Sport
Timepiece Campdraft this weekend
Australia’s fastest-growing horse sport, campdrafting, is set to make a return to Guyra this weekend with the 2024 Guyra Timepiece Campdraft. The three-day event promises to be a thrilling, family-friendly experience, packed with competitive ca...
First win for Guyra cricketers
Guyra has recorded its first win of the season in the senior ranks with Guyra 7/180 defeating Easts Yellow 10/175 in the second grade competition.Easts won the toss and chose to bat first, with the Guyra bowlers sharing the spoils. Ben Jackson was th...
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Vets GolfLast Tuesday the 12th we played the Reg Taylor stroke event. Paul Redden was the winner with a great 71 nett, from Wal Chapman just one shot behind. Ian Taylor and Robert Moore both had 83 off the stick, with Ian getting up on a count back. ...
Shooting and showjumping success
On November 8th, Guyra Central School student Charlie Ward participated in the Northern NSW Schools DTL shoot held in Tamworth. These events provide an opportunity for students to engage in a day of DTL clay target shooting, alongside peers from vari...
‘Red Beryl’ wins 2024 Guyra Cup
The Armidale racecourse was picture perfect on Sunday for the running of the Watson McNamara & Watt Guyra Cup. There were seven races on the day, proudly supported by Guyra businesses. The course benefitted from storm rain in the lead up, and the...
Trip to the coast for the Lady Golfers
Last week the Ladies went on their annual golf trip to the coast. This year we went to Port Macquarie. We had warm to extremely hot weather for the three days.Day 1 was the Presidents versus Captains Trophy played at the Wauchope Golf Course. The Cap...
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CricketA special cricket meeting will be held on Tuesday November 19th, 7pm at the Royal Hotel. Players are urged to attend to discuss urgent issues.Under 11s played against Hillgrove Brumbies at the Guyra Truckstop. Hillgrove batted first and made 1...
Spuds on track for comeback in 2025
Ben Vidler will coach the Super Spuds in A grade in 2025.After being unable to appoint a coach for this year, the club is now on track to play again next season, but needs players and more coaches to make it happen.Ben played for Guyra for many years...
Ladies’ Golf
Last week three of our Ladies played in the Golf NSW State Medal Regional Final in Walcha.Wendy George and Vicki Reeves both won their division. They will now play down at Stonecutters Ridge in Sydney in the State Final in December.Jenni Jackson just...
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Vets GolfLast Tuesday the 29th we played our monthly 4BBB stableford. There were some great scores recorded indicating the great condition of the course. None better though than the pairing of Robert Moore and Dave Bearup scoring a brilliant 48 point...
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Midweek GolfWelcome to our first two weeks of Midweek. Certainly was a mixed bag and the weather didn’t help early in the first week but this week couldn’t be better. We have done a big shakeup with the handicaps and will probably do it a...
Rural Fire Service fun Bowls and BBQ Fundraiser
On Saturday, Jess - the Bowlo barmaid and our newest member of the Guyra Womens’ Bowls Club - organised a fun bowls and BBQ day to raise funds for the rural fire service, and also to promote our Womens’ Bowls Club.The day was a fun and ta...
Ladies’ Golf
Last week the Ladies only managed to play 9 holes before the wet weather came in.After 9 holes, 3 players had 16 points.Suzanne Towells was the winner on a countback from Leonie Taylor.Wendy George won the 9th hole Nearest the pin.Also, last week Deb...
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CricketThe start of the 2024/25 cricket season has been marred by rain with all but a few matches cancelled due to wet weather. For the first time in many years Guyra will not field a first grade side due to the loss of key players. Hoping to rebuild...
Junior Rugby League Presentations
Guyra Junior Rugby League held their presentation day on Saturday 21st September. What a wonderful afternoon celebrating the commitment, dedication, and achievements of all our players, coaches, committee, and volunteers.Thank you to all who att...
Sports reports October 16th, 2024
Men’s Golf OpenA competitive field took part in the annual Guyra Open on Sunday with the course in immaculate condition the scores were bound to be close. This was the case overall with three players being level on 80, but the eventual winner w...
Soccer presentations
Guyra United Soccer held their end of season presentations at the fields on September 21st. They were blown away with the support for the event, with the majority of players turning out to accept awards. Normal trophies were presented to each of the ...
Busy time for Veteran Cricketers
While many of you are just warming up for the new cricket season, veterans cricket has been busy through the “off” season with mini carnivals for the 50s, 60s and 70s being held in Gloucester over winter.Two local cricketers are currently...
Guyra rider on the world stage
Guyra Pony Club member Charlie Ward was recently selected to represent Pony Club Australia at the China Pony Club International Exchange. Charlie will compete in Dressage and Showjumping against riders from New Zealand, America, Canada, China and the...
Senior Cricket
The 2024/25 Senior cricket season will commence on the 19th of October. Guyra Cricket Club are hoping to field 2nd and 3rd grade sides. This is dependent on having enough available players for the two sides. At this stage we have lost a fair few play...
Sport reports September 25th, 2024
Ladies’ GolfLast week the Ladies played Stroke and Putting Competition. The winner was Debbie Heffernan with 76 Nett. Leonie Taylor was the runner up with 79 Nett. Kerry Bull won the putting competition.Nearest the pin winners were, Suzanne Tow...
Come and Try cricket
The 2024/25 Junior cricket season is fast approaching, and it will commence on the 26th of October. Guyra Cricket Club are holding a come and Try morning on Saturday 28th of September starting at 9am at the Recreation Ground. We are hoping for sides ...
Athletics Championships
On Friday 13th September, St Mary’s students Hugo Sisson, Scarlett Newberry and Flynn McFarlane represented the Armidale Diocese at the Polding Athletics Championships at Hunter Sports Centre, Glendale. Between the three athletes, they com...
