
What a fantastic day out on the water for the second running of the Abell Point Yacht Club’s iconic Warri Cup Yacht Race in Airlie Beach last Sunday. The day broke bright and sunny with a perfect forecast top of 24 degrees and unlike the first attempt back in April, Sunday’s conditions were absolutely glorious. SSE winds of around 13–17 knots throughout the day created ideal racing conditions and the fleet certainly made the most of it. The boats got away cleanly through the start line in their 3 divisions before flying across towards Langford Reef, rounding the island and making their way back home in some spectacular sailing conditions. Division 1 Multihulls - First over the line was Fangarang, followed closely by Barefoot and G’Nome. On corrected time however, Trojan claimed the win, followed by G’Nome and Fangarang. Division 2 Mono’s with Spinnakers - Reignition came flying over the line with Smooth Criminal hot on their tail, followed by Treasure VIII. Corrected time honours went to Dragonfly, Treasure VIII and Keep on Running. Division 3 Monohulls non spinnakers - Major sponsor Peter Harrison of Quadrant Marine aboard his Fast 42 Awesome, was first back in with Fordplay right behind and Team Matchless following, but on corrected time the winners were Alwyn, Fordplay and Awesome. With blue skies, steady breeze and an outstanding fleet on the water, the Warri Cup well and truly delivered on its second attempt, showcasing not only some fantastic racing but also the wonderful camaraderie and spirit of the local sailing community. The Abell Point Yacht Club now looks forward to building on the success of this year’s event and welcoming everyone back again in 2027. Contributed with thanks to Abell Point Yatch Club Photo supplied
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TUESDAY 18/5/26 PGC - Stableford MEN : Winner : Simon Briley 36 points R/Up : Gary Scotford 35 points NTPs : Aaron Prosser (2nd), Luke Wayth (13th) LADIES : Winner : Rehab Hull 37 points R/Up : Robyn Whitham 30 points VETS : Stableford LADIES : Winner : Rehab Hull 37 points R/Up : Robyn Whitham 30 points 3rd : Linda Wardroper 29 points NTPs : Elspeth Scotford (x2), Linda Wardroper (x2), Rehab Hull MEN : Winner : Gary Scotford 35 points R/Up : Warren Deighton 34 points 3rd : Bill Brownlie 32 points (C/B) from Vic Feldman NTPs : Warren Deighton, Allen Roberts, John Roser, David Woods (x2), John Oates WEDNESDAY 20/5/26 PGC - Stableford LADIES : Winner : Toni Clauss 34 points R/Up : Tina Badenhorst 30 points (C/B) 3rd : Elspeth Scotford NTPs : Ann Gardel (9th), Elspeth Scotford (13th) THURSDAY 21/5/26 PGC - Stableford MEN : A Grade : Winner : Brent Daniels 40 points R/Up : Perri Simpson 36 points (C/B) 3rd : Mark Astley (Ballina GC) B Grade : Winner : John Roser 36 points R/Up : John Dodds 34 points (C/B) 3rd : Wilf Herweg NTPs : Gary Scotford (2nd & 9th), Ben Harrison (13th), Adam Hosie (16th) FRIDAY 22/5/26 Stableford 9 hole Run kindly sponsored by the Metropole Hotel : Back 9 Winner : Shirley Larsen 21 points R/up : Elise Hodgson 19 points 3rd Brent Franke (16th) NTPs : Brent Franke 18 points SATURDAY 23/5/26 Stableford : kindly sponsored by Haymans MEN : A Grade : Winner : Adam Hosie 39 points R/Up : Brent Franke 36 points (C/B) 3rd : Cory O’Shea B Grade : Winner : Kech Williams 38 points R/Up : Luke Andrews 37 points (C/B) 3rd : Steven Hall NTPs : Daniel O’Donnell (2nd), Rob Stanley (9th & 16th), Glenn Lee (13th) LADIES : Winner : Elspeth Scotford 41 points R/Up : Chorus Andrews 39 points 3rd : Rehab Hull 37 points NTPs : Sara Hagy (2nd), Peta Thomas (9th) SUNDAY 24/5/26 May MM kindly sponsored by KJC MEN : Winner : Logan Snow 64 nett R/Up : Aaron Prosser 69 nett NTPs :Brent Franke (9th) Aaron Prosser (13th), Jake Murray (16th) LADIES : Winner : Penny Wardroper 68 nett NTPs : Elise Hodgson (9th) * * * Contributed with thanks to Tiina Randmae
