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Tuesday’s winners were Ray Muir, Maureen Hyde and Deb Retchless defeated Neale Chittenden, Joe Cukela and Bill Price. Gus Murray, Barry Donn and Dennis Madeley defeated John Hayson, Skin Querro and Laurie Land. Stumpy Adams, Sue Shearing and Shirley Jones defeated Bron Tolcher, Isabel Wheeler and Boof Querro. The jackpot didn’t go off. Club Competition for the week: Men’s Open Single Final was won by Allan Rolfe who defeated Ron Hyde. Men’s Open Pairs: Mark Drummond Allan Rolfe defeated Laurie Land and Kevin Daniels. Men’s B Singles Final: N Chittenden defeated Kevin Baxter. Ladies B Singles Deb Retchless defeated Lindy Suann. Sunday’s Mother Day afternoon winners were: John Hayson and Lorraine Knight who defeated Skin Querro and Laurie Land. Boof Qurerro and Wheeler K Jewell defeated Celly Jeal, Deb Retchless and Kennedy Whitton. Eileen Dunn, Maureen Hyde and Greg Colquhoun defeated Bill Myers, Gavin Charles and Allan Rolfe. Lindy Suann, Sue Shearing and Graeme Read defeated Alex Beaumont, Shirly Jones and Stuart Jeal who also won the Jackpot. Contributed with thanks to Penny Warren Winners John Hayson and Lorraine Knight with Men's President Graeme Read Photo supplied
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The week started on Tuesday with the continuation of Women’s Pairs and social bowls, which saw skipper David Bradley with lead Regan Maher become the pairs winners of the day. Wednesday afternoon social bowls had 28 participants, and the highest score of the day went to the team of skipper Noel Crosbie with lead Mervyn Stewart, who won 32–19 over skipper Phil O'Brien and Desmond Ballance. Wednesday night Business House Bowls saw about 30 bowlers attend, run by Bob and Yvonne Spees, with results to be announced next week. Friday afternoon saw the arrival of 16 bowlers from the Christian College, and what a talented group they are. Mr Richardson, Aishmeen Sandhu, and Shaniah Saremo are an awesome pairs team and could become very successful future representative bowlers if they choose to pursue the sport. Cooper Wilde is also a very talented sportsman and a fantastic asset to the school. Special mention must also go to Ryan Clark and Elliana Langshore, who could develop into excellent bowlers if they continue to apply themselves and build their skills. This program will give all the students valuable lessons in teamwork and demonstrate what sport can do for classroom development and success in understanding subjects that may have previously seemed difficult. We look forward to continuing to work with the students. Saturday morning Scroungers saw the last spot for the afternoon finals up for grabs, and John Matterson, who has just returned to the club after major heart surgery, proved he is still a very good bowler by winning the final spot against Andy McDougall and Tony Whitehorn. The previous winners lined up for the final: Des Ballance, Maureen Barnard, David Cleary, Alan Pershouse, John Askew, Betty and Tony Whitehorn, Dennis Donadelli, and, to everyone’s surprise and delight, John Matterson. He continued his brilliant form, winning the coveted trophy in the final. Sunday afternoon’s social bowls saw two games of pairs and one game of triples. Liz and Arthur McManus teamed up with Des Ballance and won 26–15 over Stacey Hadlow’s team of Lou Rogan and Alma Rose Mawson. However, the winners of the day, with the lowest winning margin drawn out by Club Manager Fiona Greener, were the team of “Take the Money Tony” Whitehorn with Dawn Dowell, who won 21–20 over skipper Margo Stanley and Brett Simpson. The men’s singles in A Grade, B Grade, and Seniors have now reached the semi-finals, with results to be published soon. Men’s and Women’s Pennants also commence this weekend. Free lessons continue on Monday and Thursday afternoons from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm, and all are welcome. John Askew presents John Matterson with his Scroungers Trophy after his well-deserved win. Contributed with thanks to Mark Mawson John Matterson receiving the trophy after his well-deserved victory. Photo supplied
