Wenty Leagues February, March & April 2026 Journal

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THE JOURNAL FEBRUARY, MARCH & APRIL 2026

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President & CEO Reports AGM Notice

Heart of Wenty in the Community

Arbor Cafe & Bar is Now Open

Chefs Grill Monthly Specials

Feel the love this Valentine's Day

Celebrating Seniors at Wenty

Enjoy our Easter Festivities

Hula into the School Holidays

Celebrate St Patrick's Day

Upcoming Starlight Shows

NRL Vegas Watch Party

Celebrate Mother's Day

Our Sporting Sub Club Reports

General Club Info & Trading Hours

Book your next event with Wenty Events

PRESIDENT’S REPORT celebrations, a reminder of the role Wenty plays in bringing people together. Whether you were here for a festive meal, a family activity or simply to relax with friends, your presence helped create a warm and welcoming atmosphere throughout the season.

Dear Members, As we begin a new year at Wenty Leagues, I would like to start by thanking you, our valued members, for your ongoing support and involvement in 2025. It was especially heartening to see so many of you engage with our Heart of Wenty initiatives during the festive season, from toy drives to fundraising efforts, helping us make a tangible difference in the community.

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It was also a joy to see the club buzzing throughout Christmas and New Year

Looking to this year, we are proud to announce the official completion of our Entertainment Hub redevelopment. The final stage, which includes the opening of Arbor, our beautiful new café space, is now complete. Arbor represents more than just a new venue, it embodies our ongoing vision of creating inclusive, modern and comfortable spaces for members to enjoy. This multistage transformation has elevated Wenty Leagues position as a premier destination for entertainment, dining and hospitality, and we are thrilled to now see the entire vision come to life.

With a vibrant calendar of events, new spaces to enjoy, and a continued commitment to delivering meaningful member experiences, there’s so much to look forward to at Wenty.

Whether you’re passionate about sport, food, community, or simply spending time with

friends, we invite you to be part of everything that makes our club so special.

Finally, I’d like to invite all members to attend our Annual General Meeting on Sunday, 24 May 2026 at 10:00am. This is a valuable opportunity to reflect on our achievements, review the year ahead, and stay informed about the club’s direction. More details can be found in the AGM notice within this journal.

On behalf of the Board of Directors, I extend my sincere thanks to the entire Wenty team for their dedication. I also thank our Board members and their families for the time and commitment they give to ensuring our club thrives.

Here’s to a wonderful year ahead and we look forward to welcoming you through our doors throughout 2026.

Warm regards,

Ian McCann CLUB PRESIDENT

IAN MCCANN PRESIDENT

JUSTIN ISAACS VICE PRESIDENT

LAURIE CAPOVILLA DIRECTOR

ADAM CROMACK DIRECTOR

ALAN FOWLER DIRECTOR

JODY MANSON DIRECTOR

DAVID MUMFORD DIRECTOR

ROD PRITCHARD DIRECTOR

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CEO’S REPORT the season for families doing it tough. It was equally heartening to see so many members celebrating across the club, thank you for making Wenty part of your festive traditions.

Dear Members, As we dive into the first quarter of 2026, I’d like to extend a warm welcome to you all, and share what’s coming up at Wenty over the next few months.

We closed out last year with fantastic momentum, and we’re incredibly grateful for your support of our Heart of Wenty charity efforts during the Christmas period. From donations to participation in our raffles and initiatives, your generosity helped brighten

Now, we turn our attention to a very exciting new chapter as our new café, Arbor, is officially open! This stunning new café space marks the final stage of our Entertainment Hub redevelopment, and we couldn’t be prouder. Arbor brings warmth, style and connection to the heart of the club, and completes a transformation that has truly elevated our member experience. We encourage you to drop in and explore the refreshed spaces.

Sport is kicking off in a big way over the coming months, starting with our Super Bowl Watch Party on Monday 9 February, complete with jersey giveaways, VIP seating, and American-inspired food and drinks.

We’re also hosting an official NRL Vegas Watch Party on Sunday 1 March, as the 2026 footy season gets underway, live and loud at Wenty!

February also brings some love to the calendar with both Valentine’s Day celebrations and a Galentine’s Day Bubbles & Brushstrokes event for friends to enjoy something fun and a little different. Then in March, we welcome the Seniors Festival and Wellness Fair, filled with entertainment, giveaways and community connection.

In April, we’ll celebrate Easter with our muchloved raffles and family-friendly events, followed by an exciting school holiday program to keep the kids entertained.

With so much happening, there’s never been a better time to visit the club, reconnect with friends, and enjoy all that Wenty has to offer.

On behalf of our entire team, thank you for starting 2026 with us. We look forward to seeing you at the club soon.

Warm regards,

Glenn Kovacs CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Notice is hereby given that the 68th Annual General Meeting of Wentworthville Leagues Club Ltd (ACN 000 244 459) will be held at the premises of the club.

SUNDAY 24 MAY 2026 50 Smith Street, Wentworthville Commencing at 10:00am | Registration at 9:00am Refreshments provided Any questions of a financial nature arising from the Annual Report or in General Business are to be made in writing and forwarded to the Chief Executive Officer by 10am, Sunday 17 May. For and on behalf of the Board of Directors Glenn Kovacs | Chief Executive Officer

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our hand .our heart .your home

Taking on Seven Bridges In October of last year, some of the Wenty Team joined thousands of walkers for the Cancer Council’s annual 7 Bridges Walk, an event dedicated to raising funds for cancer research and support services. Starting and finishing in Pyrmont Village, our team set out with excitement and determination, ready to take on one of Sydney’s most meaningful community challenges.

The route meandered through vibrant neighbourhoods including Rozelle, Gladesville, Hunters Hill, Lane Cove, Wollstonecraft, and Milsons Point, crossing seven of the city’s most iconic bridges.

Despite tough conditions along the way, team spirit never wavered. We encouraged one another, shared laughs, and kept moving forward.

Overall, the team raised $7,500, contributing to the event’s remarkable collective total of more than $2 million for the Cancer Council. These funds directly support life-saving research, prevention programs, and crucial services that help Australians navigate the challenges of a cancer diagnosis.

A big thank you to everyone who donated and supported this meaningful cause.

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Adding to the spirit of the occasion, our Gentle Exercise class wore pink in a bright display of unity, reinforcing the message of community care and compassion. We’re grateful for everyone who contributed and look forward to making next year’s Pink Ribbon Bake Stall even bigger and more impactful.

Small Donations Making a Big Difference Thanks to the kindness of staff, members, and guests, 61.7 kilograms of snacks were donated in support of Snacktember. These snacks were delivered to the Hilltop Road Public School Community Hub, where they were shared with families across the Cumberland area.

