Printed Post Issue 27 | Page 21

One Hundred and Twelve Players on the Courts Since 1985 the ICPA (Isolated Children’s Parent’s Association) has held their annual tennis day on the first Sunday in May. For 29 years the day has raised funds to send delegates to ICPA conference and allowed a fun day of social interaction for isolated parents and children. One hundred and twelve players attended the 2014 tournament. “Considering the weather (the day was rather cool) we could keep warm on the courts,” said ICPA President, Julie Lawrence, “ and a very enjoyable day was had by all.” Hay Branch of ICPA was started in 1980, and is one of the largest branches in NSW. Membership covers all villages and towns in the area including Jerilderie, Finley, Coleambally, Booroorban, Deniliquin, Moulamein, Hay, Booligal, Oxley, Maude, Ivanhoe and Mossgiel. Winners of the Bore Casing Cup: the ‘Cobb’ Team with a score of 89 for the day: Margie McClelland, Jill Chapman, Sue Clancy, Ben Finch, Geoff Chapman, Katie Sherman, Chris McClelland & Michelle Finch. ICPA President Julie Lawrence and Match Announcer, Committee Member Mischelle Schiller. Susie Dye preparing healthy fruit snacks for participants at the tennis. Winners photo courtesy Sandra Ireson. Morning and afternoon tea, sausage sizzle and fruit snacks kept everybody's energy levels up for some furious tennis matches. The tennis day is a great way to have fun and socialise with neighbours. 21