Wenty Leagues Journal - August/September 2023

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AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2023

PRESIDENT’S Report

the celebrations with a spectacular gala dinner full of laughter and memories shared. Similarly, the Netball Club also hosted a delightful dinner event, which saw members gathering to honour the rich history of the club. Congratulations to both clubs on your accomplishments and reaching this incredible milestone.

In June, your Board of Directors held an intensive full day strategic planning session, where presentations showcased further areas of the club and our facilities that could be further developed for the betterment of our growing membership. We look forward to sharing some of those results and takeaways with members in the not-too-distant future. Stay tuned.

Dear Members,

Heading into the second half of the year, we are transitioning into the exciting months of August and September. Before we delve into the details of what lies ahead, I would love to look back briefly at some key events that took place at our club during June and July.

We had the pleasure of hosting various events, including the remarkable 60th anniversaries of our Netball and Bowling clubs. The Bowling Club celebrated with a weeklong celebration, with 132 teams participating in tournament play and ending

Despite the challenges posed by external factors, I am delighted to share that we continue to move forward with a positive outlook with our financial landscape. Whilst we find ourselves slightly behind the record results achieved in 2022, we are firmly on track to achieve our current year target and another strong performance for Wenty Leagues. Our club’s dedicated staff, loyal members, and supportive community have played a pivotal role in driving our continuing progress and ongoing success.

We know that our staff are a key part of what makes Wenty the hospitality venue of choice for so many, which is why we were so

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

pleased to apply the Fair Work Commission pay increase to our incredible team. With the continual rising of cost of living expenses, we are happy to further support our Wenty Family.

I would also like to congratulate our entire team for their selfless efforts in supporting local community organisations. In July, we put the call out to staff for donations of pre-loved blankets, warm clothing or winter items for our Parramatta Mission Winter Appeal. We received an amazing response and the donations will make a huge difference to so many vulnerable members of the community.

Once again, our culinary team has crafted an incredible menu of specials to enjoy over the coming months. Whether you are looking for somewhere to celebrate Father’s Day, or looking for your next catch-up location with friends, I invite you to take the opportunity to come in and enjoy an outstanding meal, while you enjoy a relaxing time.

We look forward to seeing yourself, your family and friends in August and September. Hoping your visit will be filled with joy, laughter and cherished moments created right here at Wenty Leagues.

Ian McCann PRESIDENT

Ian McCann PRESIDENT

Justin Isaacs VICE PRESIDENT

Adam Cromack DIRECTOR

David Mumford DIRECTOR

Rod Pritchard DIRECTOR

Laurie Capovilla DIRECTOR

Jody Manson DIRECTOR

Alan Fowler DIRECTOR

Dear Members,

Welcome to our next issue of our Journal. It’s been a busy Winter period for us, and we are thrilled to share all the exciting updates and upcoming events with our valued members and readers.

June and July were bustling months at our club, with an influx of school children joining us for school holiday fun. We are delighted to have had the opportunity to host these young minds and create memorable experiences for them. Looking ahead to September, we are eager to continue creating memories, as we have planned a fantastic lineup of activities,

including Cupcake Decorating, Kids Bingo, Face Painting, and more. We can’t wait to see the joy on their faces as they engage in these fun-filled events. Learn more on pages 18 & 19.

Sports enthusiasts and families have been flocking to our venue to cheer on the Matilda’s in their quest for glory at the FIFA Women’s World Cup. We have enjoyed witnessing the team’s progress and are excited to see just how far they can go. Footy finals will also be getting underway in the coming months and we look forward to being the go-to venue to cheer on your team, as we head towards seeing who will take out the premiership for 2023. It’s moments like these that truly unite us as a community, and we are proud to provide a space where such moments can be shared and celebrated.

We will also be bringing an abundance of laughter to our Wenty community as we bring the Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase and renowned comedian Jimeoin to our Starlight stage. Along with other talented performers, who will undoubtedly leave our audience in stitches, there are lots of laughs to be had. You can read more about our Starlight shows on pages 24 through to 27.

Our culinary team continues to impress with their creations. This month, our food specials showcase a wide range of cuisines that bring sensational flavours to life. Among the highlights is our Lamb Shank pie, a mouthwatering delicacy that not only tastes incredible but also presents itself as a work of art on your plate. Make sure you don’t miss out on this culinary masterpiece. Take a look at all the specials you will be seeing in the coming months from page 12.

We eagerly anticipate the arrival of Father’s Day, a time to celebrate the special men in our lives. At The Plaza, we will be offering Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner, providing families with the perfect setting to create cherished memories while indulging in delicious meals. Additionally, we will have live entertainment throughout the day, along with a special Father’s Day raffle, including a host of exciting prizes up for grabs. Join us for this special day and find out more on pages 16 & 17.

As always, we remain committed to providing exceptional experiences and a welcoming environment for all our members and guests. Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to seeing you at Wenty Leagues.

Glenn Kovacs CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

WENTY LEAGUES IN THE

Giving young people the keys to independence

YOUTH OFF THE STREETS

Youth unemployment is of significant concern in NSW. In 2021, Western Sydney was home to 39% of NSW’s unemployed young people, according to Youth Action’s ‘Bearing the Brunt’ report. Due to this, Youth of the Streets works to empower at-risk young people to seek work, continue their education, and build life-skills at its independent high schools.

With our support, The Next Steps Transition program and the Mentoring program are essential services that Youth Off The Streets are able to deliver. These programs allow young people to shift smoothly to work and further training, and with Youth Off The Streets’ status as a Registered Training Organisation (RTO), it means they can provide a mix of accredited and non-accredited workshops, in disciplines ranging from construction to hospitality.

“It gives young people practice for the skills they’d need to succeed in employment,” says Mikaela, former RTO Manager. “I have a lot of ‘proud mum’ moments when our students score an interview or get a new job.”

