw Triple winners: John Hetherington, Charlie Ryan, Peter Hoskins 29 points; runners up Ron Francis, Alan Jacobson, Trevor Taylor 23 points; 3rd place Bernie Bunson, Rod Roy, Tony Darcy 22 points.

Friday nominated Pairs winners: Alan Jacobson, Wayne Smithers 25 points; runners up Barry Belt, Peter Reid 23 points; 3rd place Henry Sperrin, Kevin Wales 22 points.

Sunday mixed mufti winners: Owen Cotterill, Verna Quigley, Grace Smith 18 points; runners up Jenny Mitchell, Helen  Tyrrell 17 points;  3rd place  Bob Robertson, Alice Bower, Ollie Henderson 16 points.

More names required for the Annual Wyse Cup Challenge against Tumut on Saturday, November 11. Two games 12 ends with noon start and barbecue to follow. 

Draw for Mixed Pairs Championship on board with first round to be played Thursday, November 9 with 5pm start.

Nomination sheet on board for Graded 5, 6 and 7 players Triples Tournament Saturday and Sunday,  November 18 and 19. Prizemoney $2820; six games of 18 ends.   

Coming events

LAST Saturday there was excellent tennis played 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 39 points next is Caden Maxwell on 23½ points then Robert Grantham on19 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 32 points then Tory Grantham on 26 points with Zac McCarthy on 21 points then Ally Haisell on 11 points with Peter Ucin on 7½ points.

Winners of the McDonalds Sports Awards for this week were: Masters winners were William Marsh and Robert Grantham. Junior Tournament winners were Ally Haisell and Joshua Haisell.

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 89½ points with Makenna Irlam on 45 points then Zac McCarthy on 32 with Pat Wright and Oliver Plum tied on 21 points making up the top five positions.

Winners of the McDonald’s Sports Award were Lachlan McDonald and Caden Maxwell.

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.

TUESDAY, October 31

Social Bowls: A. Leonard & M. Henderson def I. Crouch & J.Wilson. C. Darcy, G. Smith & P. McIntyre def B. Bland, M. Williams & B. Cotterill. R. Woodbury, A. Bower & J. Stair def R. Woodbury, C. Freeman & K. Reid. E. Larkin & H. Tyrrell def  F. Dallinger & J. Chappelow. N. Post, P. McDonalk & J. Mitchell def T. Hogan, M. McCrum & S. Lucas. Day Winner: N. Post, P. McDonald & J. Mitchell.

Thursday, November 2

Round 1 Club Drawn Triples: J. Robbins,  L. Woolbank & E. McCrum def T. Hogan, M. Williams & V. Burkinshaw. V. Quigley, E. Larkin & L. Eggleton def H. Tyrrell, A. Leonard & K. Reid. A. Bower, N. Gay & K. McMillan def G. Hull, T. Iirilli & B. Cotterill.

Social: M. Henderson & J. Stair def M. McCrum & M. Hounsell. A. Purcell, G. Smith & J. Mitchell def G. Rose, F. Dallinger & J. Wilson. P.  McDonald & C. Darcy def M. Telford & J. Chappelow.

Come and try day on Tuesday, November 21 at 10am.