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Another huge week in paradise at our little bowls club, with Tuesday afternoon bowls seeing much excitement as Ladies’, Men’s A, B and Senior Singles moved into the last four, and all pairs, triples and fours nearing completion. Wednesday afternoon saw 20 bowlers vying for the winner’s prize, with two games of triples and two games of pairs. The biggest winning margin went to skipper Arthur McManus, with second Glen O’Brien and lead, new bowler Alma Rose Mawson, all playing like a team with outstanding results and an 11-point winning margin. Great effort. Wednesday night saw Business House bowls, brilliantly run by Bobby Spees and his wife Yvonne, a very special couple. Ten teams occupied five rinks, and once again, although in a new team, Cathy Russell leading Clearwater Catering achieved a brilliant win and remains unbeaten. All games were close, and everyone enjoyed the chicken burgers at the finish. Friday afternoon saw Christian College students thoroughly enjoying and improving their bowling skills, especially Elliana Langshore and Miranda Jackson. Although only in Year 8, they are showing fantastic potential. We will have exciting playoffs to determine who will represent the Whitsundays in the upcoming Queensland Schools Tournament. Division 1 and Division 4 played at home on Saturday, with Manny Isgro’s team winning 21–13, Joan McGrath’s team winning 21–13 also, and John Fielding’s team winning 29–17, giving Airlie a 71–43 victory against a very strong side and last season’s champions, Northern Beaches. Luke Kinnear, Andrew Butler, and Alan Pershouse all deserve special mention. The Division 4 team, led by skipper Des Ballance, with superb teamwork, won 25–16. However, David Dias and his team lost 9–30 to North Mackay. Division 2 lost to Mackay City, with Carol Crosbie’s team winning 24–20. Sunday pennants saw Division 1 away at Sarina Bowls Club, with John Fielding’s 21–20 win being the only winning rink. Division 2 against West Tigers lost, with only Ladda Purdie’s team drawing 17 all. West Tigers also played Division 4, and once again Des Ballance and his team were convincing winners 30–13, while David Dias’s team went down 20–19 in a last-bowl thriller. Division 4 is still leading the overall standings. This week’s photo shows the victorious Division 4 team, pictured from left: Tony Kelly, Sue Dakin, selector Warren Mills, Alma Rose Mawson, Mark Mawson, and David Dias proudly displaying the scoreboard. Contributed with thanks to Mark Mawson
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Twenty nine players (9 ladies and 20 men) experienced a foggy start which then cleared to ideal golfing conditions. Congratulations to the ladies winner Rehab Hull and Gary Scotford for the men in the single Stableford event. We wish Heather a speedy recovery from her injury. A reminder that Wintersun entries are now open. RESULTS LADIES Winner: Rehab Hull with 37 points R/Up: Robyn Whitham with 30 points Rundown: Linda Wardroper (29), Elspeth Scotford (28) and Helen Deighton (26) MEN Winner: Gary Scotford with 35 points R/Up: Warren Deighton with 34 points Rundown: William Brownlie (32), Vic Feldman (32), John Oates, Louis Neethling and Peter Lindsay all on 31 points, Allen Roberts (30), David Woods (30) and Ken Granger (29) PIN SHOTS Ladies: A Grade - Elspeth Scotford (x2) B Grade - Linda Wardroper (x2) and Rehab Hull Men: A Grade - Warren Deighton, Allen Roberts and John Roser B Grade - David Woods (x2) and John Oates CHIP INS Linda Wardroper and Peter Lindsay NAGAs for a ball each Kath Borer and Neil Cawthorne DRAWS: MEMBERSHIP draw to Helen Deighton WEEKLY RAFFLE won by Kath Borer UPCOMING EVENTS: 26/5/26 - STABLEFORD 2/6/26 - JUNE 2026 Monthly Medal and count your putt Contributed with thanks to John Roser
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Full name: Corben John Becker
Club: Mackay Brothers Under 20s/Mackay Cutters Hastings Deering Colts
Height: 181cm
Date of birth: 14/07/2004 (18 years)
Birthplace: Mackay
Position: Halfback/Fullback
Nickname: Corbs
Favourite NRL Clubs: Brisbane Broncos, Melbourne Storm, North Queensland Cowboys
Favourite Player: Johnathan Thurston
Occupation: Apprentice electrician
When Corben Becker received a call from a former coach late last year, he was ecstatic to receive the news.
