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Olympic gold medallist Cate Campbell made a splash in the Whitsundays over the weekend, inspiring the region’s next generation of swimmers during a special regional swim clinic at the Proserpine Swimming Pool. Hosted by Whitsunday Regional Council, the clinic was arranged to coincide with Campbell’s visit to the region as a guest speaker for Council’s State of the Region event. The opportunity allowed local young athletes to learn firsthand from one of Australia’s most celebrated Olympians. Swimmers from Whitsunday Swimming Club, Cannonvale Cannons and Bowen Swimming Club took part in the day, which featured tailored coaching sessions for three age groups — 6 to 9 years, 10 to 13 years, and 14 years and over. Participants received practical guidance, training tips and encouragement from Campbell both in and out of the pool. The event also gave young swimmers the chance to meet Campbell personally, take photographs, hold her Olympic gold medals and collect autographs, creating lasting memories for many aspiring athletes. Whitsunday Region Mayor Ry Collins said the clinic highlighted the importance of inspiring regional youth ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. “With Brisbane 2032 on the horizon, opportunities like this show young people that the pathway to the Olympics can begin right here in regional communities like the Whitsundays,” Mayor Collins said. Council thanked the participating swimmers, families and local clubs for helping make the clinic a valuable and inspiring experience for the region’s future athletes. Gold medallist Cate Campbell with junior swimmers Photo supplied
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Amanda Camm has acknowledged the ongoing work of volunteers supporting Scouts Queensland at Rowallan Park, with a recent donation of marquees to assist with activities at the site. The park’s history has been carefully preserved by long-time locals like Bob Hodda, who has spent precisely 70 years working on and supporting the grounds. His knowledge provides a unique connection to Rowallan Park’s past and its role in generations of local Scouting. Among the stories connected to the site is the history of a bridge located on the property, which was brought in many years ago with the support of Ron Camm - Ms Camm’s great uncle. Originally costing £300, the structure has stood the test of time and remains a lasting feature of the park today. Rowallan Park continues to be an important base for Scouts activities in the Mackay region, while also holding a number of historically significant features, including the former location of the Munbura railway station, the Mervyn Johnstone Memorial Building, and South Sea Islander burial mounds. Ms Camm said supporting local Scouts groups is an important investment in young people and the wider community. “Scouts plays a valuable role in helping young people build confidence, resilience and practical life skills,” she said. “Rowallan Park provides a unique environment for those experiences, supported by volunteers who are deeply committed to both the site and the community.” Ms Camm also recognised the contribution of long-serving locals like Mr Hodda. “Locals like Bob have dedicated decades to this place, and that commitment is something the whole community can appreciate,” she said. Rowallan Park continues to support youth development, outdoor education, and community connection through its long-standing role in Scouting across the Mackay region Contributed with thanks to the office of Amanda Camm, Member for Whitsunday Support for Scouts Queensland at Rowallan Park was strengthened through a recent marquee donation acknowledged by Amanda Camm, while also recognising the 70-year contribution of local volunteer Bob Hodda in preserving the site’s rich community and Scouting heritage. Photos supplied
