‘Queensland State Champions’

Champion of Champions 4’s competition was conducted this past weekend on 21st and 22nd October at South’s Suburban Bowls Club.

Teams from Toowoomba, Gold Coast, Townsville and Mackay all vied for the coveted trophy in both the Men’s and Ladies Competition.

Knockout games were played on Saturday, with the semi-finals played on Sunday morning.

The two teams in first and second place played off in the afternoon, with North Mackay and Townsville vying for the honour of the trophy.

North Mackay were the eventual winners after a hard fought game, with all contestants playing amazing bowls in the best of weather conditions.

Even after four games of intense bowls over the weekend, the ladies were extremely excited and elated.

Congratulations to the winning ladies: Marie Bragg (Lead), Chrissy Hall (Second), Michele Stockton (Third) and Nuggy Pratt (Skip).

This week, the Social Wednesday Winners were Hilary Jones-Rowan, Gloria Sam, Donna Gordon and Debbie Mackenzie.

Runners up were Brenda Trannore, Marie Duck and Lois Deguara.

Contributed by Sue Hazledine.

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Champion winners Marie Bragg, Michele Stockton, Chrissy Hall and Nuggy Pratt

Photo supplied

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The Mackay Contract Bridge Club congratulated members rising through the Master Categories. Life Master Patricia Garner, Silver National Debra Goodchild, Bronze Local Sandy Patterson and Club Masters Joy Block and Vicky Howard.

WEEKLY RESULTS

Monday 16 October 2023 – 6 Table Mitchell Green Points

N/S

1st Geoffrey Patterson / Noel Bugeia

2nd David Ting / Eric Goodchild

3rd Edward Kleise / Diane Stokes

E/W

1st Helen Van Den Broek / Jan Harris

2nd Terry Sheedy / Janelle Conroy

3rd Geoff Cowan / Sandy Patterson

Tuesday Evening 17 October 2023 – 5 Table One Winner Mitchell Green Points

1st Helen Van Den Broek / Terrence Sheedy

2nd Lynne O’Neill / Simon Barnes

3rd Diane Cox / Faye Wright

4th Janelle Conroy / Eric Leivesley

Wednesday 18 October 2023 – 11 Table Mitchell Green Points

N/S

1st Carol Gaskell / Ian Gaskell

2nd Terrence Sheedy / Eric Leivesley

3rd Max Holewa / Diane Holewa

4th Marie McGuire / Nancy Wix

E/W

1st Monica Darley / Kath Poole

2nd Debra Goodchild / Ming Ting

3rd Geoff Taylor / Ted Cullinan

4th Josie Crowley / Barbara Tait

Thursday Evening 19 October 2023 – 4 Table One Winner Green Points

1st Ken Seaniger / Robert Carless

2nd Patricia Garner / Mick King

3rd Griff Bancroft / Eric Leivesley

4th Susan Gibson / Karen Caldwell

Friday 20 October 2023 – NWP 20 of 23 - 8 Table Mitchell Green Points

N/S

1st Terrence Sheedy / Christine Nice

2nd Helen Van Den Broek / Don Poole

3rd Kath Poole / Nancy Martin

4th Janine Rodgers / Richard Wix

E/W

1st Susan Wright / Geoffrey Patterson

2nd Eric Goodchild / Sandy Patterson

3rd Janelle Conroy / Pamela Finger

4th Mary Rose Ramsden / Ted Cullinan

Saturday 21 October 2023 – Presidents Cup Week 2 of 3 - 11 Table Mitchell Red Points

N/S

1st Christine Nice / Marilin Robins

2nd Diane Holewa / Mick King

3rd Eric Goodchild / Terrence Sheedy

4th Mary Cruickshank / Noel Saunders

5th Annie Lynch / Diane Stokes

E/W

1st Helen Van Den Broek / Kath Poole

2nd Max Holewa / Jan Harris

3rd Frances Brown / Anne Lutz

4th Ann Whitmore / Julie O’Neill

5th Joy Robinson / Robert Carless

Sunday 22 October 2023 – Novice Pairs Week 2 of 3 – 6 Table One Winner Red Points

1st Sandy Patterson / Geoff Cowan

2nd Ted Cullinan / Mary Rose Ramsden

3rd Carol Gaskell / Ian Gaskell 4th Mary Cruickshank / Noel Saunders

5th Ann Whitmore / Annie Lynch 6th Joy Block / Diane Stokes

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Patrica Garner Debra Goodchild, Sandy Patterson and Joy Block

Geoff Taylor and Vicki Howard

Photos supplied

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Over sixty attendees enjoyed the 2023 Annual Mackay Road Runners Awards Evening at The Grove last week, with ecstatic recipients, friends and families celebrating in style and good humour alongside a presentation of awards and prizes.