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Whitsunday Weightlifting Club wrapped up a successful Parabench Development Competition last weekend as part of the 2026 North Queensland Games, with four athletes competing across the age and ability spectrum in what proved to be an inspiring day of sport at St Catherines Catholic College in Proserpine. Held on Saturday 2 May and run in partnership with Para Powerlifting Australia, the event drew competitors from across the region — from Townsville to Mackay — ranging in age from 21 to 64 years. The standard of lifting impressed all in attendance, with athletes at very different stages of their para-sport journey each delivering standout performances. Taking out first place in the women's division was Australian representative Trish Wallace from Townsville, who benched an impressive 64kg. Local para-athlete Di Jackson claimed second place with a 33kg lift, while first-time competitor Sigrid Eitler took third with 30kg — a remarkable debut on the competition platform. In the men's division, Mackay athlete Bryce Jackson took first place with a 62kg bench. Club founder, president and head coach Leanne Knox said the day exceeded expectations. "Although it was a small competition, it helped raise awareness of our club's capacity to train people with all kinds of disabilities," she said. "There is a place for everyone in our club." Knox is encouraging anyone living with movement limitations or other disabilities — as well as carers — to reach out and explore how strength training can benefit their physical, mental and social wellness. The club also celebrated a significant equipment milestone, with a specialist bench built thanks to local business Airlie Sail and Shade (Paul Mitchell) and club member Ian Cordell, alongside a bench received through the Para Uplift Program via the Australian Institute of Sport. With competitors eyeing national and international competition, the future looks bright for para-sport in the Whitsundays. To find out more, contact Whitsunday Weightlifting Club on 0411 199 427. Competition results: Female 1st: Trish Wallace - 64kg bench 2nd - Di Jackson - 33 kg bench 3rd Sigrid Eitler - 30 kg bench Male 1st Bryce Jackson - 62 kg bench. Contributed with thanks to the Whitsunday Weightlifting Club Competitors and volunteers after a successful competition. Photo supplied
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U13 Prem pushed Magpies FC in a physical contest, with Connor Miller scoring early before a late goal flurry saw Magpies claim a 4-1 win. Meanwhile, the U13 Div 1 side celebrated its first victory of the season, defeating Country United 5-1 behind a brace from Oakley Wilson and strong team performances throughout, particular in the back line. U14/15 Prem side dominated Mackay Lions with a clinical attacking display, highlighted by a Shannon Matthews goal and Eli Wallis double in a commanding 4-1 win. Meanwhile, U14/15 Div 1 suffered late heartbreak, with Wanderers Red snatching a 2-1 victory despite strong performances from Alex Draper and keeper Jackson Paroz. Men’s Div 2 ground out a hard-fought 1-0 win against Country United after Jared Leaman capitalised on a late goalkeeping error, while Division 1 stayed patient to secure a physical 2-0 victory, with Sam Reynolds and Ian Wilson on target against a stubborn Country United outfit. Whitsunday United’s Women’s Prem team battled hard against Wanderers FC, with Michelle Sothmann opening the scoring in a competitive clash before Wanderers FC secured a 3-1 win. Strong performances from Nicole Wilkinson, Keely Salter and Bre Campbell highlighted the team’s determination ahead of next week’s matchup against Country United. WUFC’s U23s delivered a dominant 11-0 win over Magpies FC, with Aaron Kinsella scoring four goals and two apiece for Finlay Farrell, Seb Shand and Pepe Perea. An impressive clean sheet for goalkeeper Josh Healey. The Premier Men followed with a commanding 4-1 victory against Magpies FC, highlighted by Ethan Rose’s penalty and a Reef Peel hat-trick in a fast, physical clash. Goal Keeper - Josh Healey Contributed with thanks to Joscelyn O’Keefe
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Tuesday’s Winners were Stumpy Adams, Laurie Land, and Kevin Jewel against Gwenda Lydom, Denise Wallace, and Penny Warren at Wangaratta Bowls Club.
