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Tarlee hosts Motorcycle Trials Tarlee was again busy on the weekend, with about 120 entrants in the Philip Haydon Memorial Motorcycle Reliability Trials. Organised by Gawler Motorcycle Club, this was the 40th Trial the club has held since 1972, and the first time it was based at the Tarlee Oval. It was the first trial conducted since the death of club stalwart, patron and life member, Lindsay (Pa) Haydon, who passed away at the age of 91. He and wife, May (Ma) Haydon, are the parents of Philip Haydon, who was a competitor before his accidental death in 1977. The first rider was flagged off at 1pm on Saturday, and required to do two laps of the 104km circuit through Giles Corner, Salter Springs, Rhynie, Riverton and Finnis Point then back to Tarlee. Competitors were allowed six hours, 37 minutes to complete the trial with breaks permitted for refuelling and between circuits. A large crowd of spectators were spread around the course, which was both on private land and public roads. A special feature was a “Dash for Cash” sector on the property of Sue and Kevin Stevens, which was sponsored by Grasshopper Roadhouse, Tarlee. Tarlee Hotel was also a
Spectators, Trevor and Leanne Wright, Lew Debnar, and Jodie Donald await the return of the riders.
In th e pi nk n Football and Netball grounds were alive with pink on Saturday. Merrilyn Good, pictured, sold numerous items at Long Plains, raising money for Breast Cancer Network Australia. INSET: Kirsti McPharlin joins Leonie Selleck and Nicole Leo as they score the C1 netball match at Balaklava. n CHERIE Willmer, Rachel Litster, Bec Turner and Hannah Light enjoy drinks served by Balaklava Football Club’s Luke Guy at the Pecker’s Ladies Day.
Race secretary, Trevor Haydon of Tarlee and wife and time-keeper Robyn, release competitors for their final lap. major sponsor of the event. All competitors received a medallion upon their return. Place-getters in each segment will be announced when they become available. The club extends thanks to all competitors and the
huge army of volunteers who spent hours, days, and weeks putting everything together and worked hard leading up to, as well as on, the day. Thanks also to the landowners who graciously allowed their land to be used.
D grade: Coach Katherine Taylor D grade: Georgia Allen, Balak C catches watches as Balaklava C’s Rhea the ball, while Holly Hawke, Balak A looks on. Lawless passes down the mid court.
ABOVE: Young Micah Hamann takes on Donnybrook opponent Will Pearson in the under 14 game on Saturday. LEFT: New Balaklava under 14 recruit, Gian Haasbroek, goes in for a tackle in his first game of hockey.
Balaklava on their game as hockey season begins clare & district
Results of matches played at Clare on Saturday. Under 14 What a fantastic game for Balaklava, with five brand new players. Those on the sidelines weren’t quite sure what to expect. Daniel Clisby padded up in the goalie gear and the rest took their place on the field. The ball was hotly contested with everyone keen to touch the ball. Riley Chapman and Mitchell Lawrie worked well together through the centre, moving the ball forward with plently of backup from teammates. The Goldney cousins, Tim and Tom,
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kept Daniel company in the back lines with all three of them working hard to keep the ball out of the goals. To their credit, only one ball managed to slip past them. A quick run down the field by Donnybrook’s Will Pearson saw Donnybrook’s only goal for the morning scored. There was not much that could have stopped that one. However, Balaklava’s Riley Chapman broke through Donnybrook’s defence and scored two goals, giving Balaklava a win of two goals to one. Well done kids. RESULTS: Under 14 Balaklava 2 def Donnybrook 1. Goals: Bal - Riley Chapman 2; Don - William Pearson. Best: Bal - Riley Chap-
man, Ethan Gates, Timothy Goldney. Don - Lachy Squires, William Pearson, Sarah McLean. Springstown 3 def Burra 1. Goals: Spr - James Forrest 2, Peter Cornwell, Bur: Jake Dolphin. Best - Spr: Etabez Donato, Peter Cornwell, James Forrest; Bur - Sam Haddow, Jake Dolphin, Elisha Desmet. Under 17 Balaklava 4 def Donnybrook 3. Goals: Bal - Hedley Greenshields 3, Tamara Gates; Don: William Pearson 2, Josh Nourse. Best: Bal - Hedley Greenshields, Jesse Shepherd, Tamara Gates. Don - Lachlan McLean, Josh Nourse, William Pearson. Burra 3 def Springstown 0.
Goals: Chris Scutcheon 3. Best: Bur - Chris Scutcheon, Stephanie Robinson,Lachlan Haddow; Spr - Tom Forrest, Jace Hooper, Josh Megson. Women Springstown 9 def Sevenhill 3. Goals: Spr - Brianna Cheetham 5, Jayne Price 2, Ashleigh Clark 2; Sev - Brooke Stockman 2, Kristi Cox. Best: Spr - Jayne Price, Priscilla Robinson, Ann Marriott; Sev - Brooke Stockman, Kristi Cox, Stephanie Robinson. Men Riverton 6 def Springstown 0. Goals: Kelvin Tiller 2, Anthony Cochrane 2, John Robinson, Neil Maxted. Best: Riv - Kelvin Tiller, Anthony Cochrane, Chris Scutcheon; Spr - Mark
Bastian, Luke Burge, Russell Pawelski. Balaklava 3 def Donnybrook 0. Goals: Gib Palmer, Justin Simmounds, Ben Shepherd. Best: Bal - Samuel Tiller, Jesse Shepherd, Raf Battistessa; Don - Mark Harvey, Josef Roberts, John Squires. Next week’s games are at Balaklava from 9.30, with the U14 and U17 taking on Burra; the women play Springstown at 1.30pm and the men play Riverton at 3.15pm. Hockey World will be in attendance with an assortment of all gear for the game. There will be teas on after the game so come along and support the hockey club. Please book at the canteen during the day.
Plains Producer, Wednesday May 11, 2011