Club Patron, Mr Col Meng was on-hand to present the awards, receiving several awards on behalf of his talented grandchildren, Luke and Lily who were unable to attend.

Club President, Tim Magoffin presented a cheque to Christine and Barry Comben of the Mackay Branch of Leukaemia Foundation Australia. A sensational donation of over $121,000 was received, from funds raised through the 2023 BMA Mackay Marina Run.

By far, the biggest annual amount raised since the inception of the event in 2008, with the event progressing very successfully ever since under the guidance of the committee, headed by Founders Sandy and Chris Strong. This brings the total amount raised for the Leukaemia Foundation to nearly $600,000 across the life span of the event.  

Another major highlight of the evening was Club Captain, Jim Ford receiving the honour of becoming the tenth Mackay Road Runners Life Member.

Since Jim arrived in the area nearly twenty years ago, he immediately joined the Club and began a life-long, dedicated relationship with the legendary local club that is nearing its fiftieth birthday.  

Jim does an amazing amount of work behind-the-scenes, also volunteering his time to liaise the Wednesday afternoon track sessions every week throughout the entire year. In addition, Jim also captains the off-season Shawn’s Summer Series from October to February.

These two events are not the only thing Jim’s contribution and leadership are known for, he is also available to assist at many functions where the club requires volunteers. He’s a very busy person outside of the club with work and family commitments, however amazingly still makes the time and effort to support the Mackay Road Runners.

Congratulations to Jim, a very well-deserved recipient of the Mackay Road Runners Life Membership Club.

Major highlights of the Awards evening, as well as age category awards for runners from ages 12 to over 70.

Junior Female Club Champion – Lily Leven (1st), Abigail Sweeney (2nd) and Millie Bishop (3rd)

Junior Male Club Champion – Luke Leven (1st), Toby Rule (2nd) and Jared Mackie (3rd)

Podiatry Mackay Junior Encourage Award – Walker Murray

Overall Open Female Club Champion –  Alana Knezevic (1st), Carolyn Mapes (2nd) and Teresa Hackney (3rd)

Overall Open Male Club Champion - Paul Mackenzie (1st), Oliver Rule (2nd) and Mick Vivian (3rd)

Overall Handicap Points Champion – Grant Holmstrom (1st), Joe Grech (2nd) and Luke Leven (3rd)

The Col & Rhonda Club Person of the Year – Julie Whibley

Life Membership Award – Jim Ford

Andergrove 10km Handicap Champion – Oliver Rule

Forsyths Accounting Shawn Claydon Memorial 10km Club Championship – Tahnie Malagueno (Female) and Oliver Rule (Male)

Benita Willis Handicap 10km – Oliver Rule

Most Supportive – Helen Leven

Most Committed – Carmel Mahon

Most Improved – Luke Leven

Encouragement – Natasha Joynson

Eungella King & Queen of the Mountain – Alana Knezevic (Female) and Cristian Smith (Male)

Lucky Door Prize – Paul Tilse

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The Mackay Branch of Leukaemia Foundation Australia's Christine Comben, and Barry Comben accept cheque from Mackay Road Runners President Tim Magoffin

Third place Female Junior Club Champion, Millie Bishop presented her award by Club Patron, Col Meng

Mackay Road Runners Over 70yrs Club Champions David Isbister and Stuart Sprott receive their age category awards from Club Patron, Mr Col Meng (centre).

Mr Jim Ford receives Life Membership congratulated by current Life Members (left to right) – Judy Zahn, Jim, Janelle Tilse, Paul Tilse, Wendy Shields and Merv Shields

Open Male Club Champion Paul Mackenzie (left) accepts major prize from Club Patron Col Meng and 2nd placegetter Oliver Rule (Toby Rule standing in for his brother Oliver)

Open Female Club Champion, Alana Knezevic’s 1st prize collected by her Dad, Jim Ford (left) with 2nd place Carolyn Mapes and 3rd place Teresa Hackney, presented by Vice President Brendan Bishop.

Encouragement Award recipient, Natasha Joynson received from Vice President, Brendan Bishop

Grant Holmstrom (left), winner of Overall Handicap Points Championship Trophy with second place Joe Grech (right) and Vice President, Brendan Bishop.

