Singleton District Disabilities Tenpin Bowling Championships 2009

Some of the Rockets went to Singleton for this tournament on 8th - 9th August - they had a very good weekend, and came home with a swag of medals between them. They could not have done it without the support of Ron, Annette, Dennis, Robyn, Anna and Lucy - thank you!

Hornsby Rockets medallists at Singleton District Disabilities Tenpin Bowling Championships 2009

Men's A Grade Singles
Gold Medal: Adam Mandarano
Silver Medal: Mark Milner

Men's C Grade Singles
Gold Medal: Tim Wilson
Silver Medal: Declan O'Connor
Bronze Medal: Steven Pugh

Women's B Grade Singles
Silver Medal: Karina Peters

Women's C Grade Singles
Silver Medal: Candice Lundie

B Grade Doubles
Gold Medal: Adam Mandarano and Karina Peters

C Grade Doubles
Silver Medal: Steven Pugh and Declan O'Connor
Bronze Medal: Tim Wilson and Simon Thatcher

D Grade Doubles
Bronze Medal: Candice Lundie and Warren Seymour

B Grade Teams
Gold Medal: Adam Mandarano; Karina Peters and Steven Pugh

C Grade Teams
Bronze: Tim Wilson; Declan O'Connor and Candice Lundie

Men's A Grade All Events
Gold Medal: Adam Mandarano (1492)
Silver Medal: Mark Milner (1356)

Men's B Grade All Events
Bronze Medal: Simon Thatcher (1043)

Men's C Grade All Events
Gold Medal: Declan O'Connor (1074)
Silver Medal: Tim Wilson (1068)
Bronze Medal: Steven Pugh (1038)

Women's B Grade All Events
Gold Medal: Karina Peters (1231)

Highest Over Average for Series (Male)
Adam Mandarano +108

Hornsby Rockets Soar in the Bush Tele

A story about the Rockets' participation in the recent Macarthur tournament is featured on p. 3 of this week's Bush Telegraph Weekly.

Hunter Valley Fun Day: Sunday 25th October 2009

Hunter Valley Special Bowlers Inc are holding a Fun Day on Sunday 25th October at Superstrike Rutherford, near Maitland.

If there is enough interest, Hornsby Rockets will take a bus to Maitland for the day.

Teams and doubles events only.

An "expression of interest" flyer will be be available shortly.

Cost, including transport to be confirmed.

INVITATION TO THE HORNSBY ROCKETS TEN PIN BOWLING CHALLENGE NIGHT

Bring along your lucky charm and see what happens!!!

Black Friday 13th November 2009

7.00pm for 7.30pm start

Bring along your lucky charm and see what happens!!!

AMF Hornsby, George Street, HORNSBY 2077

A fun night of bowling with Rotary, Lions Club, Bendigo Bank, Studio Artes and Building Code & Bush Fire Hazard Solutions

There will be prizes, games and Trophies for the Best Team Score

$15.00 per bowler - 2 games (includes shoes hire & ball)

Teams of 6 - Don’t worry if you don’t have 6 bowlers as we can team you up!!

RSVP: 17th October 2009 as lanes need to be booked well in advance.

Flyers with a payment slip are being distributed at Rockets on Saturday mornings, or email hornsbyrockets@hotmail.com for an emailed copy.

Re-visit "Upcoming events" for some changes

We have decided to participate in a Fun Day in Maitland on Sunday 25th October, rather than travelling to Orange for the whole weekend. An "expression of interest" for Maitland will be distributed at Rockets.

The list of Upcoming Events previously posted has been amended.

It wasn't all bowling in Rockhampton for the Nationals!

An invitation just for you to a Hornsby Rockets Social evening

This is an opportunity for bowlers, parents, carers and Hornsby Rockets supporters to meet, chat and relax.

When:
Saturday 29 August 2009

Where:
Michel’s Patisserie
Shop 11 - Berowra Village Shopping Centre
Turner Road, Berowra Heights
02 9456 4445

Time:
6.30pm for 7.00pm start

Cost is $15.00 per person and includes finger food, a drink and cake

Rsvp: 22 August 2009 to hornsbyrockets@hotmail.com or to Ron at Rockets.

Hornsby Rockets Soar at Macarthur

On Sunday the 2nd August the Hornsby Rockets travelled to Macarthur Bowling Alley to compete in a competition with other disabled bowlers. The day was a great success for the team winning 19 Gold, 13 Silver, 4 Bronze medals, and taking out the Club Champions Trophy.

Club President Ron Crompton said that he was very proud of the bowlers for the way they played, their sportsmanship that was displayed on the day and that it was a credit to the parents and committee who support the bowlers.

