Drawn Triples Semi Final: A. Bower, N. Gay K. McMillan def V. Quigley, E. Larkin & L. Eggleton. G. Smith, C. Darcy & J. Wilson def A. Purcell, M. Telford & J. Chappelow. DAY WINNERS: A. Bower, N. Gay K. McMillan.

SSAA Wagga will be holding a presentation night at the Rules Club on Wednesday, December 6at 7pm. Everyone's welcome so if you would like to come please RSVP to Don on 6926 3757 or check out the event page on Facebook @SSAAWagga. Sunday, November 19 saw 15 shooters take part in a 200 yard centerfire shoot for score. Tony Gestier showed his skill by shooting a 243.4 out of a possible 250 to win. Rob Cheetham and Don Ewin took out 2nd and 3rd in Masters class. In Factory class Josh Arundell shot a 242.1 to claim first, followed by Mick Reed and Gavin Power. Sunday, November 26 is Rimfire 50yd Animal Shapes.

TWENTY teams played for the $2820 prize money in the Annual Graded 5, 6 and 7 two bowl Triples Tournament which saw six games of 18 ends  played over Saturday and Sunday.

First prize money of $900 was won by the unbeaten team of Peter Haby, Terry Rosewall and Ron Smith with six wins plus 21 shots. Second prize money of $600 was won by the Temora team of Bevan and Brian Krause and Ben irons with  five wins plus 21 shots. Third place and $450 went to Ron Francis, Bob Robertson and Charlie Ryan , four wins a draw plus 40 shots. Fourth place and $300 was won by the RSL team of Darren Kelly, John Swaffield and Brian Harmer with four wins plus 46 shots. Fifth place and $210 was won by the Junee team of Rob Minster, Jed Passlow and Doug Gee with four wins plus 35 shots. Best Day 1 winner and $180 was won by Dennis Knight, Ray Hazell and Jim Lane two wins plus 13. Best day two winner and $180 went to Brian Hughes, Mick Carey and Phil Howarth with two wins plus 14 shots.                                                                           

Congratulations to Dane Bland, Nathan Kemp and  Nathan Willis on winning the 2017 Club Triples Championship in convincing style with a dominant victory over Gary Brookes, Peter Dewhirst and Dennis Rawlings 33/9. In the semi finals Bland def Bill Bishop, Bob Robertson and Phil Howarth 24/22 and Brookes def Barry Belt, Chris Leonard and Joe Knox 23/18. 

Wednesday blind draw Triple winners : Mark Pearce, Jack Cousley, Don Cox 25 points; runners up Peter Reid, Scott Dunbar, Don Anderson 24 points; 3rd place Ralph Todd, Charlie Ryan, Pat Peter 19 points. Friday Nominated Pairs winners: Gus Williams, Kevin Wales 24 points; runners up John Stout, Brian Carroll, Ken Morden 21 points; 3rd place David Streher, Rod Cramp 20 points. Sunday mixed mufti winners : points; runners up points; 3rd place points. 

LES, Oscar, Woody, and Brian went off last Wednesday and explored the roads around Uranquinty, The Rock, Pleasant Hills and Culcairn. It was at Culcairn they has lunch, a chat, a look-about and then home. About 12 met up on Saturday for Meet and Greet on what promised to be a damp day and , yes, it was a little bit but not enough to dampen spirits. As usual there was much to discuss  and so little  time to discuss it.

Sunday saw a good ride for potentially four riders which at the end of the day broke down to two, Pat and Steve. First port of call was to be Young but to get there  we travelled over to Coolamon then Temora and Milvale. A stop at Young for a drink and jam tarts at Wilders, Fuel at the Top End Caltex, and some welcome comfort relief then over to Murrumburrah we went, dodging the pot holes on the Kingsvale Road. From Murrumburrah we took the direct route to Jugiong where we had lunch at the Long Track Pantry.  It never ceases to amaze me at the population increase at Jugiong in the weekends, it has become a very busy tourist destination with all services there doing their best to  entertain.  

After lunch we shot down that funny road, The Humorous Highway, and took the  road to  the low-level bridge and Wantabadgery from the Tumbalong turn-off.  And from Wantabadgery and Oura we were home by about 3:00pm.  A great day with great weather, although it was starting to warm up a bit in the afternoon.  We got a bit muddled up on Sunday  in as much the ride was supposed to go to The Bombala Bike Fest, but as there were no starters Young was the go.  You will note that December 17 also mentions Young so we will see what happens when the time comes around.

The November Branch meeting was last night and the final meeting for the year will be at the Radio Club Rooms, in Small Street, on December the 12 (I think, will confirm next week). The Christmas Party is on November 27 at the Roundabout Restaurant and the annual Toy Run is on Saturday, December 2 starting at the Jubilee Oval car park at 9am. And from there Christmas will loom so if you want a new bike put your order in now. Ride carefully, ride safely and ride to enjoy.

