This week’s Wednesday competition was sponsored by the Windscreen Doctor. Winners were Barry Belt, Kevin Wales 24 points; runners-up Andrew Carey, Alan Jacobson, Robbie Nolan, 20 points; 3rd place Mark Pearce, Eddie Forbes, Ollie Henderson, 19 points. Friday nominated pairs winners were Robbie Marshall, Bill Bishop, 21 points from Col Firman, Paul Cooper, 20 and Henry Sperrin, Jim Sloan, 19. Saturday blind draw winners: Mick Foxall, Paul Parker 21 points; runners-up (on countback) Charlie Ryan, Norm King, 18 points. Sunday mixed blind draw winners: Elaine Larkin, Sharron Connors 16 points; runners-up Bob Connors, Joy Robbins 15 points.

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. 

By Roman Adamcewicz 

Tennis lessons have resumed at Henschke Primary school and Forest Hill tennis courts. A new junior doubles competition will start at the Bolton Park Tennis Complex today. The competition is open to all players that are able to serve. To enter, turn up at the courts before 4pm, play finishes at 6pm. Sportsmans Warehouse giftcards will be awarded at the end of the competition for those players playing five matches, as well as a best and fairest award. Winner of the last competition was Pat Wright, 56 points, just ahead of brother Alastair Wright on 53 ½ points. Best and fairest award went to Kelsey Atkinson.

The Saturday junior tennis competitions at Forest Hill will start this Saturday. 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 3pm. Winner of the last masters competition was Oliver Plum, 54 points, from Caden Maxwell on 29. 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. There will be trophies to all players having played at least five matches and a special best and fairest award will be presented at the end of the competition. This competition runs from 3-5pm. Winning the junior tournament was Alastair Wright on 30 points from Tory Grantham on 23½ points.

For inquiries about the junior competitions or tennis lessons, phone 6922 4963 or 0439 584 125. At Forest Hill, there is social tennis every Monday and Thursday night from 7pm for all standards. Contact Col 0447 464 234 or Trevor 0407 513 974. San Isidore Tennis Club has tennis coaching every Monday from 4.30pm and social tennis every Friday at 6.30pm. All standards are welcome. Contact Ruth on 0409 743677.

Well, here we are again, raring to go like the mid-week warriors last week. They departed Billy’s at about 9.35am and took the route straight down the Sturt Highway to Wadi, the highway junction to Darlington Point and Jerilderie. From there, the next stop was Coleambally where they had lunch at the community club. After a very nice meal the next stage of the journey was across to Morundah, then Boree Creek, Kywong and back home to Wagga. It was a great day out, with fine weather and good company.

Saturday’s meet and greet was a dismal affair, with only eight braving the elements for coffee and a chat. As so many days of late have been pretty lousy, it does not inspire one to go out and socialise. But things will improve.

There was no official ride set down for Sunday and once again the day was not that great. Our next adventure is on August 5 – the annual trip across to the Morundah Hotel for lunch with Griffith and Albury-Wodonga. The publican there puts on a terrific spread and the cost usually runs out at about $35. If you are going to be a late starter, ring the hotel direct and tell them you are with the Ulysses group. The number to ring is 6959 7414; often there is no one around until about 11am.

The next ride is on August 9, leaving McDonald’s Edward Street car park at 9.30am, and on the 31st the tri-branch weekend starts at Yackandandah. The caravan park phone number at Yackandandah is 6027 1380. If you want to book a cabin, do it now before it is too late. Tell them you are with Ulysses.

This Saturday, we have a group booking at Giuseppe’s Italian Restaurant in Kincaid Street. If you would like to go, give Lorraine a call on 0428 312 336 and she will see if she can get you in. Later in the year we will be holding our annual Christmas party in Tumut. More on that as time gets closer. Enjoy your ride and take care.

WaggaRoo competed strongly at event 6 of the Interclub Orienteering Challenge against Albury last Sunday, but weight of numbers allowed Albury to win the day. Conducted near Gerogery on the slopes of the Yambla Range, courses avoided the steeper sections but still included tough hill climbs and descents through a forest littered with fallen branches and rocks. Finding a way through the cliff lines was as much of a challenge as finding the features in the terrain. The going was slow, navigation was challenging and the times recorded were generally slower than usual.

In the Interclub Challenge points are awarded for participating, for successfully completing the course and bonus points are awarded to the first three place getters in each course. The scoring system favours the club with the greater numbers and WaggaRoos were outnumbered 3:1. WaggaRoos had their best representation in the 4.0km Hard course and won that course 17:12. Albury’s Liz Wood won the course comfortably but then a string of WaggaRoos finished in succession to take the points.