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The 2026 MSA National Short Course Championships celebrated 50 years of Masters excellence at the Brisbane Aquatic Centre from 28 April to 2 May, followed by the National Open Water Swim at Raby Bay on 3 May. More than 800 swimmers from across Australia and overseas came together for six days of racing, camaraderie, and celebrations. The North Mackay Sinkers fielded a team of six swimmers and one volunteer, contesting full programs of individual events, relays, and the concluding open water swim. Championship functions, a welcome event, and special 50‑year activities added to an already memorable week. All six pool swimmers performed above expectations, with numerous PBs challenged or broken — a testament to the quality coaching from Millie at DMR Leisure Memorial Pool. Championship Highlight – Cam McEvoy’s Lightning Swim A standout moment of the meet was Cam McEvoy’s blistering 25 m freestyle, stopping the clock at 9.32 seconds — a new Masters short‑course record and an electric moment that had the entire venue buzzing. His swim added an extra layer of excitement to an already historic championship. Pool Highlights – Medal Winners & Standout Performances Geoff Robinson: Gold – 200 Free, 800 Free. Silver – 400 Free, 100 Free Nigel Dalton: Silver – 400 Back, Bronze – 25 Back, 50 & 100 Back – 4th Pierre Craven: 400 IM – 4th Sue Dalton: 25 Breast – 4th Relays: The Sinkers Men’s 240+ relay team delivered four strong swims, finishing under nominated times in every event and proving once again how popular and competitive Masters relays can be. National Open Water Swim – Raby Bay The inclusion of an OWS at Nationals — often missing from the program — was a welcome addition, attracting over 140 swimmers across the 1.5 km and 3 km distances. 1.5Km: Gold – Nigel Dalton and Geoff Robinson 3km: Bronze – Dan Stampa, 4th – Pierre Craven A Championship Effort – In and Out of the Pool The 2026 Championships, delivered solely by Masters Swimming Queensland, were widely praised as a high‑calibre, exceptionally organised national event. A special shout‑out goes to our own super‑volunteer, Gerri Kissner, who was a “Gold‑medal performer” in her own right — contributing across timekeeping, medal table duties, and countless behind‑the‑scenes roles throughout the five days of pool competition. Looking Ahead With Nationals complete, the Sinkers now turn their focus to: MSQ State Championships in July, where a large and enthusiastic team is already preparing. Regional meets across North Queensland. Our own blue‑ribbon event, the Whitehaven Beach Open Water Swim in October A huge congratulations to all Sinkers who represented the club with pride, spirit, and sportsmanship at this milestone national event. Contributed by Dan Stampa The men’s relay team contested across several events. L – R: Nigel Dalton, Pierre Craven, Paul Ardvidson, Dan Stampa Gerri Kissner the Sinkers Super supporter and volunteer Geoff Robinson, swam into medals at the pool and open water swim Sue Dalton race ready for the start of the 50 m Butterfly Dan Stampa starts the 100m butterfly Cam McEvoy (L) pictured with Pierre Craven (R), treated us all to a blistering 25m free (9.32) Photos supplied
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The Mackay Contract Bridge Club keeps growing with new members joining each year. Bridge is a game of dedication, which requires continuous play to keep learning. Experienced players tell Novice players, (beginners), it takes at least 5-8 yrs to feel like you know what your doing. The Mackay Contract Bridge Club holds many events for Novices. Friday was the Unders and Overs Pairs green point event, which allowed Novices to play with an experienced player. The turn out was excellent. Some beginners are hesitant at first to play with more experienced players, but the more experience you get the quicker you learn the game. A big thank you was extended to all the experienced players who played with the novices in the competition and gave them the opportunity to experience a competition with support from the club. Weekly Results Monday 27 April 2026 – 6 Table Mitchell Green Points N/S E/W 1st Geoff Taylor / Nancy Martin 1st David Ting / Eric Goodchild 2nd Diane Morgan / Sandy Ford 2nd Jan Harris / Helen Van Den Broek 3rd Karen Caldwell / Sue Mayer-Miller 3rd Jewel Schmidt / Janine Rodgers 4th Edward Kliese / Diane Stokes 3rd Louise Renton / Joy Block Tuesday Evening 28 April 2026 – 4 Table One Winner Green Points 1st Terry Sheedy / Helen Van Den Broek 2nd Ann Whitmore / Frances Brown Wednesday 29 April 2026 – Unders and Overs Pairs 13 Table Mitchell Green Points N/S E/W 1st John Hunt / Eric Goodchild 1st Alan Brown / Martin