We had our Annual Christmas Party and Presentation Night at the Hornsby RSL Acacia Room.
This year we named each Award presented to our bowlers.
The Clark Award was awarded to Lizzy Gosson in 1st place, Natham Constable in 2nd place and Ben Barber in 3rd place.
The Matt Kean Encouragement Award was presented to Orissa Jacyna.
After a wonderful meal, everyone danced the night away.
Monday, 29 December 2014
ABBALANCHE
Saturday 15th November
30 of our Hornsby Rockets Members and families went to see Abbalanche at Asquith Leagues Club.
There was lots of dancing in the aisles!
30 of our Hornsby Rockets Members and families went to see Abbalanche at Asquith Leagues Club.
There was lots of dancing in the aisles!
LACHLAN TIGERS COMPETITION
Hornsby Rockets attended the Lachlan Tigers Competition on Saturday 22nd November.
We came home with 55 medals and 5 trophies.
Hornsby bowled 10 Turkeys, 1 Four Bagger, 1 Five Bagger and 1 Six Pack
Outstanding Achievements included: Angela bowled a 234, Mark M bowled a 200 and Adam bowled at 224 and a 236.
Congratulations to everyone.
We came home with 55 medals and 5 trophies.
Hornsby bowled 10 Turkeys, 1 Four Bagger, 1 Five Bagger and 1 Six Pack
Outstanding Achievements included: Angela bowled a 234, Mark M bowled a 200 and Adam bowled at 224 and a 236.
Congratulations to everyone.
Tuesday, 23 September 2014
SOCIAL NIGHT
On Saturday September 13th, 38 bowlers and their families attended the Franki Valli and the Four Seasons and The Beach Boys Evening at Asquith Leagues Club.
Many bowlers were up and dancing before the music even started.
A great night was had by all.
Many bowlers were up and dancing before the music even started.
A great night was had by all.
COMMITTEE FOR 2014 - 2015
The Hornsby Rockets held their AGM on Saturday September 13th and the following members were elected.
President - Lesley Constable
Vice President - Lucy Mandarano
Secretary - Anna Peters
Treasurer - Annette Seymour
Committee Member - David Orr
Committee Members and Bowler Representatives - Karina Peters, Natham Constable
President - Lesley Constable
Vice President - Lucy Mandarano
Secretary - Anna Peters
Treasurer - Annette Seymour
Committee Member - David Orr
Committee Members and Bowler Representatives - Karina Peters, Natham Constable
Thursday, 4 September 2014
Great Results at the NSW State Championships
State Championships were held at Lidcombe on 30th August 2014 and, as usual lately, the Hornsby Rockets were outstanding.
Everybody who attended bowled well. We ended up with 30 medals and 2 trophies.
Some highlights:
- Karina Peters - 4 bagger and a score of 200 in singles
- Mark Lagden - turkey in singles
- Robert Klabbers - turkey in singles
- Mark Lagden - turkey in doubles
- Declan O'Connor - turkey in doubles
(That's a lot of turkeys. Anybody else feel like a sandwich?)
Masters Championships were played on 31st August 2014
Stay tuned for some exciting news!!!!!!!!!!!!
Monday, 28 July 2014
Trivia Night, 2014 = HUGE Success
The Trivia night was a blast. Best attendance yet. Many, many thanks to those who showed up and played, helped set up (and tear down) and / or donated gifts and prizes.
Wednesday, 2 July 2014
Theme Day and BBQ
Last Saturday (28 June) was Theme day and the theme of the day was Country & Western. A whole mess of cowpokes shoes up. Prizes to Ben and Karina for costumes of the day.
And the weekend didn't end there. On Sunday Bunnings allowed us to run a BBQ outside their store in Dural.
It was cold.
It was (really) windy.
A car tried to run over Ron (he's fine).
And we had a great turnout of bowlers, parents and (most importantly) customers.
All up we enriched the Bowling Club coffers by an astounding $1,250.55. Huge thanks to the volunteers, and to those who donated to allow us to buy supplies. The response was overwhelming.
Monday, 16 June 2014
Hobart, We Did You -or- The Nationals, They Were FUN.
Special message from Lesley Constable, our Club Prez...
HORNSBY ROCKETS RETURN FROM HOBART
The weather was cold but the Hornsby Rockets were on fire!!!!
I would like to congratulate all the Hornsby Rockets members who travelled to Hobart.