Results from the day:

TEAMS

B GRADE GOLD: MARK MILNER; KEVIN MACPHERSON; EMMA CROMPTON; SIMON THATCHER
C GRADE SILVER: ADAM MANDARANO; DECLAN O CONNOR; TIM WILSON; CANDICE LUNDIE
D GRADE GOLD: CAROLYN MICHAELS; EMMA MATTHEWS; WARREN SEYMOUR; JEREMY WRIGHT

DOUBLES

B GRADE GOLD: MARK MILNER; TIM WILSON
B GRADE SILVER: KEVIN MACPHERSON; DECLAN O CONNOR
C GRADE BRONZE: JEREMY WRIGHT; SIMON THATCHER
D GRADE GOLD EQUAL WINNERS:CANDICE LUNDIE; EMMA MATTHEWS (Emma scored a Turkey) ; CAROLYN MICHAELS; WARREN SEYMOUR (Warren scored a 4 Bagger))

SINGLES

A GRADE
BRONZE: ADAM MANDARANO

C GRADE
SILVER: SIMON THATCHER

D GRADE
GOLD: WARREN SEYMOUR
SILVER: JEREMY WRIGHT

C GRADE
GOLD: CANDICE LUNDIE
BRONZE: CAROLYN MICHAELS

D GRADE
SILVER: EMMA MATTHEWS

ALL EVENTS

A GRADE MALE SILVER: MARK MILNER
C GRADE MALE SILVER: SIMON THATCHER
C GRADE FEMALE GOLD: CANDICE LUNDIE
C GRADE FEMALE SILVER: CAROLYN MICHAEL
D GRADE MALE GOLD: WARREN SEYMOUR
D GRADE MALE SILVER: JEREMY WRIGHT
D GRADE FEMALE GOLD: EMMA MATTFHEWS

HIGH PINS OVER AVERAGE: EMMA MATTHEWS

CLUB CHAMPION TROPHY: HORNSBY ROCKETS

Up and coming events …..

The Rockets have a very busy few months coming up!

Lions Op Shop Fundraising Day
Date to be confirmed

Strathfield Competition
Sunday 13th September 2009

Hunter Valley Fun Day Rutherford, Maitland
Sunday 25th October 2009

Roselands Invitational
8th November 2009

Rockets Challenge Night
Friday, 13th November 2009

Rockets Xmas Party
Saturday 12th December 2009

Bowls Away in Rockhampton

The National Disability Competition for 2009 was held in Rockhampton, which the Rockets attended from the 8th – 14th June.

We had great weather sunny skies and a little dip in the pool - a little cool for some (most actually) the accommodation as usual was fantastic.

The bowling was good from our players, unfortunately we did not win any medals but we had a great time, and our shirts were the best of all, the Rockets looked great.

On our sight seeing we went to the Crocodile farm out at Emu Park what fascinating creatures they are we all got to hold a baby crocodile and had our photo taken, BUT the most fun was the Rodeo on Friday night. We had ringside seats so the action was up close and personal. Warren nearly had a cowboy in his lap as one of them came flying over the barrier. We had our photo taken with a group of Cowboys and some horses. The people there were fantastic.

Rocket powered Trivia Night

Our first Trivia night was a great success, we raised over $2800 for the Rockets, there were auctions, instant prizes and games, bowling pin decoration

Lions Club of Berowra donated a very generous $335, from the Op Shop at Berowra to our night.
Every one that attended said they had a great time and were looking forward to next year. Thanks to all the Rockets and their parents that came to help on the night - please think about putting together a table of friends and family for next time. All the Rockets benefit from our fund raising events - it’s not just about fund raising but getting to know each other away from bowling.

Thanks to all who contributed to planning, organisation, setting up, catering, running the night, attending, and cleaning up afterwards. It was great fun, and money raised will support Hornsby Rockets members in bowling competitions at home and further afield. Your support and generosity is very much appreciated.

First Hornsby Invitational

The Rockets held our first 2-day bowling competition under the new committee on the 18th & 19th April. It was well attended with a total 6 clubs taking part including the Hornsby Rockets.

In all a total of 76 bowlers competed in the 2-day event. We had two bowlers, Emma Mathews & Jeremy Wright, playing in their first competitions, both winning medals.

Karina Peters had an outstanding performance winning 3 Trophies & medals. Lars Emmerson was also selected for NSW State for the Nationals with his performance.

The event would not have been a great success without the support of the committee & parents who helped over the 2 days. Thanks to Steve Warren from Hornsby AMF for his hard work, also Dennis Wilson for taking on the scoring recording, a big job.