ASIA PACIFIC OUTGAMES 2008

Registration for Asia Pacific Outgames is due to open this month. Currently, there are 12 sports on offer: badminton, dancesport, field hockey, lawn bowls, rowing, run and walk, squash, swimming, ten pin bowling, tennis, volleyball and water polo. The games will be held in January and February of 2008. For more information, check out www.melbourneoutgames.org.

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BADMINTON

Not long now until G&L Badminton has 4 more courts to support our ever-growing number of players. The Alma Venville Recreation Centre is currently sourcing poles, which have to be hand-made to match the nets they recently purchased.

G&L Badminton is now averaging well over 20 players on Wednesday nights. Although most people haven’t played since high school, but adapt quickly nonetheless and surprise themselves with the ease in which their skills increase – after only the first night!

Five players are now expressing interest to attend the Asia Pacific Outgames in Melbourne next year. We have also been approached by Badminton WA, who have offered their support in a variety of ways including publicity, and competition should we ever get that good!

G&L Badminton meets every Wednesday night at Alma Venville Recreation Centre in Maylands.

BASKETBALL

• 1) Stirling (19-2)
• 2) Willetton (17-4)
• 3) Perry Lakes (17-4)
• 4) Lakeside (13-8)
• 5) Mandurah (12-9)
• 6) Wanneroo (12-9)
• 7) Perth (12-10)
• 8) Cockburn (8-13)
• 9) Rockingham (6-15)
• 10) Geraldton (4-17)
• 11) East Perth (3-17)
• 12) Bunbury (3-18)

FOOTY

With the women’s state team having secured 2nd place at the national competition, the club action is now set to get into high gear and wrap up the season.

WAWFL League after Round 14

• 1) Melville Sharks (14-0)
• 2) Coastal Titans (11-3)
• 3) Swan Districts (7-7)
• 4) Gosnells Hawks (7-7)
• 5) Claremont Piranhas (2-12)
• 6) Safety Bay Stingers (1-13)

WAWFL Reserves after Round 14

• 1) Joondalup (9-5)
• 2) Melville Sharks (8-5)
• 3) South Fremantle (5-7)
• 4) Swan Districts (4-7)

FOOTY TIPPING

The tips remain close with just 7 points separating the top tipper from the wooden spooner. Mattperth remains at the top of the leader board with 82 points, though he shares the spot with ozcobbler. Ashleyelder, just one point back, continues to have a great season. The OUTinPerth staff who had a better month this month, but nevertheless are struggling to make the top 10, are left to wonder what insider knowledge the leaders have been gleaning.

GAELIC

Last month’s featured club, Coastal Breakers have seen their numbers continue to grow – and not just at the pub sessions. They came very close to beating the top placed Greenwood in the July 15 round, and beat Finbars (2nd placed) in the June 24 round.

A mad party at a team mate’s house included cocktails, dress-ups, commando Ros, rugby tackles – ‘clearing’, stacks on, cheetos, jelly & sticky, underwear dancing & WWF… and it all started so civilly. Unfortunately following the aforementioned mad party came a disappointing loss to Morley. With new strips they now claim to be the best dressed club in the league

There are only 3 more rostered games for the winter ’07 season. Coastal Breakers are sitting comfortably in fourth spot on the ladder, which would ensure them a spot in the final series which starts August 26th. The improvement of all of their rookies has been phenomenal, and quite a few have been selected for state squad training. Good luck to all those players hoping for selection – the states are in NSW this year in October. Keep an ear out for that, and for the upcoming Coastal Breakers Texas Hold ‘Em fundraiser.

Women’s Gaelic after Round 10

• 1) Greenwood (10-0-0)
• 2) St Finbarrs (6-3-1)
• 3) Southern Districts (6-3-1)
• 4) Coastal Breakers (4-6-0)
• 5) Morley Gaels (2-8-0)
• 6) Western Shamrocks (1-9-0)

HOCKEY

Women’s Club Hockey after Round 13 sees the following clubs leading:

• Wizard Home Loans – Westside Wolves
• Premier 2 – Westside Wolves
• Premier Alliance – Uni Associates
• Promotion 2 – Blades
• Provisional 1 – Westside Wolves
• Provisional 2 Black – NC Raiders
• Provisional 2 Gold – Newman Knights
• Provisional 3 Black – OGMHC
• Provisional 3 Gold – South Perth

SOCCER

Women’s Club Soccer after Round 12 sees the following clubs leading:

• Premier – Queens Park
• Division 1 – Queens Park
• Division 2 – Bassendean Caledonian
• Division 3 – The Jacks
• Division 4 – Carlisle
• Division 5 – Port Kennedy
• Division 6 – Fremantle SC B

SWIMMING

Instead of recovering from another Saturday night, why not dust off those budgie smugglers on Sunday morn and hit the Wesley Sports Club at Wesley College in South Perth (off Angelo St) for a swim and coffee. The group meets at 9am for a 30-40min swim. Entry to the pool is $3.30. Contact Alain Ludva on 04 1456 1488.

TENNIS

Loton Park, on the corner of Bulwer and Lord St, has been Perth’s premier gay and lesbian tennis club since 1995. All levels are catered for and beginners are more than welcome to come down. The focus is on having fun and enjoying the friendly atmosphere. Early diary warning – Loton Park Tennis Club’s Annual Open Day is Saturday 6 October 1.00-6.00pm. Women’s Day at Loton Park Tennis Club will be Sunday 14 October 1.00-5.00pm. So, come down and make new friends at these free events whilst enjoying/discovering tennis as well as drinks from the bar and a free sausage sizzle. Loton Park would also like to congratulate their men’s double team who is competing in the Men’s Winter League Comp Division. They’re currently in 4th place and on target to make the finals.

For more information on Loton Park Events or to sign up for their newsletter, contact 9328 5065, Michelle on 0418 942 231 or enquiries@lotonpark.com.au

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