Ladies’ Golf
Last week 12 of the Ladies played in the Warialda Ladies Open. Vicki Reeves and Debbie Heffernan won the Front Nine score. Nancy Prisk and Jenni Jackson had 41 points. Jenny Rogers and Pip White won a ball in the rundown. A few girls also won raffle ...
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Senior LeagueGuyra senior league is getting the ball rolling early for season 2025 in an effort to get back on the field.Under new club president Tremane Patterson and his committee, the club is calling for coaches for A grade, under 18s and leagueta...
Junior Hockey season wraps up
Under 8s - What a way to end the season with a 1-0 win against PLC. Congratulations to the under 8s who all improved on their attack, defence and positioning. Thank you to Sarah Cox for once again coaching the team. It has been a fun and enjoyable se...
Successful season for Guyra Hockey teams
The 3rd grade hockey, wow what can be said. We had the best time, new and old players joined forces and enjoyed playing this year, learning, and trying new positions, gaining experience, and having the goalie yell or laugh at you when you missed the ...
Ladies’ Golf
Last week several Ladies played in the NEDGA Tournament at Glen Innes.Belinda Lenehan and Jenni Jackson won the Vets Nett Runners up trophy with 45 points on a countback from Leonie Taylor and Jenny Rogers.This week we are travelling out to Warialda ...
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Junior SoccerUnder 10 Tigers played at home this week against Souths. The 1st half was a mixed bag with some good play and some quick countering by Souths. Grace slotted one off a corner and Chaise also manage to sneak one past the keeper. Half time ...
Ladies’ Golf
Last week the Ladies played in very windy conditions. A field of eight players played a Stroke and putting competition sponsored by Suzanne Towells.The winner with 77 Nett was Jenny Rogers. Wendy George was the runner up with 83 Nett. Jenny also won ...
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Vets GolfLast Tuesday, the 27th, we played our monthly 4BBB stableford event in great conditions. Ian Taylor and Paul Redden were the winners with 42 points, followed by Wal Chapman and Col Walls with 39 points and the runners up. NTP on the 7th went...
Soccer season winds down
The soccer season is winding down for competitive ages groups and seniors. The only tGuyra team to see any action in the finals will be the under 12s.This past week the team played Walcha in Armidale, where a flat Guyra side went down to Walcha 7 to ...
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Vets GolfAfter a few weeks lay off due to the wet, the Vets returned to the Mother of Ducks course on Tuesday the 20th for a single stableford event. Twelve players fronted up to tackle the heavy conditions and the scores indicated it was a bit tough...
Three teams claim spot in league grand finals
On Saturday Guyra Junior Rugby League took three teams to Inverell for the major semi finals. In a day that was do or die, the mighty Super Spuds come out on top in all three games sending the Intermediate League Tag girls, Senior League Tag girls an...
Ann swings her axe at the EKKA for first time
Guyra’s Ann Shipman recently travelled to Brisbane to compete at the Ekka in the ladies woodchopping and sawing events. This was her first major show competing on an individual basis, as she had previously competed at the Royal Easter Show in t...
Ashleigh making her mark on the Rugby field
Ashleigh Richardson is gearing up for her international debut on the rugby field as part of the Pacific Nomads Rugby Sevens team that will tour Tahiti in October. Ashleigh, who is having a strong season in her first year playing rugby union with the ...
Senior & Junior Soccer
Senior SoccerIn what has been a tough season for the senior side, the effort put in week after week from the younger members of the teams is to be commended. The weekend saw the teams play the ever experienced DK Dads side in 4th grade and a you...
Ladies' golf
Ladies’ GolfThere was no golf last week because of the wet conditions.This week is a Graham Betts Stableford Round. Some of our ladies are travelling to play in Grafton. Good luck!Next week is a Stroke and Putting Competition.Suzanne Towells is...
Northern New England Zone representatives
Recently, several of members of the Guyra Polocrosse Club were selected to play at the NSW zone Championships that were held at the Coolah sports groundsThe sub junior team of Angus Falconer, Grace Schaefer, Dion Benson, Alby McKemey and Pat Bourke f...
Junior & Senior Soccer
Junior SoccerThe under 6 Caspers had a fantastic game against TAS on Saturday. They each demonstrated great teamwork and sportsmanship. Our teams ball skills and confidence has improved with each week. A big congratulations to Oscar, Fletcher, Frazer...
Junior League
Junior LeagueWhat a massive day of finals football for our Guyra players and spectators in Moree.The weather was just perfect, and our players came and gave it their all.The Senior League Tag girls played a great game of tag in both attack and defenc...
Golf reports
Ladies’ GolfLast week a small but very keen field of Ladies played on our course which is still quite wet. Vicki Reeves was the sponsor for a 4BBB Stableford and the NSW Bowl.The winners were Debbie Burey and Jenny Rogers with 33 points. Runner...
Final home game for Junior Spuds
Guyra Junior Rugby League hosted their last home game for the season on Saturday. The weather was just perfect for a great day of football. All our players played well in their last round of football for the 2024 season. Giving it their all on the fi...
Ladies’ Golf
Last week some of the ladies played in the Sapphire Cup over at Inverell. Leonie Taylor and Jenny Rogers won a Consolation prize with 39 points. Pip White won a nearest the pin prize.This week is a 4BBB Multiplier. Next week is a par medal. Wendy Geo...
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Vets GolfLast Tuesday the 30th of July it was way too wet for golf on the Mother of Ducks course. Four players did get a game in though on the Inverell course but with no favourable results. Jon and Wal did get a Mars bar each awarded to them. For mo...
