2026 CHARITY DAY

VP Annette, CC Kids President Lorraine, President Pat, VP Renette, CC Kids Treasurer Rhonda

Umina Women’s Mixed Charity Day was held on Monday 31st August in ideal spring weather.

Our thanks to all who supported this day. We had 112 players and over 30 non players attend. Everyone enjoyed the day. We had raffles and tombola with great prizes, craft and plant stalls etc.

President Pat was delighted to present Secretary Lorraine and Treasurer Rhonda from Central Coast Kids in Need $5,200 on behalf of everyone. A great day and thank you to all who supported this very worthy charity.

2026 MAJOR SINGLES

 

The 2026 Major Singles were completed on Sunday 30th August.   14 Ladies entered this year's event which was great to see.   Throughout the matches we saw great bowling with some very close results. 

Semi-finals:  

Cheryl Catchpool def Beverley McFarlane

Terry Mack  def  Jan Ellery.

The final was played in ideal conditions between Cheryl and Terry. It was great to see the many spectators who came to support the players right throughout the matches.  Cheryl got off to a handy lead but Terry fought back and gradually got to within a few shots, but Cheryl after 33 ends took out the match. Congratulations to Cheryl and well done to Terry.  Great bowling.

2026 LADIES KINGFISHER

 

The Umina Ladies Kingfisher was played in ideal conditions on Monday 20th July. Players were welcomed from Avoca, Bateau Bay, Breakers, Ettalong, Everglades, Gwandalan, Munmorah and Umina.

Thanks to our sponsors Living Choice and Creightons.

Results:

Winners Team 17 from Ettalong: Vanessa, Vicki Young, Jennifer Rogers, Tamara Jackson.

Second Team 13 from Ettalong: Deb McInnes, Geraldine Baxter, Karen Eagleton, Vicki Redrupt.

Third Team 3 from Avoca Beach: Margaret Morris, Jill Randell, Lesley Aarsen, Joan Brian.

Fourth Team 18 from Umina: Lorraine Field, Gail Payne, Pam Fishenden, Lynne Gordon.

Mystery Prize winners Team 15 from Bateau Bay Colleen Barnes, Pat Lyons, Julie Garratt, Deb Andrews.

David from Living Choice and Erin from Creightons presented the prizes.

Thanks to all who supported this event.

2026 FOURS

The 2026 Fours were completed on 30th May.  Eight teams contested the event.  Earlier matches were affected by the rainy conditions but luckily the sun shone for the final, although the breeze was a little chilly.     The many spectators saw some great bowls played by both teams.  It was a very closely fought match with Katie's team taking an early lead but then Jan's team won 6 ends in a row.  However Katie's ladies fought back and gradually got to within 2 shots of the lead.  Jan's ladies then won the next few ends but Katie's team again fought back. What a great match with Jan's ladies winning by 1 shot.  Congratulations to all players.  A worthy final.

Results:

Winners: Meena Kelso, Joan Murphy, Barbara Schultz, Jan Ellery

Runners Up: Terry Mack, Kaye Cavanagh, Nicole Dargan, Katie Brown

2026 TURN AROUND TRIPLES

Umina Beach Ladies had a very successful Turn Around Triples event on Monday 30th March. 28 teams from around the Central Coast as well as 1 team from The Hills enjoyed a lovely day. Thanks to all who supported this event.

Our thanks also to our sponsors Creighton's. Erin from Creighton's presented the prizes.

Winners: Team 22 from Everglades. 3wins, 23ends, 29margin.

Rita Farkash, Bev McFarlane, Maureen Carlyle.

Second: Team 17 from Umina. 3wins, 18ends, 17margin.

Lynne Gordon, Judy Brown, Judith Moroney.

Third: Team 3 from Ettalong. 3wins, 16ends, 14margin.

Sheena Black, Rhonda Keenan, Trisha Eckford.

Mystery Prize winners: Team 15 from Ettalong.

Suzanne Wailes, Fran Scarera, Jennifer Rogers.

2026 TRIPLES

 

The 2026 Triples were completed on Tuesday 24th March. We had 7 entries in this year's event.

The Semi-finals were played on Sunday 22nd March.

Results: Both matches were very close games.

Lee Van Lint, Annette Kerz, Kerry Yates def

Jean Harrison, Leila Gilmour, Lynne Gordon

Gay Foulkes, Barbara Schultz, Meena Kelso def

Terry Mack, Nicole Dargan, Katie Brown.

The Final was played in ideal conditions on Tuesday 24th March.

The many spectators who have supported this event throughout saw some great bowling by both teams.

Lee Van Lint, Annette Kerz and Kerry Yates def

Gay Foulkes, Barbara Schultz and Meena Kelso.

Congratulations to a very excited Lee, Annette and Kerry on their first Championship win. Well done to Gay, Barbara and Meena.

2026 Minor Singles

 

Winner Renette Burgess

The final of the 2026 Minor Singles was played on Tuesday 24th February 2026 between Renette Burgess and Debra Moore.

In ideal conditions both ladies played great bowls. It was a very close game with only a couple of shots, in some cases only 1 shot, difference between them throughout. Over the 34 ends played the score was level 5 times. On the 32nd end they were tied on 21, then Renette got a 1 on the 33rd end making it 22 - 21. There had not been many multiple scores, but Renette drew 3 lovely bowls on the 34th end to take out the match. What a great game which thrilled the many spectators who came to watch. A worthy final.

Winner: Renette Burgess

Runner Up: Debra Moore

Congratulations and well done to both players.

Runner Up Debra Moore

2025 Christmas

Umina Women held their Christmas Party on Tuesday 9th December. Everyone got into the Christmas spirit, decorating their tables.   After luncheon the members raffle was drawn with some excited winners.    Lucky door prizes were also given out.    

President Pat, Life Members Lesley and Sue cut the cake.  Thanks to Yvonne Norman for this.  It looked lovely and tasted good too.

President Pat presented Club Umina's David with gifts for the staff.

Two members were presented with 20 year membership badges.   

             Yvonne Austin and Cherie Johnston.

We also had two special birthdays in December.   President Pat and Secretary Sue presented a gift to each of them. 

         Happy 80th to Hazel Lambert.         Happy 90th to Dawn Burrows.     

A lovely day was had by all.       The ladies continued into the afternoon with music and dancing.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all.    See you in January.

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