THE final two rounds of the Club Championships were completed over the weekend, and as expected, it was a battle between one-marker, Mick Hazell, and four-marker, Kyle Harrison, with Mick finally claiming the trophy on the second play-off hole after the pair tied with their four-round totals of 310. Well done also to Peter Treharne, who collected the A Grade h/cap prize, and to runner-up, Warren Lynch.

In B Grade, Peter Biscaya won the scratch prize, from Keith Bevan, while h/cap honours went to Eddie Wall, from John Messing. Eric Hunt took care of the C Grade scratch, with John Hazell claiming second spot. C Grade h/cap honours went to Ken Read, from Frank Veliscek. Finally, the winner of the Gold Medal was Roman Adamcewicz, while Senior and Junior Champions were Andy White and Josh Conlan respectively. Thanks also to the Pro Shop staff, who made sure the event ran smoothly, and to the green keeping staff, supported by the hard-working volunteer vets, who have put plenty into getting the course back on track.

Speaking of vets, it was Keith Withers’ turn for a win last Monday when he collected the main voucher in their nine-hole stroke comp with a handy score of 31 nett, a shot clear of Peter Kirkman, Mick Tilden and Grahame Winson. Thursday’s event saw Ken Batt also score 31 nett to win from Don Thorne and Tony Thompson on 32, and Hedley Chapman, 33 nett.

The ladies held their Closing Day last Tuesday, when the club welcomed visitors from around the District, including The Rock, Leeton, Howlong and the Wagga Country Club, to compete in a Canadian Foursomes event. Div 1 scratch winners on the day were Bev and Kim Robinson, from runners-up

Di Tyrell-Miller and Sue Harris. While h/cap honours went to Narelle Jones and Peta Carter, from Fay Baker and Lyn Donohoe. In Div 2, Erica Coghlan and Kerrie Smith combined for a win, from Marg Bradley and Val Brunskill. Lyn Blake and Carol McGrath collected the Div 2 h/cap winners’ prizes, from Carmel Adamcewicz and Fay Robertson. NTP’s went to Lorraine Hickey, Carmel Adamcewicz and Nancy Petrie from Leeton, who made her trip over very much worthwhile with a terrific hole-in-one on the 18^th.

Last Wednesday’s members’ stableford saw John Dare fire up for 42 to win A Grade, from Bob McKenzie 38 and Andy White 37, while in B Grade, Col Randall also scored 42 pts to get home on a c/b from Mick

De Vries, with John Mooney third on 41. NTPs to Peter Barnes on the 9th, and Roman Adamcewicz on both the 13th and 18th.  Ball comp to 36.

DUE to the wet conditions last Saturday there was no play in the junior competitions at the Forest Hill courts. There are only three weeks remaining in the competitions. 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 43.5 points next is Caden Maxwell on 23.5 points then Robert Grantham on 20½ points with William Marsh on 12.5 points and Reece Rutland on 11 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 37.5 points then Tory Grantham on 27.5 points with Zac McCarthy on 26.5 points then Ally Haisell on 12.5 points with Yassin El Sanabary on 8.5 points. Winners of the McDonalds Sports Awards for this week were: Masters winners were Dylan Haisell and Sam Hood. Junior Tournament winners were Lachlan McDonald and Youssef El Sanabary.

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 89.5 points with Makenna Irlam on 53.5 points then Zac McCarthy on 35 with Victoria Grantham on 24.5 points and Lachlan McDonald on 23 points making up the top five positions. Winner of the McDonald’s Sports Award was Lachlan McDonald.

Enquires contact Roman Adamcewicz on 6922 4963 or 0439 584 125. Social tennis every Monday and Thursday from 7pm for all standards at Forest Hill, contact Col 0447 464 234 or Trevor 0407 513 974.

THE race was the first in our Handicap Pointscore Series for this season and was a in new format for the Club. This being a sternchaser or pursuit race where the boat and performance handicaps are taken upfront at the start with boats being sent off at different times and if all are being sailed to their handicap then finishing at the same time. The usual format is to start everyone together and adjust the finish times later.

There were ten boats participating with some notable absences due to the inclement weather but winds were good. As a first race in this format the handicapping was reasonably successful and will improve substantially over next couple of races in this series. All boats finished within 18 minutes of each other and six (2nd to 7th) within four minutes.

1st: Hartley TS16 scaliwag: Geoff Tapper & Sarah Danckert. 2nd: Sailboard Paul Moriarty. 3rd: Laser Perceived Reality Greg Williams. This was Sarah Danckert's first race with the WWSC and she is currently attending our Learn to Sail program. Paul Moriarty's son Tyson was the subject of a large article in last Friday's Advertiser about sailing on the (I think) Young Endeavour.

Please note also that our annual two day invitational regatta is being held this weekend with boats expected from Griffith and Canberra and elsewhere. First race on Saturday starts at 10am and on Sunday at 9.30am with an event dinner at the Boat Club on Saturday. We will have a professional drone photographer taking video and stills over the weekend.