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Vets GolfAfter a few weeks of pretty ordinary weather it was great to get back out on the course again. Last Tuesday the 23rd was a beautiful winters day and we had a good field of twelve turn up to contest this stableford event. Mick Jackson had a g...
Junior League to play under lights for the first time
This weekend Guyra Junior Rugby League starts again after a nice break over the school holidays.On Friday night, the Under 16’s team will travel to Uralla to play under lights. This is the first time for many of our players to play a night game...
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Ladies’ GolfThere was no golf last week because of the wintry wet conditions.This week is a Stroke and Putting competition.Next week some of the ladies are playing in the Sapphire Cup at Inverell.In Guyra there will be a 4BBB Stableford, along ...
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Ladies’ GolfLast week the ladies played a Graham Betts Round on a very wet course but blue sky and sunshine was very welcome.The winner with 31 points was Debbie Heffernan. Runner up with 29 points was Pip White.Debbie also won the nearest the ...
Freezing cold stimulates great play
On the freezing cold day of Saturday, 6th July, Guyra hosted the Tingha Tigers. Only 3 games were played in the icy cold conditions, but all our Guyra players turned up and played some great footy. The Under 12’s took to the field pumped up rea...
Guyra boys selected for Central North Rugby
Guyra boys, Christopher Welsh and Darcy Sisson were selected to play for Central North Rugby to compete in the U12s State Rugby Championships held at Camden over the weekend.Central North finished top of their pool after a strong showing in the weeke...
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Ladies’ GolfThere was no golf last week because of the wet conditions.This week is a Stableford.Next week is a Par Medal.Kerry Bull is the starter as well as sponsor.Birdie Men’s BowlsThe final of the handicap singles was played on Satur...
Junior League report from June 29th
League Tag Girls:The Junior League Tag girls had a great game against Warialda winning 20–6. Rashlah Torrens has the speed to run around the defence and got two tries. Tallara Patterson turns up each week to play footy and to just have some fun...
Soccer
Junior SoccerThere wasn’t a lot of junior soccer played this past weekend, with the wet weather and the school holidays. The Under 10s and the under 12s did get a game in.Under 10 Tigers played at home this week against the Souths team. The kid...
Guyra Anglers floats fishing to another level
It’s o-FISH-al– Guyra Anglers Club is proud to announce that the Inclusive Fishing Pontoon, made by DockPRO, is in place at Tenth Dam. Although installation of the pontoon is not quite fin-ished, it needs its concrete access apron laid, o...
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Ladies’ GolfLast week the ladies played a 4BBB Stroke for the NEDGA Jug. Thank you to Nutrien Ag Guyra for your support and sponsorship.The winners were Debbie Heffernan and Leonie Taylor.Nearest the pin winners were Wendy George on the 10th ho...
Junior & Senior Soccer
Junior SoccerUnder 6 Spooks, played Walcha Lions on Saturday. We had a couple of players away this week, so a big thank you goes out to Fraser, Fletcher, and Oscar for stepping up and helping Ebonee, Anna, and Hugo for this game.Guyra under 7 Spooks ...
Charlie earns spot in NSW Interschool team
Guyra Central School student Charlie Ward recently participated in the North West Equestrian Expo in Coonabarabran, securing several notable achievements. Charlie excelled, achieving first place in the one-star eventing category, second place in the ...
Junior League heads north
Guyra Junior League headed north to take on the Glen Innes Magpies. But it was not Guyra’s day on the footy field.First game of the day was Intermediate League Tag. This was a clash of the top two teams and what a game it was. The Guyra g...
Junior Soccer and Senior Soccer
Junior SoccerUnder 6 Caspers had a great game against a strong Walcha team in Armidale. Each player is gaining confidence every week. They are starting to work together and are improving on their defence each game.Under 6 spooks played the Walcha Gia...
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Vets GolfGolf last Tuesday the 18th was a two person Ambrose with a draw for partners and markers. We welcomed a few players we haven’t seen for a while with a good field of 16. Dave Bearup and Warren McCowen combined like true champs to come i...
Great support for cricket in 2023/24
Guyra Cricket Club wishes to acknowledge everyone who contributed to the 2023/24 season.Following on from a run of successful seasons, this year was one of rebuilding and investment. Two senior and two junior teams participated in the Armidale Distri...
Lincoln off to Sydney
Guyra Central School was represented by five primary students and three secondary students at the PSSA/CHSSA North West Cross Country trial in Coolah on Thursday, June 13th.All students who participated achieved excellent results in their respective ...
Senior Soccer
Guyra United 4th grade took on a very experienced Glen Innes team at home this week. The game started well for Guyra with some nice movement of the ball. Unfortunately, Glen struck early with a break down in back play. This set the tone for Glen who ...
Junior Soccer
Under 6 Spooks played on a wet and slightly muddy field in Uralla this weekend. The team is improving each week and constantly showing great sportsman ship.Under 6 Caspers had a fantastic game against Uralla on the weekend. Each player contributed an...
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Ladies’ GolfLast week the Ladies braved very windy wintry conditions to play a Stableford Competition. Jenni Jackson was the sponsor. Wendy George was the winner with 30 points.Pip White was the runner up on a countback from Jenny Rogers with 2...
St Marys Athletics Carnival
Thursday the 30th of May saw all students from St Mary of the Angels travel to Glen Innes for their School Athletics Carnival. The day offered a fantastic opportunity for students to showcase their athletics talents using the fabulous ...
Guyra turns on icy winds and some great football
On Saturday, the icy cold windy day did not slow the Guyra players down. Guyra turned up to play some great football.The Junior League Tag girls started the day in a high scoring game. Everyone on the team ran the ball with confidence which led to ma...
