Winchester, led by local pro Janice Symonds and containing regular visitors Dottie Fulton, Joan Hartnett and Pam Johansen, lead second-placed Chaudiere Golf Club by a stroke with Team Slivinsky and Hyannis Golf club tied on 43.

Chaudiere are led by professional Danielle Nadon from Montreal, Canada. There are seven teams within six strokes of the lead.

Such was Hartnett's determination to play in this tournament that she spent the Christmas season in hospital having a hip replacement to ensure that she was able to make the trip.

In the gross division, Chaudiere are at seven-under-par 55 to hold a one-stroke lead over former champions Balustrol Golf Club, which is the home of this year's US Open. Balustrol are led by professional Cindy Ferro. Team Wilson are in third place, two strokes behind the leaders.

There was a scramble for the amateurs yesterday as the pros played their own balls. The team score was the better ball of the amateur and the pro ball, which resulted in low scores.

This format was an enjoyable entree to the tournament since today they will play a longer, tougher course at Port Royal GC. The tournament features a few former LPGA professionals who are now teaching pros at various country clubs across the United States, an indication of the tournament's appeal.

Nick Mansell captured the Belmont Club Championship on Saturday with a decisive four-and-three win over Bill Winstanley in the 36-hole final.

Victory was secured by Mansell, who shot a two-over-par 72, at the 15th hole as he completed a fine four weeks of intense play.

Other results saw Steven Perry take the First Flight five and four against Bob Legere, Blake Fizzard beat Mike Boorman four and three for Second Flight honours and Nitin Aggarwal scrape past David Hanwell one-up in the Third Flight.

Consolation winners were Joey McRonald, Alan DeSilva, John Whiley and Geoff McGuinness.

BADMINTON BAD Over 80 children took part in this past weekend's Bermuda Secondary Schools Federation and Bermuda Badminton Association tournament at the Saltus Gym.

There was plenty in terms of action as the youngsters attempted to better one another, putting on quite a show for the spectators on hand.

Berkeley Institute came away with both the girls and boys team championships, although they had to share the former with Warwick Academy after both wound up on 17 points.

Saltus and St. George's trailed home second and third among the boys while Mount Saint Agnes claimed third place in the girls section.

Meanwhile in singles play C.Powell (Over 15 Boys), Jamel Warren (Under 15 Boys), A.Williams (Under 13 Boys), Joanne Bielby (Over 15 Girls), K.Robinson (Under 15 Girls) and C.Stowe (Under 13 Girls) all won titles.

Double action saw the following successful: J.Adderley/A.Smith (Over 15 Boys), J.Warren/M.Smith (Under 15 Boys), B.Haworth/N.Kyme (Under 13 Doubles), Jo.Bielby/S.Tufts (Over 15 Girls), J.Carsen/S.Mello (Under 15 Girls) and C.cassidy/K.Burgess (Under 13 Girls).

The Bermuda Badminton Association `B' Tournament and `A' Doubles and Singles will take place from March 24-27 at BAA Gym.

Entry forms are available at all sports shops or at the BAA gym.

Entries close on Saturday, March 20 with fees set at $10 per person with an additional charge of $10 in BBA fees.

SOFTBALL SOF Five more teams clinched play-off berths over the weekend as the Commercial Softball League winds down.

Three of those came from Division B as St. David's, PALMS and Tropical Breezers all secured spots.

On Sunday, the Islanders continued to display their power as they demolished Arthur Anderson 21-5 on four-for-four hitting by Allen Richardson, including five RBI, and Hedley Furbert's three RBI.

Meanwhile `A' leaders Cock and Feather held onto their perfect record, squeaking past BNTB Flyers 7-3 with Matt Taylor and Iona Roach both going two-for-three on the night.

Other weekend results were as follows: Showbizz defeated Prison Officers 12-9, AICO slammed Tropical Breezers 16-7, Centre Re. crushed Alexander Insurance Managers 27-7, Butterfield and Steinhoff beat Business Systems 26-17, PTB upended BF&M 28-11 (in five innings), Sandys Sports Club won by default over Robin Hood and Cooper & Lines topped Anfossi & Butterfield 16-14.

WINDSURFING WIN Pleasant conditions on the weekend forced the postponement of the 10th Annual Famous Onions High Wind Regatta, sponsored by Sail On.

High winds permitting -- blowing at least 18 knots -- the regatta will take place this Saturday and Sunday, at Elbow Beach if the wind is out of the south and Long Bay in Somerset if there are northerly winds.

Sailors are urged to check at Sail On on Saturday morning for information on whether the race will be held. If the race is unable to be held on Saturday and Sunday it will be cancelled. The event is open to intermediate and advanced sailors and it is hoped that about 30 racers will compete.

Neil Burnie is the defending champion while other favourites are Alex Outerbridge, Neil Aitken, John Reddington and Jeremy Asson.

POOL POO Shock waves are still reverberating throughout the Bermuda Pool league following the Bermuda Ladies' crushing 191-186 upset of Queens Club.

Spurring the charge were Pam Pace (46) and Colleen Lewis (45), who led the Ladies to their first win of the season, winning 14 of the 25 games played.

Trevor Mouchette scored 46 for the losers.

Meanwhile, leaders Swinging Doors thrashed Mariners 225-151 behind a perfect 50 by Craig Marks.

The win leaves Doors one game in front of Hamilton Parish.

Meanwhile, the only other match played saw Vasco defeat Robin Hood 205-170.

CRICKET CRI All clubs are reminded that the final date for registration of teams to play in the Bermuda Cricket Board of Control competitions this summer is next Monday.

Especially important are returns from those clubs intending to enter teams in either the First Division or the under 17 Youth League.