The Umina Ladies held their Christmas Party on Tuesday 12th December. A very enjoyable time was had by all.
On behalf of President Gale and all the committees we wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Stay safe and see you all when we recommence bowls on Tuesday 9th January 2024
CONGRATULATIONS TO UMINA BEACH DIVISION 4 PENNANT PLAYERS WHO WERE RUNNERS UP IN THIS SEASON'S WOMEN'S PENNANTS.
Umina Beach Women’s Bowling Club celebrated the first member
to turn 100 years old. Eileen Crawford has been a member since 1987 and has
been a very competitive bowler over the years. She was delighted to have a
party at her club with all the bowlers wishing her well. Marj Ransom, a long
time friend and fellow bowler gave an insight into Eileen’s life and shared
some bowling anecdotes. President Gale Hill welcomed Eileen’s family and
friends. We all sang Happy Birthday and enjoyed a beautiful birthday cake made
by Judith Moroney. Eileen responded by thanking us all for coming and said how
much she had enjoyed her years of bowling and stressed to us all ‘never give it
up’.
Winners: Debra Moore Carol Boyd
The 2023-2024 Major Pairs were completed on 26th August. We saw some very close matches throughout with several games only being won by one shot.
Semi-finals:
Debra Moore & Carol Boyd defeated Sandra O'Malley & Gale Hill in a nail biting finish, being all level with one end to go.
In the other Semi-final Christine Gentle & Renette Burgess defeated Lorraine Field & Lynne Gordon in a very long match.
Final:
Saturday's final was played in ideal conditions and the match did not disappoint the many spectators who came along to support the ladies. Both teams played some great bowls, however Debbie & Carol managed to hold on to win against Chris & Renette.
Congratulations to all these ladies and well done to Debbie & Carol.
Chris Renette Carol Debbie
Winner: Lynne Gordon Runner Up: Gale Hill
The 2023-24 Major Singles were completed on Friday 11th August. We had 11 entries for this event. There were some very close matches played and great bowls witnessed.
Semi-finals:
Lynne Gordon defeated Terry Causby; Gale Hill defeated Barbara Schultz
Final:
Between Lynne and Gale was played in superb weather on Friday 11th August. This was a very close match. Lynne got the first shot then Gale replied and this is how it went with only a couple of shots between them until Gale shot to a 15 to 8 lead. However Lynne then won the next 4 ends to make it all level. Gale then got ahead and again Lynne caught up. At 21 apiece it was anyone's match. Gale went to 22 then Lynne got a 2 to make her 23 and then she played 2 great bowls to seal the match.
Congratulations to Lynne and also to Gale. A great final.
Thanks to all the spectators who came to watch.
Lorraine (CCKIN) Pres. Gale Rhonda (CCKIN) VP Sandra
The 2023 Charity Day was held on Tuesday 8th August. It was decided this year to make it a Mixed event with bright mufti attire. Pres. Gale welcomed 100 players and over 16 non-players, It was great to see our greens full and everyone enjoying the day.
We had raffles, Money Tree, Tombolas, Lucky Door Prizes and more. Our thanks to all who donated prizes and to all who contributed by participating.
Our charity recipients this year were again Central Coast Kids in Need. This is a voluntary organisation that supports the well-being of seriously ill children through easing the financial burden for medication, equipment, travel and accommodation. Sisters Lorraine and Rhonda started the charity some 20 years ago and have assisted hundreds of families since then.
Pres. Gale was delighted to present a cheque, on behalf of our club, to Lorraine and Rhonda in the amount of $4000.00. Lorraine thanked all for this generous donation and said it will go towards helping many families.
The 2023 Women's Kingfisher was held on Monday 17th July. We had 24 entries and it was great to see the greens full with all the different uniforms from the clubs entered.
President Gale welcomed players from Avoca Beach, Blacktown, Davistown RSL, Ettalong, Everglades, Gosford City, Kingswood, Terrigal, Toongabbie as well as our Umina members.
Thanks to our sponsors Living Choice Retirement Villages and Creightons Funeral Service.
We were lucky with the weather as the heavens had opened the night before but the rain held off and it turned out to be a lovely day, enjoyed by all. Three games of 11 ends were played. Winners were decided on Wins, Ends, and if necessary Margins.
Results:
1st: Team 24 Avoca Beach 3 wins 24 ends 34 margin
Dorothy Jenkins, Lee Hallam, Coral Allenby, Alice Diamond
2nd: Team 9 Davistown RSL 3 wins 23 ends 22 margin
Lila McDonald, Kathy Mitchell, Robyn Webber, Pamela Lowe
3rd: Team 13 Ettalong/The Entrance 3 wins 22 ends 23 margin
Nicky Parker, Annette Jesavauk, Karen Croker, Tess Koutsellis
4th: Team 12 Everglades 3 wins 20 ends 14 margin
Jeanette Jenkins, Helen Cooper, Maureen Jackson, Bev McFarlane
Mystery Prize Winner: Team 4 Everglades
Debra Ginnes, Geraldine Baxter, Karen Eagleson,, Judith Maddison.