It was a coach he’d played for at Walkerston Wanderers, who also assistant coaches the Hastings Deering Colts Mackay Cutters, giving him the call up to join the squad.
Corben has been training with the Mackay Cutters Under 21s squad and played one trial game, working hard to ensure a debut.
“I’m just taking it all in,” Corben said.
“I’m the younger half of the team so I’ve just been training and getting more experience for the years to come.”
Corben’s rugby league journey started at just five years old when he joined Brothers Junior Rugby League Club.
His family relocated to the Sunshine Coast where he continued to develop his skills at Gympie Devils and Noosa Pirates before returning to Mackay and Brothers.
Finishing his junior career at Wanderers, Corben returned to Brothers to play U20s before joining the Cutters system.
The dynamic and fleet-footed backrower is honoured to be a part of the team, taking every opportunity to learn from those around him.
“Everyone just helps you out; the culture here’s amazing,” he said.
“Your teammates are always boosting you up and you’re always trying to work yourself up to be as good as or better than the other people in your position.
“I’m just trying to play my best footy, not let my team down and play for my family.”
As a local who is following his rugby league dreams in his hometown, Corben’s advice to other young players is to keep learning.
“Always ask questions,” he said.
“Make sure you take in what the coaches tell you and put in 100% effort at training.”
Looking forward to his Colts debut, Corben is excitedly watching his team start their 2023 season with an undefeated run after three rounds.
“We haven’t lost yet,” he said.
“We’ve just got to keep up the grind and make sure we play more than a half of football.”

The annual Queensland Mud Trials held in Sarina thrilled audiences once again, with competitors travelling across Queensland, as far west as Mount Isa, and New South Wales, as far south as Boomi, to participate.
It was truly a grudge match, with New South Wales versing Queensland in the matches, tensions running high, and audiences eager for the smoke of engines working.
Separated into five categories – Junior, Standard, Buggy, Bombs, and Top Gun – the competitors took the track of mud, spraying the audience, and testing their vehicles’ engines.
In one case, Junior competitor Eli Thomsett’s car erupted into smoke and fire on the last lap of his first heat.
His car, Backchat, has since been repaired, but Eli is already working towards the 2024 competition, where his sister, Millie, will join him with her car Mudicorn.
“It was a really successful day,” said Nell Thomsett, in charge of Sarina Mud Trials communications and Eli’s mum.
“We support Variety, and this year we donated $6,000 to Variety.
“We also support the local Scouts, who came in and collected all the cans from the event for their fundraising and had the Mackay Girls Basketball team on the gates.”
The Sarina Mud team also sold commemorative 35-year anniversary memorabilia, celebrating the massive milestone.
And everyone gets involves.
“The parents start racing, then the kids start,” said Nell.
“I would start but next year I’ll have two kids racing, and we can’t tow a third car!”
Engines tested, and expectations exceeded, the 2023 Queensland Mud Trials was a massive success. Photos by Nell

The Pioneer Valley played host to the Corry Cycles ZACH MACH Adventure Challenge on Saturday May 6, attracting over 100 adventure-seekers from across the country.
The ZACH MACH Adventure Challenge celebrates the life of former Mackay Christian College student Zach Roberts, who tragically lost his life in a traffic accident at the age of 18 and has become a beloved tradition in the Mackay community since its inception in 2013.
The challenge features four stages of intense adventure activity, including a 40km MTB, 10km kayak, 10km trail run and 30km road cycle.
Angus Wicks and Sam Palmer stole the show who, both aged 16, competed in their first full Challenge, taking out the Junior Pairs category.
The duo had been working their way up to this moment for many years, starting with the MINI MACH Adventure Challenge and setting their sights on the full ZACH MACH.
"We're incredibly proud of Angus and Sam's achievement," said Event Director Nikki Giles.
"It takes a lot of dedication and hard work to complete ZACH MACH, and for them to do it at such a young age is truly impressive."
Angus and Sam's determination and teamwork was on display, crossing the finish line with a time of 5 hours and 51 minutes.
"We're so happy to have completed the ZACH MACH Adventure Challenge and to have won our category," said Angus.
"It's been a goal of ours for a long time, and it feels amazing to finally achieve it."
"We've been training for this moment for a while, and we're grateful for the support of our families, friends and coaches who helped us get here. It's an incredible feeling to know that all our hard work has paid off," agreed Sam.
