St George Leagues Club

Welcome to the New Year’s 2012 golfing calendar.

Last year, despite various changes from our regular golfing at the Camden Valley Golf Resort to our new location at the Campbelltown Golf Club, we had very successful year and for that committee wish to thank the members and their visitors for their continued support for the Club.

Result for Sunday, 23rd October 2011, Patron’s Trophy, Single Stableford Event held at the Campbelltown Golf Club, results were: Winner of the Trophy was Wayne Nelson with 38 pts.

A grade; 1st John Hunter, with 36 pts, 2nd Shane Trition, with 33 pts, 3rd R. Whitehouse, with 31 pts. B grade: 1st P.Ornic, with 37 pts, 2nd Terry Schell, with 32 pts, 3rd Lee Cosgrove, with 31 pts. C grade: 1st Mahesh Kapadia, with 38 pts. 2nd Tony Bann, with 36 pts. 3rd Whitehouse, with 35 pts.

Nearest the Pins: Hole #4 Trevor Whittall, #6 Alan Batcheldor, #12 Tony Bann, #14 Matthew Nelson, #17 Dean Whitehouse. Longest Drive: A grade: John Hunter, B grade: Terry Schell, C grade: Tony Bann. Drive and Pit Hole: Dutch De Haas.

Results for Sunday, 30th October 2011 Away Game played at Calderwood Valley Golf Course, event George Johnson’s Memorial Trophy results were: Winner of the trophy was Craig Parson with 52 Single Stableford points. 2nd Mark Collin with 46 pts, 3rd Trevor Whittall with 46 pts and 4th John Hunter with 38 pts. They were also the winners of the Yellow Ball Competition.

Nearest the Pins: #4, #6 &#8 John Hunter, #11 & #17 Shane Tritton, #13 Douglas Marriner.

Longest Drive: A Grade: #15 Douglas Marriner, B grade: Brfad Cole, C grade: Duch De Haas.

Visitor’s Prize won by Ian Mackellar with 50 pts.

Result for Sunday, 20th November 2011, President’s Trophy, Stroke Event played at the Campbelltown Golf Club and winner of the Trophy was Michael Landrigan with 94 (net 66).

A grade: Carl Sharpe, 80 with net 67, 2nd Doug Marriner, 80 with net 70, 3rd John Hunter, 83 with net 76. B grade: Terry Schell, 84 nett 70. 2nd Matthew Nelson, 92 with net 71. 3rd Trevor Whittall, 91 with net 72. C grade: Colin Calver, 94 with net 69. 2nd Neil Pullbrook, 102 with nett 70. 3rd Tony Bann, 103 with net 70.

Nearest the Pins: Hole #4 & #14 Carl Sharpe. #6 Lee Cosgrove, #12 Terry Schell. #14 Tony Ban, #17 Wayne Nelson. Congratulation to Carl Sharpe for hole in one at #4 hole with an excellent shot. Longest Drive: A grade: Wayne Nelson, B grade: Trevor Whittall, C grade: Brian McKellar. Drive and Pitch Hole #10, Carl Sharpe.

Sunday, 18th December 2011, Ambrose event and the results are winning team were: Terry Schell, Wayne Nelson, Bill Kelly & Carl Sharpe with total 54.5 nett. Runner Up were:

Nearest the Pins: Hole #4 John Hunter. #6 & #14Steve Whiteman, #12 & #17 Doug Marriner.

Longest Drive: A grade: Steve Whiteman, B grade: George Wilson (visitor), C grade: Michael Landrigan. Drive & Pitch Hole: Alan Batheldor. Visitor’s prize: George Willson.

Sunday, 08th Jany 2012, S/Stableford Event played at the Campbelltown Golf Club and results of the day’s event were:

A grade: Carl Sharpe, 35 pts, 2n: Doug Marriner, 32 pts, 3rd: John Hunter, 31 pts.

B grade: Lee Cosgrove, 43 pts, 2nd Peter Ornig, 41 pts. 3rd: Les O’Sllivan, 36 pts.