Last year, 15 young people embarked on the Next Steps program, with the outcomes highlighting their commitment to improving their lives and breaking away from the cycle of disadvantage. Meanwhile, the Mentoring program matches disadvantaged young people with adult role models, as a 2014 report, entitled ‘The Mentoring Effect’, found those with the guidance of a mentor are more likely to set higher educational goals and demonstrate better community engagement.

While employment skills are vital to personal development, they aren’t the only key skills needed in the path towards personal freedom. For many, attaining a driver’s license is another key step in their journey. This is where the iDrive program comes into play, as the program helps young people accumulate driving hours with a volunteer mentor. So far, 16 young people have participated since the program began in September 2022.

Our contribution also enables Youth Off The Streets to offer young people the Safe Driver Course, as well as financial assistance for driving lessons and licence tests. Chris, an iDrive mentor of four years, has seen first-hand the program’s benefits.

“One young person couldn’t take on a shop-manager role because she couldn’t drive,” he says. “Once she got her licence, she could put her hand up to manage multiple outlets. Her success really put a smile on her face.”

For Chris, the experience is more than just a chance to accumulate driving hours.

“It’s an outlet for the young person to get things off their chest. If they want to open up about issues they’re facing, I’m there for them – to listen without judgement.”

Staff Winter Appeal PARRAMATTA MISSION

With the temperature dropping this winter, the staff rallied together to support one of our long-standing community partners, Parramatta Mission, in their Winter Appeal.

Our staff did not disappoint, blankets and warm clothing were gathered, as staff generously gave away pre-loved items they had cherished for years, alongside brand-new ones. The donation box overflowed with an array of items to help those vulnerable members of our community.

band together and make a difference. The impact of their collective effort has reverberated far beyond the confines of Wenty Leagues, reaching the lives of those most in need.

But the spirit of giving didn’t end there, as non-perishable food items also found their way into the hands of the caring staff. These provisions will help to provide sustenance to those who need it during this winter period and beyond.

The overwhelming response showcased the genuine care and compassion of the Wenty staff. Their unwavering support proved that, even in times of hardship, the community could

Wenty Leagues is incredibly proud to be a longstanding community partner with Parramatta Mission and we’re honoured to be able to support the outstanding work they do in our community.

ABOUT PARRAMATTA MISSION

Parramatta Mission provides assistance to the most vulnerable and disadvantaged in our communities to assist them in transforming their lives. These include people who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, facing crisis and people living with mental illness. To find out more, visit parramattamission.org.au

2023 WINNER MOST VOTES

LARGE CLUB

THAT’S A WRAP!

Over 6 weeks in June and July, we served up a culinary masterpiece in ClubsNSW Perfect Plate competition. After taking out the top prize in 2021, Statewide Winner – Large Club, we were excited to do it all again! It was a mammoth team effort to serve our taste sensation up to members and guests alike. From the staff serving, to the chefs cooking, each staff member embraced the competition and got behind Sous Chef, Ferdinand De Leon’s mouth-watering dish - a 12-hour Slow-Cooked Smoked Beef Cheek, accompanied with potato gratin, truffled wild mushrooms, cavolo nero, dutch carrots, with a bush tomato relish and red wine jus.

Thank you to everyone who came in to try the dish and placed a vote, we were blown away by the support of our wonderful Wenty community!

DID YOU KNOW ?

SOME FUN FACTS...

The competition ran from May 30th – July 9th

30 Chefs prepared the dish

24,516 hours of slow cooking

350kg Potatoes were used in the Potato Gratin

Our goal was to sell 1100 dishes but thanks to you we exceeded our target. 1100 2043 Total dishes sold

6,129 Dutch Carrots

Our Goal

81.72 Litres of Jus

Meet our Sous Chefs

Three Sous Chefs and a Kitchen!

Allow us to introduce you to the unsung kitchen heroes at Wenty! Our Sous Chefs are the secret sauce behind the extraordinary flavours that you experience when you dine with us. With creativity on the boil, they’re rewriting the culinary rulebook one dish at a time.

Sous Chef Ferdinand

How long have you worked at Wenty Leagues?

I have worked at Wenty Leagues for 4 1/2 years. During this time I have gained invaluable skills and have created some wonderful working relationships with all of my colleagues.

What made you decide to become a chef?

Growing up I enjoyed watching and helping my

Mum cook. Down the track when it was time to start working, I found myself enjoying cooking more than anything else, so I studied to become a chef.

What do you most enjoy about cooking?

I enjoy putting together a great plate of food, and I also enjoy the camaraderie of colleagues working together and having fun in the kitchen.

What is your favourite dish?

There are too many tasty foods in the world – it is hard to pick a favourite!

Sous Chef Jarod

How long have you worked at Wenty Leagues?

I started working at Wenty around 14 years ago as a Bartender, in the warehouse, on the gaming floor and as a waiter in Lucidos Restaurant before I started my Chef Apprenticeship. I left Wenty for a short time to work at Rockpool Bar and Grill and gain some experience as a young chef. I came back and now I am now approaching 10 years.

- Cooking with my daughter

- Seeing people enjoy the food I cook

- Getting to know regular customers

- Working as a team in the kitchen

- Successfully completing a busy service or function

What is your favourite dish?

My favourite food to eat is Thai, but I have always loved making Pizzas and cooking a BBQ.

Sous Chef Erwin

How long have you worked at Wenty Leagues?

I am coming up to my 2 year mark working at Wenty.

What made you decide to become a chef?

Cooking is something that has always interested me. After studying to become a chef, I had experience working in 5 star hotels and on large cruise ships, which was an incredible experience and made me realise my passion for cooking.

What do you most enjoy about cooking?

I love experimenting with different flavours and love the idea that each culture and style of cooking concentrates on different flavours.

busy service or function!”

What made you decide to become a chef?

Studying hospitality & food technology in High School, I fell in love with all things food and found that I was good at cooking. I especially love cooking for family and friends! I learnt how to cook from my Mum and Dad and grew it into a passion.