Photos supplied

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The regions Swimming clubs have met for the Whitsunday Swimming Club LC Carnival.

Jampacked with heats, fantastic swims, beaten personal bests, and a great community effort and dedication, the final carnival served as a great reminder of the community that gathers for such standout events.

Joined with Pioneer Swimming Club, Mirani Swimming Club, Lightning Swimming Club, and so many more, the day was only aided by clear weather and perfect temperatures.

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This weekend, the Mackay District Men's Champion of Champion B Pairs was played at Proserpine.  

The speed of the green surprised a few of the competitors.  

Many thanks to those who put so many hours and so much effort into its preparation.

Our representatives - Gavin Noonan and Todd Leys were defeated in the second round by the Northern Beaches team who were runners up in the event.  

Winner of this year's event were Bede Roebuck and Ron Horsfall from Souths Suburban.

Also many thanks to those who contributed to the functioning of the event at our club.  

All commented on the hospitality of our club and the services that we provided to make the event such a success.

On Wednesday Sandy Daffara, Philip Brown and John Burnett defeated Arthur Griffith, Peter Lawton, and Mike Harrison 24 - 18 in Social Bowls and on Sunday Bruce Uhe, Philip Brown and Mike Harrison defeated Sandy Daffara, Margie Burnett and John Burnett 24 - 12.

Best wishes for good games to our 2 Bowl Triples Representatives Shane Kinnear, Scott Hamilton and Wayne Handley who will be competing in Champion of Champions at Pioneer Valley next weekend.

Contributed with thanks to Heather Brown.

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Sunday Social Bowls Seated left to right Bruce Uhe and Margie Burnett, Standing Philip Brown. Photo supplied

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On Tuesday, winners were Bron Tolcher, Merle Elphinstone, and Robyn Stitt defeated Stumpy Adams, Isobel Wheeler, and Deb Retchless.

The jackpot didn’t go off.

Last week we had our Come and Try afternoon.

How great it was to see 18 learners take to the green.

Members gave them a brief demonstration and then they were out on the green.

Within half an hour they were showing their style getting close to jack.

Then they played a game to test out their skills.

Thanks to those that came and members who helped.

We hope you enjoyed the afternoon and you are welcome back any time.

Club Competition is slowly progressing. We have competitions called on the board for mixed and Singles Sets.

It is only a month before presentation day so we hope they all finished before the big day. Our Monster Raffle to help send our Pennant Sides to Tweed Heads is still selling. If we could have tickets in by next Sunday.

Contributed with thanks to Penny Warren.

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Come and Try Day 2023

Winners Sunday 22 October 23. Photos supplied

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Tuesday consisted of a Mens and Ladies Stableford. Winners were Chris Pham – 37 Points and Rehab Hull with 35 Points. NTP’s Paul Gray, Aaron Prosser, and Kev Cooper.

Wednesday Competition was sponsored by Lyn and Viv. 17 Ladies came to play and some great scores were recorded by Pauline Redpath with a nett 66 and Tina Badenhorst with a 70 Nett. Pin Shots with to Karlene Lloyd, Elspeth Scotford and Pauline Redpath.

More Great scores were recorded in the Thursday Stableford. A grade was won by Paul Gray with 41 Points, followed by Steve Lucas 38 and Ryan Wilkes 37. B Grade was won by Dylan Holland on 43 Points, Russell Reardon taking second place with 41 and Phil Luckett 39. Pin Shots went to John Oates, Karl Kirkwood, Dylan Holland, and Ron Jamieson.

Friday Metropole Stableford 9 Hole Competition was won by Brendan Spann with 22 points followed by Andrew Volpato with 21. Pin Shots to Brendan Spann and Jack Pirlo.

Saturday competition continued with some great scores; Brendan Span continued his great form by winning A Grade with a 66 Nett from Scott Clarke on 67. Ross Hammond won B Grade with a 65 Nett on count back from Chris Pham. Peta Thomas won the Ladies with a 69 Nett followed by Helen Deighton on 70. Pin Shots went to Helen Deighton, Ann Gardel, Jason Bourke, Kelvin Stephens, Rob Stanley and Michael Ward.

Great Scores did not finish there. Brad Vloedmans won the Sunday Stroke competition with a 65 Nett from Darren Reynolds on 67. Ladies winner was Pamela Casey on 69 Nett on countback from Anna Winterbourn.

Contributed with thanks to Proserpine Golf Course Pro Shop.