C grade: Mark Collin, 43 pts, 2nd Tony Bann, 38 pts. 3rd: Dutch De Hass, 35 pts.

Nearest the pins: #4 & #6 Steve Whiteman. #12 Brian McKellar, #14 Peter Ornig, #17 Dutch De Hass.

Longest Drive: A grade: #13 Steve Whiteman, B grade: #13 Les O’Sullivan, C grade: #13 Dutch De Hass, Drive & Pitch Hole #9: John Hunter.

Coming Events: Hit Off times for 18th Mar 07.43 3rd Sunday, 8th April 07.15 2nd Sunday, 29th April, Away Game at Calderwood 10.00, 5th Sunday.

New members and visitor are always welcome to come and join us. Further information about our club contact me on 0409 152 756.
Mahesh Kapadia, Secretary.

We are always looking for new players so if you are interested in playing softball or baseball please find our contacts below.

If you are interested in playing softball please contact Jacqui Yeremeyev at jacquiyeremeyev@bigpond.com.au. We are always looking for new players and welcome all women looking to have fun and make friends, no matter your level of softball experience.

The St. George Leagues Table Tennis Club Report

10 January 2012

The A Grade players of the St. George table tennis club won the summer and winter competitions of 2011 the St George and Sutherland Shire.

The A grade team of the St. George Leagues club are Gary Braker, Walter Lay, Michael Antoun, Charlie Xu appearing in the photo with the secretary Ibrahim Bazzi.

Our three A grade players who competed in the Australian Veterans Championship representing NSW and St. George are Gary Braker, Walter Ly and Michael Antoun. This competition was held in Adelaide from 14th October to 23rd 2011 and our players sponsored by the St George Club’s Sport Council Committee. The players played extremely well. In the over 50 year old competition Michael Antoun achieved a gold medal. Gary Braker and Walter Ly were both awarded the bronze medal. Congratulations goes to these players for this outstanding result.

In the second photo the St. George table tennis club celebrating the Christmas and New Year, plus the winning in Adelaide and the St. George and Sutherland competitions.

We also congratulate Gary Braker who ranked no. 6 in the over 40 year old championship.

Regards.
The Secretary

I. Bazzi

St George Leagues Table Tennis Report - 23 May2011

I would like to report that the St George and Sutherland Shire Table Tennis’ A Grade Team won the recent competition. On behalf of the Sports Council Committee and its President Mr James Farmer, the Secretary Ibrahim Bazzi thanked the winners for their outstanding effort and achievement. The A Grade players include; Gary Braker, Walter, James Fang, Michael Antoun, Charlie Shen, Charlie Xu John Wu and Ibrahim Bazzi.

Congratulations also to the A2 team, who achieved second place in this competition – an outstanding result. The A2 team includes; Kevin Law, Andew Law, Henry Ng and John Nawar.

Finally, congratulations to Gary Braker who was runner up at this year’s annual Korean Championships held in April. Gary played very well against some of the world’s best players. He represented the Korea National Team who were also filmed on national television. Some of the players came from Korea as well as Australia to participate in this special event.

In the photograph shown, the St George and Sutherland Shire Table Tennis’ A Grade Team came together to celebrate this win at the St George Leagues Club.

As you know the A Grade Team practices every Monday night at the club. We also compete on Tuesdays at the Hurstville Aquatic Centre.

Ibrahim Bazzi
The Secretary

The Club has 5 Teams entered in the 2011 Autumn Pennant competitions. Our teams are entered in Divisions 6, 8, 10, 12 and 13. At the present time Dave Armstrong’s Division 6 team is coming 5th.

Paul Wright’s Division 8 team is also coming 5th. George Keir’s Division 10 team is 3rd, just 33 points behind leaders Bulldogs-6 and 14 points behind Roselands-5 who are second. Steve Keramea’s Division 12 team is 3rd, 49 points behind leaders President -11 and only 6 points behind second placed President-12. Jason Reberger’s Division 13 team is at present coming 5th.