Good360 Launches First-Ever Community Hub

Snacktember shows how small, bite-sized donations can make a big difference. By ensuring every child has access to a snack during the day, the initiative supports kids’ health, learning, and overall well-being.

Good360 Australia has opened its first-ever Community Hub at the Smithfield head office, an exciting milestone in its mission to support Australians doing it tough. Proudly backed by Wenty Leagues through the ClubGRANTS scheme, the new Hub creates a welcoming space where social workers can connect people with essential items for education, hygiene, home life, and play. These aren’t just products, they’re tools that help restore dignity, build stability, and spark hope for families facing hardship.

More than a distribution point, the Hub removes barriers that often prevent people from seeking help.

By offering a safe, respectful and judgment-free environment, it ensures that anyone can access life’s basics with compassion and privacy.

A Sweet Show of Support for Breast Cancer Awareness Our community came together for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month through support of our Pink Ribbon Bake Stall in aid of the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF).

A raffle and a lively lolly-guessing competition added extra fun to the event, helping lift our fundraising total to more than $600. We were also honoured to welcome Jeralyn from BreastScreen NSW, who shared important insights on early detection and the life-saving value of regular screenings.

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Bringing Courage and Fun to Young Patients We’re proud to once again support Supertee, a local charity that turns hospital stays into moments of courage and imagination for children facing serious illness. Their superhero-style medical garments help young patients feel brave during some of their toughest days. Recently, our team joined the Supertee crew to help prepare and pack their newest Astronaut and Ballerina designs, each one crafted to bring comfort and joy to kids in hospital.

These garments are more than clothing, they’re symbols of hope that help children see themselves as strong and fearless. Being part of the packing effort was incredibly rewarding, reminding us how much a simple act of kindness can mean to families going through hardship. Wenty Leagues is honoured to support SuperTee on their mission to help spread a little superhero magic where it’s needed most.

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A NEW CHAPTER AT WENTY

We are proud to mark the official completion of our Entertainment Hub transformation, an exciting milestone that brings together years of planning and vision. At the heart of this final stage is the opening of Arbor, the club’s brandnew café space designed to welcome members with comfort, connection, and a fresh new atmosphere.

The Entertainment Hub Transformation is Complete

Located near the centre of the club, Arbor serves as a vibrant meeting place. Offering a new look, it remains true to Wenty, continuing to serve all the café favourites our members know and love, in a relaxed and beautifully updated environment.

This final stage of the redevelopment is the culmination of a larger project that has already

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seen major upgrades rolled out across the club.

From the expansion of the lounge and upgrades to the stage and dancefloor, to improved access to the Starlight Room, every aspect of the Entertainment Hub has been carefully considered with member experience in mind.

“The Entertainment Hub project has always been about creating spaces where people feel welcome and looked after,” said CEO Glenn Kovacs. “Arbor is the finishing touch. It’s not just a new café, but a space that ties the club together and gives our members more ways to enjoy their time with us.”

Club President Ian McCann agrees. “It’s about delivering more value to our members. We’ve modernised the space while keeping the spirit of Wenty alive. Arbor is a beautiful example of how we can evolve without losing the warmth and familiarity our members love.”

We’ve modernised the space while keeping the spirit of Wenty alive. Arbor is a beautiful example of how we can evolve without losing the warmth & familiarity our members love.

With Arbor now open and the final piece of the Entertainment Hub in place, the club invites members and guests to come and experience all that’s new, and all that still feels like home.

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LUNCH SPECIALS $14.5 MEMBERS

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FEBRUARY MONDAY

Grilled Chicken & Lean Green Salad

TUESDAY

Grilled Lamb & Haloumi Wrap

WEDNESDAY

Roast Pork Banh Mi

THURSDAY

Creamy Tuscan Chicken Spaghetti

FRIDAY

Greek Salad with Fried Calamari

MARCH MONDAY

Lamb Rissoles

TUESDAY

Spaghetti Puttanesca

WEDNESDAY

Beef Bourguignon Pie

THURSDAY

Hainanese Chicken Maryland

FRIDAY

Garlic & Chilli Prawn Linguine

APRIL MONDAY

Beef Shawarma Wrap

TUESDAY

Lamb Rogan Josh

WEDNESDAY

Chicken, Bacon & Leek Pie

THURSDAY

Crispy Pork Belly

FRIDAY

Salmon & Potato Cakes

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February Special

BABY GRILLED OCTOPUS Marinated in lemon & harissa served with summer salad of kipfler potato, eshallot, tomato, radish, roasted capsicum, soft herbs & smoked aioli

April Special CONFIT DUCK LEG

with braised lentils, confit cabbage, pickled mushroom & jus

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March Special PORK CUTLET

with colcannon mash, Swiss chard, Dutch carrots & jus 15

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TREAT YOUR SPECIAL SOMEONE THIS

Valentine’s Day SATURDAY 14 FEBRUARY

Food & Beverage Specials | Decadent Desserts Live & Free Entertainment | Plus More

MORE INFO No Bookings Accepted. First in best-dressed.

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Bubbles & Brushstrokes Galentine’s Edition

Tuesday 10 February | 6pm - 8pm

0 $6 PER ADULT

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CELEBRATING

SENIORS MON 2 MAR - FRI 13 MAR

FREE BINGO BOOKS Receive ONE FREE Bingo book when you attend the following sessions & present a valid Seniors Card.

TUESDAY 3 MARCH | 7PM FRIDAY 6 MARCH | 11AM

MORNING MELODY SHOW Starring Monique Montez & Dan Ablitt

WEDNESDAY 4 MARCH STARLIGHT ROOM | 11AM FREE TICKETS

TALKING TECH A confidence-building IT session for seniors, covering cybersecurity, phone safety, knowing your phone and a Q&A session.

WEDNESDAY 11 MARCH 11AM | MAGPIE MEETING ROOM 1 Limited spots available, book at Reception.

LUNCH SPECIAL SENIOR DISCOUNT ADDITIONAL 10% OFF 18 LUNCH SPECIALS

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Wellness FAir THURSDAY 12 MARCH THE ALFRESCO | 10AM - 1PM Giveaways | Educational & Interactive Displays Allied Health | Health Checks & more

SPORTING SUB CLUBS

Simply show staff your Seniors Card + Membership Card upon ordering at Chefs Grill to receive an additional 10% off the March Lunch Specials. VALID 2 - 13 MARCH. MONDAY TO FRIDAY ONLY 19 WENTY LEAGUES | THE JOURNAL | FEB, MAR & APR 26

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WIN TO THE SYDNEY ROYAL EASTER SHOW

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*Members only promotion. Available during Crave Desserts Trading hours only.