WaggaRoos junior Jack Janetski led the charge finishing in a creditable second place despite a few navigational problems among the numerous rock ledges. When he was followed in by Angela Farrell, Wes Campbell and Bob Moore before the next Albury orienteer finished WaggaRoos had secured a 17:12 points win on that course. Albury inflicted the damage on the 5.1 km hard course, winning it 31:6. John Oliver was the sole WaggaRoos participant and despite losing a huge amount of time at the seventh control he still managed to finish in third place and earn some valuable points for WaggaRoos.

WaggaRoos held their own on the 2.5 km moderate course and 1.9km easy course, which had far fewer participants. Kath Oliver finished third on the moderate course and the Estan family won the Easy course to help WaggaRoos cause. Albury won the day 55:32 but WaggaRoos still lead 290:228 with 2 events to go. Event 7 in the Interclub Challenge will be held on Sunday, August 5 in the Murraguldrie State Forest. From Wagga Wagga, drive towards Tumbarumba. About 6km after passing over the Hume Highway turn right into Burngoogee Fire Track at the large Murraguldrie State Forest sign and follow the orienteering signs to the assembly area. Start from 10am. Results: 5.1km Hard Course: LeighPrivett (A) 81.51; Matt Flower (A) 103.50; John Oliver (W) 112.03; Rob Simmons (A) 112.04; Raf Freire (A) 114.25; Bill Krautz (A) 120.46; Tony McDiamid & Debbie (A) 125.59; John Neame (A) 135.15; Nick Creek (A) 157.39; Ben Appleford (A) 157.39. 4.0km Hard Course: Liz Wood (A) 58.04; Jack Janetski (W) 80.58; Angela Farrell (W) 85.12; Wes Campbell (W) 91.40; Bob Moore (W) 92.18; Norm McCann (A) 94.18; Pauline Moore (W) 108.07; Cathy McNabb (A) 135.05. 2.5km Moderate Course: Nick Mousley (A) 28.22; Emma Flower (A) 49.45; Kath Oliver (W) 68.25. 1.9km Easy Course: Julie, Eltan & Jarrah Mestan (W) 70.26.

Peter Kirkman has hit form in the vets comps, taking out last Monday’s event in tough conditions with a great nine-hole score of 32 nett. Les Hodges claimed the runner-up spot with 34 from Bob Alexander, 35, Bob Hodges and Bert Adams, 36, and Peter Briggs, Maureen Martin and Grahame Winson, each on 38.

In Thursday’s comp, Tony Thompson won a close one with 33 nett on a c/b from Dave Sutton and Peter Kirkman. The girls competed in their Golf NSW Medal and the first round of their President’s Trophy last Tuesday. In Division 1, Lorraine Hickey scored 75 nett for a win, from Kitty Howe 77 on a c/b. Pam Kellam played well for 70 nett to take out Division 2, from Val Williams, 73 nett, while Marg Wise also fired up for a 70 nett score to win Division 3. NTPs: Gloria Vonarx (Div 1), Trish Gray (Div 2) and Sandra Melen (Div 3).

There was no ladies comp on Friday, but 10 made the most of a rare warm day by playing in Ariah Park’s tournament. It was well worth the trip, as it turned out, with the team of Janelle Doust and Maureen Foley winning the Division 1 scratch prize, while Jenny Myers and Lyn Donohoe collected the Division 2 scratch prize, beating home another yet Wagga City Golf Club pairing, June Byrnes and Val Brunskill. June topped of a great day by claiming second prize in the major raffle.

In Wednesday’s members stroke event, John Dare won A Grade with 72 nett from Clarry Ridley, 73. In B Grade, Peter Friedlieb collected with a solid round of 70, from Alan French 72 nett. Ball comp to 76 nett.

Members returned for Saturday’s Monthly Medal, and in A Grade, Josh Velescek carded 71 nett for a c/b win from Adrian George. Mick Landrigan made a back nine charge for 72 nett to get the better of Col Smith, also on a c/b, in B Grade, while in C Grade, it was Brad Sainsbury’s turn with 70 nett, from Mick Buckley 71. NTPs: Bob McKenzie who nearly knocked the flag out on the 9th green, John Burkinshaw on the 13th and Kyle Harrison on the 18th. Ball comp to 75 nett. Tim Barlow’s nine-hole Sunday comp was won by Adrian George with 21, from Maureen Martin, 20, on a c/b.