The Ladies’ 12 Hole Summer Competition commences today with an 8am start, if you wish to play earlier please arrange a partner.

Sympathies

Our sympathies are extended to Pattie Stein's family on her recent passing.

Pattie left Wellington some 8 years ago to be with family in Brisbane after enjoying many wonderful years on the golf course before retiring from the game.

The family wish to invite Pattie's old golfing friends to join them for a Memorial Morning Tea at the Golf Club this Saturday 3rd December at 11.30am.

Club's AGM and Presentation 

It is hoped all members will be attending the Club's Annual General Meeting this Saturday night at 6pm followed by the 2016 Presentation. There will be "finger food" served after all the formalities are completed, so everyone can sit back, relax, converse about the year just gone, their game on the day or just generally catch up for a chat.

MEN’S GOLF

Wellington golf club had a big turn out last Saturday with 50 golfers hitting the fairways and enjoying the sunny conditions.

The annual general meeting and presentation night are to be held this Saturday night from 6.30pm, so come in out and have your say in the running of the golf club for 2017.

Last Saturday's event was an Individual Stableford.

This Saturday's events are the December monthly medals in A and B grades plus round 1 of the Wellington Soldiers Memorial club point score as well as round 1 of the John Gersbach putting competition plus round 2 of the KEIRLE'S Pharmacy summer competition as well as the Finals of the Harold Baker Bookmaking sponsored Matchplay Championships with the Old Masters to do the starting.

The final of the Kiss Trophy has been played with Neil Hollow taking the trophy with a run over Garth Watts and many thanks to the Kiss family for there support of this event for many years.

A grade matchplay semifinals saw Robert Baker defeat Malcolm Payne and Gary Cusack defeated James Cusack meaning Gary will take on Robert in the final.

B grade matchplay semifinals saw Tim Parker defeat Lewis McCarthy and David Naveau defeated Luke Milgate leaving Tim to take on David in the final.

C grade saw Geoff Walker defeat Barry Jeffrey and Jack Baker defeat David Wilson leaving Geoff to take on Jack in the final.

Saturday’s Individual Stableford winner and on a count back was Brian Kiss who put together a great round of golf to finish with 40pts. Runner-up with 40pts as well was Gary McNaughton.

Ball competition winners were; Brian Kiss 40pts, Gary McNaughton 40pts, David Wilson 39pts, David Seers 39pts, Tim Parker 38pts, Peter Cornish 37pts, John Donnelly 37pts, Garth Watts 37pts, S Matheson 37pts and Ron Cowan 36pts.

Ron Stubblefield Toyota terrific tee shot on the 3rd Gary Cusack, on the 8th Gary McNaughton, on the 14th Kevin Reid, on the 16th David Seers.

Gersbach’s Mechanical nearest the pin in 2 shots on the 15th hole was won by Kurt Cusack. McDonald's biggest whack in A grade went to Lewis Payne and in B grade it was Liam Brien.

Brent's NFI award and this week a count forward was needed to find the winner and after a long look Jim Armstrong was declared the winner with 24pts.

Round 1 of the KEIRLE'S Pharmacy summer competition saw The Bye defeat the Federal Stags 8up, Printers defeated Old Masters 3up, Phoenix defeated Vin Zipper 2up, Back Nine Boys defeated Puppies 2up, Maurie's Mate's defeated Mixtures 2up, Hogs defeated Montefiore's Maulers 2up, Goodsort's defeated Dirt Scoopers 1up.

Draw for round 2 of the KEIRLE'S Pharmacy summer competition see's Mixtures taking on Puppies, Maurie's Mates take on Montefiore's Maulers, Back Nine Boys take on Von Zipper, Hogs take on Printers, Phoenix take on Dirt Scoopers, Old Masters take on Federal Stags, Goodsort's take on The Bye.

Handicap changes from last weeks golf are S Matheson 36 to 34, Dave Seers 27 to 26, Daniel Baxter 13 to 14, Peter Cornish 16 to 17, John Donnelly 6 to 7, Jamie Gersbach 33 to 34, David Hillard 28 to 29, Rod Irwin 18 to 19, Peter Payne 14 to 15, Rod Pedron 16 to17.

Raffle winner was Peter Cornish and the lucky schooner winner was Ron Cowan.

Wednesday

A total of 16 bowlers were on the green last Wednesday for the Jackpot Bowls. Winners on the day were Ian Smith Jnr & Allan Manning  who defeated Mo Clare & Mick Buttsworth 21 – 13  Runners up were Glen Porter & Ron Oxenham who defeated Jaden Chatfield & Barry Smith 25 – 17,  other results were: Dave Wilson & Richard Carpenter def Lewis Stanley & Ray Gersbach 19 – 15, Pat Cassidy & Frank Gersbach def Don Graham and Ross Pharo 18 - 17.

Mo Clare won the Raffle and the jackpot was not won.

Jackpot Bowls are on again today (Wednesday) names in by 1pm for  1.30pm start. The jackpot now stands at $250

Our condolences go to Brian Charlton & Family on the passing of Brian’s sister Shirley.

Tuesday night Business House Bowls Competition, Round 5

Winners on the night were Wellington Business Services No2 who defeated Wellington Council. Other results were:  Reids Mowing No1 def Keirles Pharmacy, Reids Mowing No 2  def Federal Hotel, Brien Bros def  D & J Rural,Wellington Veterinary  def Burrendong Partnership, Wellington Hotel def Repco Musgrave Tinting drew with AAA & Harvey Partnership def Wellington Business Services No1.

The sixth round was played last night with results next week.

