The inaugural duck calling competition for up and coming shooters was held at the Whangamomona Hotel the night before the duck hunting season opened on May 3.
Rail cart guests were treated to a fine display of calling all done within the mai mai of course. Judge Lizzy Cop called for a quack off before announcing the winners. 1st-Jed Hutchinson, 2nd- Sam Pease, 3rd- Isla Mutch. The many budding hunters helped Mark Cop deal with his most pressing duck hunting problem- a shiney dome head. No paint was spared! Many thanks to Richard and Vicki for organising this fun night and for Magnum Sports for sponsoring the awesome prizes.
Netball has kicked off again and this year Whanga has two teams in the Stratford competition which is awesome. The Whanga Wasps are in the 2nd grade and they have had a win and two losses. The Queen Bees are in the 6th grade and have had two wins. Many thanks to Vicki and Richard from the Whangamomona Hotel for sponsoring the Bees.
The Dean Cup season is upon us again with the first game on Sunday, May 17 between holders Whanga and challengers Strathmore. Kick off is at 1pm at the Whanga Domain. A netball game for the Jean Cup will is at 11am at Marco School.