Starting my first job in a Pizza Shop while I was still in High School, I found I really enjoyed cooking and working in a kitchen. When I left School, I then begun studying Hospitality Management at Tafe and started working at Wenty. I learnt a lot in the first couple of years and then worked for Neil Perry at Rockpool Bar and Grill before coming back.

What do you most enjoy about cooking?

- Cooking for friends and family

- Cooking for Ronald McDonald house.

- Cooking for the community

What is your favourite dish?

International Western Dishes are my go-to.

“I [love] successfully completing a

$13.5 Members $15.0 Visitors

August Lunch Specials

MONDAY

Slow Cooked Braised Lamb & Barley Soup Served with Grilled Sourdough

TUESDAY

Spaghetti with Pork & Veal Meatballs in Napoli Sauce served with Parmesan

WEDNESDAY

Steak, Guinness & Mushroom Pie

Creamy Mash Potatoes, Peas & Gravy

THURSDAY

Chicken Biryani with Slow Cooked Spiced Chicken & Saffron Basmati Rice, Served with Mint Raita

FRIDAY

Fish Burger with Battered Barramundi Fillet, Lettuce, Caper & Dill Remoulade, Pickled Cucumber on a Sesame Seeded Milk Bun

September Lunch Specials

MONDAY

Harissa Spiced Chicken, Warm Quinoa, Roast Capsicum Romesco Sauce & Broccolini

TUESDAY

Spiral Pork Toulouse Sausage, Creamy Mash Potatoes & Onion Gravy

WEDNESDAY

Lemon Herb Chicken Cashew Salad

Cos Lettuce, Crispy Tortilla, Cashew, Cucumber & Honey Mustard Dressing

THURSDAY

Smoked Beef Brisket, Pickles, Coleslaw, BBQ Sauce on a Soft Brioche Roll & Chips

FRIDAY

Herb Crusted John Dory Fillet

Warm Pearl Cous Cous Paella & Salsa Verde

Slow Braised

Beef Short Rib

Served with Mash Potato, Broccolini & Jus. With a schooner of Kirin Ichiban.

M $35.0 I V $38.9

September Special

Lamb Shank Pie

Served with Mash Potato, Peas & Gravy. With a schooner of James Squire 150 Lashes.

M $28.0 I V $32.0 August Special

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live music

THE PLAZA 8am - 11am, 12pm - 3pm & 5pm - 8pm WENTY LOUNGE 1pm - 4pm (18+)

Cupcake Decorating

TUESDAY 26 SEPTEMBER

The Alfresco I 10am - 12pm

$15

Crazy Science Show

WEDNESDAY 27 SEPTEMBER

Starlight Room I 11am

$12 per Person

*Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Minifit Kids Fitness Clinic

THURSDAY 28 SEPTEMBER

Ringrose Oval I Wenty Leagues 10am - 12pm: 5-8 Year Olds 1pm - 3pm: 9-12 Year Olds

FREE Face Painting & Balloon Art

TUESDAY 3 OCTOBER

The Plaza I 11am - 1pm

Plaster Painting

THURSDAY 5 OCTOBER

The Alfresco

$1o Each Session times between 9.30am to 11.00am

*Bookings essential. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Beer of the Month $5.6

ALL THE ACTION LIVE & LOUD ON OUR BIG SCREENS!

MAGPIE BAR FOOTY SPECIAL

august shows

SATURDAY

SATURDAY 26 AUGUST

DOORS OPEN 7PM SHOW STARTS 8PM

september shows

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REGULAR PROMOTIONS & ACTIVITIES

MONDAYS

9.00am Tai Chi Class

10.15am Tai Chi Class

11.00am Cash Housie

7.00pm JT Dance - Modern Jive

TUESDAYS

9.00am Tai Chi Class

9.15am Gentle Exercise Class

10.15am Tai Chi Class

11.30am Cash Housie

7.00pm Bingo

WEDNESDAYS

9.15am Gentle Exercise Class

7.30pm Cash Housie

7.00pm Trivia with Maroon

THURSDAYS

9.15am Gentle Exercise Class

11.30am Cash Housie

6.15pm Super Thursday Raffle

FRIDAYS

11.00am Bingo

6.00pm Live Music in the Wenty Lounge

7.30pm Cash Housie

8.30pm Live Music in ENVY

9.00pm Video DJ in the Wenty Lounge

SATURDAYS

1.00pm Cash Housie

6.00pm Live Music in the Wenty Lounge

8.00pm Starlight show

8.30pm Live Music in ENVY

9.00pm Video DJ in the Wenty Lounge

SUNDAYS

4.00pm Bill Buster Raffle

SUB CLUB Reports

BOWLS

The Wenty Leagues Bowling Club, has been abuzz with excitement and achievements during the 2022-23 bowling season. Let’s take a moment to celebrate the outstanding accomplishments and look ahead to the upcoming events that promise to bring more success to our vibrant bowling community.

Janice Patten & Sue Cunningham, Champions of the Merrylands 5 Year & Under Tournament!!

The season kicked off with the Merrylands 5 Year & Under Tournament, where budding talents showcased their skills. Amongst them, Janice Patten and Sue Cunningham shone brightly, emerging as the champions of this prestigious event. Their tenacity and dedication served as inspiration for the club’s aspiring bowlers!!

State Pennant Playoffs | Grade 4 Quarter-finalists

Wenty Leagues’ Grade 4 team delivered a commendable performance in the State Pennant Playoffs, reaching the quarterfinals. While they were eventually defeated by Wingham BC, it is worth noting that Wenty Leagues 4s was the only club to triumph over the eventual State Champions, St Johns Park. This outstanding achievement is a testament to the club’s determination and competitive spirit, which also saw our Grade 1s win their way to Forster and also Grade 6 that competed at Warilla on the South Coast.

