Over four heats, three repecharge rounds, two semi finals and the all important final - Aston and Joyce were crowned winners of the 2020 Business House Relays, Runners Up were the Country Education Foundation.

The Aston and Joyce team consisted of Ella and Niamh Mitton, Ross Greenaway and Danny Joyce.

Thank you to Susan and Leann for organising the half time game which appeared to be enjoyed by all.

Over 100 tennis balls were thrown into the pool and only one of the tennis balls was marked with a X.

The person to find that ball would be the proud recipient of a swimming cap signed by James Magnussen.

Congratulations Hugo Fenton.

A massive thank you to everyone who volunteered on Sunday from starter, timekeepers, place judges, marshal, raffle ticket sellers and the helpers in the Club Room (a special mention and thank you to Brad Robinson and Peter Mitton for giving up their time to handle the recalculating and reseeding of teams after each of the races).

Of course the afternoon wouldn't be possible without the business houses sponsoring teams, so thank you to the following sponsors:

Grenfell Laundry, Baker Grain Services, Henry Lawson High School, Grenfell Meat Barn, Unwind, Grenfell Post Office, Grenfell Shoes, Gordon Garling Moffitt, Aston & Joyce, C J Anderson, Criterion Hotel, Louisas' Locker, Olivers Hardware, Caragabal Connections, Grenfell Bowling Club, Railway Hotel, Five Hours West, White's Panel Shop, Loxley, Grenfell Preschool and Country Education Foundation.

Thank you also to Rotary for keeping everyone well nourished with their ever popular barbecue and Lions for providing their jumping castle to keep the younger members of the crowd occupied.

On Tuesday afternoon of February 11 we held our Annual General Meeting.

The executive is now: President - Nerida Feeney, Vice President - Thelma Roberts, Treasurer - Jennifer Wells, Secretary - Mavis Drogemuller.

Following the meeting we played 17 ends of bowls.

A team consisting of Thelma, Mark, Allen, Ruth and Mavis/Anke defeated Nerida, Eric, Jenny, Jeanie and Edith/Ann.

A good time was had by all.

On Tuesday afternoon February 18 we had 12 players.

We only used the one mat.

A team consisting of Thelma, Mark, Jenny, Mary and Allen/Ann defeated Nerida, Eric, Ruth, Mavis/Anke and Barbara by four points.

A very interesting and exciting game.

We had 10 players turn up on Tuesday afternoon February 25.

We played two teams of five on one mat for 16 ends.

Team consisting of Allen, Nerida, Ruth, Ann and Jeanie had a win of six points over Mark, Mavis, Barbara, Anke and Edith.

Was a close and exciting afternoon.

For information in regards to Grenfell Indoor Bowls contact Grenfell Bowling Club.

Last Saturday's pennant game against Young No 3 was forfeited due to the fact it would have no bearing on the outcome of the competition.

Sue, Julie H, Sandy, and Rosemary had a very social game of pairs instead.

On Wednesday, Julie H, Sue and Rosemary are going to Cootamundra to attend Ex-Services Presidents Day.

Towning Shield was to be held at Condobolin this month but has unfortunately been concealed due to lack of Regional nominations. Like many competitions, this is another example of or sport falling short of numbers.

Super Singles will be on again Thursday evening and it would be good to see more people playing. You don't have to be a bowling member. Just ring your name into the club by 6pm, play starts at 6.30pm. Come along and have an enjoyable evening.

This Saturday our Pennant team travels to Young to play the final game against Young and have Presentation after the game. The teams are Sandy Paine, Julie Hughes, Sonia Ingall and Sue Gault. Sharyn Bradtke, Lyn Galvin, Judy McAlister andd Rosemary Walter.

The Cootamundra Country Club are the No 4 Pennant winners for 2020. Congratulations to them and thank you to our girls for a great effort. - Rosemary Walters

Fast greens greeted the Grenfell social bowlers with 54 players participating during the week. The winners were:

Free games: Nev Coleman, Max Barr, David Frost, Col Meyers, Clive Anderson, Q Murray, Rob Coleman and Gary Pipe.

Chooks: John King, Kerry Aston x two and Rod ONeill .

This week you needed - three on the third end on an odd numbered rink. The jackpot was won this week by Max Barr, Rod ONeill, Nevin Hughes, Greg Fanning, Rob Coleman, Barry Bradtke and they will share $180. Next week the jackpot will be $58.00.

The first round of the pennant season was played on Saturday, February 29 and second round on the Sunday, March 1. In the fours Grenfell defeated Forbes on Saturday and on Sunday Grenfell defeated Manildra, in both games eight to two. In the sixes Caragabal defeated Grenfell 8 to 2 and on Sunday Grenfell were defeated by Cowra 9.5 to 5.

Next Sunday, March 8 the Number 4 pennants to commence at 12.40pm at Cowra with the bus leaving 11.30am and the number six will play Parkes Railway at Grenfell at 12.40pm. The teams selected for the Fours are Gerard Beath, Steve Galvin, Kerry Aston, Tim Fowler, Blake Bradtke, James Hunter, Ross Hunter, Bradley Galvin, Andrew Brown, Andrew Armstrong, John Joyce and Dylan Troy.

In the Sixes Ray Walter, John Hunter, Martin Betcher, Dennis Hughes, Keith Brus, Darryl Spalding, John Grogan, David Hancock, Barry Jones, Barry Bradtke, Warren Paine and Clive Anderson.

The Major Pairs will be played over the weekend of Saturday, May 30 and May 31 with the nominations closing by May 11.

The Major Singles results this week saw David Hancock defeat Rod O'Neill 31 to 25. The first round to be played by March 7.

Social bowls on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays will commence at 1pm with the names in by 12.30pm. - Dave Hancock

The golfing year is upon us. The AGM was held on February 23 and all positions have been filled.

A reminder to all members - SUBS are due to be paid by February 29. It is important for all members to renew by this date to secure your handicap status as well as supporting the club.

Our first day is March 1 Patron's day 18 hole individual play. March 8 is our mixed foursome 27 holes. All members are encouraged to find a partner and come and have a great day of golf.

Also the Tennis Club is hosting a trivia night at the country club on Thursday, March 5 and all support would be welcome.

Ladies golf have a street stall on March 13 - any help would be appreciated. - Karen Hancock.

Congratulations to all of our swimmers on some fantastic results at the various levels of school carnivals over the past week. There were lots of records broken, PBs swam and even an age champion at the Public School district carnival. Well done Great Whites!! Good luck to all of our swimmers progressing to the next level.

CHAMPIONSHIPS: The last week of Championships will be held on Friday, 6 March 2020. Swimmers will need to nominate for 200m IM. Nominations for this event need to be in by Wednesday and can be left with Leann at the Pool. The entry list will be with Leann at the pool if anyone wants to check what events they have been entered in. Championship Night Two Events (6 March 2020) - 200m IM, 25m and 50m Butterfly, 25m and 50m Breaststroke.

PRESENTATION NIGHT:

Our Presentation Night will be held on Friday, 27 March 2020 starting at 6.00pm at the Pool. The Club will provide the meat and bread and we ask all families to bring either a salad or sweet to share. Swimmers will be given a can of soft drink. Families will also need to bring their own plates, utensils and chairs.

DATES FOR THE DIARY: 6 March 2020 - Championships - Night 2, 9 March 2020 - Swimming Club Meeting - 7.30pm in the Club room, 27 March 2020 - Presentation Night