20 WEEKENDSPORT East Gippsland News Weekend | September 2024 SHORTS SPORT TENNIS Bairnsdale Tennis Association wishes to advice that the junior WGTA comp is fast approaching after a successful season last summer. (PS) ROLLER SKATING New members, Emma and Jess recently completed their level one - Intro to Skating course. They were put to the test by coach Griff last week who said they both showed great determination. Emma and Jess will now move on to learning more about gameplay and packwork, as well as continuing to refine additional skating skills like stepping, jumping, toe stops and transitions. (PS) BASKETBALL Victoria Collins is the Bairnsdale Amateur Basketball Association’s referee of the month. Collins attended her green shirt course in May, and has since gained her 1C level grading after a lot of hard work. (PS) MODEL AEROPLANE Bairnsdale member, Tony Wilson, placed third in the sportsman class at the Victorian State Championships last weekend. The event attracted 17 pilots, who competed in what was potentially the most challenging conditions ever flown in, with winds sitting steady at 55-60kmh and gusting at times. (PS) FISHING The next Nicholson Angling Club fishing competition will be on September 7-8. Lines in at 7am on Saturday with presentations at the club rooms at the Nicholson Boat Ramp at 2.30pm on Sunday. (PS) GOLF Newry’s Alf Jessup was the winner of the Golf East Gippsland Senior Championship that was played at the Orbost Golf Club last weekend. (PS) GOLF Dale Reynolds of Maffra Golf Club defeated Blake Robinson of Orbost Golf Club on the first playoff hole of the Golf East Gippsland singles championships at Orbost last weekend. Blake, however, did win the HH Fox Trophy for the best junior. Steve Robinson won the Fred Morecroft 27 hole trophy as well as best scratch score in “B” grade. (PS) UMPIRING At just 14 years of age Josh Kool umpired his 100th game last week. This week he does his first senior grand final, when he field umpires the East Gippsland Football Netball League grand final between Lucknow and Boisdale Briagolong. (PS) CRICKET Meerlieu Cricket Club recently announced its most recent overseas signing, with Toby Jones from Scarbados in England joining the roster. Jones is currently playing with Meerlieu keeper, Justin Morgan, who is playing in the UK presently. Jones is a capable all rounder with a high score of 98 not out during his current season. (PS) FISHING After a long cold winter, Steve Bartlett was delighted to open his flathead count fishing near Loch Sport, where the water was just 13.5 degrees. (PS) CRICKET Metung Swan Reach, Sarsfield and Vicsquad PNC recently enjoyed a 20-20 tournament at the Sarsfield Recreation Reserve last Saturday. (PS)
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