Women’s Consistency Singles Championship

The Women’s Consistency Singles Championship witnessed an unforgettable final showdown. Sue Cunningham and Di Worthington engaged in a gripping battle that kept spectators on the edge of their seats. In a nail-biting finish, Sue Cunningham emerged as the winner, edging past Di Worthington with a slender score of 120 to 119. The skill and sportsmanship displayed by both players earned the admiration of their peers.

Women’s Single Gender State Pennants

As August approaches, anticipation grows for the commencement of the Women’s Single Gender State Pennants. Bowlers from Wenty Leagues are gearing up to showcase their prowess and compete against some of the best talent in the state. With their experience and camaraderie, they are ready to take on this challenge head-on in Grades 1, 3 and 4.

Celebrating the Champions of 2022-23 Bowling Season

In early June, Wenty Leagues held its prestigious bowls presentation luncheon to recognise and honour the champions of the 2022-23 season. The respective men’s and women’s Bowlers of the Year’ accolades were bestowed upon Matty Swan and Chrissy Cadman, recognising their consistent excellence and remarkable performances. The club also celebrated the tremendous progress made by John Champion and Sue Cunningham, acknowledging them as the ‘Most Improved Bowlers’ for the year. These exceptional bowlers serve as a source of inspiration for the entire Wenty Leagues community.

Wenty Leagues 60th Anniversary Week of Bowls

A significant milestone for the club, the Wenty Leagues 60th Anniversary Week of Bowls, was a grand celebration of the sport’s rich heritage and the club’s enduring legacy. A whopping 132 teams participated in various competitions throughout the entire week of tournament play, fostering a true sense of community and camaraderie among members and

visitors. Twenty-thousand dollars in prize money was shared over the week. The festivities culminated in a spectacular gala dinner attended by 200 people. The evening was filled with laughter, shared memories, and an overwhelming sense of pride for the club’s accomplishments over the six decades.

Embracing the New Season

As the new season unfolds, the excitement is palpable at Wenty Leagues Bowls Club. The Major Singles Championship for both men and women promises to deliver thrilling encounters and fierce competition. Additionally, the Women’s District Championships, Men’s Zone 10 State Championships, and the Zone 10 Open Midweek Pennant are all set to kick off soon, adding more excitement to the bowls calendar.

In conclusion, Wenty Leagues Bowls Club has once again proven itself as a force to be reckoned with in the world of lawn bowls. The club is well-positioned to create more memorable moments in the 23-24 season. So let the games begin, and may the spirit of sportsmanship, fellowship, and competitive excellence continue to thrive at Wenty Leagues Bowling Club!

Cameron Curtis, Bowls Co-ordinator

CRICKET

Cricket club registrations have just opened, and initial numbers are quite healthy, hopefully we should have around the same number of teams.

We will look to run our popular ‘Cricket Blast’ program for our 6-10 years olds. We had some of our kids attend a training session with Sydney Thunder player Chris Green, which was well received and a fabulous opportunity for the players.

We have 2 changes to our committee with the retirement of Rob Willis, Aaron Martin (VP) and Hubert Jesuratnam (Treasurer). Wish to thank Rob for his efforts for many years at the Cricket Club.

We have been informed that one of our long term senior teams have been filming about the diversity of the Cricket team and how Wenty Leagues have assisted with this, it’s a 5 part series and Kayo and Fox Sports have agreed to play this as part of the upcoming summer Cricket season. Congratulations to all involved and keep an eye out for Park Cricket on your TV’s.

DARTS

It’s been a big couple of months for the Dart Club. Our Division 1 men’s team won the Sydney Western, Monday night competition and our Division 1 Mixed team came runner up in the Wednesday night competition.

Karl Korzuch has played for Wenty for many years and plays in both the men’s and the mixed teams. He has now hit 300 “180’s” in Sydney Western Competitions. Karl is the only player ever to do so.

Andrea Hendley darts have been fantastic of late, and she has just been named to represent New South Wales in the National Championships next month, we wish her well.

Dave Shaw was nominated and accepted as a life member of the Darts Club.

DART CLUB EVENTS

Dennis Cromack Open Singles

Ladies 1st Place: Andrea Hendley

2nd Place: Michele Blommestein

Men’s 1st Place: Armando Legaspi 2nd Place: John Rook

Dart Club Handicap Singles

1st Place: Andrea Hendley

2nd Place: Natalie Hendley

180’s. Michael Warne

Club Championship Singles

Ladies 1st Place: Andrea Hendley

2nd Place: Natalie Hendley

Men’s 1st Place: John Rook

2nd Place: Corey McKeough

180’s. John Rook x2

Upcoming Events

Sun 6th Aug Club Championship Doubles

Names in by 9:30am.

Sun 20th Aug Club Championship Mixed Doubles

Names in by 9:30am.

Sat 16th Sept Smithfield/Wenty Friendship Day

Names in by 9:30am.

Social Darts on Friday nights is going very well and we welcome anyone that would like to give it a go to come on down, it’s always a fun night. See you all on Friday nights.

Dave Shaw, President

DOMINOS

Dominos is a game of intelligence. Tactics & probability are considerations to play well. 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. Most games finish around 9 pm.

