Hornsby Rockets Invitational, 6th - 7th April 2013

Hornsby Rockets held our annual invitational club challenge last weekend at Hornsby AMF, with 7 clubs competing.  The event ran very smoothly and to excellent time, because of the precision of the planning and the hard work of the organisers during the event.

Such an event takes a great deal of time and effort in the organising, planning and execution.  Our grateful thanks to Tournament Director, Ron Crompton and his team, especially Lesley Constable and Natham Constable who set up squads, took responsibility for scoring and compilation of the awards, and reporting of results, Annette Seymour who acts as our tournament secretary (looking after entries, registrations, payments, accreditation of players, grading and squads), volunteers who supervised and supported the bowlers during the tournaqment, AMF Hornsby staff, and of course, the bowlers. 

Congratulations to Illawarra Star Strikers who took out the Club Championship and will hold the shield for the next year.

Hornsby Rockets Vice-President, Lesley Constable presented the Championship Shield to Susanne Charlesworth, President of Illawarra Star Strikers

Hornsby Rockets bowlers with their medals and trophies after the presentation on Sunday afternoon.
Emma Matthews, Stephen Smith and Jeremy Orr were absent.

The results below are for Hornsby Rockets members only.  You will see that some bowlers have taken out two places in one 'event' - because they bowled in the same event on both days, effectively competing against themselves!

SINGLES

Classic Grade, Male
Adam Mandarano 1st 
Adam Mandarano 2nd 

A Grade, Female 
Karina Peters 1st 
Karina Peters 3rd 

B Grade, Female
Angela Moxham 1st 
Angela Moxham 2nd 
Candice Lundie 3rd 

B Grade, Male
Mark Lagden 1st 
Kelvin Abela 2nd 
Kelvin Abela 3rd 

C Grade, Female 
Emma Matthews 1st 

C Grade, Male 

Natham Constable 2nd 
Tim Wilson 3rd 

D Grade, Female
Lizzie Gosson 1st 
Lizzie Gosson 2nd

E Grade, Female
Jules Cant 1st 
Jules Cant 2nd
Brooke McNamara 3rd

DOUBLES

A Grade
Mark Milner and Adam Mandarano 1st 
Adam Mandarano and Kelvin Abela 2nd 

B Grade 
Mark Lagden Kelvin Abela 1st 
Mark Lagden Ben Barber 3rd 

C Grade
David Hunter Nick Marsionis 1st 
Emma Matthews Angela Moxham 2nd 
Angela Moxham Nick Marsionis 3rd 

D Grade 
Amy McFadden and Richard Ojedia (Gosford) 1st
Robert Klabbers and Jeremy Orr 3rd 

E Grade
Jules Cant and Lizzie Gosson 2nd 

TEAMS

A Grade 
Adam Mandarano, Karina Peters,  Mark Milner and Ben Barber 1st 

B Grade 
Karina Peters, Mark Lagden, Adam Mandarano and Candice Lundie 1st 
Kelvin Abela, Mark Lagden, Emma Crompton,  Stephen Smith 3rd 

C Grade 
Angela Moxham, Declan O'Connor, Nick Marsionis and Georgette Du Pille 1st 
Candice Lundie, Tim Wilson, Natham Constable and Warren Seymour 2nd 
Emma Matthews,  Amy McFadden,  David Hunter and Jeremy Orr 3rd

D Grade 
Emma Crompton, Bryce Glew *, Scott Logan*, Dylan Smith* 1st (*Central Coast)
Natham Constable, Ken Hayes*, Richard Aouchan*, Steven Floyd* 2nd (*Strathfield)
Jules Cant, Lizzie Gosson, Robert Klabbers, Richard Ojedia* 3rd (*Gosford)

E Grade 
Lizzie Gosson, Jules Cant, Robert Klabbers, Brooke McNamara 1st

ALL EVENTS 

Classic Grade, Male
Adam Mandarano 1st 

A Grade,Female
Karina Peters 1st 

B Grade, Female
Angela Moxham 1st 
Candice Lundie 2nd 
Emma Crompton 3rd

B Grade, Male
Kelvin Abela 1st 
Mark Lagden 2nd 
Ben Barber 3rd 

C Grade, Female
Emma Matthews 1st 
Amy McFadden 3rd 

C Grade. Male
Natham Constable 1st 
Tim Wilson 2nd 
Nick Marsionis 3rd 

D Grade, Female
Lizzie Gosson 1st 

E Grade, Female
Jules Cant 1st 

Trophies 
HIGH PIN OVER AVERAGE
Angela Moxham

HIGH GAME 
Kelvin Abela (199)
Karina Peters (191)

HIGH SERIES
Adam Mandarano (549)
Angela Moxham (489)

Club Championship
Illawarra Star Strikers

Thanks to Natham Constable who complied the results for the blog.