President Gale presenting Trophy to Pres. Tom
The second annual Halycon Cup was played in beautiful autumn conditions on Monday 12th June. This event was introduced last year with the Women's club playing against the Men's club. We had 16 members from each club competing with 4 rinks of fours. 18 ends were played with the winners decided by total aggregate scores.
The rink wins were shared with 2 apiece. The winners, by a very close margin, were the men. 71 shots to 66. All enjoyed the day and the women will be out for 'revenge' next year.
The 2023-2024 Minor Singles were completed on 10th June. We had 15 entries which was pleasing to see. We saw great bowls from these ladies with some very close games.
Semi-finals:
Beverley Collins def Natasha McDowall
Katie Brown def Cheryl Catchpool
The final between Bev and Katie was played on Saturday 10th June. They had ideal conditions with clear blue sky and only a slight breeze. Both players started off well however Bev gradually got ahead with a good lead. Katie fought back but after 3 1/2 hours Bev finally got the shots she needed to take out the match. Congratulations to both players. The spectators certainly were entertained with great bowls.
Bev has been trying for 11 years to win this event, so well done. I am sure we will see Katie in the final again in the future.
Runner Up: Katie Brown
CONGRATULATIONS TO UMINA BEACH OPEN PENNANT PLAYERS WHO WON THE DIVISION 3 PENNANT FOR CENTRAL COAST.
WE WISH THEM GOOD BOWLING IN THE STATE PLAYOFFS AT CHARLESTOWN 30th JUNE THROUGH TO 2nd JULY.
Umina Womens & Mens Clubs farewelled Carol and Fred Hawkesworth at the end of April. They are moving to Unanderra on the South Coast. Both are long time members and have contributed over the years in different capacities.
We wish them much happiness in their new home.
Carol's last day at bowls with Pres.Gale & Life Member Lesley
Fred's last day at bowls Farewell luncheon
Winners: Christine Gentle Renette Burgess
The 2023-2024 Minor Pairs were completed on 24th April. We only had 5 entries but regardless we witnessed some great bowling throughout.
FINAL:
Christine Gentle, Renette Burgess .v. Barbara Schultz, Janet Ellery.
Barbara and Jan lead until 11th end when Chris and Renette caught up to make it all level at 10 apiece. They then won the next end to take the lead and maintained this until the 18th end. It certainly was a great game to watch for the many spectators.
Congratulations to all players on a great match and well done to Christine and Renette
Runners Up: Janet Ellery Barbara Schultz
Winners: Debra Moore, Aileen Robertson, Gay Foulkes
The 2023-24 Club Triples were finally completed on Thursday 6th April. Nine teams contested the event which commenced on the 10th March. However due to the wet weather delays occurred.
Semi-finals:
Judy Brown, Gwen Jarratt, Joan Murphy def Denise Arnold, Sandra O'Malley, Pam Fishenden.
Gay Foulkes, Aileen Robertson, Debra Moore def Beverley Collins, Cheryl Catchpool, Lynne Gordon.
The final between Joan's team and Debbie's team was played on Thursday 6th April. Joan's team got off to a good start leading well until half way through the match but Debbie's team gradually caught up and eventually took out the final.
Congratulations to all players and well done to Gay, Aileen and Debbie.
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On Monday 13th March 2023 we held our Turn Around Triples carnival. It was lovely to see two full greens. We had 28 entries. President Gale welcomed players from Avoca Beach, Davistown, Ettalong, Everglades, Merrylands, Terrigal and Umina Beach.
The temperature was cooler which made it pleasant for the players. Luckily the rain kept away with only a brief shower during the lunch break. Everyone seemed to have an enjoyable day.
Creightons were sponsors for this event and their representative Monica joined us to present the prizes.
WINNNER: 3 wins 22 ends 26 margin Team 19 Merrylands Bowling Club
Jill Collis Barbara Bungate Frances Miechels
SECOND: 3 wins 22 ends 19 margin Team 16 Everglades Bowling Club
Bev McFarlane Annette Jenkins Helen Cooper
Karen Croker Robyn Holden Margaret Smith
The Umina Beach Women's Club Fours for the 2023-2024 season were completed on Friday 17th February. The final was played in very warm conditions but both teams were in good spirits, They managed to get the game completed before it got extremely hot.
Finalists:
Lorraine Rynehart, Pat Neal, Lyn Kennedy, Leila Gilmour. v
Gay Foulkes, Lorraine Field, Terry Causby, Lynne Gordon.
We saw some great bowls. In one end, the jack was on the edge of the green almost in the ditch. Leila drew a great bowl which came to rest beside the jack with cms to spare. Lynne replied with a great bowl of her own, cleanly moving the jack into the ditch together with her bowl claiming that end. However Leila's team kept ahead throughout and took out the match.
Congratulations to all players and well done to the winners.
Winners: Lorraine Rynehart, Pat Neal, Lyn Kennedy, Leila Gilmour
