WEST WATERFORD GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB NOTES

Notes for week ending 13^th February 2005

COMPETITION RESULTS.

Weekend Competition.

1^st: John O'Connell (10) 42pts. 2^nd: Mick Connelly (19) 41pts. Gross: Mark Shanahan (+2) 39pts. 3^rd: Frank Norton (19) 40pts. CSS. 40

WINTER LEAGUE Sponsored by Comeragh Oil.

Wednesday 16^th February to Sunday 20^th February 18-hole Stableford – continuation of the Winter League for places in the quarterfinals.

Eight teams played during the week for a place in the winter league quarterfinals, results as follows: -

Affane beat Old Parish 6 to 5: Cork beat Old Boro' 6.1/2 to 4.1/2: Clashmore beat Cappagh 7.1/2 to 3.1/2: Ardmore and Carrightwohill are 5-all with one match to play.

Winter league quarterfinals to be completed by Sunday 27^th February. Teams drawn as follows: -

Dungarvan vs. Clashmore: Killeagh vs. Cork: Youghal vs. Affane: and Carriglea vs. winner of the Ardmore vs. Carrightwohill match.

SOUTH EAST LEAGUE

Congratulations to all involved from West Waterford who played Youghal in the Southeast League at Fermoy on Saturday. The day ended in a clean sweep with West Waterford winning the 3 Bruin and 3 Pierce Purcell matches scoring the maximum 12 points. We are now looking forward to playing Mitchelstown at Harbour Point on 6^th March.

JUNIOR NOTES

Result of junior competition on Thursday 17^th February

Boys: 1^st: David Byrne (33) 42pts. 2^nd: Francis Condon (32) 38pts. Gross: David Curran (8) 28pts. 3^rd: Philip Spratt (12) 38pts

Girls: 1^st: Shona Curran (36) 46pts.

It was good to see juniors out in their numbers on Thursday last with new member Shona Curran shooting the lights out with a great score of 46pts.

FIXTURES

Wednesday 23^rd February – 18-hole Stableford, Club Competition, timesheet in operation with prizes dependent on entries.

Friday 25^th February to Sunday 27^th February 18-hole Stableford – Winter League quarter-final stage, kindly sponsored by Comeragh Oil.

Wednesday 2^nd March – 18-hole Stableford, Club Competition, timesheet in operation with prizes dependent on entries.

Nire/Ballymacarbry GAA Golf Classic

The Nire/Ballymacarbry GAA Golf Classic takes place on Thursday 24^th, Friday 25^th and Saturday 26^th March. It is a team of 4 Stableford and to make a reservation please telephone West Waterford on 058-43216 or 058-41475.

A full list of our fixtures and other information is available on our website:

WEDNESDAY COMPETITIONS

As envisaged we are going to resume the Wednesday competitions now that the Comeragh Oil sponsored Winter league is at the Matchplay stages. This is hoped to maintain interest and impetus prior to the onset of the spring/summer period when the main body of the golfing calendar for 2005 will commence. The first Wednesday competition will take place next Wednesday 23^rd February and they will continue up to the re-commencement of the Failte House Open Qualifiers on Wednesday 13^th April.

SOUTH EAST LEAGUE

The South East League is now up and running and the full list of dates and details are posted on the notice board. The South East League is a very important stepping stone in the preparation for both the Pierce Purcell and Jimmy Bruen GUI events. Team Managers will be keeping a close eye on proceedings and will be trying to select as varied group of players as possible during the League so as to ensure the strongest possible teams represent West Waterford later on in the season.

CHILD WELFARE AND PROTECTION IN SPORT

Our dedicated Junior Officers Justin Spratt and Mary Spratt attended a seminar/course on child welfare and protection in sport under the aegis of Waterford Sports Partnership on Monday last 14^th February. Amongst many items which were discussed was "The Code of Ethics and Good Practice for Children’s Sport" in Ireland which is designed to provide guidance for those working with young people in sport. The course outlined the type of issues that need to be discussed and addressed to provide the safest and most enjoyable environment for young people and their Club or organisation. It is typical of our Junior Officers dedication that they put on hold their Valentines celebrations in order to attend this most important and informative course. Mary and Justin along with the other attendees received certificates at the conclusion of this most informative and very worthwhile evening.

CATERING SERVICE

Martins Catering Ltd. will take over the catering services in the Clubhouse from 1^st March. We wish them every success for the future.

SUBSCRIPTIONS

Subscriptions for the 2005 season are now due, we would like to thank those who have already paid for their prompt response, and request all members who haven’t paid to please submit the appropriate amount to the office, by post or in person at their earliest convenience.

LOCKER ALLOCATION

The locker fee for 2005 is EUR 15 and if this fee and any arrears are not paid immediately, the relevant locker will be forfeited and be made available for hire to members on the waiting list.

CLUB CONTACT DETAILS

Telephone: 058 43216

Fax: 058 44343

E-mail: info@westwaterfordgolf.com

Thanks.