Family pass includes two adults & two children. Terms & Conditions apply.

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3 - 6 APRIL CHOCOLATE MOUSSE with fairy floss, berry compote, & easter egg.

Available from Crave.

SEAFOOD PLATE Grilled salmon, battered barramundi, fried squid, 2 chilled prawns, 2 natural oysters with chips, garden salad & tartare sauce.

Available from Chefs Grill.

HOT CROSS BUN Served with butter & a small coffee or tea.

Available from Arbor Cafe.

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Hula into the School Holidays Tuesday 7 April EASTER CANVAS PAINTING CLASS 10:30am & 11:30am The Alfresco | $15 per child BUY TICKETS

Wednesday 8 April DANCE PARTY With Jayden Rodrigues 11am | Starlight Room $12 per child BUY TICKETS

Thursday 9 April HULA HOOPING & CIRCUS WORKSHOP 10:30am & 11:30am Blaxland Room, Level 1 | $12 per child BUY TICKETS FOLLOW US

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Tuesday 14 April SCIENCE CAMP

10:30am & 11:30am The Alfresco | $12 per child BUY TICKETS

Wednesday 15 April

KIDS BINGO

Doors open 10:30, 11:00am Start Starlight Room | $5 per player Price includes book & dabber

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Thursday 16 April KIDS TRIVIA

11am | The Alfresco $3 per player BUY TICKETS

Limited spots available. Booking prior ot the day is necessary so you don't miss out. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times

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SAT 14 - TUE 17 MAR Live & Free Entertainment Sat 14 & Sun 15 | 11.30am - 2.30pm

IRISH LAMB STEW

with mash potato, peas & carrot & a pint of Guinness

BEEF & GUINNESS PIE with a pint of Guinness

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Wenty Leagues practises responsible service of alcohol.

MUSIC OF THE COUNTDOWN

SAT 7 FEB | 7:30PM | $25

SAT 14 FEB | 7:30PM | $39

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VINCE SORRENTI

DAMIEN LEITH

SAT 21 FEB | 7:30PM | $44.90

SAT 28 FEB | 7:30PM | $45

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BUY TICKETS All Starlight Shows are strictly 18+. Subject to change without notice.

UPCOMING SHOWS ::

BEATLE MAGIC

UPCOMING SHOWS ::

DON’T CHANGE INXS

LATIN ICONS

SAT 7 MAR | 7:30PM | $39

SAT 14 MAR | 7:30PM | $25

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BORN JOVI

WANNA BE 90’S

SAT 21 MAR | 7.30PM | $20

SAT 28 MAR | 7.30PM | $25

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All Starlight Shows are strictly 18+. Subject to change without notice.

ONE NIGHT IN MEMPHIS

SAT 4 APR | 7.30PM | FREE

SAT 11 APR | 7.30PM | $39

FREE TICKETS

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AUSTRALIAN BEE GEES

GALAXY GUARDIANS

SAT 18 APRIL | 7.30PM | $45

SAT 25 APR | 7.30PM | $25

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MUSIC & LYRICS

ANZAC Day is a day of remembrance that honours the memory of Australian & New Zealand Army Corp soldiers who fought and perished during the First World War. In addition, it serves as a day of reflection for all soldiers who have lost their lives fighting for their countries.

The day has been recognised with a National public holiday since 1927, and by the mid-1930’s the rituals we know today were well and truly established, including dawn services, marches, and two-up.

The phrase heard each and every year, ‘Lest We Forget’ is recited after the Ode of Remembrance, which is derived from the poem “For the Fallen”, written by Laurance Binyon. The poem reads - “They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them.”

ANZAC DAY MARCH Broadcast live throughout the club from 9am LIVE & FREE ENTERTAINMENT 11.30am - 2.30pm I Arbor Cafe & Bar

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Mother’s Day BREAKFAST SUNDAY 10 MAY

Celebrate Mother’s Day with a

Hot Buffet Breakfast

8:00am - 10:30am $42 per adult | $20 per child*

Bakery Station | Waffles & Pancakes Fresh Cut Fruit | Cereal Station | Hot Buffet Juice Station | Coffee & Tea Station BOOK HERE *Members Price. Child - 5 to 12 years of age.

Children under 5 are FREE. T&C’s apply.

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BOWLING CLUB

Representative Dominance & Club Championships Wenty’s name is being etched onto trophies across the state:

Unstoppable Momentum: A Golden Era for Wenty Leagues If the start of 2026 has proven anything, it is that Wenty is not just a place to play bowls — it is a destination for mateship and social bonding along with elite performance as the icing on top.

State Pairs Glory: The Master and the Protégé We begin with a headline victory that has sent shockwaves through the district. A massive congratulations to our Bowls Coordinator, Cameron Curtis, and his 22-year-old protégé, Matty Swan, who recently claimed the Metro North-West State Pairs Championship.

This was a statement win. The duo faced off against the formidable pair from Carlingford in the semifinal — a team that had recently secured both the NSW and Australian Pairs titles. To knock out the reigning National Champions is an extraordinary feat.

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A Swan Family Dynasty: Congratulations once again to the Swan family—father Andrew, sons Matty and Nicholas, and Uncle Peter. This powerhouse quartet claimed Illawarra’s South Pacific Fours title and the $4,000 prize money for the third time in four years. A truly special, generational effort!

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Penrith 5-A-Side: Wenty entered this prestigious competition against the “sharks” of NSW bowls and walked away champions, defeating the NSW Greenkeepers side to claim the $4,000 first prize.

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Club Championships: Matty Swan’s golden run included a Major Singles victory over club legend Mohan Lal. Congratulations also to Rohan Dennis and Rick Lucey (Pairs Champions) and Margaret Mitchell (Ladies Major Singles Champion).

Hosting & Development Off the green, we successfully hosted the Bowls NSW Members Conference, featuring keynote speaker Karen Murphy AM. The feedback on our facilities and food from the state’s top delegates was outstanding. Finally, the future is taking physical shape. The concrete slab for the new Undercover Green has been poured! To celebrate this milestone, Wenty will host the qualifying rounds of the Australian Indoor Singles, serving as the perfect opening for our rectified carpet green.

The greens are running true, the calendar is packed, and Wenty is leading the way.

See you on the greens!

PS: A reminder our AGM is coming up on Sunday 22 February.

Nominations for the Bowls Committee and Executive positions are available from the Bowls Office.

Cameron and Matty have now punched their ticket to the State Finals in Dubbo (30 June – 3 July). We are calling on the “Wenty Army” to turn this into a memorable road trip! If you’d like to join the convoy to support the boys, please drop an Expression of Interest to Cam; it will be a fantastic few days for a group of travelling bowlers from Wenty.

