2025 67th Birthday and Presentation Day

The Umina Women's 67th Birthday and Presentation Day was held on Tuesday 25th November 2025. A lovely day was had by all.   The party hats made it very festive.    Thanks to Yvonne Norman for making the delicious cake.     We sang Happy Birthday to ourselves when the cake was cut.

The Presentation for the Winners and Runners Up of our Championship events was held after lunch.  It was lovely to see most members in our new 'blue' uniform.      Full details of recipients in photos below.

Also on this day 6 members received their 20 year membership badge. This was given to them by Life Member Lesley.   Details in photos.

President Pat welcomed Captain Lesley from the Salvation Army.  She was delighted to receive the Toys and Gifts brought in by our members and thanked everyone for their generosity.  It was very interesting to hear how they distribute them to the needy families on the Peninsular.  

2025-26 MAJOR PAIRS

Winners: Kaye Cavanagh    Susan-Gaye Craske

The 2025-26 Major Pairs were completed on Sunday 9th November.   We had 12 entries and it was pleasing to see 6 of the teams had ladies who worked.  Thank you to all who entered. We were lucky with no weather delays throughout.

Semi-finals were played on Sunday 2nd November.   Both matches were very close with only one point the difference at the end of the match.

Results:

Kaye Cavanagh, Susan-Gaye Craske def Stephanie Heard, Kerrie Richens

Debra Moore, Carol Boyd def Gay Foulkes, Therese Causby

The Final was played on Sunday 9th November in very windy conditions.  Again this match was very close.  The scores were level on the 16th end. The match ended up with only 3 the difference.      A great game in very difficult conditions.

Winners:   Kaye Cavanagh & Susan-Gaye Craske

Runners Up:  Debra Moore & Carol Boyd

Congratulations to Kaye and Sue.   Their first ever championship win.

Well done to Debbie and Carol.

Runners Up:  Debra Moore     Carol Boyd

   

2025 Central Coast Region Volunteers Day

The Central Coast Regions Volunteer Day was held on Monday 27th October at Ettalong Bowling Club.  It was great to see so many clubs represented.   A lovely day was had by all.

Congratulations to Margaret Rugless and Glenn Simington from Umina Beach who each received a Volunteer Award.      Both well deserved.

Bowls NSW Director Lesley together with Central Coast Bowls Region President Toni presented the awards to Margaret and Glenn.

2025 Mixed Charity Day

The Umina Women’s Mixed Charity Day was held on Monday 20th October with all proceeds going to Central Coast Kids in Need. Players were welcomed from Rathmines, East Maitland, Gwandalan, Halekulani, The Entrance, Canton Beach, Wyong, Everglades, Ettalong, Denistone, Ourimbah and Umina. We thank all these players as well as the many non-bowlers who supported this event.

President Pat welcomed Secretary Lorraine and Treasurer Rhonda from Central Coast Kids in Need and was delighted to present a cheque for $5000.00 on behalf of everyone. Lorraine spoke about what they provide for families with children requiring medical assistance. Rhonda thanked everyone and told us how much they had provided over the past 12 months.

It was a most enjoyable day for all.

2025-26 MAJOR SINGLES

The 2025-26 Major Singles commenced on 25th July with 15 entries and finally got completed after many delays on Sunday 21st September.  

Over the many games we saw some great bowling, sometimes in wet, windy conditions.  Luckily the weather finally improved and the final was played in perfect sunny conditions.

Results:

Semi-Finals:

Lauren Ford def Kerry Yates;     Meena Kelso def Carol Boyd

Final:

Played between Lauren and Meena on Sunday 21st September.  Lauren got off to an early lead but Meena gradually started to get into the game.   After 22 ends Lauren was looking good on 20, Meena on 14.  However Meena kept plugging away and on the 31st end it was Lauren 23 to Meena 22,   A very exciting match.  Finally on the 32nd end Lauren got the 2 shots needed to win the match.   Great bowling from both ladies.  

Congratulations to Lauren.   Well done Meena.

2025 KINGFISHER

The 2025 Ladies Kingfisher was held on 21st July.    22 teams entered this event and all had a most enjoyable day with the weather staying fine.

Thanks to our sponsors Living Choice and Creighton's.

2025-26 MINOR PAIRS

 

The 2025-26 Minor Pairs commence on Sunday 15th June.   There were only 3 entries which was a bit disappointing.   Thank you to the ladies who did enter.   They all played lovely bowls and enjoyed the experience.

Semi-Final:

Natasha McDowall, Cheryl Catchpool  def  Kerrie Richens, Sue Craske.

This was a very closely fought match with the winning team being decided by last bowl in final end.     Well done to all players.

