2024-25 MAJOR PAIRS

 

                    Winners   Lauren Ford    Aileen Robertson

The 2024-25 Major Pairs were completed on Sunday 27th October.     We only had 5 entries this year.   There were some weather delays but on the whole conditions were favorable for the players.

Semi-finals:

Barbara Schultz & Janet Ellery  def  Lee Van Lint & Cheryl Catchpool

Aileen Robertson & Lauren Ford  def Renette Burgess & Lynne Gordon in a very closely fought match.  

Final:

This was played on 27th October between Barbara & Jan  v  Aileen & Lauren.    

Aileen & Lauren forged ahead but Barbara & Jan gradually got going.  However, Aileen & Lauren proved too strong on the day to win.     Well done to all players.  We saw some great bowling.     Congratulations to Aileen & Lauren.

Thanks to all the spectators who supported the players throughout this event.

                  Runners Up     Janet Ellery   Barbara Schultz

2024-25 MAJOR SINGLES

Winner Lynne Gordon

The 2024-25 Major Singles were completed on Sunday 25th August 2024.   Nine entries were received and we had some very close games throughout the event.     Thanks to those ladies who entered.   I am sure you enjoyed your matches and gained some experience along the way,

Semi-finals:   

Debra Moore def  Cheryl Ryan

Lynne Gordon def  Barbara Schultz

Final:

This was played in overcast conditions but luckily the rain held off.  In fact it was quite pleasant for Debra and Lynne.    We saw some great bowling from both players.  It was Debra's first Major Singles final, however, Lynne had won this event last year.  

On the day, Lynne's experience came through and she played lovely bowls to once again take out the title.   Congratulations to Lynne and well done to Debra for reaching her fist major singles final.  

Runner Up  Debra Moore

Debra and Lynne

2024 Charity Day

Umina Beach's Charity Day was held on Monday 19th August.  16 teams had a fun filled enjoyable day.   After morning tea players went out onto the greens for 2 games of bowls.  Then it was inside for a great lunch.    It was lovely to see the players in colourful mufti attire.  

We had Tombolas, Raffles, 100 club, trade tables and more.     Our thanks to all who contributed and for the many donations and also a big thank you to all who came along to support our day.  It was greatly appreciated.   

We also had numerous lucky door prizes.      

Winners of our major raffle were:

Weeks accommodation at Gallipoli Court at Forster donated by Merrylands RSL:  Judith Maddison from Everglades;   Norman Large won the painting;  Brian Butterworth won the $110 voucher from Ocean Beach Hotel;  and Sharon Benfield won the necklace donated by Jean Saggus,

Lorraine and Rhonda from Central Coast Kids in Need were delighted to receive a cheque for $2,750 from VP Renette and Secretary Sue.

  

                                              

Thanks to Sharon Benfield for photos.

2024 Kingfisher Carnival

The ladies Kingfisher Carnival was held on Monday 22nd July2024.   18 teams were welcomed by VP Sandra from Avoca Beach, Davistown RSL, Ettalong, Everglades, Kingswood, and Umina Beach.

The weather was kind with a lovely mild winters day and there was much laughter on the greens as the players enjoyed their games.

Our thanks to our sponsors Living Choice represented by David  and Creightons represented by Erin who presented our prizes.  

Results:

1st  Team 1  3 wins  20 ends margin 26   Avoca Beach

                    D. Reynold, J. Marsh,  K. Jordan,  J. Cooke

2nd   Team  11  3 wins  19 ends  margin 10  Kingswood

                    C. Cooper, S. Davies, L. Cotter,  C Carruthers

3rd  Team 5    2 wins  1 Draw   19 ends  margin  9  Umina Beach

                   A. Kerz  R. Burgess  K. Yates  C. Catchpool

4th   Team 16   2 wins  1 draw  17 ends  margin 15  Composite team Avoca Bch/Ettalong

               T. Jackson (not in photo)  T Tagoal  M. Hughes  R. Keenan

Mystery Prize  Team 3  Umina Beach

                    B. Jack, C. Dickson,  K. Cavanagh,  C. Boyd

2024-25 MINOR SINGLES

 

Winner Barbara Schultz

The 2024-25 Minor Singles were completed on 21st June.    Eleven ladies contested this year's event.   Some very close matches were witnessed throughout, coming down to the last end to decide in many matches.    

Semi-finals:   

Barbara Schultz defeated Cheryl Catchpool

Janet Ellery defeated Katie Brown

Final:

Played between Barbara and Jan saw some great bowling but Barbara proved too strong on the day to take out the match. Congratulations to Barbara and well done Jan.

Barbara has now taken out both Minor Singles and paired with Jan to win the Minor Pairs.  Great achievement ladies.

Runner Up  Janet Ellery

2024-25 MINOR PAIRS

Winners:  Barbara Schultz     Jan Ellery

The 2024-25 Minor Pairs were completed on 14th May 2024.  There were some close games throughout the competition.  

The final was played on 14th May, in ideal autumn conditions, between:

Barbara Schultz, Jan Ellery  and  Betty Jack, Gay Foulkes

The match was very even with not much between the 2 teams. However Barbara and Jan managed to edge ahead over the last few ends to take out the event.   

Well done to all players and congratulations to Barbara and Jan who have been runners up several times over the past few years and finally have become the winners.

Runners Up:  Betty Jack    Gay Foulkes

Sue Craske Life Member

The ladies of Umina Beach Women's Bowling Club voted unanimously on Tuesday 16th April, to make 

Susan Gaye Craske a Life Member.   