Tracey Stanford, Deb Retchless, Robyn Stitt, and Marg Wilson joined the winner’s circle for the Tuesday competition, defeating Bron Tolcher, Merle Elphinstone, Sue Shearing, and Isobel Wheeler.
Club Competition Ladies handicapped consistency results went to Jocelyn Defranciscis, who defeated Robyn Stitt.
Ladies A Pairs: Denise Wallace and Penny Warren defeated Merle Elphinstone and Isobel Wheeler. And in the Men’s A Singles, Greg Colquhoun defeated Jason Wright.
Sunday social bowls resulted in the winners coming out on Rink 5: Merle Elphinstone, Penny Warren, and Kevin Jewell defeated Deb Retchless, Sue Shearing, and Kennedy Whitton.
Other results saw Robyn Stitt, Teresa Willshire, and Geoff Danvers defeat Irene Laird, Linda Scells, and Allan Rolfe. Roger Mumby, Isobel Wheeler, and Mark Drummond defeated Bill Myers, Lyn Danvers, and Kevin Daniels. Bron Tolcher, Laurie Land, and Greg Colquhoun defeated Lindy Suann, Graeme Read, and Pat Tracey.
On Saturday Bowen Bowling Board of Control second round of Men’s local pennant resulted in Bowen Bowls Club defeating Collinsville with three match wins eight rinks plus 90.
The final round will be played against Wangaratta in Collinsville in June.
Contributed with thanks to Penny Warren
Tuesday’s Winners were Stumpy Adams, Laurie Land, and Kevin Jewel against Gwenda Lydom, Denise Wallace, and Penny Warren at Wangaratta Bowls Club.Tracey Stanford, Deb Retchless, Robyn Stitt, and Marg Wilson joined the winner’s circle for the Tuesday competition, defeating Bron Tolcher, Merle Elphinstone, Sue Shearing, and Isobel Wheeler.
Returning to BB Print Stadium for the second week in a row, the Hostplus Cup Mackay Cutters were once again unable to capitalise on a close match, finishing off a huge day of local rugby league last Saturday.
The Townsville Blackhawks were off and racing early, with fullback Jodeci Baker-Tiraha scoring in the second minute.
The Cutters were quick to hit back after second rower Luke Webley crossed to even things up in the first 10 minutes.
It was to be the only first-half try for the home side, with Mckenzie Baker scoring in the 15th and Baker-Tiraha scoring his second in the 23rd, giving the visitors a 6-18 lead at half time.
The Blackhawks started their second half in a similar fashion, with tries in the 44th and 61st minutes to Mitchell Dunn and Robert Derby all but sealing the deal.
At 6-28, the seemingly insurmountable lead narrowed in the 67th minute as winger Jake Riley crossed for the home side’s second try.
Inspiring a late comeback, tries to Logen Dillon in the 71st minute and Hiale Roycroft in the 77th got the Cutters within striking distance but it was too little too late.
The Blackhawks hung on to win 22-28, handing the Cutters their third loss of the season, losing by six points or less two weeks in a row.
Meanwhile, the BMD Cutters travelled to Townsville on Saturday to take on the Burleigh Bears, suffering the first loss of their inaugural season.
The Bears showed their intent early, scoring twice in the first 11 minutes before Sareka Mooka scored for the Cutters in the 25th.
Tazmin Gray scored her second try for the Bears late in the first half, with the visitors hitting the sheds with a 4-16 lead.
The Bears piled on the tries in the second half, with a Caitlyn Ah Fook hat-trick helping them to a 34-4 lead with five minutes to go.
Two late consolation tries came to the Cutters thanks to Shannon Mato and Tahlulah Tillett, resulting in the Cutters going down 14-34.
Earlier in the day at BB Print Stadium, the Hastings Deering Colts Cutters went down to the Blackhawks 18-40, the Harvey Norman U19s went down 16-20, the Mal Meninga Cup squad went down 16-50 and the Cyril Connell Cup Cutters went down 4-24.