Australian selection for Guyra hockey master
Guyra hockey player Michael Jackson this week jetted off overseas in preparation for a major international hockey tournament. Michael will travel to England and Holland as part of the Australian Southern Cross side to participate in the Hague Cup. Th...
Bald Blair students excel at sport!
On Friday 24th May, Bald Blair students Dustin Turnham, Sadie MacDougall, Sydnee Everett, Claudia Evans, Grace Schaefer, Ruby Little, Luca Little and Elka Chilcott-Geere competed at the Armidale Zone Cross Country at Bellevue Oval.The students all tr...
Cross Crountry Championships
Last Wednesday the 5th of June, Matthew S, Flynn M, Scarlett N, Hugo S and Darcy S travelled to Sydney to represent St Mary of the Angels and the Armidale Diocesan at the NSW CPS Cross Country Championships.Competing amongst some of the best of ...
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Vets GolfLast Tuesday the 4th we played the Reg Taylor stroke. After a cold wet week the weather warmed up for us and a good few players enjoyed the conditions. Col Walls was the winner on the day with 76 nett. The ever consistent Ian Taylor won the ...
Successful hit out at Warwick Pentathrun for local family
The annual Warwick Pentathrun was held on the 25th and 26th of May. Consisting of five races over two days, made up of Saturday’s half marathon 21.1 kms, cross country 4.6 kms, road race 5 kms, Sunday’s mountain climb 10km and a street ra...
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Ladies’ GolfLast week several of the lady golfers travelled to Inverell to play in the Ladies Open. With warm sunny weather, no trophies came home but it was a very enjoyable day. Thank you to the drivers who helped with transporting 10 ladies ...
Junior Rugby League
Guyra Junior Rugby League played in Inverell on Saturday in wet, cold and windy conditions. Thank you to all the players that took to the field and the brave families on the sideline cheering them on in the rain.Junior League Tag got the win on the w...
Junior Soccer
Under 6 Spooks played a game against Armidale City Westside Koalas. Due to great sportsmanship from the Koala’s coach and players, every player on our team scored a goal. Anna, Clark, Banjo, Hugo, and Ebonee all played great and never gave up.U...
Guyra pipped by Glen Innes for Pennants title
The final round of the Pennants was held on Thursday in Walcha and we had a good field of 20 players travel down to try and secure our fourth victorious year in a row. Try as we may, both Walcha and Glen Innes defeated us on the day leaving us in equ...
Senior and Junior Soccer
Senior SoccerThe Guyra local second grade side led the charge into Saturday’s games against South Armidale. The team was looking for its first win of the season against a much more experienced side. In the early going of both halves Guyra was u...
Junior League
On the weekend Guyra Junior Rugby League travelled to Moree for Round 7.The Under 16s started the day with a very physical match. The Guyra boys were on top from the start. This team is working well together in both attack and defence and their combi...
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Cricket presentationsGuyra Cricket Club will hold their presentation evening on Saturday June 8th at the Guyra Bowling and Recreation Club.Start time is 6.30 pm, with the dress code shirt and tie. The cost is $20 per head with meal provided. Anyone w...
Soccer clubs unite in fundraiser for Tyson Hutton
On Saturday May 18th, the Guyra United Soccer Club hosted the first full home round for the season, starting with our junior teams. The Under 7s were the only team to travel, playing Walcha in Armidale. The six remaining junior teams took to the Guyr...
Good results for St Marys at Diocesan Cross Country
On Friday May 17th, 27 students from St Mary of the Angels travelled to Barraba to compete in the Diocesan Cross Country Carnival.All students gave it their absolute best and did a phenomenal job! A big congratulations to Scarlett (2nd in Year 12/13 ...
Men’s Bowls
One game of bowls was completed on Sunday with Chris Kliendienst and Barry Walls defeating Shane and Noah Brennan 30-10.Games set down for Saturday 25th May at 12 o’clock are:In open pairs Chris Kliendienst and Barry Walls will play John J...
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Anglers ClubGuyra Anglers Club are holding their next meeting at the Guyra Bowling Club at 6pm on Saturday June 1st. Our monthly raffles will be of vouchers from our great local sponsors: Campbell’s Butchery, Khammo, Fourways Service Centre, De...
Ladies’ Golf
Last week the Ladies’ played a Canadian Foursomes for the Associates’ Cup. The event was generously sponsored by Juneils Café. Thank you to June and Neil for your ongoing support to the lady golfers.The Nett Winners were Wendy Jack...
Men’s Bowls
No games were played last weekend. Games set down for next Saturday May 18th at 12 o’clock are as follows.In open pairs, Chris Kliendienst and Barry Walls will play Shane and Noah Brennan, In club triples, Colin Stanley, Randy Mulligan and Anth...
Vets Golf
Last Tuesday the 7th, a few hardy Vets braved the elements to play the Reg Taylor stroke event. It was cold and windy, but these fellows played on and I believe had a great day. Wally Chapman won the day with eighty nett, with Ian Taylor getting the ...
New England District Pennants a huge success
What a huge success the 4th round of the district pennants were. Just under 100 players enjoyed a beautiful day on the glorious Mother of Ducks golf course that is in great condition, (thanks green keepers). Costa tomatoes were once again on bo...
Ladies’ Golf
Last week the ladies played a Par Medal sponsored by Wendy Jackson.The winner was Wendy Jackson. Jenni Jackson was the runner up.Nearest the pin winners were Debbie Heffernan on the 7th hole. Jenni Jackson on the 18th hole.This week is the Associate&...
Men’s Bowls
One game was completed on Saturday with Jason Varcoe proving too strong for John Jackson winning 31-25 in handicap singles.This Saturday the 11th May at 12 o’clock Mathew Simpson and Tim Ellis will play Scott Campbell and Barry Campbell in majo...