Dominos started back on Jan 12 and results to date are as follows -

27/04 1st Ray Gorbatenko & Pat Jolly

2nd Shirley Keniry & Winston Tattersall

3rd Gil Chaperon Antoinette Zaia

04/05 1st Ray Gorbatenko 2nd Gwen Hall & Winston Tattersall

3rd Ron Galea & Peter Zaia

11/05 1st Ron Galea & Col Manton

2nd Gwen Hall & Winston Tattersall

3rd John Chen & Carole Vella

18/05 1st Ron Galea & Shirley Keniry

2nd Robbie Chaperon & Antoinette Zaia

3rd Winston Tattersall & Carole Vella

25/05 1st Robbie Chaperon & Edwin Donat

2nd Gloria Bugden & Ron Galea

3rd Andy Galloway & Col Manton

SUB CLUB Reports

01/06 1st Shirley Keniry & Carole Vella

2nd Col Manton & Ray Gorbatenko

3rd Robbie Chaperon & Pat Jolly

15/06 1st Gil Chaperon & Carole Vella

2nd Agnelle Edouard & Winston Tattersall

3rd Edwin Donat & Ray Gorbatenko

22/06 1st Carole Vella

2nd Robbie Chaperon

3rd Shirley Keniry

22/06 1st Gloria Bugden

2nd Edwin Donat, Shirley Keniry

3rd Ron Galea, Pat Jolly

FISHING

The Small Boats weekend 5th, 6th and 7th May at Greenwell Point went ahead, the seas were calm and fishing conditions perfect. All who went enjoyed a great few days catching fish and telling their stories, when they discussed their day over a meal and a drink at the local bowling club.

The trip in May saw a slow day with very high winds out of Kiama. We fished initially at 80 metres with only a few fish being caught due to not being able to hold bottom, even with the regulation one pound sinker. The skipper brought the boat in closer to 50 metres, again only a few fish brought in so we moved to the 40 metre mark. Unfortunately, the conditions were the same, not able to hold bottom, the current was not on the side of the anglers.

We fished until 1:00pm with all bringing home some fish, so overall a good day. The catch consisted of 17 Morwong, 6 Snapper, 6 Leather Jacket, 9 Pig Fish, 1 Maori Wrasse, 5 Sergeant Baker, and 25 Sweep. The biggest fish was a Morwong at 1.06kgs, caught by Fong (Charlie) Looi, the biggest bag went to Anand (Senior) Naidoo with 2.9 kgs, well done boys.

With reduced numbers the June trip still went ahead. The weather was good; the sea was flat and calm meaning we were able to fish at 70 meters. A number of anglers bagged out on Morwongs. This means they caught the maximum allowed of that species.

The catch consisted of 55 Morwong, 24 Snapper, 12 Pig Fish, 2 Flathead, 1 Maori Wrasse, 9 Sergeant Baker and 5 Sweep. A good haul! The biggest fish was a Morwong at 1.15kg caught by Steve Sakaluk and the biggest bag went to Anand (Senior) Naidoo at 10.84kgs.

Fishing is improving with the skipper continuing to take us to all the right drop points where we are all but guaranteed fish. We have a great time on the water, with bait dropped, as we wait anxiously for that bite.

If you are interested or would like to know more about the Wenty Fishing Sub-Club, we meet every second Wednesday at 6pm in the Sports Bar, come along and meet some members.

Till next tide

Phil Nash, Publicity Officer

GOLF

Welcome once again from the Wenty Leagues Social Golf Club. The weather is getting a bit chilly, but our members are soldiering on and enjoying their golf as usual. Our first COW round was completed at Glenmore Park on 2 April. Sixteen players progressed to the second round which was completed at Penrith on 21 May and we are now down to eight lucky players for our third round, which will take place at Highlands Golf Club in picturesque Mittagong.

Congratulations also to Ryan Payne who won the jackpot hole at Penrith on the third hole. I was in a group with Dominic Scali at Studley Park when a rare event for him occurred, he took a Divot and was over the moon, it was an excellent shot and many more of them to come.

The results for the Leagues Club Cup that was originally scheduled to be played at Camden Lakeside on 30 April, but was rescheduled for Penrith on 21 May due to inclement weather were as follows:

A Grade Winner: Ryan Payne

Runner-up: Charlie Ghaleb

B Grade Winner: Glen Grant

Runner-up: Tim Fuhrmann

C Grade Winner: Troy Tyson

Runner-up: Bernie Ambrose

The Club’s Stableford championship kicked off at Glenmore Park on 4 June and is played over four consecutive rounds. This wrapped up at Studley Park on 25 June with the following results:

A Grade Winner: Charlie Ghaleb

Runner-up: Ryan Payne

B Grade Winner: Danny Chaiban

Runner-up: Tim Fuhrmann

C Grade Winner: Sione Fangupo

Runner-up: Graham Kenyon

Well done to everyone who took part.

Lastly, we had two new members join our club since the last report. We are hoping to see more taking the plunge. If you have a spare Sunday, come and join us. We play every Sunday and anyone interested in playing can find our details in the Club Journal, on the Website or on the Sub Club noticeboards in the Club.

Kind Regards.

Glen Grant, President

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.

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

Congratulations to the following 13 students who were recently graded:

Junior Red Belt:

Aadya Babburi & Noah Naudi

Junior Yellow Belt:

Ziva Ali, Rodela Aref, Saanvi Ghanathe, Maanvi Mulgandmath, Dhritti Pannala, Mahesh Rajadurai, Riddhi Ramsewak, Chakrika Talluri & Pranavi Vasamsetti

Junior Orange Belt: Levin Bhattachan

Senior Yellow Belt: Phoebe Coroneo

INDOOR BOWLS COMPETITIONS

State Championships

Following on from a great effort from Geoff Owen and Doreen Anderson, John Chen was one of 32 to contest the singles State Championships. Again a great effort from our members.

Club Championships

Our Championship for the Mixed Drawn Pairs was played on Wednesday 14th June 2023. We had 9 teams entered for this championship. Winners were Faye Peter and Doreen Anderson, and Runners-up were Mary Zammit and Frod Nikousseresht.

COACH TRIP

We are going on a Coach Trip to Chapel Hill for Christmas in July. Stopping near Richmond Air Base for morning tea, before heading to Chapel Hill for a 2 course lunch, before returning to Wenty Leagues.

NEW MEMBERS

New members are welcome to play on Wednesdays starting at 10.30am, and Thursday starting at 7pm.

Barrie Craig, President

NETBALL

We are halfway through the 2023 Season and all Teams are coming along nicely and improving each week heading towards the Finals.