The Cutters return to BB Print Stadium this Saturday, with all six teams taking the field in a massive day of rugby league; gates open at 9:15am.
Last week was a winless one, with all six Cutters squads experiencing losses. Photo credit: Marty Strecker Photography
Proserpine Bowls Club bowlers attended the annual Northern Challenge played at Northern Beaches in Mackay last weekend.
North Queensland came out overall winners with Mackay taking second and third place, with five Proserpine players taking roles in the Mackay teams.
Proserpine players Wayne Handley and Grahame Kinnear were selected to participate in District Sides at Coolum in May after their excellent performances.
On Wednesday, there were ten players for social bowls and Sandy Daffara and Bruce Uhe defeated Pat Bownds and Philip Brown 42-11; while John Anderson, Jim Bownds, and Warren Wilson defeated Alen Sanderson, Mike Harrison, and Barry Zillmann 29-10.
On Sunday, the club welcomed visitors from Capricorn Tourers Caravan Club for a game of Social Bowls – thanks to Bruce and Barbara Uhe for the work done in preparing food.
The participants had an absolutely fabulous day and will go away from our District with their game of bowls a highlight of their week in town.
Jenny Cox, George Baxter, and Jim Quod defeated Christine Hansen, Alen Sanderson, and Heather Brown, 19–15.
Michael Hong, Bev Burton and Philip Brown defeated Donny Wandery, Colleen McDonald and Yvonne Wilson 24-11.
Sonny Cox, John Anderson and Sandy Daffara defeated Gary Benney, Kay Hong, and Warren Wilson 24-8; and Marion Maxter, Mike Harrison, and Bruce Uhe defeated Mary Benney, Mike Harrison, and Mary Hedgelong, 23-10.
Pennants Season will begin soon. Available players may sign their name on the noticeboard sheet on at the club, or speak with Barry Saroglia.
The Singles game of Mike Harrison v Kendall Watts will be played on Wednesday starting at 4.00pm.
Contributed with thanks to Heather Brown
Capricornia Caravan Touring Club with Proserpine member Jim Quod at the Bowls Club on Social Bowls Sunday
Mackay State High School are the Mackay School Sport Girls Year 7/8 Rugby League champions for 2023.
The Milton Street school staved off a spirited challenge from St Patrick’s College in wet conditions to claim the title with a 20-6 Grand Final victory at the Mackay Junior League Fields.
Bolstered by the recruitment of ace playmaker Vitea Parter from St Patrick’s in recent weeks, the Mackay State High girls showed their class and power to bring home the trophy.
Under the coaching of talented Mackay Cutters utility Harry Thorpe, the St Patrick’s outfit finished the season on a strong note.
“The girls improved with each match and recorded some impressive victories during the competition,” revealed a proud Thorpe post-match.
“Highlight was the recent win over Mackay State High where the girls played smart football in a top team effort,” he said.
“Unfortunately, they couldn’t reproduce their best in the Grand Final but the girls tried valiantly in abysmal conditions against a very strong MSH side” Thorpe added.
The loss of Magpies rugby league star Parter, an outstanding all round sportswoman, on the eve of the finals was a savage blow to the St Patrick’s camp.
Coach Thorpe and manager Nicole Martin praised the efforts of promising hooker Jade Williams, hard working second rower Jess McLennan, fullback Jacqueline ‘Gee Gee” Walsh, centre Stella Cullen, winger Indy Jorgensen, centre and utility forward Chelsea Webb and strong running forward Brianna Renehan.
“They led the way with strong performances each week and showed that determination and a never-say-die attitude can take you a long way,” said Nicole.
“Our girls were brave against a powerful MSH team and thoroughly deserved a crack at the title” she added.
