V.P Sandra, Life Member Lesley, V.P. Yvonne cutting Birthday Cake
Umina Women's Bowling Club celebrated their 63rd Birthday on Tuesday 22nd November. Vice President Yvonne was in the Chair, assisted by Vice President Sandra, as President Gale was away.
It was lovely to see our members both playing and non bowling attend the day. We had a lovely luncheon of meats, salads and a roll. This was topped off with a slice of our birthday cake (chocolate mud) served with Ice Cream and strawberries.
On this day each year we ask our members to bring in toys to be distributed to needy families on the Peninsula.
Peter and Ann from Vinnies were delighted with the lovely array of gifts and will be distributing them to families in need.
The 2022-23 Minor Pairs were completed on 12th November. In the Semi-Finals held on 6th November, Sandra O'Malley & Meena Kelso defeated Katie Brown & Natasha McDowall and Barbara Schultz & Tanya Valli defeated Denise Arnold & Renette Burgess.
The final was played in ideal conditions. On the day Sandra & Meena played well and were the winners over Barbara & Tanya. Well done to all these ladies and congratulations to Sandra & Meena.
Meena has now won both the Minor Singles and Minor Pairs. Sandra was runner up in the Minor Singles and then paired with Meena for the Minor Pairs.
Runners Up Barbara Schultz Tanya Valli
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Winner Meena Kelso Runner Up Sandra O'Malley
The 2022-2023 Minor Singles was completed on Friday 28th October. It was great to see so many of our Working members enter this event. We managed to get through without too many delays and thank you to all who gave up their time to mark.
The final played between Meena Kelso and Sandra O'Malley was played in beautiful sunny but windy conditions. Both players started off well but at times the wind made it tricky. Meena jumped away to an early lead and kept the pressure on Sandra. Both ladies played good bowls but Meena was too strong on the day. Congratulations to Meena and well done Sandra for making the final.
The 2022-23 Major Pairs were finally completed on 4th October after delays due to inclement weather. Throughout the event great bowls were witnessed and the final was no exception. Well done to all participants.
Congratulations to the winners: Judy Brown and Yvonne Austin
and to the Runners Up: Gale Hill and Judith Moroney
Winners: Yvonne Austin Judy Brown
Runners Up: Gale Hill Judith Moroney.
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Rhonda Doyle(left) & Lorraine Churchill receiving cheque from Pres.Gale
The Umina Beach Women's Kingfisher Carnival was played Monday 12th and Tuesday 13th September. 18 teams contested Monday and 16 teams played Tuesday. We were lucky with the weather both days although Tuesday was a cold windy day. All players seemed to enjoy themselves and it was lovely to see members from Umina who were not playing coming to watch the games.
Thanks to our sponsors: Living Choice and Creightons
Prizes were presented each day.
Results:
Monday:
Living Choice representative Alicia presented prizes
1st: 2 wins, 22 ends, margin 54 Team 14 Umina Beach
2nd: 2 wins, 21 ends, margin 15 Team 3 Everglades
3rd: 2 wins, 17 ends, margin 24 Team 6 Ettalong Mem.
Mystery Prize: Team 12 Everglades
Tuesday:
Creighton's representative Nicole presented prizes
1st: 2 wins, 22 ends, 34 margin Team 14 Ettalong
Congratulations to our Division 3 (red) side who won their Section and therefore went on to the District Pennant Post Sectionals played at Bateau Bay Bowling Club from 5th to 7th September. As there were 5 sections in Division 3 our ladies had to play the other 4 section winners. The cold windy overcast conditions on Monday and Tuesday were miserable and made it difficult for all. Play was on the undercover green. Wednesday saw the sun shining and Division 3 were on no.2 grass green.
Thanks to Barbara Schultz who was their Manager and had to sit out doing the Masterboard in the conditions.
Thank you also to all the Umina spectators who braved the conditions each day.