They showed great sportsmanship and consideration. There were some trying times but we rose to the challenge.
Many thanks must go to Tony McFadden, Denis Wilson and Ron Crompton who drove the buses while we were in Hobart and three cheers to the parents that came to support the Rockets.
There were some outstanding results as shown below:
Kevin MacPherson – 4 bagger (1 pin off a 5 bagger) and bowled 3 other strikes in the same game with a score of 203. He also bowled another 2 turkeys in other series.
Karina Peters – bowled a turkey
Nick Marsionis – bowled a turkey
Emma Matthews – bowled a turkey and 3 other strikes in the same game. Then she bowled a turkey in another series.
Mark Lagden – bowled a turkey and 3 other strikes in the same game. Then a turkey in one series and a turkey in another.
Tim Wilson – bowled a 4 bagger and 2 other strikes in the same game then a turkey in another series.
Natham Constable – bowled a turkey and 2 other strikes in the same game.
Mark Milner – bowled a turkey and 2 other strikes in the same game, then a turkey and 1 other strike in another game, then another turkey in another game.
Adam Mandarano – bowled a turkey and 1 other strike in the same game with a score of 211, then he bowled a 205, then a turkey and 4 other strikes in the same game with a score of 208, then a turkey and 1 other strike in the same game.
Our State Teams did exceptionally well coming in 3rd place.
Next Saturday (21st June), will be the presentation of medals and/or trophies.
So parents and carers come along to celebrate a great National Championship.
Tuesday, 20 May 2014
2014 Hornsby Rocket Challenge Night a HUGE success
We held our annual Challenge Night this past Friday, and what a success it was.
We had teams from Bendigo Bank Galston, Mixed Probus, Matt Keans office, family and friends and of course a few bowlers from the Rockets (next year we would like to see more Rockets attend).
Matt Kean opened the night and our latest Patron, The Hon. Phillip Ruddock, closed the evening.
We had 72 bowlers who all seemed to have had a wonderful time.
Prizes were given out during the evening and the Hornsby Rockets raised $690.80 ($110 which was from the lolly guessing competition) which is a fantastic effort.
Many thanks to all who attended and maybe next year, we will have a bigger turnout.
First Place went to: "Marbled Jaw" (the Mixed Probus team)
Second Place went to: "Whatever" (comprised of Rose MacPherson, Kevin MacPherson, Mark
Lagden, Amy McFadden, Robert Klabbers and Debbie Nancarrow).
Third Place went to: "Kean Beans" (comprised of Matt Kean and his staff, Natham Constable and Adam Mandarano).
All other teams did exceptionally well and everyone went home a winner.
Here are some additional pictures from the night. Thanks to EVERYBODY who showed up and supported the Rockets.
We had teams from Bendigo Bank Galston, Mixed Probus, Matt Keans office, family and friends and of course a few bowlers from the Rockets (next year we would like to see more Rockets attend).
Matt Kean opened the night and our latest Patron, The Hon. Phillip Ruddock, closed the evening.
We had 72 bowlers who all seemed to have had a wonderful time.
Prizes were given out during the evening and the Hornsby Rockets raised $690.80 ($110 which was from the lolly guessing competition) which is a fantastic effort.
Many thanks to all who attended and maybe next year, we will have a bigger turnout.
First Place went to: "Marbled Jaw" (the Mixed Probus team)
Second Place went to: "Whatever" (comprised of Rose MacPherson, Kevin MacPherson, Mark
Lagden, Amy McFadden, Robert Klabbers and Debbie Nancarrow).
Third Place went to: "Kean Beans" (comprised of Matt Kean and his staff, Natham Constable and Adam Mandarano).
All other teams did exceptionally well and everyone went home a winner.
Here are some additional pictures from the night. Thanks to EVERYBODY who showed up and supported the Rockets.
Saturday, 12 April 2014
Hornsby Invitational
Hornsby Rockets hosted the annual Hornsby Invitational on the 5th and 6th of April and we had a fantastic turnout.
Five clubs (including the Rockets) and 1 Independent competed (including Hornsby)
On Saturday the 5th, there were seventy-two bowlers competing in the doubles. HUGE turnout. Thanks to all the clubs.
Collectively the Rockets won 56 medals and 3 trophies
Congratulations to the Illawarra Star Strikers who were Club Champions.