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A GLORIOUS DAY OF GOLF

Numbers may have been down slightly for the Whitsunday Golf Club stroke competition last Sunday, but the scoring was hot to trot. Sixteen players contested the single stroke competition with some very close scoring in perfect conditions, just enough breeze to keep the players cool without interfering with the flight of the ball. Darren Reynolds was the star of the day with an outstanding 79 off the stick.

LADIES A GRADE:

Winner: Anna Winterbourn with nett 69

Runner-up: Tiina Randmae with 70

Longest Drive Elise Hodgson

LADIES B GRADE:

Winner: Pam Casey with nett 69

Runner-up: Joanne Moynihan with 77

Longest Drive: Joanne Moynihan

MEN’S A GRADE:

Winner: Darren Reynolds with an excellent nett 67

Runner-up: George Meharry with a close to winning 68

Longest Drive: Darren Reynolds

MEN’S B GRADE

Winner: Mark McDougal with nett 69

Runner-up: Brendon Meharry with 71

Longest Drive: David Hoy

NTPs:

LADIES: Penny Wardroper (Ladies A and All In)

MEN: Darren Reynolds (A grade), Ron Jamieson (B grade)

NEXT WEEK: is a Single Stableford. A reminder to log into the time sheet as early as possibly so that we are able to play as a block. Our time of play is between 7 and 8 am.

Remember: Save these dates:

November 12th and 19th for the WGC Club Championships

December 9th for the WGC Christmas Party at the RGH.

Contributed with thanks to Whitsunday Green.

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Mark McDougal (B grade winner Men), Anna Winterbourn (A grade winner Ladies) Pam Casey (B grade winner Ladies), Darren Reynolds (A grade winner Men). Photo supplied

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This week’s 9-hole stableford saw Fred Tammist come first with 22 pts, second place with 21 pts Donovan Pettiford and third on 20 pts Michael Bond.

Fridays 9-hole stableford saw Mark Thompson take the win with 25 pts, second place with 22 pts Louie Archer and third place with 21 pts Andrew Gomez. Great job by all.

Sundays PAR svs 18-hole competition was a very warm yet great day on the green which saw Morgan Vanderwyk take first place with a +3.

This Sunday 29th Oct with be our Monthly Medal tee off at 9am – 10am. Hope to see you all there.

Contributed with thanks to Whitsunday Green.

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Pictured: Michael Bond. Photo supplied

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The Cannonvale Cannons had a fantastic week of swimming with 30 swimmers participating at Club Night and 40 swimmers competing at the Whitsunday Family Meet on Saturday.  

On Saturday in Proserpine, the Cannons were in full force supported by coaches, Ken Crittenden, Rylee Erickson, Jarrod Keys and Shay Wilmot and a team of wonderful parents.  

The coaches were super impressed with all the swimmers and their outstanding achievements.  

Top performers who achieved PBs for the majority of their events:  Liam Filewood, Millie Groom, Ehsan Helou, Jasper Korosec, Gracie Laguna, Pippa Laguna, Nelson Malady, Noah Maltby, Eric Mulliss, Celeste Orenshaw, Dylan Reynolds, Addie Sanders, Alex Trefz and Zach Trefz.

Congratulations to Eloise Chegwidden, Jacob Bell, Jax Clayworth and Lucas Korosec who won the majority of their events.

The coaches would like to commend Don Algie, Harry Chegwidden, Zane Clayworth, Harris Delac, Tora Delac, Maeve Dichieria, Charlie Doherty, Miller Eaves, Thomas Ganter, Ehsan Helou, Remy Hedges, Holly Perrin, Isabella Pisaniello and Andie Reynolds for their top age group placings.  

The coaches would like commend the following on their awesome 200m IM swim: Tiana Bell, Declan Dichieria, Remy Hedges, Anisa Helou, Matilda Nicholes and Levi Smith. Declan swam a massive 33.46 sec PB in 200m IM to earn 1st place.  

Special mentions: Leo Mulliss swam a fantastic 25m Backstroke with a 8.62sec PB. saac Pisaniello swam a 1st class 50m Backstroke to achieve a 1.04sec PB.  Indi Smith’s best swim was her 100m Breaststroke which she swam a 5.58sec PB. Mae Carter-Attwood’s best swim was her 50m Breaststroke in a time of 40.99sec. Jack Ganter swam an excellent time of 5.14.38 in his 400m Freestyle to earn 2nd place.  

Congratulations to all the swimmers on their top efforts!  A big thank you to all the wonderful parents and officials for all their assistance and support!  