Pearce 2nd Jewel Schmidt / Patricia Garner 2nd Patrick Rasmussen / Mary Rose Ramsden 3rd Michelle Hall / Diane Morgan 3rd Geoff Taylor / Diane Cox 4th Vicki Howard / Janine Rodgers 4th Monica Darley / Christine Fitzpatrick 5th Sue Mayer-Miller / Kath Poole 5th Mick King / Susan Ross 6th Shirley Worland / Diane Stokes 6th Sandra Morris / Helen Goldston Thursday Evening 30 April 2026 – 4 Table One Winner – Green Points 1st Janine Rodgers / Frances Brown 2nd Ken Seaniger / Robert Carless 3rd Griffin Bancroft / Mick King Friday 1 May 2026 –- 8 Table Mitchell Green Points N/S E/W 1st Joy Robinson / Geoff Taylor 1st Diane Holewa / Max Holewa 2nd Monica Darley / Barbara Tait 2nd Janine Rodgers / Richard Wix 3rd Christine Nice / Diane Cox 3rd Lynne O’Neill / Terry Sheedy Saturday 2 May 2026 – 11 Table Mitchell Green Points N/S E/W 1st Faye Wright / Marilin Robins 1st Eric Goodchild / Debra Goodchild 2nd Josie Cowley / Terry Sheedy 2nd Griffin Bancroft / Jan Harris 3rd Joy Robinson / Ken Seaniger 3rd Christine Nice / Mary Rose Ramsden 5th Alan Brown / Frances Brown 5th Robert Carless / Anne Lutz Contributed by Joy Block Louise counting her points Christine, looking like she won that hand, and Martin, in thought. Photos supplied
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Former Australian Test cricket captain Tim Paine will lead new franchise the Great Barrier Reef Rays in this year’s Brisbane Premier League 100 Ball competition.
The international keeper, who announced his retirement from first class cricket at the conclusion of Tasmania’s final Sheffield Shield match of the season, was snapped up by the Rays at the recent BPL player auction.
Paine will skipper the inaugural Rays outfit – based in Mackay – during the intense three day competition from August 11 to August 13 in Brisbane.
With a combined 70 Test matches and one day internationals under his belt, Paine’s appearance in the team is an incredible opportunity for regional players to learn and develop their skills from one of the legends of Australian Cricket.
Paine, who played 154 first class matches, will be joined by Melbourne Stars hot shot batsman Nick Larkin, who has linked with the Rays as an inter-state recruit.
Great Barrier Reef Rays joined the competition with the aim of providing more opportunities and access to development for regional players from Central and North Queensland.
Promising 20-year-old Mackay Magpies off spinner Isaac Borg and Northern Suburbs all rounder Lane Kohler were named in the Rays’ 14-man Senior squad.
Great Barrier Reef Rays full team list: Tim Paine (captain); Nick Larkin; Angus Lovell; Blake Maher; Sam Lowry; Liam Smith; Mitch Doolan; Noah McFadyen; Raveesh Srivastava; Lane Kohler; Sam Yabsly; Lachlan Holmes; Reece Neyland and Isaac Borg.
Saturday saw the Mackay Brothers travel to the Whitsunday Sportspark to take on the PWRU Raiders at 3.30pm.
Prior to the big game there were a couple of games for the local girls and women’s teams as well, these were between a combined Mackay Whitsunday group and visiting Emerald and Rockhampton teams.
The girls kicked off with some U14 seven a side games leading up to U16 ten a side games then a combined girls/women’s fifteen a side game of modified rules took to the field.
It was great to see the girls/ladies back on the paddock for a run around.
Afterwards the senior men take to the field. As they always do, Brothers came to play and even though they were short on numbers they played hard and were not going to give territory away lightly.
Due to the strength in numbers this year with the raiders, a couple of up and coming young players were assigned to Brothers team for parts of the game.
The Raiders started to combine together and perform the plays that have had numerous hours of practice this season and at the end of the eighty minutes were 81 points in front.
This score does not do the players from Brothers justice, as their commitment to the game did not waiver and we wish them a better round 2 to the season.
Best on field for the Raiders were Niall Clancy 1 point, Shakane Costello 2 points and Joel Hoffmann 3 points.
The Raiders have a bye next weekend which will then lead into the end of Round 1 against a strong Mackay Cities redmen at home, kicking off at 3.30pm at Whitsunday Sportspark Saturday, May 27.