President Gale was delighted to present a very emotional Sue with her Life Member badge. 

Sue has been a member of our club since 2001 and has held the following positions:

Publicity Officer, Selector, Vice-President, President, Delegate to CCDWBA and Secretary, a position she has held since 2017.  She is also a National Umpire and Coach.   Sue has given outstanding service to our club and she justly deserves to be a Life Member.

       

                CONGRATULATIONS SUE

PRESIDENT GALE'S SPECIAL DAY

 

Umina Beach Women's Bowling Club celebrated President Gale's term as President with a Special Day on Tuesday 9th April 2024.    Members welcomed President Gale, together with Bowls NSW Director Lesley Swales, and CCDWBA President Claudia Lawrence with a guard of honour.     

The auditorium looked lovely with pink/mauve decorations.  A very enjoyable morning tea was served and then it was on to the green for a game of bowls.  The non-bowlers were moved to the lounge area so the auditorium could be re-decorated.  

When Gale entered the auditorium for lunch she was surprised with a sea of Lavender (her favourite colour) with the theme depicting Jacaranda's.  Gale's home town is Grafton.   

It was lovely to see Gale's family in attendance together with UBMBC President Tom, Secretary Peter and David representing Club Umina.    All enjoyed the meal and then formalities proceeded.     

Bowls NSW Director Lesley presented Gale with a gift and also presented Merit Pins to 5 ladies who Gale had chosen.   Pam Fishenden, Meryl Burgmann, Betty Jack, Barbara Schultz and Sandra O'Malley.    Lesley also presented a Merit Pin to Gale as she had never received one.    

Bowls NSW Director Lesley with Merit Pin recipients: L>R Sandra, Betty, Gale, Barbara, Meryl, Pam

It was then time to cut the cake.     

Pres. Gale was joined by Lesley

A very enjoyable day was had by all.

2024-25 TRIPLES

Winners:  Jean Harrison  Yvonne Austin  Joan Murphy

The 2024-25 Triples were completed on 28th March 2024.   Seven teams entered the event. We saw some very close games throughout with great bowls played.    

RESULTS:

Semi-Finals:  

Jean Harrison, Yvonne Austin, Joan Murphy   def 

Sandra O'Malley, Cheryl Catchpool, Jan Ellery

Pam Fishenden, Renette Burgess, Lynne Gordon    def 

Gaye Foulkes, Aileen Robertson, Debra Moore

Final:

Jean, Yvonne & Joan def Pam, Renette & Lynne

Congratulations to all players and well done to the Winners.

Runners Up:  Pam Fishenden  Renette Burgess   Lynne Gordon

2024 TURN AROUND TRIPLES

Umina Beach Women's BC hosted a very successful Turn Around Triples Day on Monday 25th March 2024.   President Gale welcomed clubs from Avoca Beach, Davistown RSL, Ettalong, Everglades, Merrylands, Terrigal and Umina Beach.  A total of 20 teams played on the day.    

This event was sponsored by Creightons and we thank them for again supporting our events.   Their representative, Erin, presented the prizes on the day. 

Results:

1st:   Team 9   with 3 wins, 22 ends, 25 margin

           L>R:  Debbie Moore, Leila Gilmour, Kaye Cavanagh   Umina Beach

2nd:   Team 3  with 3 wins, 20 ends, 23 margin

L>R:    Lyn Kennedy,  Jean Boardman,   Carol Dickson (sub R2 & R3 for P.Neal),   Cherie Johnston (sub R1 for P.Neal),    Umina Beach

3rd:   Team 16  with 3 wins, 17 ends, 15 margin

              L>R: Marie Woodbine, Rose Ednie, Carol Edwards  Ettalong

Mystery Prize:   Team 6  

             L>R:  Chris Notley, Jill Norton, Leeta Peters  Davistown RSL

2024-25 FOURS

 

        Winners:   L>R Leila Gilmour   Lynn Kennedy   Jean Boardman  Pat Neal   

The 2024-25 Club Fours were completed on 20th February 2024.  There were only 6 entries this year but the ladies played some great games, the results being determined on the last end.   Well done to all who entered.

Semi-Finals:

Pat Neal, Jean Boardman, Lyn Kennedy, Leila Gilmour   def 

Gaye Foulkes, Aileen Robertson, Kerrie Richens, Debbie Moore 

The other Semi-Final was actually the first game for these players.

Denise Arnold, Barbara Schultz, Gale Hill, Lynne Gordon  def

Sandra O'Malley, Terry Causby, Cheryl Catchpool, Meena Kelso

The final was played on the 20th February between Leila's team and Lynne's team.  The conditions were overcast with threatening rain.  After 4 ends the match was stopped by heavy rain with Lynne's ladies ahead.  Play resumed  at 1 pm after several hours delay.  Despite the wet green and very humid conditions, great bowls were played.  Leila's team caught up only to have Lynn's team go ahead and so the match went with a closely fought game.   With only a few ends to go Lynne's team were ahead by 5 but Leila's team won the next few ends to make it 18 apiece after the required 18 ends, thus forcing an extra end to be played.    On the extra end Leila's ladies managed to get up winning by 1 shot.     A great final played by all in very trying conditions.              Congratulations to all 8 players.

      Runners Up: L>R  Lynne Gordon  Gale Hill  Barbara Schultz  Denise Arnold