Club Championships

MIXED PAIRS

Saturday – Robyn Hinton & Trevor Messenger defeated Sue Manning & Peter Baker  17 – 12

Sunday – Robyn Baxter & Barry Smith defeated  Robyn Hinton & Trevor Messenger  19 - 14

Final to be played this Saturday at 1.00pm: Regina Last & Garry King  V  Robyn Baxter & Barry Smith.

MEN’S PRESENTATION DAY

This will be held on Sunday, December 18 December. Bowls to be played between 4pm & 6.00pm BBQ Tea. Those attending are asked to place names on sheet on Notice Board.

Badge Draw Friday Night + $680.00

2017 PENNANTS

A sheet is on the Board for Members who wish to be considered for the 2017 Pennants.

Also on the Board is a sheet calling for expressions of Interest for the following: Bowls Secretary/Co Ordinator and Selectors – Three. Expressions of Interest Close Wednesday 14 December.

Results of the Socials Bowls played last Thursday: Winners - Dot Blackburn, Dot Heath, Rene Hannelly, Rose Davis; Runners up - Colleen Forby, Betty Dunstan, Robyn Hinton, Soo Halliwell; Raffle Winner - Soo Halliwell.

Tomorrow the President versus Secretaries match will be played at 9am. Names in by 8:30am please. 

Juniors

With three teams in the Dubbo Junior Competition and Milo T20 Blast all is looking good for the remainder of 2016.

U12A's are half way through their game against Macquarie at Rygate with the game very even.

12B's only play one day games and were beaten by RSL Colts in a close game with no result slip to hand

14B's had a good win over RSL Colts and no result slip to hand. 14's please note you have all "one day" games till Christmas plus a Bye.

Saturday sees - 12A's continuing their game,with 12B's against Cyms White at Bob Dowling and 14B's St Johns a Jon McGrath 1, both in Dubbo

Milo T20 Blast

Thursday 3.30pm a Rygate - dont forget your hat and water bottle

Wellington Diggers Swimming Club News

By The Platypus

Attendance at our Tuesday Point Score continues to improve with more members having their first swim of the season. Nick Knowles continued his early form by winning the 30 metre event while at her first swim of the season Brooke George took out the 50 metre event. Isiah Hill combined with Amy Ryan this week to win the Brace Relay. Bonny Sheridan & Isiah Hill won the Junior Events.

For Juniors to compete there must be a senior family club member competing. Please make an effort to be at the pool by 5.45 to enter your names & times for the first swim.

New Members are welcome, to be a Member of our Club you first have to be a member of the Wellington Soldiers Memorial Club. Membership to our Club is $2 

We have use of the pool between 6pm and 7pm so members are asked to be at the Pool by 5.45pm to enter in the events or ring your entry through if you are going to be late.

The usual after swim barbecue will be hosted by members. Cost for swim only is $2 per person plus pool entry. The barbecue costs are $4 for steaks and $3 for sausages.

The Dubbo Ducks will be hosting the Clive Rootes Memorial Carnival on Wednesday Evening 30 November members interested in competing should advise Terry Dray.

We will be hosting the 2017 Western District AIF Championships in February 2017, more details will be provided at our first swim. The AIF National Championships will be held in Grafton on Saturday 18 March 2017.

Full Results from Tuesday 22 November are as follows:

Juniors

25 Metres: 1st  Bonny Sheridan  0.06,  2nd Bella Sheridan   0.28,  3rd Payten Lemon   0.32.

50 Metres:  1st Isiah Hill   0.25,  2nd Bonny Sheridan  0.50,  3rd Alex Morley   0.63.

Seniors

30 Metres: 1st Nick Knowles   0.19, 2nd Luke Wykes   0.44, 3rd Peter Ryan   0.85.

50 Metres: 1st  Brooke George  0.25, 2nd Peter Frappell   0.28, 3rd Luke Wykes   0.34.

Kevin “Bubbles” Bourke Memorial Brace Relay: 1st Amy Ryan & Isiah Hill   0.10, 2rd   Brooke George & Nick Knowles  2.90, 3rd  Bonny Sheridan & Charlotte Ryan  3.47.

Wellington Amateur Swimming Club News

Congratulations to Naylise Thompson for receiving a Dubbo Regional Council Sports Award last Friday evening in recognition of her swimming success at PSSA level, we are very proud of her achievements and congratulate her upon this award. Congratulation also to the other 7 Wellington Sports men , women volunteers and coaches who were also recognised for their efforts and achievements as well, Wellington should be very proud of these people, great to see so many rewarded for their efforts.

Roster: Thankyou to those on duty last week for fulfilling your duties, and a special thankyou to those who found replacements for themselves greatly appreciate this assistance also. To Donna & Bec for stepping in also. Thankyou to Wade Smith who over the last few weeks as pretty much done everything to ensure my sanity. and also to Kevin for setting up every week.

Intensive lessons: Enrolments for the December Intensive Lesson sessions are Now Closed as their are NO more vacancies, however places are still available for the January session from the 16-20th.

Applications close Dec 2nd, cost is $35 each session per swimmer, please contact Rebecca O'Donnell arod1931@optusnet.com.au  to secure your position

EOI for Training: For those interested to return to Training from Monday the 23rd of January, mainly for those who are back from Holidays and keen to get back into the swimming routine, after school programs will resume Monday the 30th of January, once again please contact Rebecca O'Donnell by Dec 2nd.

COUNTRY REGIONAL CARNIVAL 

January 28-29 2017 at Wellington: please let Jo Clarke know if you can assist in anyway over the 2 days, and please don't forget to enter our swimmers in this fantastic event. Desperately seeking helpers this is a huge event for us, really looking for timekeepers just for a few hours.

SAVING THE DATE: the Club Christmas Party is fast approaching on Friday the 16th of Dec, we share a BBQ with salads and desserts with some novelty events in the pool.