Contributed with thanks to Craig Spence.
Raiders came out on top over the weekend. Photo supplied
Monday 8 May 2023 – 7 Table One Winner Green Points
1st Monica Darley / Nancy Martin
2nd David Ting / Eric Goodchild
3rd Geoff / Cowan / Sandy Patterson
4th Janelle Conroy / Terrence Sheedy
5th Susan Ross / Nancy Wix
6th Geoff Taylor / Frances Brown
Tuesday Evening 9 May 2023
5 Table One Winner Green Points
1st Sandra Morris / Diane Morgan
2nd Diane Cox / Janice Mansfield
3rd Eric Leivesley / Janelle Conroy
4th Geoff Cowan / Terrence Sheedy
Thursday Evening 11 May 2023
6 Table One Winner Green Points
1st Ken Seaniger / Robert Carless
2nd Diane Stokes / Ann Whitmore
3rd Mick King /Patricia Garner
4th Terrence Sheedy / Janelle Conroy
5th Annie Lynch / Geoff Taylor
Wednesday 10 May 2023 – 11 Table Mitchell Green Points
N/S
1st Sandra Morris / Jan Harris
2nd Antonia Tarradas / Ian Cruickshank
3rd Max Holewa / Diane Holewa
4th Joy Brunette / Don Poole
5th Carol Gaskell / Ian Gaskell
E/W
1st Terrence Sheedy / Eric Leivesley
2nd Josie Cowley / Barbara Tait
3rd Annette Howe / Geoff Taylor
4th Sandy Patterson / Geoffrey Patterson
5th Debra Goodchild / Ming Ting
Friday 12 May 2023 –8 Table Mitchell - Green Points
N/S
1st Geoff Taylor / Joy Robinson
2nd Julie O’Neill / Monica Darley
3rd Terrence Sheedy / Simon Barnes
4th Sandy Patterson / Eric Goodchild
E/W
1st Nancy Martin / Kath Poole
2nd Geoff Cowan / Gwen Liddell
3rd Debra Goodchild / Lorna Shuttlewood
4th Susan Wright / Geoffrey Patterson
Saturday 13 May 2023 – 11 Table Mitchell Green Points
N/S
1st Sandra Morris / Ann Whitmore
2nd Mary Rose Ramsden / Geoff Taylor
3rd Faith Hutchinson / Simon Barnes
4th Debra Goodchild / Eric Goodchild
5th Marie McGuire / Joyce Deguara
E/W
1st Ken Seaniger / Joy Robertson
2nd Patricia Garner / Laura Howland
3rd Geoffrey Patterson / Frances Brown
4th Janelle Conroy / Robert Carless
Sunday 14 May 2023
1st Joy Block / Ian Cruickshank
2nd Terrence Sheedy / Marilyn Wilson-Nichols
3rd Ian Gaskell / Carol Gaskell
4th Faith Hutchinson / Simon Barnes
On Saturday night, the Cannonvale Cannons Swimming Club hosted its annual Awards Night at Mirage’s Whisper Restaurant. The Cannons would like to commend its hardworking committee for organising a very successful season of swimming and the coaching team lead by Mark Erickson and Ken Crittenden.
Coach Mark Erickson thanked all the coaching team – Ken Crittenden, Jarrod Keys, Shay Wilmot, Giselle Burton, Kate Thomson, Giselle Burton, Rylee Erickson, Sofia Penglase-Fortunato, Sharanne Maclean, Raylene Rasmussen and Haylee Eaves.
Outstanding Achievements:
Swimmer of the Year Award was presented to Jy Parkinson for swimming in the finals at the Australian Age Swimming Championships. Jy was also named Senior Male Trainer of the season.
Sportsperson of the Year was presented to Holly Perrin. Holly was also named the Female Senior Trainer of the season.
Junior Trainers of the Year were presented to Harris Delac and Andie Reynolds.
Level 3 Trophies were presented to Jacob Bell and Jy Parkinson.
