Sport

Golf is a game of skill, determination, opportunity, disappointment, possibilities and frustration but so many of us continue to turn up with positive attitudes, to enjoy good company and exercise.

MARATHON … even the written word strikes fear and trepidation into the hearts of most athletes, but Diane Kavanagh saw it as a goal after watching other Hamilton Running Club members undertake the ultimate test of a runner.

FOR decades the sport of bowls has been seen as an ‘old persons sport’, especially by those of us who grew up in the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s, but the sport is far from being that now with many of its best exponents far from retirement age.

UNDER grey skies, the Hamilton Harness Racing club conducted its eight-race meeting on Wednesday, with local success at the event.

SIXTY-TWO men and 18 women played Saturday’s stroke event in ideal conditions, as Shannon Kearns had a very steady round to take out the July Monthly Medal, finishing with 83 (14) 69 nett.

HAMILTON Kangaroos will face a huge challenge today when they take on South Warrnambool at Friendly Societies Park in Hampden Football Netball League round 12 action today.

TEAMS are turning the corner into the home straight of the race for a spot in the finals of the Mininera and District Football League with six rounds remaining in 2024 home and away season.

WESTERN Victoria Female Football League reigning premiers, Hamilton Kangaroos, are looking to advance to another senior women’s grand final when they battle Horsham Demons at Reid Oval Sunday afternoon.

JESS Rentsch realised her dream late last year when she was drafted to the West Coast Eagles with pick number two in the AFLW draft, but her hard work definitely didn’t stop there as she continues to work towards preparing for her debut season at the top level.

HARROW-BALMORAL took apart Taylors Lake in round 11 of the Horsham and District Football Netball League (HDFNL) senior football at Balmoral, the final margin was 178 points.

SATURDAY’S winter weather was perfect for the club’s second Bonanza Day, which was sponsored by generous club members who wish to remain anonymous, the greens were perfect, the sausages and soup delicious and the afternoon tea tables groaned under the weight of the sumptuous food.

SEVEN teams can still reach the finals of the Mininera and District Netball Association A grade competition with six rounds remaining in the 2024 season.