By Chris Karas
St Patrick’s College Girls Year 7/8 team Standing L-R Cleo Daly, Chloe Townsend, Chelsea Webb, Jess McLennan, Isla Linwood, Asher Grigg, Mia Pullen, Lilah Lewis, Rose Bradley; front Hannah Ness, Mia Hill, Indy Jorgensen, Brianna Renehan, Jade Williams, Layla Bungay, Zakayah Day, Stella Cullen, Jacqueline Walsh. Absent: Rihanna Andrew. Photo supplied
Tuesday afternoon Ladies Day at Airlie Beach Bowls Club hosted a spectacular display of bowls by Regina Aqualina, and Robin and John Brown in an impressive victory.
Wednesday afternoon Jackpot bowls had a huge winner in John Askew’s team of Tony Kelly and Eric Barnard.
The side were at their ultimate best time after time and commanding a 32-15 win for the prize mone, whilst Mario De Martini took home the Health Hub Award.
Wednesday night Business House Bowls: Hadlow Racing and Tuk Tuks finish on top and will play each other this week for their name on the trophy.
Thursday afternoon will see the final of the school’s three bowls triples with a sausage sizzle and prize giving to end the term.
Saturday morning was the return of Scroungers, and the first round winners Tony Whitehorn, Russell Jackson, Betty Whitehorn, and John Askew.
The semi-finals were between Tony and Betty Whitehorn, which Tony won. The second semi-final was between John and Russell, with Russell winning that contest, but the final belonged to Tony with a fantastic win. Margo Stanley won Group B.
Sunday afternoon had a big roll up and it was again the Tony Whitehorn show with an impressive victory with his talented team of Dawn Dowel and Lu Rogan.
Contributed with thanks to Mark Mawson
Six of Mackay’s best young rugby league prospects will showcase their skills in coming weeks at one of the State’s best showpiece schoolboy tournaments.
Emerging St Patrick’s College colts in halfback Jaxon Purdue, hooker Xavier Kerrisk, fullback Will Shears, lock forward Kayne Smith, centre Tenzin Cantor and prop Tyler Shandiman are players to watch when they line up for the Capricornia 18yrs team at the Queensland School Sport State Championships in Townsville on May 22-23.
The tournament is the breeding ground for future NRL, State of Origin and Kangaroos stars and a stepping stone into the code’s highly competitive professional ranks.
Queensland Country Under 17s playmaker Purdue and classy number nine Kerrisk along with dashing custodian Shears and ball playing lock Smith are already contracted to the North Queensland Cowboys and have bright futures in the game.
Shears and Smith impressed Cowboys officials during a Young Guns pre-season camp in Townsville while Cantor and Shandiman add size and strength to a powerful and well drilled Capricornia representative squad that is tipped to figure in the State Championship play-offs.
All six are key players for Ian Schifilliti’s much vaunted St Patrick’s College Open Boys team that are strong contenders for this year’s Confraternity Shield and Aaron Payne Cup titles.
The super six are also trump cards for the Mackay Cutters Under 18s side that are currently entrenched in the top six of the Auswide Bank Mal Meninga Cup competition after five rounds.
Meanwhile five St Patrick’s College students feature in the Capricornia 14-15yrs rugby league representative squad that will also compete at the Queensland School Sport State Championships in Townsville on May 22-23.
Young guns Adam McSherry, George Gofton, Sam Anderson, Norm Campbell and Eli Cookson were selected after strong performances at schoolboy and Junior League level.
McSherry, a premiership winning five eighth with the Brothers Bulldogs, will skipper the Capricornia team.
By Chris Karas
St Patrick’s College Mackay rugby league stars l to r Xavier Kerrisk, Tyler Shandiman, Kayne Smith, Jaxon Purdue, Will Shears and Tenzin Cantor will represent Capricornia at the Queensland School Sport Rugby League State Championships in Townsville from May 22-23. Photo supplied
The first round of the three-round-three-person ambrose sponsored by Whitsunday Concrete Constructions and Proserpine Golf Club was played last weekend with 30 players forming teams to compete.
The winning team at Whitsunday Social Golf for round one on 61.5 nett was Darren Reyolds, Vicki Tuckm and Scott Vlismas.