Cameron Curtis, Bowls Co‑ordinator

CRICKET

The Coming Storm: 2026 Pennants Season The rivalry heats up immediately as we look toward the Pennants season. The State Open Pennants kick off on Saturday 14 February, followed by the TAB Platinum Pennant on Friday 27 February.

It’s been another exciting period around the club with some outstanding performances across the grades, the start of our Under 9 competition, Woolworths Blast continuing to grow, and several teams right in the mix as finals approach.

While our Wenty Platinum boys travel to Soldiers Point for the first two rounds, all eyes are on Sunday 1 March at 10:00 AM. We return to home soil for a massive ‘showdown’ against the Carlingford Koalas.

Given Cam and Matty’s recent victory over their stars and Carlo in the quarterfinal too, this match promises to be electric. To prepare, trials are scheduled for all grades on 24 January, 31 January and 7 February.

There have been plenty of great individual efforts worth celebrating in the first half of the season. They being:

Wenty Battlers Tournament: The Final Countdown The $5,000 Wenty Battlers Tournament is set for Easter Monday, 6 April. There are currently only eight spots left, and we are now publicising the event to bowlers outside the club. A vital reminder for Wenty sides: your registration is only confirmed once your entry fee is paid in full. Please visit the Bowls Office immediately to lock in your place.

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TEAM

PLAYER

B13

Dylan Paskaranathan

9/60

U17/1

Tanisha Shanmuganathan

6/6

U10 White

Rajveer Naik

6/15

B13

Dave Shaw

6/17

B12

Kumariah Parameswaran

6/28

Top 5 Highest Scores:

Wenty Leagues Darts Results

TEAM

PLAYER

HS

October

U17/1

Ethan Natkunamanickam

219

Dan Cross / Betty Kay Money Challenge - Sunday 12 October

U17/1

Benjamin Mani

207*

U17/1

Maher Shaun Nosina

184

U17/1

Ronav Aparajit

151

U15/1 Black

Ethan Natkunamanickam

145

Winner

Runner Up

Mystery Peg

Rookie & Mabel

Matt C & Jesson

Marty #28

Blue Mountains / Wenty Friendship Day - Sunday 26 October Blue Mountains took out the day overall once again. Unfortunately, Wenty were short on numbers compared to BM, but everyone still had a great day. The final result came down to a play-off between two teams tied on 20 points—BM Teams 3 and 4. Special mention to Kristy, who scored the only 180 of the day—well done!

We’re also excited to see the Under 9 competition officially underway.

For many of our youngest players, this is their first taste of regular match cricket, and the enthusiasm has been fantastic. The smiles, effort and improvement already on display show how much the kids are enjoying being out there. A big thank you goes to the coaches, managers and parents who help make match days such a positive experience.

Winner

Runner Up

Team 3

Team 4

November Memorial Day Trophy - Sunday 2 November A three-way play-off was held between: Joan & Ian / Kim & Jono / Bec & Dale

Our Woolworths Blast program continues to be a huge success, with strong numbers and great energy each week. Blast remains a vital part of the club, giving kids a fun and relaxed introduction to cricket while helping them build basic skills and confidence. It’s always great to see so many future cricketers running around, having fun and loving the game.

Winner

Runner Up

Mystery Peg

Sue W & John S

Joan & Ian

Marty #46

Wenty Leagues Sub Club Dinner - Sunday 8 December A lovely night as always. It was great to see all our sub-clubs come together and share stories of change and success over the years.

Thank you to Wenty Leagues for hosting.

Looking ahead, a number of our teams are well placed and pushing hard as we head towards the finals. We wish all teams the best as they look to finish the season strongly and carry that momentum into finals.

Cricket Club Committee

December Social Darts Christmas Break-Up - Friday 19 December We wrapped up the year with our Christmas Wacky Darts, and it was a fantastic night with an impressive 42 players attending.

Due to the large turnout, we split into two sheets and paid 1st and 2nd place on both to spread some extra Christmas cheer.

DARTS Welcome to 2026!

On behalf of the Darts Club, we wish everyone all the best for the year ahead.

Winner

Runner Up

Mystery Peg

Sheet 1

Shaz & Dale

Vicki & Steve G

Percy #50

Sheet 2

Linda & Percy

Tiffany & Drew

We’ve kicked off the year with great numbers at our Friday night socials, with 34 and 28 players attending over the first two weeks.

We’d love to see even more new faces—so if you’ve ever thought about giving darts a go, come down for a fun and exciting night. Names in by 7:45pm every Friday night.

Upcoming Darts Events

Sydney Western Darts Results

February

Congratulations to our Wednesday night mixed team, who won Division 1 — a fantastic achievement!

Well done to: Karl Korzuch, Steve Gumbleton, Tony Corbet, Michael Boston, Theresa Foster, Dianne Lock, Denise Weeks, and Shandell Wright.

Date

Event

Names in by

Sunday 22 February

Presidents Trophy Handicap Singles

9.30am

Men’s & Ladies Handicap Singles Open to all Wenty Leagues members Saturday 28 February

Commiserations to our Monday night Division 1 men’s team, who narrowly lost their final after winning the last eight on arrow. Also unlucky to our Monday night Division 2 men’s team, who lost their final. After winning Division 3 last competition, this was still a great achievement.

Presentation Night

6.30pm

Tickets on sale from 1st December 2025 – $40 each Includes meal and drink vouchers

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March Date

Event

Names in by

Saturday 7 March

Wenty Leagues Open Handicap Singles

9.30am

NSW State Affiliated Points Event Sunday 8 March

Social Dates

10.00am

Entry fee: $10 | Minimum 25 players Prize money: 1st Place: $75 each | 2nd Place: $50 each 4 rounds, best of three 501 Higher average players paired with lower average players Saturday 14 March

