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The round was always in doubt when there  was a large build up of thunder clouds earlier on Tuesday afternoon.

There was a few claps of thunder and then down came the rain leaving the courts awash and organisers had little choice than to call all play in Round 1 off.

A total of 8 mm was measured from the storm.

Round 1 of the Men's Competition will be played next Tuesday night weather permitting.

MIXED TEAMS COMPETITION

The very popular Mixed Teams Competition will hopefully be ready to 

start next Wednesday night, February 13.

If you have not already lodged your team you may be able to make the deadline, but please do so immediately. Contact Danny Joyce at Aston and Joyce in Main Street, Grenfell.

Another reminder that the Tennis Quiz Night will be held at the Grenfell Country Club on Thursday, March 7.

This is a really great night with lots of fun.

Teams are of eight, however, smaller size teams will be accommodated.

Again Danny Joyce will be taken entries.

A delicious supper will be served at the conclusion of the quiz program.

Its good to see several tennis players are attending Social Tennis and keeping in touch with this great sport.

Play is on Thursday mornings commencing at 8 am.

The Business House Relays will be held on February 16 from 5pm onwards to which the public are welcome to attend.

Call Leann at the pool for further information or if you wish to nominate a team phone 63431756

The Grenfell Rotary Club will be operating their BBQ and the Lions Club will keep the littlies entertained with their Jumping Castle.

POOL HOURS: 

As the school holidays have come to an end the Grenfell Aquatic Centre will return to normal opening hours being:

Monday to Thursday: 6.00am – 8.00am, 10.00am – 1.00pm, 3.00pm – 7.00pm. 

Friday: 6.00am – 8.00am, 10.00am – 1.00pm, 3.00pm – 6.00pm

Saturday: 6.00am – 8.00am, 10.00am – 7.00pm, Sunday and Public Holidays: 11.00am – 7.00pm

The Grenfell Aquatic Centre will be closed to the public for the following Swimming Carnivals: 

8/2/19: Grenfell Primary Carnival 9am - 3.30pm, 15/2/19: Henry Lawson High Carnival 9am – 3.30pm and

22/2/19: Western Primary District Carnival 9am- 3.30pm . 

BRUMBIES DEVELOPMENT CAMPS

Australian institute of Sport – April 2019 

High quality training camp based on developing player skills and abilities. Experience a high-quality training regime based around a professional environment like that of a professional player.

Session will include expert coaching in all areas of the game as well as individual, positional, unit and team-based skills.

All camps will be run over 3 days with access to state-of-the-art facilities at the Australian Institute of Sport Canberra.

UNDER 18’S DEVELOPMENT CAMP

Girls aged 16 to 18 (Born between 2001 and 2003)

•  April 13 to 15

• Two nights of accommodation and meals provided

• Training kit will be provided

UNDER 17’S DEVELOPMENT CAMP

Boys aged 15 to 17 (Born between 2002 and 2004)

• April 16 to 18

• Two nights of accommodation and meals provided

• Training kit will be provided

The camps will provide players with the avenue to learn and develop their Rugby skills from both Plus500 Brumbies and Super W coaches.

Live the life of a professional player while being mentored by our very own Plus500 Brumbies players and Super W Squad with specialist coaching from level 2, 3 and 4 coaches in structured training sessions.

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE

For more information, including cost, please email Damien Tyson on d.tyson@brumbies.com.au Damien Tyson: 0405 923 114

Grenfell Junior Rugby receive funding

Sport and recreation clubs across the Cootamundra electorate have been successful in securing funding from the NSW Government for new equipment, facilities and programs through the Local Sport Grants Program. 

Ten sport and recreation clubs will each receive grants of up to $20,000 in the latest round of funding which sees $4.2 million awarded to sports and recreation clubs across the state.

Grenfell will receive a slice of the funding pie with the Junior Rugby Union Club being allocated $12,474. 

The money will be used for first aid training, come and try rugby day, subsidised travel to Rugby Gala Days for players, upgrade of clubhouse kitchen and the RB Bembrick Field.

Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke said the grant funding throughout the electorate would be used to increase participation, upgrade facilities and equipment and help train coaches and volunteers.

“Sport is part of who we are in the Cootamundra electorate, and while some ageing equipment has never stopped our people getting out on the field and having a crack,

“I’m proud to be able to deliver funding to local groups to buy new gear, deliver training and attract more people to their sport,” Ms Cooke said.

For further information on the Local Sport Grants Program and the full list of grant recipients, visit: sport.nsw.gov.au/clubs/grants/localsport

HARNESS RACING

WRAS to run Harness Racing Education Program: 

The Western Region Academy of Sport will run a Harness Racing Education Program in Bathurst on Saturday and Sunday March 16 and 17, 2019.

This program will consist of theory and practical education sessions run over 2 days and is aimed at junior drivers (aged 11-17) within the Western Region of NSW. 

This education program is supported and endorsed by Harness Racing NSW and is free of charge for participating drivers. 

To apply go to the WRAS website www.wras.org.au and complete the enrolment form or call the WRAS office 6338 4821.

Cowra jockey’s suspension appeal upheld – 

Cowra jockey Mathew Cahill has successfully appealed a six week suspension handed down by Racing NSW stewards following his ride on the Keith Dyrden trained Balansa in the TAB Federal Open Handicap in Canberra.

Stewards suspended Cahill after taking evidence from him, trainer Dryden and considering a written report from a Racing NSW Analyst.

No betting irregularities were found but stewards still suspended Cahill, who subsequently appealed the suspension.

On Thursday, January 24, 2019, the ACT Racing Appeals Tribunal (the Tribunal), constituted by the President, Mr John Kalokerinos and members Ms Noor Blumer and Ms Kay Barralet heard the matter upholding Cahill’s appeal.

Balansa finished fourth in the event.

The horse has had three subsequent finished last in a field of 10 at Canberra, fourth at the Sapphire Coast and eighth in a field of 11 at Wagga Wagga.

In handing down its decision the Tribunal noted that the case was not an easy one but, on balance, and giving appropriate weight to Cahill’s evidence and that of Mr Dryden, the Tribunal was not satisfied that the Cahill’s actions constituted a breach of the rules of racing.

Before upholding the appeal the Tribunal considered Cahill’s experience, the cogency of his explanation as to why the measures taken by him during the race were reasonable; his knowledge and experience of the temperament and habits of Balansa and the feasibility of the riding tactics available.