Second place on 62.3 went to Jason Bourke, Pam Casey, and Clay Coles, and third place on 62.5 was Roger Vandenberg, Karen Rix, and Don Cameron.
Longest drivers were claimed by Darren Reynolds, Mark McDougall, Penny Wardroper, and Karen Rix.
Nearest the pins were Jason, Pam, Clay, Dave Hoy, Anna Winterbourn, Ron Jamieson, Karen, Roger, Don, Scott, Vicki, and Darren.
NAGA award went to Paul Nicol, Pauline Redpath, and Tiina Randmae.
Next Sunday will be the Club’s April monthly medal.
Contributed with thanks to Joanne Moynihan
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The weather was the winner last week at Proserpine Golf Club, defeating everyone on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
The Club managed to head back on the course on Friday for the 9-hole social competition where Paul Gray led the way, winning the Metropole Hotel Voucher on 20 points, and narrowly defeating Harry Milne on a countback.
Michael Cragg came in third with 19 points and the Club’s new member Karlene Lloyd carded an impressive 18 for fourth position.
Paul Gray and John Roser were the Nearest The Pin winners.
Kenny Todd and Conrad Werner edged out their nearest competitors by just one point on Saturday with 45 to take out the 4BBB stableford competition ahead of Mark Richards and Jill Farinelli on 44 pts.
Kelvin Stephens and Lewis Tuck in third position with close 43.
There were only 2x2 shots for the day - Brian Allen and Andrew Colborne - and the NTP winners were John Wallace, Tina Badenhorst, Paul Joice, and Trish McNeill.
Contributed with thanks to The Proserpine Golf Club Pro Shop Team
Ella Bounden is a name to watch in the world of swimming. At the young age of 13 years, she is already piquing interest and achieving goals one can only dream about.
Ella started swimming at six years old, always having swam with the Pioneer Swimming Club. Ella’s growth as an athlete and focus to her goals in the sport of swimming is phenomenal at such a young age.
She tells us her favourite coach to date is “Igor of course” – he has fostered this love and mentored a strong and formidable athlete. Ella tells us she loves how Igor can tailor training for each of the swimmers in the squad to ensure they are each being challenged every session.
Ella’s “pet” stroke is Backstroke – the 50 or 100 metre events. The 2022-2023 season has seen Ella break an extraordinary number of personal bests but also achieve qualifying times for State and National events! Ella swam at the December 2022 McDonald’s Queensland Championships, the February 2023 Hancock Prospecting Queensland Sprint Championships and now has qualified and will attend the 2023 Australian Age Championships in April. Ella’s next goal is to join the Junior World Championship Trials – watch out!
She tells us she looks up to Australian Swimmer, Isaac Cooper. He also loves Backstroke but she loves his determination to keep trying despite what gets thrown at him.
Ella is excited for Nationals in April – not just because it is Nationals, but because it is something different, exciting, and new to experience. The Pioneer Swimming Club has not had a swimmer qualify for nationals in a long time and she is excited to represent the club on this stage. The Club is certainly proud of her!
Ella is such a delight in our club – she is always happy, always smiling and always focused and eager to swim. She tells us she loves her club – “it is fun, inclusive and a great environment” but she also loves how the club is always doing something, be it training, club nights, carnivals, dinners and barbeques.
The Club looks forward to hearing Ella’s experience at Nationals and wish her the best of luck!
Contributed by Tahnie Malagueno
The moment Ella Bounden knew she made a national time
Ella at NQ Champs. Photos supplied
Wednesday’s competition at Bowen Golf Club was a single par event sponsored by the Club, with Ladies’ winner Kim Bennion on a comfortable +3.
Runner up for the women was Bonnie Kohlhase, 0, and Men’s winner on a countback was Paul Martin +2, followed by Kurt Bidgood, also +2.
Saturday’s competition was a 4BBB stroke event for the Men's double Matchplay qualifier with winners on 61 nett in the men’s Craig Newell and Michael Mawson.
Runners-up were Greg Fairs and Tom Wikander 62 nett.