Smithfield / Wenty Friendship Day

10.00am for a 10.30am start

At Smithfield RSL | Teams of 4-8 players

April Date

Event

Names in by

Friday 10 April

Betty Atkin Money Challenge

7.45pm

Ken Drake Trophy

9.30am

Nominated Handicap Doubles

May Date

Event

Names in by

Sunday 3 May

Blue Mountains / Wenty Friendship Day

10.30am

Robert Garden & Pat Jolly

Gloria Bugden & Ray Gorbatenko

Agnelle Edouard & Robbie Chaperon

30/10

Ray Gorbatenko & Col Manton Antoinette Zaia

Gloria Bugden & Winston Tattersall

06/11

Agnelle Edouard & Carole Vella

Gil Chaperona &Winston Tattersall

Gloria Bugden & Antoinette Zaia

13/11

Ray Gorbatenko & Carole Vella & Gloria Bugden Keith Williams

Col Manton & Antoinette Zaia

20/11

Robbie Chaperon & Keith Williams

Andy Galloway & Antoinette Zaia

27/11

Ray Gorbatenko & Josie Moncrieff & Robyn Ruxton Andy Galloway

Robbie Chaperon &Agnelle Edouard

11/12

Ray Gorbatenko & Robbie Chaperon Carole Vella & Pat Jolly

Robert Garden & Antoinette Zaia

18/12

Andy Galloway & Ray Gorbatenko

Col Manton & Carole Vella

John Chen & Peter Zaia

Robert Garden

Championship Results

Entry fee: $10 (includes drink voucher) | All welcome Sunday 12 April

23/10

Event

Winners

Runners Up

Ladies Doubles

Agnelle Edouard & Pat Jolly

Gil Chaperon & Shirley Keniry

Mens Doubles

Col Manton & Keith Williams

Robbie Chaperon & Ray Gorbatenko

Open Doubles

Gloria Bugden & Robyn Ruxton

John Chen & Pat Jolly

The presentation dinner was held on 4 December and was enjoyed by all.

Lawson Bowling Club, 2 Loftus Street, NSW 2783 Entry fee: $5 per player

FISHING

Dave Shaw, President

Hopefully all have had a great time enjoying family & friends over the festive season.

DOMINOS Domino is a game of tactics and intelligence. It is a numbers game.

Dominos are played each Thursday at 7.30 pm near the Magpie Bar. Payment of $1 is required by 7.15 pm to enable the draw to be made.

Players usually play as a two person team and teams are drawn at random. There may be a singles or triples game depending on the number of starters. Five sets are played and each set finishes when five hands have been won. Most games finish around 9 pm. Visitors welcome. No prior experience required.

We had our first monthly Charter Boat Trip for 2026 on Wednesday 21 January on board a new boat to Wenty Leagues Fishing Club called The Altona that leaves from the public wharf at Woolwich. The boat leaves at 5am & up lines at 12noon then make our way back to Woolwich.

We also have small boats weekends at Greenwell Point which is just south of Nowra on the South Coast.

We hold monthly committee meetings in The Magpie Rooms every 2nd Wednesday of the month starting at 6pm. All are most welcome to come along. All monthly charter boat trips & small boats weekends dates are posted on the Fishing Club Notice Board which can be found in the Snooker Room.

Results since the last report are as follows – DATE

1ST

2ND

3RD

25/09

Agnelle Edouard & Pat Jolly

Ray Gorbatenko & Keith Williams

Andy Galloway & Josie Moncrieff

02/10

John Chen & Pat Jolly

Col Manton & Winston Tattersall

Ray Gorbatenko & Josie Moncrieff

09/10

John Chen & Pat Jolly

Josie Moncrieff & Keith Williams

Gloria Bugden & Robyn Ruxton

16/10

Carole Vella & Peter Zaia

Robbie Chaperon & Col Manton

Gloria Bugden & Robyn Ruxton

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The Fishing Club would like recognise Rodney and Anne Garard who were the owners of The Kostalota Charter Boat out of Kiama , we fished off this well-equipped boat for more than twenty years.

We are looking forward to the new adventures on board the Altona.

Bill Van de Mortel

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throughout the year based on attendance and wins, was won by Jarod Simonetta. Congratulations Jarod on a great year.

Welcome back from Wenty Leagues Social Golf Club and to our first report for 2026. I trust that everyone had safe and enjoyable Christmas and New Year. I hope everyone survived the scorchers in the beginning of January. Let’s hope that’s all we will see of them for the rest of Summer.

Our first event of 2026 is the guzzler of guzzlers. This is open to anyone that has won a Trophy Day during the previous year and top of the pile was Brian Adams. Congratulations Brian.

We had our jackpot go off twice. This was achieved by Glen Grant at Wentworth Falls on the 12th hole getting to 89cm. The second was

by Andrew Soames at Windsor on the 7th hole finishing only 68cm.

Congratulations Andrew.

We started the new year report with our Memorial Trophy played at Penrith with the following results:

Grade

Winner

Runner Up

A Grade

Frank Soballa

Manatu Fatu

B Grade

Tim Fuhrmann

Matt Pittas

C Grade

Ray Johnson

Anthony Fedele

Finally, we have had more new members join us which is always great news. Jason Bolan who has obtained his handicap., Mick Pilarowski, Ross Hickman, Jonathan Mawad and Sam Mawad. Sam is and old member who has returned after a long break. Welcome to everyone.

Congratulations to all. At the conclusion of the Penrith game, we held our quarterly meeting back at the club. Thank you to all who attended.

Our Gosford Leagues Club challenge took place at the Gosford course, unfortunately we were defeated 434 points to 421. I’m sure home course advantage was at play.

That concludes our first report for 2026. Remember that we are always looking for new members, so if you are interested or know someone who may be keen, please check the sub club website and the club bulletin boards for contact details.

Kind Regards.

Our Club and Handicap championship results from November last year were as follows:

Glen Grant, President

Club Champions:

Grade

Winner

Runner Up

A Grade

Ryan Payne

Aaron Dixon

B Grade

Tim Willet

Kelekolio Fangupo

C Grade

Bill Hilder

Jason Childs

GOSHIN JU-JITSU

Goshin Ju-Jitsu teaches a system of unarmed defensive techniques, using an attacker’s momentum against them, which is traditionally based and adapted for modern-day situations. It is a modern form of the ancient Ju-Jitsu system, where knowledge, not strength, is required to defeat your attackers.

Handicap Champions:

Grade

Winner

Runner Up

A Grade

Aaron Dixon

Charlie Ghaleb

B Grade

Matt Pittas

Chris Lauer

C Grade

Bill Hilder

Jason Childs

Ju-Jitsu is a Japanese martial art that can be enjoyed by women, men and children from 8 years of age.

Goshin Ju-Jitsu has enjoyed a break over the summer school holidays with our first training night on Wednesday 28 January 2026. Our year commenced on a high with a solid re-enrolment rate and a huge influx of new students over both junior and senior mats. We trust everyone has had a very Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year.

Well done to all of our players.

The President vs Captain Day was played at Penrith with the Presidents team emerging victorious.

Our very successful 2025 Presentation Day, held in the Wally Webster Hall of Wenty Leagues Club, was highlighted by the presentation of our two Major Awards, the Junior Black Belt and the Senior Black Belt Trophies. Our congratulations to these two very deserving students.

