The final of the South Western District Senior Fours was played at Cootamundra on Saturday afternoon with Peter Watts's team playing opposite to Jim White's team from Cootamundra Ex-Services.

Peter's team led 8-2 after eight ends and 10-5 after 12 ends.

Jim's team then won seven consecutive ends to lead 18-10 and the final score was 20-12 in their favour.

Play during the week saw 24 players involved on Thursday afternoon.

The winners of the vouchers for the afternoon were Harold Anderson and Colin Powell who won their game by 19 shots.

Over the weekend the club was host to 14 touring bowlers from Lithgow.

The visitors played on Saturday afternoon and again on Sunday morning.

There were 30 players from Young involved on Saturday afternoon.

A total of 11 games of pairs were played - seven with Young teams playing Lithgow and four games involving players from Young.

In the games involving Lithgow the winning teams were: Peter Slater and Les Fanning (27), Ian Schofield and Ged Hardman (12), Brian Healey and Iggy (15), John Cooper and Damien Miller (23), Joe Bargwanna and Tom Preston (2), Harold Anderson and David Ward (22) and Michael Webb and Dave Quigley (8).

For the games involving Young players the winners were: Terry Holmes and Colin Stokell (6), Tony Ruhl and Vic Brown (3), Steve Walsh and Bob Ruhl (2) and Ian Gailey and James Freudenstein (22).

The eight players involved in the games that had a two shot margin shared the $200 jackpot.

There were 26 players involved in Sunday morning bowls - 13 from Lithgow and 13 from Young.

The best score for the morning was 16 points for Brian Healey and Kate Cooper.

Thanks to all the players from Young who took part in the games on Saturday and Sunday for your assistance in making this visit a success.

Play continued for the Guy Pickering Charity Challenge with 14 teams involved on both Tuesday and Thursday nights.

On Tuesday night the How Is That team scored 15 points and won the vouchers on a count back.

On Thursday night the Kingsvale team scored a total of 16 points and this gave them the vouchers for the night.

Players are reminded that the annual 1-2-3 Day involving teams of triples is scheduled for Sunday February 23.

All the entry details are on the notice board with entries closing at 5pm on Saturday February 22.

Entries for the Club Singles also close on Saturday February 22.

The draws for the South Western District Triples Championships are on the notice board with the first games to be played on Saturday February 22 either at Young or Cootamundra.

Entry details for the South Western District Pairs Championships are on display at the club. Entries close on Thursday March 12.

Cliff Traynor

Young Junior Rugby League held its first meeting for 2020 at Kieth Cullan Oval clubhouse on Tuesday February 11.

With a high attendance YJRL will be sure to have a promising session with player and coach development on the forefront of the committees priority.

As a part of the meetings agenda on Tuesday night, the majority of coaching positions were filled with highly motivated and dedicated coaches, however we are still looking for more help in various age groups.

Coaching positions are available in the Under 6s and Under 8s League Tag Pickers and also for the Under 7s and Under 9s Town Competition.

If you would like to get involved please contact Donna Dal Molin 0403302937 or Ben Mott 0414451526.

Experience is not necessary and its a great way to meet the families involved in your age groups.

The next YJRL meeting will be on March 10 everyone is welcome to attend.

Registrations are open and coaches will soon begin training, so make sure you jump online and register.

To register go to HTTP://profile.mysideline.com.au/register

Nominated YJRL Coaches for 2020:

Town Comp Coaches - Under 7s: Craig Gault and Steve Shipp, Dale Prindal, Geoff Palmer. Under 9s: Jason Brown, Kent Woods, Greg Anderson. Under 11s: Scott Gibson and Marc Owen, Will Hill and Ollie Pettit, Ben Thorpe and David Hewson, Corey Randall.

Cherry Picker Coaches - Under 7s: Dale Prindale Under 8s: Scott Duncan and Craig Gault Under 9s: Greg Anderson and Kent woods Under 10s: Scott Gibson Under 10s League Tag: Hayley Coddington, Jo Goulder and Kylie Owen Under 11s: Phil Coddington Under 12s: Ben Mott Under 12s League Tag: Alfie Bedford Under 13s: Peter Butcher and Beau Elsley Under 14s: Paul Lewis Under 14s League Tag: Emma Wark Under 15s: Lee Hardy Under 16s League Tag: Donna Dal Molin

Name: Dale Prindale (pictured above)

Where did you grow up?: Young

Whats the first club you have ever played for?: Young Cherry Pickers

How many years have you been coaching for?: I've been coaching for five years this year.

Who do you follow in NRL?: Melbourne Storm

What are some inspirational words of encouragement for your team?: BACK YOURSELF MATE AND GO FOR IT!

What would you like to see your team achieve this football season?: Team work and improving rugby League Skills.

When we met for this week's Bridge game a BB Howell movement was played which produces one outright winner.

The "Boys" Mark Hawker and David Murray had the winning score of 63.75 percent just ahead of the second place-getter's Jenny McAinsh and Frank Davidson who scored 61.25 percent.

In third place were Val Robinson and Maureen Braddon with 55.00 percent followed by Heather Worner and Jane Wallace in fourth position.

Next we had Kathy Rolfe and Fran Meagher, with the final placing going to Maria Hanrahan and Joyce Cavanagh.

Just a reminder the subs for the Bridge Club are due by the end of February.

Contact Frank should you like to play next Tuesday night.

Jenny McAinish

Coming in with a round of 45/25 was David Jasprizza as the winner of the Tuesday competition.

Runner up was Vera McMillan on 30 nett.

Pat Hewen had one gobble.

Thursday's 18 hole stroke event went to Lindsay Sheather on 52 nett, Geoff Nott was second with 56 nett.

Lindsay and Geoff had two birdies each.

Lindsay, Pat and Brian Hearne each had a gobble.

Sunday was a stableford event.

First was Max Williams with 41 points, second was Jake Searle with 40 points.

Brian Wall had one birdie, Lindsay Sheather had one gobble.

No birdie hole or eagle nest winner.

Lindsay won the raffle.

Sunday will be a two person Ambrose, select partner.

Thank you to the Friday Workers, also Max who goes every day to do his work for the Club.

It is great to have volunteers to give their time to help the Club, much appreciated.

Memberships for Tipperary Golf Club are now due.

Young Junior Rugby Union Club are gearing up for the 2020 season with a registration/come and try day set up for March.

Anyone interested in playing Junior Rugby or wanting to sign up for the 2020 rugby season can attend the day on March 20 with a fun session of skills and drills.

Players can either register online or can come along and receive assistance. Anyone coming to try the game is not obligated to play or register simply for turning up.

Everyone is encouraged to get along and see how much fun the Yabbies family-friendly club is. For more info like us on Facebook or email junioryabbies@gmail.com or call 0419 284 663.