Sunday was the ladies double Matchplay qualifier and winners with 63 nett were Jo Kukura and Julie Martin, while runners up were Meg and Claire Garrod, 64 nett.
Pin shots to Leanne Swan, Grace Nott, Annie Mason, and Julie May.
The Club will host another split round again this weekend: Men and Ladies will play a stroke event for the April Monthly medals; Ladies play on Saturday and Men on Sunday.
Both competitions are sponsored by Bowen Meat Supply and Bowen Golf club.
Contributed with thanks to Grace Nott
Bowen Golf Club’s Ladies’ 4BBB winners
The Cannonvale Cannons hosted their last weekly Club Night for the swim season last Wednesday, beginning the occasion with a presentation to its National Team representatives.
Swimmers Jacob Bell, Holly Perrin, Jy Parkinson, Ehsan and Anisa Helou, and coach Mark Erickson will represent the region in attending the Australian Age Championships and were presented with a special pack and shirt by the local swimming club.
The Cannons also extended their best wishes to Isabella Pisaniello, Ruby Harland, Don Algie, Jax Clayworth, Anis and Ehsan Helou, Remy Hedges, Holly Perrin, Jacob Bell, and Jy Parkinson in their selection for the North Queensland School Swim teams at the Queensland championships this week in Brisbane.
At the Club Night, Club Official Jane Delac presented Jax Clayworth and Ehsan Helou with Club Records.
Jax set records for 50-metre Butterfly - in 38.6 seconds - and the 100-metre IM in 1.29.55, while Ehsan set a record for 50-metre Breaststroke in a time of 34.06 seconds.
The Chocolate Awards for the best personal bests were presented to Bianca Anderson, Millie Groom, and Harris Delac.
Upgrade Certificates were presented to Evie Doherty, Roxy Groom, Declan Dichiera, Isaac Pisaniello, Stevie Lee, Jasper Korosec, Isabella Pisaniello, Zach Trefz, Zane Clayworth, Harry Crisp, Millie Groom, Abi Maher, and Anisa Helou.
Highlights from Club Night include - top performers achieving the most personal bestss: Bianca Anderson, Clare Anderson, Liam Filewood, Indi Smith, Isabella Pisaniello, Isaac Pisaniello, Connor Lee, Jack Ganter, Roxy Groom, Ehsan Helou, Lucas Korosec, Celeste Orenshaw, and Charlie Doherty.
Jax Clayworth swimming an excellent 200-metre IM in a time of 3.16.71 which was a 14.82 second personal best. Addie Sanders swam an awesome 25-metre Butterfly in a time of 25.62 seconds.
Roxy Groom swam an impressive time of 2.01.17 in her 100-metre Breaststroke and Connor Lee swam a 7.70 second personal best in his 50-metre Butterfly.
Contributed with thanks to Raylene Rasmussen
Cannonvale Cannons Swimming Club swimmers Mark Ehsan, Holly Anisa, and Jacob will represent the region at the Australian Age Championships
This week 82 participants ran, jogged, and walked the five-kilometre waterfront course with new personal bests achieved by Lotte, Hudson, Kendell, Ian, Stephanie, Leighann, Melissa, Rosalyn, Emma, Michelle, Grant, and Elizabeth.
Jack and Kaitlyn completed their first parkrun and visitors Bethan, Ewan, Claire, Patrick, Ben, Michael, Leah, Zoe, Colleen, Juanita, and Michele.
Several milestones were celebrated; 25 parkruns as a volunteer for Sarah; 50 volunteers and 50 parkruns for Tail Walker Lynne; 100 parkruns for Stuart; 100 parkruns for Michael; and 100 parkruns for Sue.
The event was made possible thanks to RD Kara and her team of 14 fabulous volunteers: Nick, Kathryn, Andrea, Nathalie, Toma, Darlene, Ashley, Jolie, Aiden, Gus, Lynne, Dennis, Joanne and Emma.