Ladies’ Golf
Last week several of the ladies played in the 3-day NEDGA tournament in Armidale. The conditions were very trying the whole weekend with cold winds and a heavy course. The scores over the whole field reflected the trying conditions.Wendy Jackson and ...
Junior Rugby Union
The TAS Rugby Carnival was held at The Armidale School on 13th and 14th April. It is the largest junior rugby carnival in Australia, attracting teams from as far north as the Sunshine Coast QLD and as far south as the southern highlands NSW.Three Guy...
Athletics
The national athletics championships were held in Adelaide this year from the 11th -19th April. Brooke Newberry competed in the U18 5000m race walk. She placed 7th in a personal best time of 27.40. Brooke has also been awarded Armidale athletics club...
Junior Rugby League
On the Saturday Guyra hosted the Glen Innes Magpies in the ANZAC Round of football.The Under 6’s started the day all showing eagerness to get on the footy field. Bradley Shortt used his pace to run down the sideline to the try line. Lane Cruick...
Vets Golf
Vets golf last Tuesday the 23rd was our 4BBB Stableford event. Paul Redden and Ian Taylor were the winners with 45 points, to runners up Don Campbell and Phil Devlin with 41 points. NTPs were Ian Taylor on the 7th. Ray Sweeney the 10th and Wally Chap...
Men’s Bowls
The number 7s pennant team travelled to Armidale on Saturday and came home with a 9-1 loss, which puts them out for 2024. Both teams can work on next year now.One game of major/minor pairs will be played on Saturday the 4th May at 12 o’clock. S...
Men’s golf championships wrap up
The Golf championships were completed on the weekend and full results are as follows.Day 1 Proudly sponsored by Guyra ‘Corby is a short bloke’ Bakery.Gross winners: A Grade- Mick Purvis, B Grade- Peter Jackson, C Grade- Cooper Brennan. Ne...
Women's Bowls
Tuesday 16th April saw five Guyra women bowlers go down the hill to join the party for Armidale City 70th birthday celebrations: President Laurel Betts, Dottie Jackson, Colleen Gooley, Jill Ewen and Leis Gordon. The game was a box draw so we were tea...
Ladies’ Golf
Last week the ladies played the Foursomes Championships sponsored by Carmichael and Co Woolbrokers.The field was hit with a storm with lots of rain halfway through the round. After the rain, the course was very wet, but the Ladies managed to finish t...
Vets golf
Golf last Tuesday the 16th was a stableford event with putting competition. The winner with 39 points was Philip Devlin with runner up Colin Walls very close behind on 38.NTPs went to Ian Taylor on the 7th, with Phil getting both the 10th and 18th. T...
Men’s Bowls
There were mixed results in the Pennants on Saturday. In the 4s, Barraba defeated Guyra 67-55 for a 9-1 loss. They now rely on a minor miracle to make the playoffs. The 7s fared better, beating Kootingal 78-46 for a 10-0 win. This result keeps them o...
Junior League
This weekend on Saturday Guyra Junior League hosts the Glen Innes Magpies in an ANZAC round of football. Guyra Junior League will hold a service on the day to commemorate the ANZACS. Both the Guyra and Glen Innes Clubs will remember the ANZACS by lay...
Junior Spuds head down the hill
Guyra Junior Rugby League headed down the hill to Armidale for the weekend games.Under 6s - An Early start for the ‘Little Chats’ but they were eager to play footy. New recruit Hudson Hoy ran fast down the sideline and was lucky to get a ...
Good results for Black Mountain at Small Schools Cross Country
On Thursday, 21st March 2024 the students at Black Mountain Public School participated in the annual Snow Gums Small Schools Cross Country event at Bald Blair Public School. The weather was kind to us and stayed fine. Congratulations to Seth Patterso...
Men’s Golf
A large group of players lined up for the first 2 days of the Mens Club Championship. With great weather and the course in great condition the days were made for good scores.None better than our Gross winner for Saturday, defending champ Mick (big br...
Ladies’ Golf
Last week the Ladies played a Par Medal sponsored by Debbie Burey in very windy and cold conditions.Julie Walker was the winner on a countback from Debbie Heffernan.Nearest the pin winners were Debbie Heffernan on the 9th hole.Julie Walker on the 18t...
Vets Golf
Last Tuesday the 9th, the vets had 17 players contest a stableford event. After the big rain the previous week most found it hard going, not Jon Cumming though. Jon had 36 points to come in the winner to Ian Taylor on 34 points and runner up. The res...
Men’s Bowls
Both Guyra teams recorded 9-1 wins last Saturday - the 4s over Moree and the 7s defeated Armidale City. These results put both teams in front in their respective divisions.Next Saturday the 20th April both teams are again at home with the 4s playing ...
Season kicks off for Junior League
Guyra Junior Rugby League kicked off the 2024 season on the weekend with home games against Inverell Hawks at the Guyra Sporting Complex.In the under 6s, the Guyra ‘Little Chats’ has a great first game and will only get better as the seas...
A great day at St Marys Cross Country
The 28th of March saw the St Mary of the Angels Cross Country. All students should be congratulated on such an incredible effort and wonderful sportsmanship displayed. The school would also like to thank all families who came along to support the sch...
Men’s Golf
The men’s Golf championships kicks off this Saturday and we are looking forward to a good roll up for the competition. Jas’big forehead’ Purvis is Fourways champion and always will be.Defending champions are returning with Mick Purv...
Ladies’ Golf
Last week the Ladies played a Graham Betts Round sponsored by Black Mountain Nursery. The winner with 34 points was Vicki Reeves. Runner up with 33 points was Wendy Jackson.Nearest the pin winners were, Pam Youman on the 7th hole, Jenny Rogers on the...