At Studley Park on the 7 December, we hosted our yearly Ham and Chook Day and I hope everyone used their gifts wisely over the holiday period. Our final round of the COW was played at Penrith on the 19 October between Kelekolio Fangupo and Dominic Scali. The winner was Kelekolio Fangupo. Congratulations to Soup for the win and Dominic for getting to the final.

• Senior Black Belt Award: Troy Gibbs • Junior Black Belt Award: Brody Kane Also, many thanks to the Goshin Ju-Jitsu Club Committee who helped to make our combined Presentation and Family Night so very successful.

Rounding out our calendar events was our Patrons Day which was won

by Josh Adams (who has just started playing with us). Runners-up were Brian Adams and Jarod Simonetta. We now have two Patrons, Laurie Capovilla and Bernie Ambrose. Laurie could not make the round, but Bernie supplied some prizes on the day and major prizes will be awarded at our Presentation Night dinner.

The Goshin Ju-Jitsu AGM will be held on Monday 16 March 2026 in the Magpie Meeting Room 1 at 7.30pm. Results of the election of the executive committee will be announced in the next Journal.

Training is held every Wednesday night during the school term in the Wally Webster Hall from 6.00pm. We accept Active Kids vouchers and

Our 2025 Clubman event, which is an accumulation of points gained

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EFTPOS. Junior membership is open to students who are children of members of the Wenty Leagues Club, from the ages of 8 to 18 years.

Membership numbers must be entered at the time of registration, and registrations cannot be accepted without this information. Families are encouraged to ensure they have their membership details ready prior to registering, as places are limited and fill quickly.

Our training times are: • Junior Students - 6.00pm to 7.15pm • Senior Students - 7.30pm to 9.00pm

Junior Grading Junior grading will be held at Monty Bennett on Saturday 7 February, with a tentative backup date of Saturday 21 February should additional grading or poor weather require it.

Our books for new junior student registrations are currently closed.

We look forward to welcoming new junior students in term 3 when registrations re-open. In order not to miss out on limited vacancies, please click here to be placed on our waiting list for new junior registration.

Grading times are as follows: • 10s & 11s - 8:00am – 9:30am • 12s & 13s - 9:30am – 11:00am • 14s & 15s - 11:00am – 12:30pm

For all enquiries please email goshinjujitsu@wentyleagues.com.au Amanda Seck, Secretary

Players must be registered for the 2026 season to participate in grading.

INDOOR BOWLS

Senior & 17s Grading Senior and 17s grading will also take place at Monty Bennett on Wednesday 7 February, with a tentative backup date of Wednesday 11 February. Grading will commence from 6:30pm onwards. As with junior grading, players must be registered to attend.

Club Championships Our members open single championships was held on 8th October and was contested by 14 of our members. The competition was very keen heading up to the final.

Uniform Try-On and Purchase Uniform try-on and purchase will be available at grading only on: • Saturday 7 February • Wednesday 11 February Further details regarding uniforms will be communicated closer to the grading dates.

The winner was Joe Fenech with the runner up was Daryl Eagles.

Our next championship event will be Mixed Pairs in June.

Presentation Lunch 2025 We had 44 members and visitors attend our combined Christmas and Presentation Lunch at Lawson Rooms at Wenty Leagues Lunch was excellent with Oysters and Prawn starters and followed with various meats and salads etc.

Training and Match Information Matches are held on Saturdays, with games running for approximately one hour. Each team will have one training session per week, with training days and match times confirmed once teams and coaches are finalised.

We then continued with the Presentations for the winners and runners up. For singles and pairs events followed by Santa arriving to give away our lucky door prizes.

New Members New members are welcome to play on Wednesdays starting at 10.30am and Thursday starting at 6.30pm.

Training days cannot be swapped, and players are expected to attend their allocated session. Wenty Leagues Netball Club places a strong emphasis on teamwork, commitment, and reliability, recognising that netball is a team sport and success relies on consistent participation.

Barrie Craig, President

Facilities Upgrade The club is extremely excited to share that Blacktown City Council has resurfaced the netball courts at our Saturday playing venue.

This significant upgrade provides a safer, higher-quality playing environment for all players and is a fantastic investment in community sport. We look forward to seeing our players enjoy the improved facilities throughout the 2026 season.

NETBALL Wenty Leagues Netball Club is looking forward to another strong and successful season in 2026, building on the momentum and growth of recent years. With registrations opened, grading approaching, facility upgrades completed by Blacktown City Council, and exciting achievements to celebrate, the club is entering the new season with enthusiasm and confidence.

Club Achievements Wenty Leagues Netball Club proudly congratulates Akur on her outstanding achievement of being selected in the NSW Under 17s team at just 15 years of age. This is an exceptional accomplishment and a testament to Akur’s talent, dedication, and hard work. We are incredibly proud to see one of our own represent at such a high level. With metro announcements to come, we are excited to see our players continue to thrive at representative levels in 2026.

Registrations Registrations for the 2026 season opened on Saturday 10 January at 9:00am via PlayHQ. Players are required to search “PlayHQ Netball Wenty Leagues Netball” and register through the platform.

All players aged 18 years and over, or a parent/guardian for players under 18, must hold a current Wenty Leagues Club Membership.

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Annual General Meeting (AGM) The club’s Annual General Meeting will be held in early February, where committee positions and assignments will be voted on. The AGM is an important opportunity for members to be involved in the leadership and future direction of the club. If you are interested in nominating for a position, please contact netball@wentyleagues.com.au.

the wonderful atmosphere and great company.

Annual General Meeting (AGM) Our AGM was held on Monday 19 January, at 6:00pm in the Blaxland West Room. We strongly encourage all members to attend. During the AGM, nominations will be called to fill all committee positions for 2026, including: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Captain, Marketing, Publicity & Committee Members

Looking Ahead Wenty Leagues Netball Club is excited to enter the 2026 season with strong participation, improved facilities, and a supportive club community. We look forward to another successful year both on and off the court and thank our players, families, volunteers, coaches, and the Wenty Leagues Club for their continued support.

We look forward to your continued support and participation in the year ahead.

Regards, Fred Sabbagh, Club Secretary

Sue Smith, Publicity Officer

SQUASH Western District Spring Pennant Competition 2025 Wenty Leagues Squash Club entered a total of 16 teams in the Spring Pennant competition, each team being selected on a grading system based on previous performance. After 15 rounds and Semi Finals, the Grand Finals were played on 26 November 2025 at Northmead Squash Centre, the courts used for all Squash Club home matches. While Wenty teams won Division 1, Division 2 and Division 4, the Division 3 team was defeated by a very strong team from Premier Squash Club. Congratulations to the members of the three winning teams and to the runners-up in Division 3.

SNOOKER & BILLIARDS

The Snooker and Billiards Club (S&BC) hopes everyone enjoyed a blessed Christmas and welcomed the New Year surrounded by family and loved ones.