We have had two handicapped Round Robin competitions so far this year. The March results were: Peter Lupevski 1st defeating Chewy Lim 21-12, Doug McFarlane 2nd defeating Mursil Rabbani 21-19 and Andrew Clarke 3rd defeating Richard Chen 21-20.
April was won by Rohit Autar defeating Emmanuel Calligeris 21-13. Second was Peter Lupevski defeating John Richardson 21-15 and third was Doug McFarlane defeating Sana Viengkhou 21-19. So far the Round Robin points table is as follows: Peter Lupevski leads on 9 points from Doug McFarlane 7 points, Rohit Autar third on 5 points and Andrew Clarke fourth on 3 points.

On a sad note, we were all very sorry to hear of Barbara Farmer’s passing after a long illness. For those who are not aware, Barbara was the wife of Jim Farmer a long time supporter of our club. Jim is a Life Member of the St. George Leagues Club and a foundation member of our squash club from the early 1960’s. He is largely responsible in helping our club remain active by supporting us via an annual Leagues Club grant. At the present time Jim is on the St George Leagues Sports Council as well as being a member of the St. George Leagues Club Board of Directors. Thanks Jim for all your great support over the years. Our thoughts and sympathies are with you and your family at this very sad time in your life.

In conclusion, those interested in playing comp squash for the club or requiring information, can contact me on 0415 641581. So until next time, good squashing everybody!

Brian Pisani, Publicity Officer

St George Leagues Club under 14 Junior Boys & Junior Girls win their Grand Finals.

Congratulations to both our under 14 junior boys & under 14 junior girls for winning their respective Grand Finals in season 2010/11. Both of these sides were undefeated during the season.

Details as follows:

The Sydney Rivers Girls Cricket Association 1st Division 20/20 Grand Final played at Tonbridge Park Ramsgate on 5th March 2011 St George Leagues Club team for the final:

Tiarne Hamam (capt.) Felicia Fernando, Anagha Bidkar, Caitlin Bornstein, Alana McGrath, Grace Puckett, Amy Drury, Sabeena Solomons, Jasmin Fernando.

St George Leagues Club Red vs St Patricks / Sutherland

St George Leagues Club (Red ) 5-115 after 20 overs

Batting: Tiarne Hamam 31no, Felicia Fernando 17, Caitlin Bornstein 13 rtno. Anagha Bidkar 8, Grace Puckett 7no

Defeated

St Patricks/ Sutherland White 4-75 after 20 overs

Bowling: Felicia Fernando 1-6, Caitlin Bornstein 1-7, Anagha Bidkar 1-7, Grace Puckett 1-15

Association Trophies were presented to the following players:

Batting: Tiarne Hamam (313 runs – average 78.25) St GeorgeLeagues Club Red

Bowling: Caitlin Bornstein (18 wickets- average 5.88) St George Leagues Club Red

Fielding/ Catches: Amy Drury/ Grace Puckett (10 catches each) St George Leagues Club Red

Association 1st year player of the season: Megan King (St George Leagues Club White)

The Georges River/ St George District Cricket Association under 14 boys Grand Final played on Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th March 2011 at Gannons Park Peakhurst.

St George Leagues Club team for the game:

Vaby Chandani, Faraan Mirza, Asif- Uz-Zaman, Amit Paul- Chowdhury, Farhan Gena, James Elbanna, Ash- Hab Chowdhury, Damon Wade, Johnathan Hatton, Kirit Kounsal, Hossian Pathwary, Roohan Ghanchi, Rohail Muhammad.

Details as follows:

St George Leagues vs Beverly Hills Eagles

Day 1- reduced to 20 overs due to wet weather

Beverly Hills Eagles 1st innings 8-41

Bowling: Asif Uz- Zaman 4-6, Faraan Mirza 2-6, Farhan Gena 2-6

No play 2nd day due to wet weather- Match Drawn

St George Leagues Club declared Grand Final Winners

Denis King

Secretary