Brisbane 2015 - Day 3

Housekeeping first...

There were some outstanding results from Day 2:

SUNDAY TEAMS:
Adam                18 pins over average
Natham             28 pins over average
Warren              23 pins over average
Mark Milner       turkey in a game of 170

 SUNDAY DOUBLES:

Adam                 41 pins over average
                         A six bagger in a game of 249
Mark Milner       23 pins over average
Tim                   22 pins over average
Ben                   21 pins over average
Natham             26 pins over average
Warren             18 pins over average

And today Adam broke a 17 year lane record with a series total of 647 and Angela (Average 110) ended the day with a 151.

But I'm getting ahead of myself.

After yet another early breakfast with hit the lanes and began warming up for a long day of ten-pin.

Tim is getting his stretch on

Lesley, I think, has cracked. And it's only Monday.

Yippee!

 Nick was methodical about his preparation.

"Hey, did you hear how the Bulldogs did?"

And Amy was showing off her new shoes.

"They don't stink yet!"

The morning was very busy and very crowded and once all were finished (including Adam's record breaking game) we headed to the local tavern for an extremely large lunch.

The local birds were serenading us until they realised we wouldn't give them any of our chips.

"We're here. Where's the food?"

Nothing like a bit of rabbit ears.

A picture of Ron taking a picture. Say Cheeses!

After lunch we ended off with on last series (doubles) and headed back to another huge meal.

I'm getting fat(ter).

Until tomorrow...

Brisbane - Day 2

Second day in Brissie, first day of the comp.

And the first day is always the most tiring.

New place, coordinating the bowling times, cramming into a small bowling alley...

Forward, MARCH

After a few wrong turns we arrived at the Westfield shopping centre (aka money-pit) at which the bowling alley lived.

While functional, it's not the largest of alleys, but other than a delay that slowly increased as the day wore on things ran pretty well.

But it was packed.

Park it here

Where am I supposed to go?

Deep in thought.

Bowling went well. I heard rumours of a six-bagger that made up a 248 from Adam. Emma Crompton pulled a 140 in her first team game. Bowlers bowled well.

I'll post more ( and more comprehensive) results as the week unfolds.

We wandered Westfield for the afternoon, then headed to the Kedron-Wavell Services club, the bowlers in full throat (Hotel California never sounded so -- loud) for a meal and a half. (Two, in some cases.)

so another day ha come to an end. Tomorrow will be a long one. I think I should hit the sack.

Until tomorrow, happy bowling.

Brisbane, 2015 - Day 1

Well, it's been a very long day.

A healthy compliment of bowlers, parents and carers assembled at the Hornsby AMF, then bussed, planed and bussed (again) to our accommodations in Brisbane. We've got a (whatever the collective noun for a scad of bowlers is - a split?) competing in the TBA National Disability Championship.

The bus. The wheels. And off we go.

I don't know if you've travelled with a group or not before, but I have to hand it to the people who have to put up with us. The flight attendants were always smiling, even when we blocked the aisle getting personal effects out of the overhead -- forever.

Ben -- wondering where the food cart was

We all got settled in, eventually, and gathered at the restaurant at the hotel we're staying at and chowed down.

Food,

Glorious

Food

Many thanks to Lesley and the rest of the committee for their organisational skills. The rooms are great, the food plentiful and a free day before comp is a great idea.

Tomorrow we bowl. Picture of the lanes and highlights of the games to follow.

Stay tuned~

2015 Challenge Night

Oh, what a night.

The Annual Hornsby Rocket Challenge Night was held on Friday the 15th of May. Teams of four competed for the grand prize, and bought tickets for raffles and "guess the number of lollies in the jar".

All of this is to help fund Hornsby Rockets, but more importantly, to share a good time with our many fantastic supporters.

We had 72 people show up on the night, including Matt Kean, the NSW MP for Hornsby and Philip Ruddock Federal Member for Hornsby, both of them Hornsby Rockets Patrons.

It all kicked off with Lesley (excuse me, President Lesley) introducing the Hornsby Rockets' Captains (Warren Seymour and Angela Moxham).

"Just wave these yellow signs if you need help."

And then the rowdy crowd was ready to go...

"LET'S BOWL, ALREADY!"

The Bowling Competition winners were:

First Place:- "Mixed Probus" Michael, Elizabeth, Keith and Heather

Our Winning Team (minus one)

2nd Place was "Rockets Won" - Emma Crompton, Karina, Natham and Emma Matthews

3rd Place was "Hot Shots" - Jenny Noble, Vute Sirivivatnanon, Nalyn and Ben




It didn't end when the bowling finished, as this photo of Matt Kean playing a slightly unorthodox game of air hockey attests:

"Score. I dare you."

Thank to all who attended and supported Hornsby Rockets. It was a great night.

Hornsby Rockets Invitational

Our Annual competition the "Invitational" was held last weekend (18th & 19th April).

We competed against 5 other clubs and had outstanding results.

The Rockets received 56 Medals and 9 Trophies!

All our results were remarkable and all the bowlers were great sportsmen/women. 

We had two very high scores, one coming from Angela who bowled a 193 (76 over her average) and Ben, who bowled a 224 (89 over his average)!

Thanks to all the parent/carers who assisted over the weekend.

GO ROCKETS

LADIES - BRUSH OFF YOUR BOAS AND FEATHERS FOR

 OUR NEXT FUNDRAISER

                                                        August 22nd is the date.

 

                                            Arcadia Community Hall is the venue.

          

                                                    Time: 6.00pm - 9.30pm.

 

                                      1 hour Burlesque Dance lesson, food, drink and a small Thank You gift.

                          THE FOLLOWING COMPANIES HAVE KINDLY DONATED:

http://www.egopharm.com    


http://www.nicepak.com.au/

http://www.pelactiv.com/

https://www.aveeno.com.au/

http://www.trilogyproducts.com/

www.dermeze.com.au

http://www.hamiltonsun.com.au/

www.keypharm.com.au

http://www.nads.com.au/

http://www.cobspopcorn.com.au/

http://www.deshabille.com.au/

http://www.dencorub.com.au/dencorub_home

http://www.jbronze.com.au/

http://www.interior-images.com.au/

http://www.whiteglo.com/

TUPPERWARE PARTY

Last Saturday afternoon, 9 Members and their families attended a Tupperware Party at the home of Sarah Harvey (Lucy Dumitrescus' Mum) as a fundraising event for the Rockets.

A big THANK YOU to Sarah for hosting this event and to the families that attended and purchased Tupperware.  We had 1 family that donated in lieu of purchase so we thank them also.