Mudie Family 70s Club: Ehsan Helou and Jasmine Gerlforsma (swimming 100m Freestyle in under 70s).
Level 2 Trophies: Eloise Chegwidden, Don Algie, Ruby Harland, Jax Clayworth, Celeste Orenshaw, Declan Dichiera, Holly Perrin, Thomas Ganter, Isabella Pisaniello, Nelson Malady, Tora Delac, Isaac Pisaniello, Andie Reynolds, and Matilda Nicholes.
Level 1 Trophies: Tiana Bell, Sophie Fletcher, Harris Delac, Remy Hedges, Charlie Doherty, Anisa Helou, Zach Trefz, Indi Smith, Ehsan Helou and Jasmine Gerlsforma.
Club Medals: Maeve Dichiera, Liam Filewood, Evelyn Doherty, Alessa Penglase-Fortunato, Alex Trefz, Jack Ganter, Levi Smith, Lukas Trevaskis, Lucas Korosec, Lochlan Jamieson, Murphy Jamieson, Jasper Korosec, Millie Groom, Miller Eaves, Abi Maher, Stevie Lee, Billie Jamieson, and Koa Harland.
The Cannons would like to commend all the swimmers who participated throughout the season and congratulate all the swimmers who achieved top times in the Cannonvale pool to win these special trophies and awards.
Contributed with thanks to Raylene Rasmussen.
Club Medal awardees
Level 2 Trophy winners
Trainer Awards for 2023. Photos supplied
In the build-up to the ninth annual Airlie Beach Fight Night, Whitsunday Martial Arts (WMA) have released their three-month Experience Program.
Designed to train contestants like a fighter, the commitment to the course is huge but the rewards are great.
“It’s made for people who have never done combat sports or martial arts before,” said Dan Zealand from WMA.
“It’s a great way to kick-start a change in your lifestyle.”
Participants are expected to commit to a minimum of eight training sessions per week.
They will also receive mentoring and nutrition advice and receive the benefits of challenging themselves as part of the broader WMA community.
“This is one of the toughest and greatest challenges,” said Dan.
“You will eat, train and prepare like a fighter and you will even have the opportunity to step into the ring like a fighter at the end of the 12 weeks if you choose.”
Local fighter, Chris Smith, began competing this way – he entered the training program and lost 50kg before fighting professionally for WMA.
Airlie Beach Fight Night will be the culmination of the 12 weeks Experience Program and takes place at the Whitsunday PCYC on September 23.
The event is set to be another huge success with over 15 fighters already signed-up.
The large grandstand will take centre stage and there will be ring side seating and special VIP tables available.
The venue is also fully licenced, and it is set to be an exciting night for all involved.
The two WMA coaches, Anton Zafir and Dan Zealand, with a local fighter. Photo supplied
Mackay Meteors and Meteorettes hope to exact revenge when they host the Darwin Salties in NBL1 North action this Friday night at Mackay Basketball Stadium.
Still smarting from road trip losses to Cairns and Darwin last weekend, both Mackay franchises are eager to turn the tables on the Salties after disappointing results in the Northern Territory.
Since winning their opening five matches, Joel Khalu’s Meteors have stumbled to four consecutive defeats.
Cairns guard Ky Stattmann spearheaded the Marlins to an upset 96-89 triumph over the Meteors at Early Settler Stadium last Friday night.
Stattman bagged 30 points and eight rebounds in a top display as the home side kept the visitors at bay in a tight contest.
Mackay was best served by champion guard Isaac White, who posted 35 pts, five rebounds, three assists and two steals in a classy performance with support from guard Tyler Williams (18pts, seven boards, three assists, two steals) and forward Shane Temara (13pts and three rebounds).
Darwin Salties eclipsed the Meteors 102-88 with talented guard Jerron Jamerson contributing to the victory with 29 points, six rebounds, four assists and four steals.
The Salties jumped to a 30-14 lead after the opening quarter and led 60-36 at the half time break and maintained the pressure.