During the weekend we also had a Jelly Bean guessing competition and raffles for fifteen different Easter Egg baskets (the delicious, chocolate Easter Eggs). Since Hornsby Rockets are self-funded, every dollar raised helps defer the costs.
The winner of the Jelly Bean guessing contest was Beryl Boon with the closest guess at 780 Jelly Beans (Actual amount was 784). Total amount raised was $66.00
The winners of the raffles are below:
1st Prize - Rowena Jenner (Illawarra) - (Purple Ticket C44)
2nd Prize - Stephen Smith (Hornsby) - (Orange Ticket C19)
3rd Prize - Ansel (No surname - was someone attending one of the children's birthday parties) - (Purple Ticket C100)
4th Prize - Anthony Jackson (Central Coast) - (Green Ticket B10)
5th Prize - Annette Seymour (Hornsby) - (Purple Ticket C19)
6th Prize - Jo Eslick (Hornsby) - (Orange Ticket C79)
7th Prize - Trish McNamara (Hornsby) - (Purple Ticket C03)
8th Prize - Kelly Fishburn (Lachlan Tigers) - (Orange Ticket C66)
9th Prize - Rowena Jenner (Illawarra) - (Orange Ticket C47)
10th Prize - Bibby Hunter (Hornsby) - (Orange Ticket C40)
11th Prize - Stephen Smith (Hornsby) - (Orange Ticket C18)
12th Prize - Cheryl M (Central Coast or Gosford??) - (Green Ticket B14)
13th Prize - B Cook (Alison Cook's dad from Illawarra) - (Purple Ticket C72)
14th Prize - Ian Charlseworth (Illawarra) - Purple Ticket C76)
15th Prize - Ansel (No surname - was someone attending one of the children's birthday parties) - (Purple Ticket C66)
Easter Raffle - Total amount raised was $360.00
Fantastic Total Amount raised - $426.00
Well done everybody.
Five clubs (including the Rockets) and 1 Independent competed (including Hornsby)
On Saturday the 5th, there were seventy-two bowlers competing in the doubles. HUGE turnout. Thanks to all the clubs.
Collectively the Rockets won 56 medals and 3 trophies
Congratulations to the Illawarra Star Strikers who were Club Champions.
During the weekend we also had a Jelly Bean guessing competition and raffles for fifteen different Easter Egg baskets (the delicious, chocolate Easter Eggs). Since Hornsby Rockets are self-funded, every dollar raised helps defer the costs.
The winner of the Jelly Bean guessing contest was Beryl Boon with the closest guess at 780 Jelly Beans (Actual amount was 784). Total amount raised was $66.00
The winners of the raffles are below:
1st Prize - Rowena Jenner (Illawarra) - (Purple Ticket C44)
2nd Prize - Stephen Smith (Hornsby) - (Orange Ticket C19)
3rd Prize - Ansel (No surname - was someone attending one of the children's birthday parties) - (Purple Ticket C100)
4th Prize - Anthony Jackson (Central Coast) - (Green Ticket B10)
5th Prize - Annette Seymour (Hornsby) - (Purple Ticket C19)
6th Prize - Jo Eslick (Hornsby) - (Orange Ticket C79)
7th Prize - Trish McNamara (Hornsby) - (Purple Ticket C03)
8th Prize - Kelly Fishburn (Lachlan Tigers) - (Orange Ticket C66)
9th Prize - Rowena Jenner (Illawarra) - (Orange Ticket C47)
10th Prize - Bibby Hunter (Hornsby) - (Orange Ticket C40)
11th Prize - Stephen Smith (Hornsby) - (Orange Ticket C18)
12th Prize - Cheryl M (Central Coast or Gosford??) - (Green Ticket B14)
13th Prize - B Cook (Alison Cook's dad from Illawarra) - (Purple Ticket C72)
14th Prize - Ian Charlseworth (Illawarra) - Purple Ticket C76)
15th Prize - Ansel (No surname - was someone attending one of the children's birthday parties) - (Purple Ticket C66)
Easter Raffle - Total amount raised was $360.00
Fantastic Total Amount raised - $426.00
Well done everybody.
Monday, 17 March 2014
A Great Day in Illawarra!
Hornsby Rockets set 'em up, and knocked 'em down in fine style.
The bowlers kicked butt: 7 Gold, 3 Silver and 5 Bronze medals + 7 Trophies
Crangratulations to ALL who participated. It was a long drive and everyone represented Hornsby Rockets with styles.