We wish all our members a happy, peaceful, and safe 2026.

For those who may not be familiar with our club, the Snooker and Billiards Club has four snooker tables located downstairs near the Magpie Bar at Wentworthville Leagues Club.

Weekly Competitions We hold weekly competitions as follows: • Monday Nights – Billiards (fees and prizes apply) • Alternate Monday Nights – RSL • Tuesday Nights – Snooker (fees and prizes apply) • Wednesday & Thursday Nights – Western District competitions In-house and interclub competitions are held regularly throughout the year across various locations, grades, and skill levels.

To participate in any games, players must be members of the Snooker and Billiards Club. Membership is $20.00 per person per annum.

2025 End of Year Presentation & Christmas Dinner We proudly celebrated our 2025 End of Year Presentation and Christmas Dinner on Monday 15 December 2025, at Wentworthville Leagues Club. Our Sub-Club Coordinator, Louise Frendo, was our special guest and had the honour of presenting trophies and awards to the winners. Lifetime badges were awarded to Fred Sabbagh, Club Secretary who served on the committee since 2015 and Colin Wood, Club Treasurer Who served on the Committee for over five years. Guests enjoyed a delicious three-course meal with wine, and drink vouchers were provided for additional purchases from the bar.

Attending members also received a commemorative boxed key ring.

A professional snooker cue and a full set of professional balls were raffled, along with three lucky door prizes. Trophies and cash prizes for the various competitions held throughout the year were awarded to winners and runners-up. It was a memorable evening, expertly MC’d by Club Secretary Fred Sabbagh, who entertained guests with a few jokes and riddles. The night was one to remember, with everyone enjoying

Western District Autumn Pennant Competition 2026 The Autumn Pennant competition will commence early in March 2026.

The Club Captain Robert Cole, Club Vice Captain Wendy Fox and

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reports Summer Competition 2025 Achievements Success was seen at the Summer Competition, where the club again delivered strong performances. Our A2 team secured the Championship, while the A Grade and B Grade teams finished as runner-up. Furthermore, both the C Grade and D Grade teams reached the semi-finals.

Selector Trevor Ryan are working hard to select teams and then submit those teams for inclusion in the Western District competition. Robert, Wendy and Trevor are being assisted and supported in this complex yet very important task by the members of the Squash Club Executive. The hope is that the Squash Club will have sufficient players available to enter 16 teams as was achieved in the Spring Pennant Competition last year, or perhaps even a small increase on that number.

State and National Representation The club is particularly proud of its players who have progressed to representative honours. At the state level, the following players represented New South Wales: Richard Fu, Andrew Li, Amy Cai & Lachlan Bao. At the national level, two of our players advanced further: Richard Fu, who represented Australia Under 17 at the Thailand WTT 2025. Andrew Li, who represented Australia Under 15 at the ITTF Oceania Table Tennis Championships 2025.

Masters Squash – tournaments for senior players The NSW Masters Squash Association organises tournaments at metropolitan and regional squash centres each year. These Masters tournaments are very popular with the Masters-age members of the Wenty Squash Club, some of whom travelled to Perth to play in the Australian Masters Squash National tournament in September 2025.

Outstanding results were achieved by Squash Club members Peter Bastow who was runner-up in the Open Men’s 55-59 event and to Tracey-Lee Hall who was runner-up in the Women’s Division 1 event.

Congratulations also to those who achieved notable results: Lyndal Amer who finished 3rd in the Open Women’s 50-54 event and Susan Blackbourn who was awarded the Consolation Plate in the same event. Katie Totaro was awarded the Consolation Plate in the Women’s Division 5 event and Bernard Worsley was awarded the Consolation Plate in the Men’s Division 6 event.

These achievements are a testament to the dedication of the players, coaches, committee members and the supportive club environment.

The 2025 season has truly been a fantastic year and the club is wellpositioned to continue building on this momentum through strong participation, competitive success and ongoing player development.

JUNIOR RUGBY LEAGUE

Graeme Mitchell, President

We’re looking forward to another huge year for our Junior League participants and families, and we’re excited to officially introduce our 2026 Board and Coaching Coordinators.

SWIMMING

We commenced our 2026 Swimming Season on Sunday 11 January 2026 subsequent to the Christmas break.

2026 Board President – Bakos Hekeik

Treasurer – John Chidiac

We swim events from 25 metres to 200 metres catering for all strokes.

You do not have to be an Olympic swimmer to be a member of the Swimming Club (however you need to be a member of Wentworthville Leagues Club) as you swim against your own time.

Secretary – Cass O’Keeffe

Assistant Secretary – Adam Tabone

Directors – Steve Younan, Michael Hanna, Ramona Hekeik & Rebecca Kattouch Coaching Coordinators

We are an adult swimming club and swim most Sunday mornings at the Wentworthville Memorial Pool, Dunmore Street, Wentworthville (adjacent to the Cumberland Highway). We will have members attending two (2) carnivals shortly. The first being on Sunday 18 January at Castle Hill and second on Sunday 22 February at Dee Why.

International – Eddie Alameddine Female – Roger Betts

In 2026, our focus is all about growth, connection and progress. We’re refreshing our processes, strengthening transparency, and improving how we communicate with our members and families.

Should your New Year resolution include fitness feel free to come to Wentworthville Pool between 7.30am to 7.45am on a Sunday morning where you will come across our members who will be able to assist.

A big priority this year is continuing to grow our teams, with a strong focus on increasing female participation and pathways across all age groups. Our season gets underway with three weeks of trials in March, leading into Round 1 on 11 April, and we can’t wait to see our players back on the field, learning, competing and having fun.

Robin Thomson, President

TABLE TENNIS

Membership Growth During 2025, our table tennis club experienced a fantastic season both on and off the table. Membership has grown to over 250 members, reflecting strong community engagement and interest in the sport.

Notably, this growth has come from both junior players and older members, demonstrating that table tennis is thriving across all age groups. The surge in participation highlights the club’s welcoming environment and its ability to cater to players of all ages and skill levels.

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Mini & Mod – Ben Muscat & Leni Mua

Whether you’re a returning family or brand new to rugby league, we’d love to have you involved. Players and volunteers can register at playrugbyleague.com or reach out to our Club Secretary for more information.

2026 is shaping up to be an exciting year at Wentworthville United and we can’t wait to share it with our community.