Challenge Night 2012 ... thanks, and some photos

Thank you to everyone who made our annual Challenge Night such fun on Friday, especially to our community supporters and guests. Your participation is much appreciated.

The Rockets kicked off proceedings with an impressive list of achievements
in competition over the last year, laying down the challenge for the night's bowling - taken up by 78 bowlers.

Berowra Probus Club joined us again, as did our Patron, local  MP Matt Kean and
staff from his Hornsby Electorate office.

Other teams included family and friends - not all of them as experienced bowlers as the Rockets!

Matt Kean wrapped up the evening, and presented the trophies, 
including to the Peters family team who successfully defended their 2011 title.
Congratulations to (from left) Megan, Jacob, Anna and John Peters, Adam Mandarano, and Karina Peters, with Matt Kean. 

Competitions for the rest of 2012

Saturday 10th November 2012
NSW State Championships at Strikers Albion ParkExpression of interest to be returned by Saturday 6th October

Saturday 24th November 2012 
Lachlan Disability Bowling Championships at AMF North Strathfield 
Expression of interest to be returned by Saturday 27th October

Sunday 16th December NOTE: this event has been postponed until 13th February 2013
NSW State Roll Off  - venue to be notified
Bowlers must compete in the NSW State Competition on the 10th November 2012 and must have competed in singles, doubles and teams to achieve an All Event score to be eligible for the NSW State Roll Off nomination. If you feel that you would like to try out for the NSW State Team Roll Off, fill out the nomination form emailed to you,  and return to the Hornsby Rockets Committee by 3rd November. But remember that the fee of $40 is non refundable.

More photos from Tasmania

Mount Wellington

In the morning, the road to the pinnacle was closed - this is about half way up. 

It was cold and windy (ask Karina and Adam!) ...

... but clear and sunny, and you could still see the magnificent view over Hobart and the Derwent. 

 Look at the brilliant colour of the sky behind Natham and Lesley.

Later in the afternoon the road to the pinnacle was open, so up we went.  

Tim and Denis are bracing again the ferocious wind, it is slippery and much, much colder than lower down. You really did have to hold onto your hat.  We were not out of the buses for very long!

Thanks for your photos Anna

There was much to see and many animals to hand-feed at ZooDoo.

Thanks for your photos, Ron

2012 Trivia and Games Night

Congratulations and our thanks to the organising committee of Anna Peters, Lesley Constable and Trish McNamara, very ably assisted by Megan Peters, who produced such an enjoyable and successful fund-raising event on 19th May, at Hornsby RSL Club. More than $5,000 was raised ... The final balance sheet shows a profit from the night of $6954 !

The bowling members of Hornsby Rockets very ably told the audience about the development and achievements of the club, and how ongoing community support will continue to be of benefit, in words and pictures, seasoned with great good humour. The games and trivia rounds were played enthusiastically ... and a little bribery might have occurred.  All of the silent and live auction items were sold, lucky door prizes were distributed, and the lucky dips sold out.

Congratulations to the  Spares team, winners of the Trivia rounds.

Our very grateful thanks for all of our donors, sponsors, volunteers, Hornsby RSL, families, and friends who got behind the event.

An invitation ...

... to the Hornsby Rockets Disabled Ten Pin Bowling Team Inc

Trivia and Games Night

Acacia Room, Hornsby RSL Club, 4 High Street, Hornsby

Saturday 19 May 2012

6.30pm for 6.45pm start (please don‘t be late so we can start the fun on time) ... approximate finish time 11.30pm

     

$25.00 per person.  Includes entry fee, finger food, coffee and tea. 

Cash sale bar for purchase of drinks. 

So no shopping and preparing your own nibblies or washing up later.  Great Value!!  Just come along, relax and have fun.  Oh, and a thank you gift for everyone attending. Tables of 8 however if you do not have the numbers we will be able to place you.

Test your Knowledge Skills – have fun with the games – buy terrific prizes with the lucky dip and bid on the many great auction items.  Bring lots of gold coins for bribes and games. $ notes or cheques accepted for auction items.

To assist with catering and organization of tables please RSVP with payment no later than 21st April 2012 by completing the slip here.

Please note that we cannot accept late acceptances or payment on the night due to arranging catering and tables.

Sponsors, donors and supporters for the evening are listed here.

Annual Challenge Night: Friday 11th November 2011

Hornsby Rockets Ten Pin Bowling Team’s Annual Challenge night will be held on
 Friday 11th November 2011
7.00pm for 7.30pm start

AMF Hornsby
George Street
HORNSBY

A fun night of bowling with for everyone!!
There will be prizes, games and Trophies for the Best Team Score
 
Cost:  $20.00 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:  28th October 2011 as lanes need to be booked well in advance.