Wenty Leagues Netball Club celebrated 60 Years this year with a wonderful night celebrating with past and present Players/Life Members/Coaches/Committee. A lot of reminiscing, laughs and dancing was had by all.

Training is held every Wednesday night during the school term in the Wally Webster Hall from 6.30pm. Junior membership is open to students who are children of members of the Wenty Leagues Club, from the ages of 8 to 18 years.

Our training times are:

Junior white belt to junior purple belt - 6.30pm to 7.45pm

Senior belts & new adult students - 8.00pm to 9.30pm

Our books for new junior student registrations are currently closed. We look forward to welcoming new junior students in 2024 when registrations re-open. In order not to miss out on limited vacancies, please click here, or visit wentyleagues.com.au/sport/goshin-ju-jitsu/, to be placed on our waiting list for new junior registration.

For all enquiries and senior registration, please email: wlcgoshinjujitsu@gmail.com

Amanda Seck, Secretary

SUB CLUB Reports

FINAL SERIES 2023

Semi Final 2nd September 2023

Preliminary Finals 9th September 2023

Grand Final 16th September 2023

Alternate Grand Final 23rd September 2023

CONTACT US

General enquiries: wentyleaguesnetball@hotmail.com

Registration enquiries: christiebarter@hotmail.com

Wenty Leagues Netball

Don’t forget to send a request to join our closed Group Facebook page to keep up to date with club announcements. wenty_leagues_netball_club

Regards.

Sue Smith, Publicity Officer

SNOOKER & BILLIARDS

The Snooker and Billiards Club (AKA the Snooker Club) has been a Sub-Club of Wenty Leagues Club for many years and we are fortunate to have members from all walks of life.

The Snooker & Billiards Club holds many competitions throughout the year and participates in various competitions with other clubs.

UMPIRING

Blacktown City Netball Association held an 11 week program for beginner umpires. WLNC throughout the program had 7 girls attend. From this program we have had 5 progress into Saturday games. The eagerness of those that attended was great. Each week did consist of learning the game progressively and girls were then able to put this into practise by umpiring our 11 years Development teams.

Elliana Henderson received her Gold badge and Priyanka Murali received her Junior White badge. These accomplishments were done in such little time, well done girls.

Draws and Results can be checked on the PlayHQ website

DUTIES – 2023

12th August (Round 13)

All Duties:

Canteen, Tower, Umpires Control, Set Up, Pack Up & Clean Up

16th September - Grand Final

Tower / Umpires Control

IMPORTANT DATES - 2023

26th August

Crazy Hair & Sock Day

Social snooker competitions are always held every Tuesday Night with a handicap knockout. Entry is $5.00. We commence the shootout at 7.00pm. Vouchers are awarded to the Winner, Runner up, and semifinalists. We encourage all Wenty Leagues Club members who enjoy snooker to play in our social competition.

We no longer hold our Thursday night shoot out competitions because the A and B Grade teams play in our snooker room on that night.

We had our AGM on Monday 6th February 2023; an election for a new committee was held, some current and some new Committee members are now on the new Committee filling all positions.

The Club had a successful year in 2022 and we are looking forward to any challenge in the coming years.

Monday 12th June 2023, we played in the semi-final of the RSL Competition, winning through to the grand final against Guildford at the Guildford Leagues Club.

Monday 19th June 2023, we played the RSL Snooker Championship; we had a victory by winning 3-2.

Sunday 25th June 2023 we have won the RSL Competition 3-0 against Guildford Club.

Monday 26th June 2023, we held our club Billiards championship. The two finalists were Shawli Masudi and Nick Hanlin, Nick was crowned the 2023 Billiards champion.

The “A” Grade team is running 2nd in the Western District Championship

The “B” Grade team has finished 2nd in the Western District Championship

Third Division was equal 1st in the Western District Championship

Second Division was equal 2nd in the Western District Championship

At present we comprise of fifty four (54) financial member, it is low this year probably due to our regular senior members being unable to participate in the same way they once did, we wish them all the best.

We would like to encourage more women to join in and play during our Tuesday night competition, no experience is required as we have club members who are more than happy to offer their courteous knowledge. Arrangements can be made for mutual time, for one on one free training, to be able to one day represent Wenty in Snooker or Billiards events.

Fred Sabbagh, Secretary

SQUASH

Autumn 2023 Pennant

The regular home & away matches were completed on 11th May. Our club had 16 teams participating in the Western District comprising of 5 divisions with a total of 29 teams in the new 10 round competition format.

Three of our teams finished 1st at the conclusion of round 10 and 6 teams competed in the Grand Finals which were held over two nights on the 24th and 25th of May at Northmead and Premier Squash Centres. Our club was successful in Division 3 and finished runners up in Division 1, 2, 4 & 5.

While our club has had better Pennant results in the past, it is good to see that we have many players across all skill levels competing and representing our club.

Div 3 1st P Dao L Ditu S Farrugia© & R Doyle

Div 3 2nd N Teremaki C Mitrovich© C Wells & D Seguna

Div 4 2nd G Augustin G Donovan© F Briggs & R Spooner

Div 5 2nd E Yates I Gilbert A Hopkins & C Olsen©

Winter 2023 Pennant

The new mid-year 10 round Winter Pennant commenced on 12th June and WLSC have entered 15 teams. We have just completed Round 4 and the regular home & away competition matches conclude on 14th August with the semi-finals on the 21st and the Grand Finals on 28th August. We shall provide a full update at our next Sports Council Meeting on 17th September.

Social Day 3.0

WLSC held its Social Day 3.0 on Sunday 4th June at Northmead Squash Courts with 32 players registered. All players enjoyed the competition on court and the social aspect off the court. The “special” handicap system used for our Social Days meant everyone was competitive, even when there was a big difference in their player ratings. We were thrilled to announce the top 3 Prize Winners for Social Day 3.0 were all women. Go Girl Power!