White shone for the Meteors with 31 points, six rebounds and two assists; centre DJ Baptiste notched 20 points and 12 boards and Williams (12pts, six rebounds, two assists and two steals).
Unbeaten Darwin Salties made it seven consecutive wins after sinking the Meteorettes 82-56.
Spearheaded by guard Erin Bollmann (32pts, nine rebounds, six assists, four steals and two blocks) the Salties led all the way in a dominant performance.
Davida Dale top scored for Mackay with 17pts, five rebounds and four steals with support from Brittany Reeves (14pts and 13 boards), Charli Bliss (8pts and four rebounds) and Courtney Virgo (6pts, five steals and four rebounds).
The previous night the Meteorettes suffered an 86-64 loss to the Dolphins, who snapped a three game losing streak with ace guard Sheneice Swain (21 pts, 12 rebounds, eight assists, three steals and two blocks) leading the way.
Mackay got value from the flamboyant Dale (14pts, 8 rebounds, three assists and two steals), Reeves (14pts and six boards) and Bliss (8pts and nine rebounds).
Another busy week starting on Tuesday with Carol Crosbie at lead with Tina Schubert second and the brilliant Ladda Purdie our Thai princess winning comfortably from the rest of the field.
This was the situation with Wednesday afternoon’s Jackpot Bowls, run by Merve Stewart with Ladda Purdie again showing her red-hot form with a huge win with Nik Fernbach at lead and Helen Ward at second from 22 players with Mark Mawson on Tuesday and Tony Kelly on Wednesday winners of the prestigious Health Hub award.
The new format of Scroungers was a huge success at Business House Bowls with Ian Whittaker bowling beautifully.
The Mens Pennants continued with Division 1 too strong for North Mackay, collecting maximum points but were sadly unable to beat Proserpine on Sunday on their very heavy rink.
Division 4 lost by 3 points on Saturday but returned to best form on Sunday with Tony Whitehorn’s team bowling outstanding bowl’s winning 32-7 for a victory.
Division 5 had a team victory over North Mackay on Saturday with John Matterson’s team winning 32-10 ensuring a team victory and on Sunday Steve Lawrie’s team ensuring a team win getting maximum points with a 31-10 victory over Proserpine who were gallant in defeat and finally Division 6 on Saturday had a team win although John Askew’s team went down by 3 Merve Stewart’s team won by 11 to ensure a team victory.
Our victorious Penants team with members of the Division 4 and 5 teams happy with their efforts
Contributed with thanks to Mark Mawson
Wednesday Social:
Winning Skips were Peter Bruce, Dot Slater, and Gavin Charles.
Wednesday overall winning team were Dot Slater, Ross Scanlon and Mary-Ellen Pratten (absent).
Contributed with thanks to Joan Edwards
Bowen Bowls winners PeterBruce, Dot Slater, and Gavin Charles. Photo supplied
On Wednesday for Social Bowls, we welcomed Russell Jackson, Alan Pershouse, and Andrew Butler from Airlie Beach who were taking the opportunity to have a game in preparation for this weekend's pennants.
Jim Bownds, Bruce Uhe, and Sandy Daffara defeated John Anderson, Pat Bownds, and Russell Jackson 27 - 15; Arthur Griffith, Alan Pershouse, and Heather Brown defeated Alen Sanderson, Philip Brown, and Andrew Butler 24 - 17.
Sunday's Social bowls numbers were down due to the number of players playing in pennants.
Heather Brown played double third.
Margy Burnett, John Burnett, Heather Brown, and John Anderson defeated Lee King, Alen Sanderson, Heather Brown, and Arthur Griffith 20 - 16.
Division 1 Pennants had a great weekend defeating Northern Beaches on Saturday 63 - 45 having wins on all 3 rinks so taking 6 points plus a margin of 28.
On Sunday the teams were firing again defeating Airlie Beach 68 - 36 earning 6 points plus a margin of 32.
This should put Division 1 into 2nd place.
Division 5 didn't have quite as happy a weekend having two away games on fast synthetic greens and player unavailability due to Mother's Day.
