THE Adelaide Plains has a rich motor sports heritage spanning many decades, thanks largely to recent Order of Australia Medal (OAM) recipient and Mallala Motorsport Park owner, Clement “Clem” Smith. Mr Smith, pictured, was awarded an OAM in the recent Queen’s Birthday Honours for his service to motor sports. An avid competitor on the racetrack, [...]
BROTHERS Angus and Hamish McGregor will represent the Clare and District Hockey Association, playing in the Under 18 Men’s Team during the State Junior Zone Hockey Championships this weekend in Adelaide. Ellen Canna was chosen to represent the association in the Under 18 Women’s team, and Sam Haddow will play in the Under 15 Men’s [...]
COURTSIDE A1 APNA review with MERRIDY MANUEL Another warm one! When will the winter sport begin? Mallala captured the lead from the start, winning by 13 against Two Wells at Two Wells. Hamley, playing at home, easily defeated Virginia, 57 to 33 and the visiting Balaklava side won over Long Plains, 48 to 41. Hummocks, [...]
A GRADE United 2.8 4.12 6.13 10.17 (77) Two Wells 1.2 2.3 3.7 5.7 (37) Goals: United – K.Ettridge 7, A.Mills, M.East, R.Sharer Two Wells – S.O`Brien 2, J.Morrison, S.Feast, B.Spiteri Best: United – M.Brown, R.Sharer, T.Ettridge, K.Ettridge, A.Mills, B.Graham Two Wells – A.Hardiman, A.Pontt, N.Seccafien, K.Leighton, B.Hart, S.O`Brien Virginia 2.3 6.5 11.6 14.10 (94) [...]
A1: Virginia 47 (Emma C Flanagan) def Mallala 44 (Stacey Hardie). Two Wells 58 (Karen Penhall) def Long Plains 41 (Tori Doherty). Hummocks 53 (Sarah Young) def Hamley Bridge 41 (Lee Barnett). A2: Two Wells 62 (Stephanie Walker) def Long Plains 26 (Ashyka Curnow). Hummocks 48 (Emily Zanker) def Hamley Bridge 37 (Tania Knott). A3: [...]
THE odd upset, close results, and large winning margins were scattered across the Divisions in the 17th round of Wooroora bowls. Division One was particularly close with margins no greater than 7 shots across all matches. In one of the most enthralling matches for the season, Riverton upset competition leaders Balaklava at Balaklava last weekend’ [...]
GOLF Balaklava Over the last 20 or so years our golf course has become known simply as “Balak”, obviously because that was the name of a biblical Moabite king which means, roughly, “Destroyer”. This course has certainly destroyed many an ego and millions of expectations but then, following all the best of efforts, it has [...]
By the Bench Warmer THE ‘Barmy Army’ was out in force on the Hill Friday night, looking fantastic and taking the opportunity to relax and mingle with friends and family, while enjoying a fine evening of basketball. The real action though was happening on the courts. Let me just say, I was excited! Only three [...]
SA State Championship shooting titles were held at Balaklava Sports Shooting Club (BSSC) last weekend. There were 149 competitors, both locals and 66 interstate visitors, who made the most of the last big match to be held before the Australasian shoot in New Zealand in February. President of BSSC, Jason Gregory, was very pleased with [...]
YOUNG Balaklava bowlers, Renee McPharlin and Ciara Guy, are continuing their winning streak, taking out the Wooroora Women’s Pairs Championship. The competition attracted teams from Balaklava, Hamley Bridge, Mallala, Owen and Port Wakefield, all displaying a high standard of bowling. The girls won Balaklava’s Ladies Pairs Championships in December. The Wooroora Women’s Pairs competition, held [...]