Contributed with thanks to Raylene Rasmussen.

Cannons at Whitsunday Meet Oct 2023. Photo supplied

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The Gold Coast SUNS will host Essendon under Friday night lights at Mackay’s Great Barrier Reef Arena in its final match of the 2023 AFLW home and away season.

Gold Coast’s Round 10 fixture has today been confirmed with the SUNS to host its fourth match at the venue on Friday, November 3, first bounce 6.45pm AEST.

Gold Coast SUNS Head of Women’s Football Fiona Sessarago says the club is excited to bring AFLW football to Mackay once again in Round 10.

“Our match in Mackay is always an exciting fixture on our calendar and it’s a fantastic opportunity to be hosting Essendon under lights on a Friday night,” Sessarago said.

“Great Barrier Reef Arena is a home away from home for our AFLW side and we also love the chance to engage with the local communities off the field in Mackay.

“We hope to see plenty of local football fans in red and gold cheering on the SUNS.”

Mackay Deputy Mayor Karen May said Mackay was pleased to again welcome the SUNS back to our region.

“As a feeder region for the SUNS AFLW team we are always excited to have them play as our home team,” Cr May said.

“Council is happy to support games like this one through the Invest Mackay Events and Conferences Attraction Program, which aims to attract visitors, generate positive economic results and foster community pride,” she said.

It’s the third consecutive season in which the SUNS have hosted an AFLW match in Mackay, a region which has produced four players currently on the club’s list.

Sarina Demons junior and SUNS Academy graduate Lauren Bella can’t wait to return to her home region.

“It’s always special having the opportunity to play in front of friends and family in Mackay,” Bella said.

“We got the win in our last match at Great Barrier Reef Arena and hopefully we can do the same again against the Bombers.”

Entry to Great Barrier Reef Arena for the Round 10 fixture is FREE. Stay tuned to official SUNS channels for further match day information.

What: AFLW Round 10

Gold Coast SUNS v Essendon

When: Friday, November 3

6.45pm AEST

Where: Great Barrier Reef Arena

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Multiple Sclerosis Swimathon, a statewide series in eight locations across Queensland, held its Mackay event on Saturday, 7th October at the DMR Leisure Memorial pool.

The North Mackay Sinkers Masters Swimming Club have supported the MS Swimathon in Mackay for eight events over nine years, with a combined fundraising total of over $52,000 raised.

This year, six teams with some 90 plus participants managed to raise a combined total of $14,496 for Multiple Sclerosis Queensland.

The teams participating in this event included The North Mackay Sinkers, Masters Swimming Club, DMR Leisure, International Polar Bears, Pioneer Swimming Club, LifeInMotion Exercise Physiology Clinic and Mackay Surf Lifesaving Club.

Teams swam a continuous relay for 8 hours with one swimmer in the water at all times.

The more competitive “Hour of Power” pitted up to 8 swimmers from each team in the relay style event.

The honours fell to the PSC Dolphins for another year, with 102 laps. Followed by the North Mackay Sinkers on 100 and the Polar Bears with 98. Team PSC also took the gold medal for most laps swum during the 8 hours.

Swimmers were entertained throughout the day with various games such as trivia, guess the song and movie, a floatie race and an air guitar competition with prizes on offer.

A delicious BBQ breakfast and sausage sizzle helped keep swimmers fuelled and satisfied.

The Sinkers swim on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:45 to 6:45pm, and Saturdays 8 to 9am. If you are interested in swimming, contact 0413 805 156 or prs.nthmkysinkers@gmail.com for details.

Growing this community event is high on the priority list for DMR Leisure, who kindly sponsored the day to maximise fundraising efforts.

For more information or to register your interest in the October 2024 event, please call 1300 090 923 or email events@msqld.org.au.

Donations remain open for another month and can be made at msswimathon.com.au

Contributed by North Mackay Sinkers

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QNS Team

Teams in the water

Mascot ‘Ratty’ and MS Swimathon trophy

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At the end of September, the Mackay Mustangs Roller Hockey Club Under 16’s team won gold in Perth, competing fiercely in Roller Hockey Australia’s National Australian Club Championships.

The National Australian Club Championships ran from 23rd to 30th September, this year taking place in Kwinana, with some of Australia’s most talented roller hockey teams competing.

Mackay Mustangs Roller Hockey Club was founded in 1985 as a branch of the Mackay Roller Sports Association. The club has had a number of homes over the years and suffered a major split during the early 2000's.