1st Bridie Ruff 4:46:21
2nd Bec Wood 5:23:40
3rd Kelly Chappell 5:55:45
1st Mitch Nissen 4:11:33
2nd Kurt Brunker 4:47:14
3rd Allan Jefferson 4:50:22
L-R Angus and Sam on the podium
L-R Angus and Sam during the MTB course
Mackay Mayor Greg Williamson opening this year’s Corry Cycles ZACH MACH Adventure Challenge. Photos supplied

Mackay Table Tennis Tuesday night fixture results May 9, 2023:
Division 1:
Ferrari (Andrew McHugh, Robbie Richards, Lee Brake) d Mercedes (Mark Sleeman, Geoff Denman, Daniel Warfield) 9-2. Andrew d Geoff -6, 6, -9, 10, 7.
BMW (Emma Widdup, Ian McKay, Ivan Perkins) d Jaguar (Tim Shehan, Barry Patterson, Anne Sheridan) 6-5. Barry d Ivan 2, -5, 6, -12, 6.
Lexus (Graham Brake, Mark Poplawski, Allan Edwards) d Audi (Mick Ruhl, Janice Kent, Duncan Treloar) 7-4. Allan d Janice -7, -5, 5, 7, 8.
Division 2:
Isuzu (Andrea Nicholson, Donna Abbott, Simon Hogan) d Mazda (Rymer Tabulo, Peter Goodson, Lily Boland) 6-5. Rymer d Donna -7, -10, 5, 7, 5.
Nissan (Graeme Walker, Will VanDeKaa, Matthew West) d Honda (Ishan Rana, George Camilleri, Mark Stam) 9-2. Will d George -7, 8, -8, 8, 11.
Division 3:
Hyuandi (Ollie Hamelink, Duncan Sheridan, Noreen Fredericksen) d Kia (Aarnav Reelh, Virginia Clayton, Craig VanDeKaa) 10-1. Aarnav d Ollie 11, -11, -9, 3, 9.
Holden (Tiffany Camilleri, Trent Day, John McGee) d Ford (Alok Rana, Steve Crocker, Val Austin) 9-2. Trent d Steve -6, -9, 7, 10, 8.
Mackay Table Tennis Tuesday morning fixtures May 9, 2023:
Division 1:
Green (Charlie Payne, Pam Joyce, Noreen Fredericksen) d Yellow (Donna Abbott, Peter Goodson, Bryan Marshall) 9-3. Charlie d Peter 9, -5, -5, 9, 8.
Red (Branko Vucurovic, Steve Mathieson, Kevin Abbott) d Blue (George Camilleri, John McGee, Don Boettcher) 7-5. Branko d George 5, -5, -8, 8, 6.
Division 2:
Orange (Helen Ware, Gloria Vella) d White (Marie Taylor, Kim Daffy) 7-3. Helen d Marie 9, 5, -8, -9, 9.
Purple (Iris Grasso, Ken Best, Judi Hicks) d Pink (Robyn Bushell, John Hamelink, Fred Saliba) 8-4. John d Ken 6, 5, -9, -7, 8.
Division 3:
Grey (Sharon Muller, Ian Dodds, Allison Day) d Tan (Thelma Caruana, Madge Saunders, Trish Zamparuti) 9-3. Madge d Sharon -9, 6, 8, -9, 7.
Aqua (Pam Keune, Robyn Giles) d Lime (Frank Caruana, Glenda Brookes, Carmel Cristaldi) 7-5. Robyn d Frank -6, -7, 13, 9, 10.
Contributed by Charlie Payne
Aarnav Reelh is among juniors in action in Tuesday night table tennis fixtures. Photo credit: Charlie Payne

Eight of Mackay’s best young cricketers have been drafted into the Brisbane Premier League’s prestigious Junior Twenty20 competition.
Exciting prospects Haiden Mellifont, Liam Zurvas, Nick Beardmore, Cameron Tomerini, Connor Muller and Jack Law will line up for the Northern Kings franchise at the three-day tournament to be staged during the school holidays from September 18-21 in Brisbane.
They will be joined by Magpies young guns Myles Cochrane, who will line up for the Kings in the Under 16s division and Jacob Whitby, who was drafted by the Kings for the Under 14s competition.
Mellifont is a prolific run scorer at the top of the order for the Pioneer Valley Cricket Club in the Mackay Cricket Association; 16 year old Zurvas is a talented leg-spinning all rounder with first grade champions Mackay Magpies and talented quartet of leg spinner Beardmore, off spinner Tomerini, Muller and emerging 14 year old all rounder Law are products of the Brothers Cricket Club.

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