Vets Golf
Last Tuesday April 2nd, the Vets played the Reg Taylor shield event. The weather was great. Any good days this time of year is definitely a bonus in Guyra. It was a great field of 13 players and the fellowship we enjoyed was great. Chris Newberry and...
Men’s Bowls
On Saturday the Guyra no 7 Pennant team took on Armidale City, winning two rinks and losing one, to record a 9-1 win. This Saturday the 13th April starting at 11am both teams will be playing at home. The 4s will play Moree and the 7s will play B...
2024 Guyra Ladies’ Golf Champions
Last week the Ladies played the final rounds of the Championships. The Ladies Champion is for 2024 is Wendy George. It was a day that Wendy won’t forget as she also got a Hole In One on the 10th green.After 3 rounds some of the results are:Divi...
Vets Golf
Last Tuesday the 26th we played a 4BBB stableford for our regular monthly trophy day. The winners with 46 points went to Jon Cumming and Phil Devlin, followed very closely by Ian Taylor and Paul Redden with 44 points. NTPs went to Ian Taylor and Denn...
Sunday Golf
The Easter Two Person Ambrose was held on Sunday with a strong field of players contesting the day.The winners for the day were Steve and Bailey Wilson with a 62 nett score and closely behind at Runners Up were Josh Burey and Ben Vidler.Nearest the p...
Men’s Bowls
No bowls were played over the Easter weekend. The Guyra 7s are playing this Saturday the 6th April starting at 11am. They will take on Armidale city, the teams are:1. Scott Campbell, John Jackson, Graham Starr and Tim Ellis.2. Barry walls, Malli...
Anglers Club
Guyra Anglers are proud to announce a new and expanded committee was formed on Monday March 18. We wish to invite you to our next meeting at Guyra Bowling and Recreation Club on Saturday April 6 at 6pm. Memberships, which are due no later than April ...
First season a learning curve for under 11s
It was the very first season for the under 11 Guyra boys team. We started the season with our first game against a very experienced Hillgrove team, consisting of a large number of rep players. This gave our boys a bit of a reality check making it pre...
Anglers Club
Guyra Anglers are proud to announce a new and expanded committee was formed on Monday March 18. We wish to invite you to our next meeting at Guyra Bowling and Recreation Club on Saturday April 6 at 6pm. Memberships which are due no later than April 6...
Midweek golf
Final report for the midweek golf for 2023-2024. Well done to all the players who participated in this competition every week. We have seen some great scores since October when we started and heaps of improvement from the new players.The individual w...
Men’s Bowls
No bowls are set down for the Easter weekend. Results for last weekend are:In major/minor pairs Scott and Barry Campbell were too good for Robert Moore and Cameron Peardon winning 26-13.Also in major/minor pairs Anthony Bull and Ian Jacobs defeated B...
Women’s Bowls
On Wednesday 20th March, a team of three Guyra Womens bowlers went for a nice drive for a day of bowls to celebrate President’s Day at Bendemeer Bowls Club. Colleen “Hottie” Gooley, Dottie Jackson, and Leis Gordon - and once again B...
Vets Golf
The vets played a stableford event plus putts last Tuesday. A great win to Roger Grills with 36 points closely followed by Col Walls with 33 to claim the runner up prize. Paul Redden was the best putter and the NTPs went to Col Walls on the 7th and 1...
Guyra players help NSW to a win over QLD
Four members of the Guyra Polocrosse Club were selected to play for New South Wales in an Under 21 tournament against Queensland at the Muswellbrook Show over the weekend.The Guyra representatives were Abby Finlayson, Bridget McKemey, Emily Wamsley a...
Vets Golf
Last Tuesday was the Reg Taylor stroke event. Tex Varley was the winner of the gross with 86 off the stick. The nett winner went to three players all with a nett 77 and they are, Jim Betts, Don Campbell and Paul Redden. The best putter was John Prisk...
Ladies’ Golf
Last week the Ladies played a Par Medal sponsored by Julie Walker. The winner was Debbie Heffernan with +5 score. Runner up was Jenni Jackson with a +4 score. Nearest the pin winners were, Julie Walker on the 7th hole. Vicki Reeves on the 9th hole. D...
Women’s Bowls
On Tuesday 12th March, we happily welcomed two visitors to our usual club day: Krystle and her mum Marianne! Krystle played a good game with Leis Gordon, against Kerrie Pollard and Jenny O’Neill. Marianne is a former state champion, and althoug...
Men’s Bowls
Two games were played last Saturday. In handicap singles Noah Brennan was too good for Wayne Reeves winning 31-18. In major/minor pairs Steven Sole and Robert Walls were too strong for Boyd Stanley and Roger Cox winning 32-15.Games set down for Satur...
Men’s Golf
On Sunday the Club hosted a two person Ambrose. With the weather staying fine and the course in great condition the scoring was always going to be low. This was the case with the winners Dick Burey and Levi Vanderwolf on a nett score of 62, and runne...
Cricket
Under 11s Guyra 99 defeated TAS Thunder 98. Batting Rylan Wilson 7 (ret.), Peter Grills 12 (ret.), Flynn McFarlane 8*, Ricky-Jay Foster 6*. Bowling Chaise Martin 1/7, Ricky-Jay Foster 2/5, Peter Grills 1/6. Under 13s (March 9th) Guyra 6/59 defeated T...
Vets Open a great success
What a great success the VETS GUYRA OPEN was! Held over two days we had many visitors from far and wide, with many an accolade given to the Guyra vets and the superb condition of our golf course. These days happen because of the huge contribution and...