Over the preceding years, this led to a decline in attendees and ultimately, the collapse of the break-off club. In 2018, Mustangs was revived with ‘learn to skate’ lessons and has been growing ever since.

With current trainers Lyle Denham and Amanda Mulherin having both represented Australia at the World Roller Hockey Games, the Under 16’s have a wealth of knowledge about their beloved sport right at their fingertips.  

At the Championships, there were five other clubs represented alongside the Mustangs. The Mackay team of seven (six skaters and one goalkeeper) had their final game against Mordialloc, a club from East Melbourne.

During the competition, they played Mordialloc multiple times, all nail bitingly close games.

The result in the finals was 6-0 to the Mustangs, forming an epically-established rivalry between the two clubs.

The trip to Perth was one that the Under 16’s won’t forget, with trainer Lyle commenting, “The trip was amazing for the team, the kids will be lifelong friends after an experience like that.”

A big highlight besides bringing home the gold, was a chance to train with a legend in the roller hockey community, Pablo Cairo, Olympic gold medallist and World Champion for Argentina, both as a player and a coach.

Pablo was at the competition as an honoured guest, and the Mustangs having the opportunity to train under him is a privilege very few roller hockey players get to experience.

This may be a small club, but they have a BIG passion for their sport, and are always welcoming new members.

For those interested in roller hockey, ‘learn to skate’ lessons and training is from 4pm every Thursday, at the Mackay Leisure Centre during school term.

To get involved in roller hockey classes, email mrollerhockey@gmail.com for more information

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The Mackay Mustangs Under 16’s team take home the gold – Photo supplied

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Wednesday Social games for Wednesday, 11th October included winners: Min Andrew, Brenda Trannore and Cheryle Corbett.

Runner up was a pairs game, with Helen Fleming and Carmel Bell as the winners of the game.

The North Mackay Bowls Club will be set to host a fundraising event for the RACQ CQ Rescue crew, on 14th November.

Three Bowls Triples of any combination (men’s and women’s), with games starting at 1pm sharp.

Entry fee is $45 per team, with everyone welcome to attend.

Great prizes will be on offer to winners, and there will be chosen lucky cards and raffles. It is a mufti dress day, so get dressed in your brightest colours.

All proceeds will go to RACQ CQ Rescue, so please come along and join in.

Place your names on the sheets at the club or send an email to: ladies@northmackaybowlsclub.com.au if you are wishing to play in this wonderful event.

Contributed by Sue Hazledine

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Rising all-rounder Etienne Pretorius underlined his value with another stand out performance for the Walkerston Roosters in Mackay Cricket Association action at Harrup Park’s George Gorrie Oval.

The sixteen-year-old Mackay-Whitsunday representative top scored with 49 off sixty balls and grabbed 3-17 off four overs with the ball in the Roosters’ five wicket loss to Pioneer Valley in the Under 17s division limited overs competition.

Pretorius – rated one of the region’s most promising young cricketers – cracked three boundaries and a six during his stylish knock in the 25 overs per side clash but was denied a half century when caught by Pioneer’s Darcy Sanderson off the bowling of gun all rounder Wes Homewood.

The talented Homewood top scored for the Valley with an unbeaten 31 off 24 balls.

In the other Under 17s fixture, Walkerston/Brothers proved too strong for Mackay Magpies in an 80-run victory at Cameron Oval.

Charles Lott (40 not out), Jack Muller (32), skipper Cameron Tomerini (17) and Marcus Sammut (17) made handy contributions with the bat while Sam Gordon (2-5) and Jamon Smith (2-12) impressed with the ball.

In Under 15A division action, Proserpine’s Kai McLoughlin snared 4-19 in his team’s 26-run triumph over Pioneer Valley/Norths at Proserpine Cricket Ground.

McLoughlin was ably supported by teammates Jack Valmadre (25), Oliver Seamer (18 not out), Matt Logan (2-5 off two overs) and Malaki Gabey (2-7) off three overs).

Mackay Magpies White edged out Brothers Under 14s at Magpies Sports Ground with Rohan Cherian (29 not out), Ishan Rana (21 and 2-15), Zac Pace (3-15 off five overs) and Brodie Graham (2-20 off three overs) sharing the spoils.

Number four Callum Strydom top scored for Brothers with an unbeaten 31 while Liam Anderson took 2-18.

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Outstanding Mackay cricket prospect Etienne Pretorius hit 49 and took 3-17 for Walkerston Roosters

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