Once again the rain stayed away on Tuesday, allowing the ladies to play their 2nd last Round of the 2018 Spring Tennis Competition that night. 

This round resulted in some very keen and competitive tennis with the winning pair for the round being Leanne Livingstone and Sandra Matthews with the very good score of 22 games. Well played ladies.

Two pairs finished the night play winning 17 games each.

They were Esma Baker and Jan Myers and Lynne Peterson and Sally Mitton- another fine effort.

The other pair taking part in the 2nd last round, Maria Neill and Courtney Taylor had an 'off night'.

There was no Men's Tennis played this week, as their Spring Competition was finalised last week.

The winners were A division- Grant Fisher who won a total of 248 games, edging out Andrew Bucknell  245 games and Charles Harvey 241 games.

In the B Division, Rick Power was successful after winning a total of 266 games just edging out Rod Freudenstein who won 260 games and Mark Liebich 228 games.

SOCIAL TENNIS

If you would like to keep in touch with your game of tennis, well, social tennis is available on Thursday mornings commencing at around 8 am. You will be made most welcome. Please note the earlier start time which has been introduced to beat the heat. 

For more information regarding social tennis please contact Arnold on 02 6343 1482.

CARNIVAL NEWS

We have been successful in our application for our own carnival on Sunday, 9 December 2018. 

This will be a great opportunity for our swimmers to compete at a carnival in their home pool.

This also means that we will be looking for volunteers. More details to come. 

ONLINE ENTRIES

We remind everyone that entries will close at 11.00 pm each Wednesday. Entries will not be accepted after the cut off time.

If a swimmer needs to withdraw their nomination for Friday night events, they need to contact the Aquatic Centre by 5 pm on Friday. 

We also remind swimmers/parents that you cannot compete in two distances of the same stroke (i.e. swimmers must enter 25m or 50m, NOT both). 

TIME KEEPING ROSTER 

If you are unable to help on your allocated night it is your responsibility to organise a replacement. 

MARSHALLING AREA 

We remind swimmers that they are responsible for being in the marshalling area when their race is called. 

If you are not in the marshalling area when called, it is not up to the marshal to find you. If you miss your race points are deducted. 

UPCOMING CARNIVAL DATES

Forbes – 24 and 25 November 2018 

Parkes – 1 and 2 December 2018 

Lithgow – 8 December 2018 

Full details on each of the carnivals can be found at: https://mountainsandplainsnsw.swimming.org.au/page.php?id=13134 

CONTACTS

Phone: (02) 6343 1756 –  Mobile: 0490 830 563

Email – aquaticcentre@weddin.nsw.gov.au

Website –  https://grenfell.swimming.org.au/

The Quandialla Swimming Pool is now open for the 2018/19 season with registrations now being taken for Swimming Club.

Membership fees are $72 per swimmer and $53.50 per non-swimmer (one required per family).

For inquires email quandiallaswimmingclub@yahoo.com.au or phone 0427 475 318.

Training will be Wednesdays and every second Friday. Time trials alternate Fridays.

Start time is 5.30pm- ‘Learn to swim’ groups are also offered.

High Octane brings home the gold in triple threat

Local Cowra wrestler and promoter James ‘’High Octane’’ Lanham has defeated Mike Kelly and defending champion Rex in an impromptu triple-threat match to win his third ICW Central West championship at Cowra Civic Centre.

James paid a heavy physical price as a result though, being hospitalised on the Monday after the event with a fairly serious concussion.

“The day after the show I thought I was okay even though I was a little spaced out and forgetful,’’ says James.

“Then I woke up on Monday in a far worse state, zoning in and out constantly and at times forgetting my own name or what I was doing at that moment.”

James, who took several hard strikes and kicks to the head, as well as trash can lid shots and a DDT (head drop move) says that the dreaded “R” word (retirement) was suggested by doctors and friends and while he appreciates the concern it is just not an option. 

​The ICW Central West crew were all welcomed by the 239 strong crowd at the Western Warfare event who were loud and appreciative all night.

In particular they were over the moon when Birdman Phil Picasso defeated the retiring due to injury Nick Maltino for the 2018 Alan Lanham memorial trophy, as well as when the debuting Barry ‘’the Swooper’’ Blake scored an upset but well-earned victory over veteran Mike Kelly after involvement from Addicus Slain and High Octane, and intervention from referee Jessica Hitchens. 

Speaking of Addicus Slain he scored a surprisingly decisive victory over the local boy High Octane after drilling him with a knee strike to the head in Octane`s first bout of the evening.

After recovering backstage Octane/Lanham returned to the ring to challenge champion Rex and last-minute addition to the title match main event Mike Kelly. 

After an absolute war that saw Kelly dominating both of the scheduled participants who, due to their friendship were reluctant to lock up, Octane was sent crashing through a ringside table.

After back and forth action Kelly was able to neutralise the hall of famer Rex before a recovering High Octane caught him with his finisher ‘’the Vortex’’ to score the pinfall and the belt.

As the locker room emptied an emotional Octane thanked everyone present including his opponents, his family and friends, his fans (including his biggest fan Connor) and Mayor Bill West. 

As a thank you for her selfless efforts, head referee Jessica Hitchens was presented with the 2018 ICW Central West Inmate of the year award to passionate applause from fans and wrestlers alike.

Post show fans were treated to a special meet and greet with the wrestlers as a thank you. 

RDA Cowra raised some much-needed funds for their organisation and the show was heavily patronised by local disability services. 

Western Warfare 4 was filmed for release for DVD as well as a documentary about James ‘’High Octane’’ Lanham who assures us there will be a Western Warfare 5! 

“It`s a matter of when, not if,” James said. 

“It all depends on if I need surgery on my wrists and when that will happen but no matter what, we will be back in either 2019 or 2020.

“The support Cowra has given us has left us with no choice in the matter, we will be back.”

For full results from the event and for updates on future wrestling shows in Cowra and Canberra be sure to like ICW Central West on Facebook!

Grenfell Rugby Club Summer 7s Competition

Having footy withdrawals already?

Don’t worry we have the answer. Grenfell Rugby Club will be holding a summer 7-a-side touch football competition on Tuesdays this year!

It will be mixed teams with a juniors (8-12) and open section - something for everyone.

The competition will commence on Tuesday 6 November and the open draw is limited to eight teams but there are still a couple of spare spots, so get in quick.

Adults $40, school age players $20 We currently have room for one more open team and plenty of primary age children.

If you’re interested and don’t have a team we will put you in one.

Give Sam 0422 163 927 or Bec 0427 432 578 a call so you don’t miss out.