Umina had a bye on Monday morning then had a win against Davistown RSL in the afternoon. Tuesday morning saw a very closely fought match with Bateau Bay, just going down by 3 shots. Tuesday afternoon they had a win against Terrigal. It then came down to Wednesday mornings match. However, Gwandalan managed a win over Umina so our ladies were out of the running for the flag.
We are very proud of them and congratulate all the players.
WELL DONE
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The Major Singles were finally completed on Tuesday 12th July, after postponements due to weather. It was played between Aileen Robertson and Yvonne Austin. Neither had won this event before.
Aileen got off to a good start but Yvonne fought back and stayed within touch until Aileen shot ahead with a run of multiple scores, taking out the match. Great bowling by both players.
Congratulations to Aileen and well done to Yvonne.
Runner Up: Yvonne Austin
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Winners: Pat Neal, Lyn Kennedy, Yvonne Austin
Runners Up: Yvonne Gordon, Gale Hill, Carol Boyd
The 2022-2023 Club Fours were completed on Sunday 3rd April after several delays due to the rainy weather conditions.
Congratulations to the Winners:
Jean Harrison, Carol Dickson, Yvonne Gordon, Carol Boyd
and also to the Runners Up:
Pam Fishenden (sub for Meena Kelso), Sandra O'Malley, Barbara Schultz, Lorraine Field.
Carol's team commenced the game in great style, but Lorraine's team hung on an gave a good chase. All the girls played well but Carol's team proved to be too good on the day and won 21 to 11.
Well done to both teams.
RUNNERS UP:
Lorraine Field, Barbara Schultz, Sandra O'Malley, Pam Fishenden (sub for Meena Kelso)
The 2022 Umina Turn Around Triples day was held on Monday 14th March. After the weeks of rainy weather we were lucky to have a fine day, very warm and humid. It was lovely to see so many ladies on the green. 20 teams contested the event with players in a different position for each round.
President Gale welcomed players from Everglades, Ettalong, Avoca Beach and of course our own Umina ladies.
Results:
Winners: with 3 wins, 28 ends and margin of 53 Team 8 from Ettalong:
Nicole from Creightons, R. Holden, K. Croker, M. Smith with Pres. Gale
Presentation Day for the 2021 Championships, which were finally completed this year, was held on 8th March 2022. Due to the extended lockdown last year the Fours, Minor Singles & Minor Pairs were not played in 2021.
Major Singles: Winner - Terry Causby.
Runner Up - Gale Hill. Presenter: VP Carol Boyd
Major Pairs: Winners - Yvonne Gordon, Carol Boyd.
Runners Up - Lorraine Field, Lynne Gordon. Presenter: VP Yvonne Austin
Triples: Winners - Lorraine Rynehart, Debbie Moore, Leila Gilmour.
Runners Up - Kaye Cavanagh, Gwen Jarratt, Yvonne Gordon. Presenter: Pres. Gale Hill
Encouragement Award:
This award is decided by the Selection Committee. The winner for 2021 was announced by Chair of Selectors Lyn Kennedy.
Congratulations to Jan Ellery. Unfortunately Jan was not able to attend Presentation Day.
The Regional Championship Play offs were finally held on Sunday 13th February at Belmont Bowling Club. Their greens are synthetic (carpet) and undercover. As there was rain at times throughout the match, being undercover meant that play was not interrupted. Thanks to all the Umina supporters who were there to support our players.
Umina was represented by the District Senior Fours Winners:
Pat Neal, Yvonne Austin, Lyn Kennedy & Leila Gilmour.
They played Deborah Foote, Tina Gibson, Laurel Faint & Kay Shuttlewood from Charlestown.
Congratulations to Pat, Yvonne, Lyn & Leila who played well, but on the day Charlestown were the eventual winners.
Our ladies did well to reach the regional play offs and we are proud of them.
REGION 6 SENIOR FOURS RUNNERS UP
Pat Neal, Yvonne Austin, Lyn Kennedy, Leila Gilmour