They had a loss to Souths Suburban on Saturday and a loss to Airlie Beach on Sunday.
They will be looking forward to the comfort of grass next Saturday.
Contributed with thanks to Heather Brown.
Close town rivalry with Proserpine playing Airlie Beach in Pennants. Photo supplied
WTA’s Footy for Fun Program for Juniors finished last Monday and a new season will kick-off in August. Some fifteen Juniors participated in the program having fun learning and practicing some of the important skills of Touch Football.
The Juniors showed they made real progress over the course of the six weeks with running in heaps of tries in their final game.
Round Ten Results
Mixed A
Concrete Feet defeated Vipers (on Forfeit)
In The Crear (11) defeated Raider A (3)
Mixed B
Slippery Salmons (10) defeated The Guinea Fowls (5)
Ray White defeated GET Touch (on Forfeit)
Touch It defeated Full Boar (on Forfeit)
Mixed C
Whitsunday Warriors (10) defeated Raiders C (3)
Stingers (10) defeated On Time (7)
Flametree Flames (5) defeated Fumble This (2)
Mixed C (Family)
Escapees/Misfits (11) defeated Raiders Family (3)
Mainlanders (6) drew against Untouchables (6)
Contributed with thanks to Alita DeBrincat.
Caption: The first Footy for Fun program was a great success. Photo supplied
Wednesday’s competition was a single stableford event sponsored by Bowen Golf Club. Ladies’ winner was Janice Bates 32 points, runner up on a countback Grace Nott 31 points. Men’s winner on a countback Brendan Nott 36 points, runner up Hayden Williams 36 points.
Saturday was the men’s B & C grade open. B grade gross winner Craig Newell, gross runner up Bradley Low, nett winner Donald Williams, nett runner up Gregg Aplin.
C Grade Gross winner John Storrie, gross runner up Andrew Need. Nett winner Ken Todd, Nett runner up Ian Rhodes. Pin shots to Robert Byles and Adam Hagy. Longest drive to Adam Eathorne.
Sunday was the men's A & A1 open. A Grade winner Joshua Reid, gross runner up Michael Neaton, Nett winner Chris Goulevitch, Nett runner up Craig O'Keefe.
A1 Grade winner after a 5 hole playoff was Greg Fairs, gross runner up Daniel Windridge. A1 nett winner Kurt Gaudry, nett runner up Graham Seaborne. Pin shots to Marsh Bott and Matt Allen. Longest drive to David Zillfleisch
This weekend's competition is a 4 ball aggregate medley stableford sponsored by LiveLife Pharmacy.
Contributed with thanks to Grace Nott
A and A1 Grade winners. Photo supplied
Junior golfer, Jack Hayes-Williams has been selected in the North Queensland 10-12 year school team and will compete at the Sunshine Coast this week. Jack is heading to the competition in good form after winning the Club's Sunday Stableford with an impressive 42 points, great round and best of luck in the School State Titles! Karen Rix was the runner up with 35 points.
It was another big week of competitions at the Club, with Steve Mitchell victorious in the Tuesday Stableford and Michael Cragg in 2nd place.
The Ladies competed for the Airllywood Voucher on Wednesday with Tiina Randmae on 38 points the lucky winner, Pam Casey had another solid round to take 2nd place.
60 players were out on Thursday in tough damp and windy conditions, Adam Maggs came first in Division 1 with 35 points on a countback from Ryan Wilkes, and Peter Lindsay also on 35 points won Division 2, with Paul Nicol in 2nd place on 34 points.
Brent Franke edged out Rob Webb on a countback with 19 points to win the Metropole Friday 9 hole competition and Saturday saw Lyn Muller win the ladies Allenbuild Stableford, again in very tough conditions, Elspeth Scotford claimed 2nd place with 31 points.
Our new member Tracey Cousemaker scored an amazing eagle on 11, holing out in 2 shots, and Ann Gardel was our only NTP winner.
Shaun Tyrrell put together a great round 0f 39 points to win the Men’s Division 1 in the Allenbuild Stableford, with Dave O’Connor claiming 2nd place only one point behind.