Social Day 3.0 Prize Winners

1st Gillian Kirby, 2nd Tabitha Bratton & 3rd Tianna Nezar

The Victorious Wenty Leagues Division 3 Squash Team Autumn 2023

Autumn 2023 Pennant Grand Final Results

Div 1 2nd P Bastow© D Hedges B Hartwig & L Amer

Div 2 2nd C Henwood M Taylor N Henwood© & S Klecha

A sincere thanks to all members for supporting this event. It’s days like these we can all get together and have a bit of fun & exercise. Our next Social Day 4.0 will be held on Sunday 20th October 2023.

NSW Masters State Squash Championships

Several of our Members competed in the NSW Masters State Squash Championships held at Dural Squash Courts on the weekend of 24th & 25th June, with players sorted into 5-year age groups and into ability-based Divisions.

NSW Masters State Squash Championships 2023 Results

GOLD -Wendy Fox (over 75), Anne Bennett, Chris Olsen, Lyndal Amer SILVER - Rob Spooner (over 80), Peter Bastow

BRONZE - Irene Gilbert.

Congratulations to all the medal winners and participants (including Monica Rigby, Dave Seguna, Katie Totaro & Annette Hopkins) who competed and proudly represented WLSC.

SUB CLUB Reports

Australian Masters Squash Championships: Entries Open

The 41st Australian Masters Squash Championships will be held in Dural, NSW over a 2-week period from 4th to 15th September. The first week consists of Aged Individual titles for both men and women and an Interstate Teams Series in the second week. The Australian Championships normally attracts over 600 Masters players and we will have a large contingent of WLSC competing in the event.

WLSC Annual General Meeting 2023

Our 30th Annual General Meeting was held on Monday, 5th June at 7.30PM at Wenty Leagues Club ‘The Pavilion’. The meeting was well supported with 31 members in attendance and 15 apologies received. The President, Treasurer and Club Captain presented their Annual Reports for 2022. Elections for the Executive Committee, Club Captains & Team Selectors were held as well as General Business, including Member questions from the floor.

Thanks to John Bennett

Our President, Mr John Bennett announced at the AGM, that he would not seek re-election for a position on the Executive Committee for 2023/24. It was only fitting that Club Vice-Captain & Life Member Wendy Fox was given the honour to present John with a small token of our appreciation for all he has done for WLSC.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank John Bennett for all his hard work, time, dedication, and effort in guiding our Squash Club for the past 4 years. The Club has been very fortunate to have been led by a man with great experience in sports committees and administration. We would all like to wish John all the very best for the future.

Welcome to your Leadership Team for 2023-2024

With John deciding not to stand for a position on the Executive Committee, there was a minor reshuffle required. I was elected Club President and Rob Spooner was elected Vice President. Danny Hedges and Graeme Mitchell were re-elected as Treasurer & Secretary respectively, thus completing a very experienced Committee.

Club Captains Chris Mitrovich & Wendy Fox and team Selector Gillian Kirby were re-elected with 2 new faces appointed to the Selections Committee in Rob Cole and Dave Seguna.

lead an energetic team committed to working hard during this period to ensure we thrive.

Upcoming events

20 August WLSC Coaching Clinic 2.0

28 August Winter 2023 Pennant Grand Finals

4-15 September Australian Masters Squash Championships, Dural

18 September Referee’s Presentation & Rules Night conducted by Squash NSW & hosted by Wenty Leagues Squash Club

Updates on these events will be presented in the next edition of the Wenty Leagues Club Journal.

Join our great Wenty Leagues Squash Club

Squash is an exciting fast-paced international game for all ages that is great for improving cardio fitness and racquet and ball skills. The age range of current members extends from 20+ to 80 and we have been part of the Wenty Leagues Club community of sports clubs for almost 60 years.

With the Pennant competition restructure in 2023, there’s no better time to join WLSC. It’s now easier to commit with only 10 rounds played per Pennant, less fees per season, 3 finals series per year with new trophies, and improved & more flexible by-laws. We welcome players of all levels from beginners to advanced players, there’s a grade for everyone.

As there are no Squash Courts at Wenty Leagues Club itself, all home matches and internal competition matches are played at Northmead Squash Centre, 201 Windsor Road, Northmead. If you are interested in joining the Squash Club, please contact the secretary, Graeme Mitchell on 0435 837 675 or gamitchell50@gmail.com.

Keep Fit, Keep Squashin’

John Musumeci, WLSC President

SWIMMING

Members attended the Annual King’s Birthday weekend Legacy Swimming Carnival at Dubbo. This is the biggest Carnival on the Swimming Calendar with 10 Clubs competing. The weekend started with a social bowls game on the Saturday afternoon followed by a get together on Saturday night at the local RSL Club. Sunday morning, we ventured to the Aquatic centre at the RSL for the long-awaited Swim. A most successful weekend was had by the Club, with four Members at Wenty -Ted Jolly, Sean Henly, Tony Miller & Didier Balglobin winning the 4 x 50 metre relay, this known at the “Crocodile Cup” and it’s the most prestigious trophy that we can swim for.

We also had placings by Sean Henly in the Men’s Open event, and 3rd placing in 4 x 25 metre medley relay.

We face some interesting challenges over the next few years, especially those surrounding squash participation rates. However, I

The weekend is held to raise funds for Dubbo Legacy, due to the support of the clubs attending, in excesses of $10,000 was raised.

We are enjoying the rest over the winter months, and looking forward

to recommencing to Wentworthville pools the Sunday following the long weekend in October.

John Mccann, Publicity Officer

WDRLFC Harvey Norman Women’s Premiership & Ron Massey Cup

With 2 rounds remaining of normal competition, the Ron Massey team are sitting outright 3rd and assured of a semi final birth for 2023. Results have been slightly indifferent with 3 wins, 2 loses, a draw and a bye since round 9, with last Saturday seeing the club play its last home game for the season. We also celebrated ‘Back to Wenty’ day, which gave us the opportunity to catch up with ex-members from the past, including players, staff and committee members. Although not the result we wanted, a great day was had from all involved and so pleasing to see past and present players mixing together in the dressing room after the game. This will now hopefully become an annual event.