The bowlers kicked butt: 7 Gold, 3 Silver and 5 Bronze medals + 7 Trophies
Crangratulations to ALL who participated. It was a long drive and everyone represented Hornsby Rockets with styles.
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| That's a lot of smiling faces! |
Saturday, 1 March 2014
Illawarra Competition - Outstanding Acheivements
While we still don't know the final results of today's comp, the following bowlers did Hornsby Rockets especially proud:
Adam Mandarano in doubles, score of 205 with a 4 bagger
Adam Mandarano in singles, score of 201
Mark Lagden in doubles a 4 bagger
Mark Lagden in teams with a turkey
Angela Moxham in singles with a turkey
Well done by everybody today. You represented!
Adam Mandarano in doubles, score of 205 with a 4 bagger
Adam Mandarano in singles, score of 201
Mark Lagden in doubles a 4 bagger
Mark Lagden in teams with a turkey
Angela Moxham in singles with a turkey
Well done by everybody today. You represented!
Friday, 28 February 2014
New Patron for Hornsby Rockets
NSW MP for Hornsby, Matt Kean, has been our patron for a number of years and has always been a strong Hornsby Rockets supporter.
I'm very pleased to announce that, in addition to Mr. Kean's strong support, we can add the support and Patronage of the Hon. Philip Ruddock, MP for Berowra. When he agreed to be Patron for Hornsby Rockets, Mr. Ruddock wrote: "It is with pleasure that I accept and shall look forward to making acquaintance with you and your team members. The Hornsby Rockets are a very special group and I am delighted to be associated with you."
Welcome aboard, Mr. Ruddock.
I'm very pleased to announce that, in addition to Mr. Kean's strong support, we can add the support and Patronage of the Hon. Philip Ruddock, MP for Berowra. When he agreed to be Patron for Hornsby Rockets, Mr. Ruddock wrote: "It is with pleasure that I accept and shall look forward to making acquaintance with you and your team members. The Hornsby Rockets are a very special group and I am delighted to be associated with you."
Welcome aboard, Mr. Ruddock.
Thursday, 27 February 2014
State Team Congratulations
A quick post - congratulations to Timothy Wilson, Candice Lundie, Amy McFadden, Warren Seymour, Mark Lagden, Adam Mandarano and Karina Peters for making the state team this year.
Well done, everyone!
Well done, everyone!
Tuesday, 18 February 2014
A Busy Time Ahead
The Hornsby Rockets Ten Pin Bowling Club has a very full calendar for the next few months.
Pencil them in and come and support us:
On April 5th and 6th Hornsby AMF host our Invitational. Singles, Double and Teams compete for bragging rights.
Our Challenge night will be held on the the 16th of May. If you haven't received an invite yet, you will be soon.
On the 29th of June, bowlers, parents, carers and committee members will man the grill at Bunnings in Dural. Come by, buy a sausage sandwich and drink and support the club.
And once again we will celebrate "Christmas in July" on July 26th by hosting a trivia night at Hornsby RSL. Trivia games, raffles and loud music should warm everybody up. This is our one major fundraiser for the year. It helps with the cost of bowlers' uniforms, the Christmas party, trophies and medals, transport to local competitions and to the Nationals.
If you want any more information about any of these events (like wanting to donate sausages for the BBQ, or prizes for trivia night, or just to cadge an invite for the Challenge Night), leave a comment below and someone will get back to you ASAP
Pencil them in and come and support us:
On April 5th and 6th Hornsby AMF host our Invitational. Singles, Double and Teams compete for bragging rights.
Our Challenge night will be held on the the 16th of May. If you haven't received an invite yet, you will be soon.
On the 29th of June, bowlers, parents, carers and committee members will man the grill at Bunnings in Dural. Come by, buy a sausage sandwich and drink and support the club.
And once again we will celebrate "Christmas in July" on July 26th by hosting a trivia night at Hornsby RSL. Trivia games, raffles and loud music should warm everybody up. This is our one major fundraiser for the year. It helps with the cost of bowlers' uniforms, the Christmas party, trophies and medals, transport to local competitions and to the Nationals.
If you want any more information about any of these events (like wanting to donate sausages for the BBQ, or prizes for trivia night, or just to cadge an invite for the Challenge Night), leave a comment below and someone will get back to you ASAP
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