Angler’s Club Presentation Day
On Sunday March 3rd, the Guyra Anglers Club held their AGM and Presentation Day. The club rewarded anglers of all ages on the day with a BBQ. Competition winners received trophies, medallions, and prizes, and all children took home prizes.Male Angler...
Ladies’ Golf
Last week the Ladies played the Keno Ambrose qualifier. The winners were Wendy Jackson and Debbie Burey, they have now qualified for the Regional Final later in the year. Well done girls. The runners up were Vicki Reeves and Suzanne Towells. Nearest ...
Midweek Golf
This week’s results show that some of our golfers are playing well. Ron Starr had 29 points, Meg Simpson and Aaron Mendes both had 25 points, Scott Youman with 24 points and Tom Ward had 23 points. The best team score was Tee Em Up with 118 poi...
Ladies Bowls
On Saturday 9th March, three bowlers from the Guyra Womens team travelled down the hill to the Armidale Ex-Services Bowls Club to help celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Ex-Servies Womens bowling team. Colleen Gooley, Dottie Jackson and Leis Gordo...
Men’s Bowls
In pennant games last weekend the 7s travelled to Kootingal and came home with a win, a draw and a loss for a 53 all draw, sharing the 10 points.The 4s were in Barraba on Saturday and won two out of three rinks to record a 9-1 victory, winning 65-56....
Sunday Golf
Due to a very ordinary day last Sunday there was no golf played, but this Sunday is a Club Two man Ambrose. This promises to be a great day weather permitting so grab a partner and come along.Our Club Championships will kick off on Saturday the 12th ...
Cricket
Under 11s Guyra 136 defeated TAS Stars 92. Batting Peter Grill ret. 11Flynn McFarlane ret. 13, Rylan Wilson 11*, Ricky-Jay Foster 11*. Bowling Oskar Laing 1/19, Ricky-Jay Foster 3/7. Rylan Wilson 1/9.The season is over for Guyra’s two senior si...
President’s Day for women bowlers
On Tuesday 27th February, Guyra Womens’ Bowls held our annual Day for President Laurel Betts. A wonderful day was enjoyed by many teams from the region, including Inverell, Uralla, Walcha, Bendemeer, Bingara, Delungra, Glen Inness, two teams fr...
St Marys Swim Champions
St Mary of the Angels held their Swimming Carnival on Friday February 9th. It was a fantastic day filled with speedy swimming, supportive cheers and wonderful sportsmanship. All students should be congratulated for their outstanding efforts on the da...
Bald Blair shines at PSSA Zone Swimming
Bald Blair students Taharn Masuk-Purvis, Alby McKemey, Jaylee Burns, Dustin Turnham and Maeve Milmoe represented Bald Blair at the recent PSSA Zone Swimming Championships in Armidale. The team swam incredibly well and displayed outstanding sportsmans...
Junior League
Guyra Junior League have started training on a Thursday afternoon at 4:30pm at the Guyra Sporting Complex. All players interested in playing this year are urged to come along to find out what the club has to offer.The club offers tackle for boys and ...
Sunday Golf
On Sunday a competitive field took part in the prestigious Guyra 4 ball Open. The club would like to thank the visitors who travelled from away to take part in our event.Results were:Gross Winners C Murray and J Izzard from Uralla.Gross Runners Up Ha...
Vets Golf
Last Tuesday was the monthly 4BBB stableford event with 18 players. Roger Grills and Michael Kirk were the winners with 45 points. Runners up on 44 points went to Ian Taylor and Paul Redden. NTPs went to, on the 7th, Ian Taylor, the 10th Roger ...
Ladies’ Golf
Last week in Guyra the Ladies played a Graham Betts Round with Wendy Jackson winning with 32 points. Nancy Prisk was the runner up with 30 points. Several of our Ladies also played in the 2-day Glen Innes Ladies Tournament.The first day we had some g...
Men’s Bowls
No good news to report on the Pennant front. The 4s travelled to Moree and after winning two rinks came home with an 8-2 loss, losing 66-56. The 7s ventured to Bendemeer, winning 1 rink, losing 9-1, 54-52 .This weekend the 4s travel to Barraba for an...
Cricket
Under 11s Guyra 113 defeated Easts 91. Batting Flynn McFarlane 13 ret., Peter Grills 8*, Angus Sutton 8*, Oskar Laing 5 ret. Bowling Edward Newberry 2/11, Flynn McFarlane 2/10, Peter Grills 1/7, Chaise Martin 1/11. Guyra are second on the ladder behi...
Greater grant boost for Guyra Cricket Club
After being hit with a major expense in the off season Guyra Cricket Club has welcomed a funding boost thanks to the #GreaterNewEngland Community Funding Program.They have received $2000 after winning the public vote in the January round, with CanAss...
Ladies’ Golf
Last week was the annual Ladies’ Open. We had players from all over the District and also players from Tamworth and Urunga. Thank you to Darren and Suzanne Towells from New England Autos for their generous sponsorship. Also, thank you to Richar...
Sunday Golf
On Sunday a strong field took part in the Keno Qualifier. This competition was open to men’s and mixed teams and the scores were impressive in what was an awesome day for Golf.The mixed winners were Scott Mendes and Sheree Clark, with runners u...
Midweek Golf and Vets Golf
Midweek GolfSome high scores this week. Belinda Williamson scored 28 points. Well done. Next on 26 was Pip White then on 25 points was Cooper Brennan. With 23 points we had Shane Brennan, Noah Brennan, Kerrie McFarlane, Archie Dowden and Ron Starr. C...
Finals day for Pool Comp.
The last games of regular season were completed with Dragons upsetting the Roosters, Bulldogs defeating the Queenslanders, Eels slipping past the Sharks and Raiders continued winning over the Knights, Manly once again were a no show against Tigers.So...