This week the Ron Massey squad travel to Fiji to take on the Silktails which will no doubt be a tough encounter. Although, as mentioned previously, we are destined for semi final football a win will assure us of a top 3 spot.

All information relating to the WDRLFC including complete draws for the Harvey Norman Women’s and Ron Massey Cup please visit:www.wentymagpies.com.au.

Martin De Bono, Secretary

WUJRLFC Junior Rugby League

As we are now mid way in the season, we can report that all our non competition sides have been having a great time learning the skills of Rugby League.

Our under 6s have started the season playing in the tag format while our under 7s have done 6 weeks of tag while learning tackling at training, now they have moved into tackling each week and have been having a great time.

Our under 9 Div 1 side coached by Abdul, were invited to the Paea Cup knockout with the best 32 sides in the state. The knockout was played over 2 days and the final result was our under 9-1 were Paea Cup champions, winning their final 20-12 over Cabramatta, signs are looking good for the future.

Our Competition teams this year have been progressing with the joint competitions with Canterbury. Competition is tough with a lot of close games, as we report we are looking very strong in all age groups with most teams sitting in the top 2 of each comp.

Our female teams are getting stronger and stronger with our under 14s girls sitting in 2nd place while our Open Women are sitting in 1st place, these competitions are based across all of Sydney, with teams from Manly, North Sydney, South Sydney and Penrith Districts.

Our A-grade team have joined up with Manly and North Sydney Districts, due to lack of teams. They have been strong with them sitting in 2nd after their first lost, but they will continue to work hard each week.

Sydney Shield have had a rough start, with getting 4 wins in a row then have been hit with a lot of injuries and players moving up the grades, they sit in 6 position as we report and hopefully can get a couple more players back and get more wins before the finals.

John Burns, Secretary

SUB CLUB contacts

BOWLING CLUB

President John Sunderland john_sunderland@hotmail.com

Secretary Cameron Curtis 0412 089 833

ccurtis@wentyleagues.com.au

GOSHIN JU-JITSU

President Andrew Seck

Secretary Amanda Seck 0418 292 040 wlcgoshinjujitsu@gmail.com

NETBALL

Ladies Representatives

Marcia Woods bwo00370@bigpond.net.au

Sheryn Batcheldor sherynbatcheldor@bigpond.com

CRICKET

President Justin Isaacs

Vice President Aaron Martin

Secretary Louise Frendo 0414 347 277 lfrendo@wentyleagues.com.au

Treasurer Hubert Jesuratnam

DARTS

President David Shaw

Secretary Ian Merry 0460 741 236 wentydartclub@yahoo.com.au

DOMINOS

President Patricia Jolly ptjolly@bigpond.net.au

Secretary Shirley Keniry 0405 414 944

FISHING

President William Van De Mortel

Secretary Michael Nash 0409 030 460 michaelnash101@hotmail.com

GOLF

President Glen Grant

Secretary Leon Plotkans 0412 404 660 leonair@tpg.com.au

INDOOR BOWLS

President Barrie Craig

Secretary Patricia Gargan 0451 102 931

President Jody Manson

Secretary Kellie Denning 0410 533 841 wentyleaguesnetball@hotmail.com

SNOOKER & BILLARDS

President Daniel Jiggins

Secretary Fred Sabbagh

SQUASH

President John Musumeci

Secretary Graeme Mitchell 0435 837 675 gamitchell50@gmail.com

SWIMMING

President Robin Thomson

Secretary Patricia Jolly 0427 319 093 ptjolly@bigpond.net.au

TABLE TENNIS

President Gavin Bland

Secretary Eric Lam 0428 183 828 elam3828@yahoo.com.au

WDRLFC (Ron Massey Cup & HN NSW WP)

President Rod Pritchard

Secretary Martin De Bono 0411 258 890 secretary@wentymagpies.com.au

WUJRLFC

President Elias Kassab

Secretary John Burns 0404 763 746 john6burns6@hotmail.com

GENERAL information

DRESS REQUIREMENTS

To maintain the high standard you enjoy at Wenty Leagues we require all members and visitors to adhere to the following standards. The following outlines acceptable and unacceptable items of footwear and clothing.

Acceptable:

Some examples, not limited to:

• Neat and tidy sports apparel

• Camouflage clothing

• Slides, sandals, scuffs or ugg boots

Unacceptable:

Some examples, not limited to:

• Football shorts, stubbies, board shorts or brief shorts

• Sleeveless shirts

• Swim wear or undergarments as clothing

• Torn clothing

• Bike shorts

• Rubber Thongs after 7pm

• Bare feet

• Sports caps and bandanna headwear

Members are reminded that you are responsible for your guests and guest’s behaviour. Members’ Guests must adhere to the same rules and regulations that apply to Wenty Leagues Club Members, including but not limited to, dress regulations, behaviour, condition of entry and other Wenty Leagues Club Policies.

CHILDREN AT WENTY

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

CONTACT US

Address 50 Smith Street, Wentworthville, NSW 2145

Post PO Box 228, Wentworthville NSW 2145

Phone 02 8868 9200

Fax 02 8868 9290

Email info@wentyleagues.com.au

Website 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.

TRADING hours

Mon-Thu 9.00am – 4.00am Fri 9.00am – 6.00am Sat 9.00am – 6.00am Sun 9.00am – 4.00am

GAMING FLOOR Mon-Thu 10.00am – 4.00am

10.00am – 6.00am Sat 9.00am – 6.00am Sun 9.00am – 4.00am

Opens 9.00am on Public Holidays

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.

Purchase

8.00am - 10.30am