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contacts NETBALL

BOWLING CLUB President

Steve Baldwin

President

Kellie Denning

Secretary

Jeff Gallagher bowls@wentyleagues.com.au

Secretary

Sue Smith - 0407 109 807

netball@wentyleagues.com.au

SNOOKER & BILLIARDS

CRICKET President

Justin Isaacs

President

Ken Freeland

Secretary

Giri Shanmuganathan - 02 8868 9204

Secretary

Fred Sabbagh - 0412 521 364

cricket@wentyleagues.com.au

snooker@wentyleagues.com.au

SQUASH

DARTS President

David Shaw

President

Graeme Mitchell

Secretary

Lynda Fox - 0417 209 784

Secretary

Bernard Worsley - 0409 602 195

darts@wentyleagues.com.au

squash@wentyleagues.com.au

SWIMMING

DOMINOS President

Patricia Jolly

President

Robin Thomson

Secretary

Josie Moncrieff

Secretary

Patricia Jolly - 0427 319 093

dominos@wentyleagues.com.au

swimming@wentyleagues.com.au

TABLE TENNIS

FISHING President

William Van De Mortel

Secretary

Michael Nash - 0409 030 460

fishing@wentyleagues.com.au

President

Eric Lam

Secretary

Charbel Saad - 0490 020 521

tabletennis@wentyleagues.com.au

WDRLFC (Ron Massey Cup & HN NSW WP)

GOLF President

Glen Grant

President

Rod Pritchard

Secretary

Brian Adams - 0432 991 535

Secretary

Martin De Bono - 0411 258 890

golf@wentyleagues.com.au

districtleague@wentyleagues.com.au

WUJRLFC

INDOOR BOWLS President

Barrie Craig

President

Bakos Hekeik

Secretary

Lilian Madden - 0412 308 723

Secretary

Cassandra O’Keeffe - 0406 834 313

indoorbowls@wentyleagues.com.au

juniorleague@wentyleagues.com.au

GOSHIN JU-JITSU President Secretary

Andrew Seck Amanda Seck - 0418 292 040

goshinjujitsu@wentyleagues.com.au

WENTY LEAGUES CLUB Sub Club Coordinator

Louise Frendo

02 8868 9214

lfrendo@wentyleagues.com.au

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information

DRESS REGULATIONS POLICY

Wentworthville Leagues Club is committed to providing its Members and Guests with a high standard of facilities and services.

The club expects all Members and Guests to dress in an appropriate manner st all times when attending our Club Premises.

Club Management will adopt a “Clean, Neat and Tidy” standard taking into consideration current fashions and reserve the right to refuse entry to any person whose attire does not meet the required standards.

Following the guidelines outlining unacceptable footwear and clothing is imperative.

Management reserves the right to refuse entry to any patron who, in its opinion, is not suitably attired as outlined in the Dress Regulations Policy.

Singlets or sleeveless shirts

Swim wear or revealing undergarments as clothing

Torn, dirty or soiled clothing

Motorcycle club colours

Bare feet

Offensive body odour

Clothing with obscene, offensive, suggestive or crude designs, motifs or messages

CHILDREN AT WENTY

Wenty Leagues is a family friendly venue and we welcome children of all ages. To ensure the comfort, safety and enjoyment of all patrons, the following policy has been adopted for Minors when they are on Club premises: • Minors must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times whilst on Club premises. “Responsible Adult”, in relation to a Minor, means an adult who is: a) parent, step-parent or guardian of the Minor, b) the Minor’s parents spouse or de facto partner, or c) for the time being standing in as the parent of the Minor.

• Minors are not allowed in the Wenty Cafe, Magpie Bar, TAB or the Gaming Floor area (even when accompanied by an adult).

• Minors will not be admitted to enter Club premises after 9pm.

• Minors are required to leave Club premises by 10.00pm Sunday to Thursday, and 10.30pm Friday to Saturday.

• Minors may be permitted to remain on Club premises after the above times in the following circumstances: a) They are attending a private function. b) They are dining in The Plaza in which case they must leave the Club as soon as they have finished dining. c) Permission has been granted by the Duty Manager or Club Supervisor • The accompanying responsible adult is to ensure that their Minor behaves in an appropriate manner when on Club premises and refrains from behaviour which is likely to cause discomfort or inconvenience to other patrons. Such behaviour includes, but is not limited to, loud squealing and running around unsupervised between tables.

CONTACT US

Address Phone Email Website

50 Smith Street, Wentworthville, NSW 2145 02 8868 9200 info@wentyleagues.com.au www.wentyleagues.com.au

Wenty Leagues Club supports the Responsible Service of Alcohol and the Responsible Conduct of Gaming.

All information correct at time of publishing. We apologise for any changes after this time.

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TRADING

hours

Mon-Thu

9.00am – 4.00am

Mon-Thu

11.30am – 2.30pm

Fri

9.00am – 6.00am

5.00pm – 9.00pm

Sat

9.00am – 6.00am

Sun

9.00am – 4.00am

Fri

11.30am – 2.30pm

5.00pm - 9.30pm

Sat

11.30am - 3.00pm

5.00pm – 9.30pm

Sun

11.30am – 3.00pm

5.00pm – 9.00pm

& GAMING FLOOR Mon-Thu

10.00am – 4.00am

Fri

10.00am – 6.00am

Sat

9.00am – 6.00am

Sun

9.00am – 4.00am

Mon

CLOSED

Tue-Thu

11.30am – 2.30pm

5.00pm - 9.00pm

Fri

11.30am - 2.30pm

5.00pm - 9.30pm

Sat

11.30am - 3.00pm

5.00pm - 9.30pm

Sun

11.30am - 3.00pm

5.00pm - 9.00pm

Mon - Wed

Closed *

Thu - Fri

6:00pm - 10:00pm*

Sat - Sun

12:00pm - 4:00pm*

6:00pm - 10:00pm*

Opens 9.00am on Public Holidays

Sun-Thu

9.00am – 12.00am

Fri & Sat

9.00am – 3.00am

Mon-Thu

11.30am – 2.30pm

5.00pm – 9.00pm

Fri

11.30am – 2.30pm

5.00pm – 10.00pm

Sat

11.30am –10.00pm

Sun

11.30am – 9.00pm

Mon-Thu

11.30am - 3.00pm

5.00pm - 9.00pm

Fri

11.30am - 3.00pm

Thu

5.30pm - 10.30pm

Fri

3.30pm - 11.00pm

5.00pm - 10.30pm

Sat

10.00am - 12.00am

Sat

11.30am - 10.30pm

Sun

12.00pm - 10.00pm

Sun

11.30am - 9.00pm

Open 7 days 9am - 3.00pm & 3.30pm - 9.30pm

Trading hours are subject to change without notice. Regular updates are available via our website & reception. *Please check website for Crave school holiday trading hours. *All information in this Journal is correct at the time of publishing. Information is subject to chance without notice.

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