Men’s Bowls
Pennants get started this Saturday the 4s travel to Moree, leaving at about 7:30 Saturday morning The teams are:(1) Steven sole, Colin Stanley, Robert walls and Anthony Bull (2) John McIllwain, Dan Kennedy, Randy Mulligan and Ian Jacobs.(3)...
Cricket
Under 11 Guyra 107 defeated by TAS Thunder 131. Batting Flynn McFarlane 14 ret., Angus Sutton 9, Rylan Wilson 10*, Oskar Laing 10 ret., Matthew Sauer 10*. Bowling Peter Grills 2/10, Chaise Martin 1/5.Under 13 Guyra 5/159 defeated Walcha/Uralla 5/63. ...
Vets Golf
Last week’s golf was the first round of our Pennants campaign for the year in Armidale. We had a great contingent of players with 27 in total. A lot of us found it pretty tough going as Armidale had 50 mil of rain the previous day. I don...
Ladies’ Golf
Last week the golfing ladies did a shift at the Lamb and Potato kitchen. Thank you all for helping out in this worthwhile cause. Also thank you to Jacko and Frank for helping out.Last weeks golf was a Stroke and Putting Competition with Leonie Taylor...
Men’s Golf
There was no golf played on Sunday, hopefully keeping everyone fresh for Sunday which is the Guy Warskitt Memorial 4 ball Stableford. This has always been a big day and we ask all golfers to come along, grab a partner, and enjoy the day. Non-members ...
Pool Comp
Numbers were down a little for the first week back but the competition was fierce. Manly snuck home against the Bulldogs while the Eels defeated the Dragons in a close tussle, Knights upset the Roosters while the Queenslanders must have thought they ...
Cricket
Guyra Cricket Club would like to thank the community for supporting their entry into the Greater New England Funding promotion.After the voting was finalised they were advised that they were the winners and will receive $2000 in funding.This result w...
Midweek Golf
Golf results this week: Individual score goes to one of the vets, Jon Cumming with 26 points then we have Beau Orchard on 25 points. With 24 points is Derek Smith then Neil Paine and Nikki Mendes on 23 points. Well done everyone.Team score this week ...
Cricket
The T20 competition wrapped up with the grand finals which were played on Australia Day. Guyra weren’t represented in this year’s finals.Final round results:1st grade 7/85 went down to the eventual winners City/UNE 3/88. Batting Joey...
Vets golf
Once again this year we had a shift in the kitchen at the lamb and Potato festival. I think about twelve vets counting Helen and Marie worked the six hours and I reckon we done pretty good. Thanks to you all.Last Tuesday was our 4BBB stableford and w...
Men’s Golf
On Sunday a very competitive field took to the course. The course was in great condition and the day was very humid but the scoring was phenomenal, with all but three teams registering a nett score in the 60’s.The winners for the day were Wayne...
Pool comp
The Royal Hotel’s Supporters pool comp kicks off again this week.Wednesday January 31st 6pm Bulldogs v ManlyThursday February 1st 6pm Dragons v EelsSaturday February 3rd 6pm Roosters v KnightsSunday February 4th 2pm Tigers v Queenslanders, 4pm ...
Ladies’ Golf
Last week a field of 14 ladies played a Stableford. Pip White was the winner with 38 points. Suzanne Towells was the runner up with 37 points. Nearest the pin winners were Pip White on the 9th and 18th holes. Debbie Heffernan on the 10th hole.This we...
Men’s Bowls
No matches were played last weekend. Games set down for this weekend are on Saturday starting at 12 o’clock:In club triples Colin Stanley, Randy Mulligan and Anthony Bull will play Robert Moore, Shane Brennan and Roger Cox. Also John Jackson, G...
Midweek golf
Another busy week for everyone. A lot of good scores this week and the best one went to Beau Wilson on 26 points with Cooper Brennan a close second on 25. On 24 points we had Nicki Mendes, Noah Brennan and Peter Archibald. Team score for the week onc...
Top of the Range Fours Carnival
Two games of pairs were played on the 13th January with Anthony Bull and Ian Jacobs defeating Steven Sole and Robert Walls. In the second game, Shane and Noah Brennan defeated Geoff and Wayne Reeves.Last weekend, the Top of the Range Fours carnival w...
Vets Golf
Last Tuesday the 16th we played a stableford plus putts. Neil Paine played like a champion and was rewarded for his consistency with 37 points and the win. Runner up with 36 points was Ian Taylor on a count-back to Phil Devlin. The putts was won by P...
Ladies’ Golf
Last week the ladies played a Par Medal. Thank you to Debbie Heffernan for your generous sponsorship.Kerry Bull was the winner on a countback from Debbie Heffernan. Leonie Taylor was the runner up. Nearest the pin winners were Debbie Heffernan on the...
Midweek Golf
Hope everyone got their golf in between the storms last week.Highest individual score for the week went to Brett Mayled with 26 points. Coming in with 24 points were Ron Starr, Archie Dowden and Leonie Taylor. Then on 22 were Dan Lennon, Deb Hefferna...
Cricketers looking for community support
Guyra Cricket Club is one of three organisations vying for support in the Greater New England funding program in January. They are hoping to get the community behind them in order to take out the $2000 top prize. To get behind them you need to regist...
Vets Golf
Last Tuesday we played a stableford event with 14 players participating. Col Walls scored 38 points to come in the winner closely followed by Pat Grills with 37 points and runner up. The best putters were Wal Chapman and Neil Paine with 27 putts and ...
Midweek golf
Happy New Year and good golfing everyone. First week back and about half the players put their card in. Looks like we have a few people on holiday.Best individual score this week goes to our junior players Beau Wilson 24 points and Noah Brennan 23 po...