Final:    played on Thursday 19th June

Natasha McDowall, Cheryl Catchpool  def  Sharon Benfield, Annette Kerz

The ladies were nervous to start with but as the game progressed they relaxed and enjoyed the game and experience.      Natasha & Cheryl proved too strong on the day and took out the match.   Congratulations to them.       Also well done to Sharon & Annette who were delighted to get into double figures.    They will all benefit from the experience.

2025-26 MINOR SINGLES

 

Winner  Kerrie Richens

The 2025-26 Minor Singles were completed on Friday 13th June.    16 ladies contested this event.  The first few rounds were delayed by rainy weather but eventually we got underway.  Over the course of the games we witnessed some great bowling, with very close results. 

Semi-finals:

Kerrie Richens def Katie Brown,      Natasha McDowall def Judy Brown

Final:    

Kerrie Richens  def  Natasha McDowall

Both ladies were nervous to start being their first Singles final.   Kerrie went to an early lead but after 12 ends Natasha got to within 1 shot.  Kerrie again went ahead and after 22 ends eventually got the required shots to win her first final

Well done to both Kerrie and Natasha.  Congratulations to Kerrie.

Runner Up Natasha McDowall

2025/26 TRIPLES

WINNERS

The 2025/26 Triples were completed on Sunday 13th April.    We had seven entries for this event.

Semi-Finals

Natasha McDowall, Cheryl Catchpool, Lauren Ford   def 

Judy Brown, Lynette Hodder, Susan Craske   in a very close game, only 1 shot the differnce.

Jean Boardman, Lynette Kennedy, Leila Gilmour   def

Kerry Yates,  Barbara Schultz,  Cheryl Ryan in another very close game.

The Final was played in ideal conditions.   Both teams started off well, the lead changing throughout. However Leila's team forged ahead  3/4 way through but Lauren's ladies fought back and in the end lost by only 3 shots.     Well done to both teams.

Winners:

Pat Neal(replacement player for Jean Boardman), Lynette Kennedy, Leila Gilmour

Runners Up:

Natasha McDowall, Cheryl Catchpool, Lauren Ford 

RUNNERS UP

2025 Turn Around Triples

 

Umina Beach ladies held their TurnAround Triples on Monday 31st March.  We were lucky with the weather, the rain holding off.  We welcomed 28 teams including players from Avoca Beach, Dora Creek, Ettalong, Everglades, Redhead, Toongabbie, Wodonga, and our own Umina Beach.

Erin from Creighton's, our sponsors, presented the prizes.

1st.    Composite team Everglades/Wodonga: 

Karen Eagleson, Vicki Redrup, Alice Diamond

2nd.   Ettalong:  Marie Woodbine, Rhonda Keenan, Judy King

3rd.    Avoca Beach: Julie Giles, Diane Reynolds, Jenny Marsh 

Mystery Prize. Umina Beach: 

Cheryl Ryan, Kerrie Richens, Pat Reynolds & sub Lauren Ford.

2025-26 FOURS

 Winners Patricia Neal, Gwen Jarratt, Lynette Kennedy, Carol Boyd

The 2025-26 Club Fours were completed on Sunday 16th March 2025.    We only had 5 entries for this event. 

Semi-Finals 

Jean Harrison, Kerrie Richens, Lauren Ford, Debra Moore  def

Cheryl Catchpool, Aileen Robertson, Christine Gentle, Joan Murphy

Patricia Neal, Jean Boardman (sub) for Gwen Jarratt, Lynette Kennedy, Carol Boyd def

Pam Fishenden, Barbara Schultz, Renette Burgess, Lynne Gordon

The Final was held on Sunday 16th March in gusty hot conditions between

Jean Harrison, Kerrie Richens, Lauren Ford, Debra Moore    and

Patricia Neal, Gwen Jarratt, Lynette Kennedy, Carol Boyd

Carol's team were too strong on the day and even when Debbie's team held shots they couldn't keep them.    

Congratulations to the Winners                Well done to the Runners Up 

Runners Up   Jean Harrison, Kerrie Richens, Lauren Ford, Debra Moore

2025 AUSTRALIA DAY

HAPPY AUSTRALIA DAY

Umina Beach ladies hosted an Australia Day bowls, trivia and fun afternoon.    We had 55 players and several non-players who all enjoyed the day.    

The tables were decorated with Australia flags, and goodies of chips and chocolate frogs.

After a game of bowls which was single entries, out of the hat draw, to mix the players up it was inside for rounds of trivia hosted by Eddie Burgess.   In the middle of this we had a lucky door prize draw and the 10 lucky winners of the 100club were also drawn.   

A lovely afternoon enjoyed by all.