Ticket order - click here to download and print.

Trivia and games night ....a good time and a great result

Our thanks to all our guests, sponsors and donors who made our 2011 Trivia and Games night such a success on 14th May. We raised over $3,500 to help support the Hornsby Rockets Tenpin Bowing Team.

And we learned how to belly dance!

 

2010 Christmas party and presentation night

The Hornsby Rockets had a great year in 2010 - finishing off with a Christmas Party and presentation of awards and trophies at Asquith Bowling Club

A great start to 2011

Karina, Emma, Candice and Warren attended State Squad Training and Team Selection at Macarthur at the weekend, after several months of training squads.  Karina was selected for the team - congratulations!  Congratulations to all of you for your wonderful performance, and for doing the Hornsby Rockets proud!

Nationals 2010 - Perth

It's Nationals week again.  12 members of the Hornsby Rockets are in Perth to compete with teams from around Australia in this annual TBA event.

Good luck Tim, Karina, Kevin, Emma M, Emma C, Candice, Declan, Warren, Georgie, Simon, Mark and Peter.  Enjoy your week, and bowl well!

And thanks to Ron, Esther, Annette, Ian, Anna, Jo, Denis and Robyn who are travelling with them, providing the support needed for this adventure.

They return next Saturday, 5th June.

A reminder that Saturday bowling is suspended for three weeks, re-commencing on Saturday 19th June - see you then!

Trivia and Games Night 2010 - a great success!

A big thank you to Anna Peters and her band of helpers for organising  a wonderful Trivia and Games Night last Saturday,  and congratulations on the successful fund raising result. It was a lot of work, and you did a tremendous job.

The crowd arrived and found their seats, the room was ready ..... 

..... Brooke welcomed everyone and thanked them for coming. 

She introduced the MC, Mrs Wilson (who, like Anna, was too shy for a photo), and the games began.

The Rockets had collected the tickets for the lucky door prize draw, and were ready to help wherever they were needed.

Before the quiz started, our wonderful supporters bought their prize pins, and lined up to collect their wins - most bought more than one, and we could hardly keep up with them.

Esther started the trivia rounds, and everyone got thinking  ..... either of the answers, or ways to bribe them out of Denis and Ron.

Musician Gary Wallace donated his talents - thanks Gary!

Long time supporters, Bendigo Bank ....

...... and the Rotary Club of Berowra were among the community groups who took tables.

Hunter's Playgroup had the best food!

And the quiz winner were .....

Table 9. Commonwealth Connection with 90 Points

2nd  were Table 2 - Mix 'n' Match with 85.75 points

3rd were Table No. 11 - Berowra Rotary with 78.50 points

Our thanks to all of our guests, supporters, donors and everyone who helped in the lead up, and on the night.  Thanks to Lucy and Anna who baked a delicious supper, Annette who looked after the money, Esther the Quizmaster, Robyn, MC, scorers John, Trish and Jill, Bribe Masters Denis and Ron, everyone who helped set up the hall and clean up afterwards.

Awards and trophies for 2009

The presentation of wards and trophies was made at the Christmas Party.

Trophies 2009

MOST IMPROVED AWARD - based on their average improving during the year.

Melany Newman

Tim Wilson

HIGHEST GAME AWARD - based on their highest game above their average.

Karina Peters

Kevin MacPherson

HIGHEST SERIES AWARD - based on their highest series above their average.

Karina Peters

Mark Milner

TURKEY AWARD - based on a bowler getting 3 strikes in a row in a game during our bowling year.

Karina Peters 4 turkeys

Kevin McPherson 5 turkeys, 4 Bagger & 6 Bagger

STEVELY AWARD - Ian Stevely played with the Rockets in the 90s when his family lived in AUstralia for four years the before moving back to Enlgand. The award is worked out on the number pins per week a bowler gets over his or her average in a series during the bowling year, then added up to find the winner.

Emma Mathews

Simon Thatcher

ANDREW GASH MEMORIAL AWARD - Andrew was an original member of the Rockets until his passing some 6 years ago. The award is worked out using the “Star of the Week for a Series” given out each week to the winning player, then adding up the number of pins over their series average to find the winner for the year.

Calina Olliver

Mark Milner

HORNSBY ROCKETS AWARD - the award is worked out using the “Star of the Week for a Game ” given out each week to the winning player, then adding up the number of pins over their game average to find the winner for the year.

Karina Peters

Declan O’Connor

JUDY HOPWOOD ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD - given to player who is a team player, supports other club members & attends bowling regularly.

David Hunter