Jim Sherrington also found the conditions favourable, carding 39 points to win Division 2, and Jesse Street close behind too, on 38 points.
Contributed with thanks to the Proserpine Golf Club Pro Shop.
Junior golfer Jack Hayes-Williams. Photo supplied
The Sunday Stableford saw only 13 players in the running. The weather again looked dubious on the drive in to the course, but players were lucky with only a couple of very light drops of rain. However, the wind kicked in again, as the scores indicate, and the more exposed greens caused a few wayward putts.
Ladies A Grade:
Winner: Anna Winterbourn with 31 points
Runner up: Tiina Randmae with 25 points
Ladies B Grade:
Winner: Karen Rix with 35 points
Runner up: Robyn Whitham with 27 points
Men’s A Grade:
Winner: Geoff Harrison with 27 points
Runner-up: Gerald Lovell with 24 points
Men’s B Grade:
Winner: Don Cameron with 33 points
Runner up: Ron Jamieson with 27 points
NTPs Ladies’: Karen Rix (9th) and Anna Winterbourn (13th)
Men: Don Cameron (9th) and Geoff Harrison (13th)
Longest Drives: Tiina Randmae and Linda Wardroper for the ladies, Gerald Lovell and Leigh Jones for the men
NAGAs: Sponsored by Aaron and Tracy Watts were Linda Wardroper and Mark McDougal, who will enjoy their free drinks.
Sunday 21/5 is the Ladies’ and Men’s foursomes Championships - trophy event.
Contributed with thanks to Tiina Randmae.
Placegetters: L to R: Karen Rix (Ladies’ B winner), Don Cameron (Men’s B winner), Anna Winterbourn (Ladies’ A winner), Geoff Harrison (Men’s A winner). Photo supplied
This week’s 9-hole stableford competition was won by Glenn Rees with a 23 point win, second place on 21 points was Tyson Flavel and third Peter Henderson with 18 points.
On our 9-hole Friday stableford competition we had Glenn Rees taking first place again with a 21 c/b, second place with 21 points Tyson Flavel and third on an 18 c/b Andrew Gomez.
On Sunday we had our 18-hole stableford with Donny Pettiford taking the win on 39 points, second place on 38 points Tyson Flavel and third Dean Barnard on 37 points.
Nearest the pin was Glenn Rees and Dean Barnard. A very good week for Glenn Rees and Tyson Flavel, great job gentlemen.
This Sunday will be 18-hole skins tee off at 10.00am.
Contributed with thanks to Whitsunday Green Golf Club
The 9-hole stableford competition winner Glenn Rees. Photo supplied
Volleyball runs in the veins of Proserpine State High School sport star, Lillian Kelly.
Lillian has recently qualified for the Under 16s Australian Women’s team, competing at the Asian Championships, and will head to China in the next school holidays, while also qualifying for the Queensland School Sport (QSS) team and will be travelling to Canberra in June.
Lillian began playing volleyball in Year 7, following in her mum’s sporting footsteps, and the teachers at Proserpine State High School urged her on.
“I guess the teachers at this school, they get you into it, because they like it too,” Lillian said.
“If there was no volleyball at this school, I would not be where I am today.”
Lillian will head to Canberra to stay at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) to have some team training before travelling to China with the team.
She is one of eight Queenslanders, two from Victoria, one from South Australia, and one from New South Wales.
“Queensland’s pretty dominant in the sport.”
“Honestly, I was so stoked [to get this opportunity] - it’s crazy!
“I’m playing for Australia. And they said a while ago that my group is targeted for the Brisbane Olympics, which they’ve already started scouting for.”
“That’s good because I’ve always wanted to go to the Olympics. And it never even started off as volleyball, I was going to play a different sport.”
If Lillian’s team were to win the Asia Championships, they will be invited to the compete in the World Championships in 2023.
Lillian Kelly never intended to become so prolific in competitive volleyball. Photo credit: Bronte Hodge
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