Every Saturday Airlie Beach parkrun meets at 6:50am for a briefing at area D, Coral Sea Marina (adjacent to the top carpark). Parking is free in the lowest carpark till 9:30am if a parkrun barcode is placed on the dashboard. Post parkrun coffee and chat is held at My Rainbow Bakery & Cafe.
The best-kept secret about parkrun is that it’s not about running - it’s about bringing people together in public parks and open spaces across the world to have some fun in a friendly, social and supportive environment. You can walk or run the 5k course (pushing a pram or with one dog on a short lead if you want to!), lend a helping hand as a volunteer in a wide range of super-easy roles, or simply spectate and socialise on the sidelines.
There are no winners at parkrun and nobody comes last – the Tail walkers do. Regular participation is rewarded rather than performance, with ‘parkrun milestone shirts’ available to people to recognise their achievements in coming along.
Contributed with thanks to Airlie Beach parkrun
Most of the wonderful Airlie Beach parkrun volunteer team
Stuart completed his 100th parkrun last weekend
This week’s Airlie Beach Darts Premier League action began with a round three catch up match between Gary Robbie and Dom Friend.
Dom came flying out of the blocks, hitting a 180 and a few 140s in his 7/4 victory over Gary. Dom didn’t have it all his own way, though, as Gary lead the contest 3/1 during the early stages, showing positive signs for his season.
Both Gary and Dom featured again later in the day: Dom was held 6/6 with Andy Peel, whereas Gary’s day got worse, suffering a heavy 7/0 loss to Joe Wilson, who currently sits a point behind the league leader.
The round was closed out with an entertaining 6/6 draw between Arthur McMinn and Jamie Maher.
Arthur showed a lot of fight in that match, trailing 6/3 win before winning three legs on the trot to earn a valuable point.
Finally, Jamie Woods had a comfortable 7/1 win over Hawkeye Rick to go joint second on the table, equal with Joe and a point behind league leader Dom Friend.
The Premier League is sponsored by Mika Airlie, Whitsunday Tattooing, and Master Butchers Whitsunday. Thank you for supporting our club.
Contributed with thanks to Jamie Maher
Round 4 Table
1. D Friend 7 pts
2. J Wilson 6 pts
3. J Woods 6 pts
4. S Rose 3 pts
5. A Peel 3 pts
6. A McMinn 3 pts
7. K Reason 3 pts
8. J Maher 3 pts
9. J Lloyd 2 pts
10. G Robbie 2 pts
11. H Rick 0 pts
2019 and 2022 league champions Andy Peel and Dom Friend doing battle at the Airlie Bowls Club on Sunday morning.
A strong south easterly wind, with gusts in excess of 25 knots, was the order of the day for the Whitsunday Sailing Club twilight race on Wednesday.
A number of boats in the 13-boat fleet chose to reef their sails to ensure a more comfortable race, while not sacrificing speed.
Treasure VIII (Rob Davis) again made a perfectly timed start to take out the Doyle Sails sponsored best start prize, maintaining good performance against the faster boats for much of the race.
Bobby’s Girl (Mark Beale) led the fleet around the first rounding mark, with QMS Ponyo (John Galloway) close behind.
Smooth Criminal (Leo Rodriguez) struggled in the strong conditions and fell away from the leaders, having a great battle against Treasure VIII, while the heavier boats, Wide Load (Shannan Hart) and Twister (Kevin Fogarty) performed best in the strong wind.
On corrected time, Twister took the honours over Wide Load and Treasure VIII.
Wobbly Boot (Craig Piccinelli) was too keen to get a good start, resulting in a recall and having to restart in the next race.
This allowed Shiraz (John Cable) to lead the fleet away, with Matchless (Terrence Stevens) close behind.
After a slow start, Wobbly Boot soon joined the action at the front of the fleet, making it a 3 way battle, with the lead constantly changing.
On the last leg of the course Wobbly Boot made a decisive move, hitting the front at the crucial time to take line honours from Matchless and Shiraz.
Further back, both Rossgo (Greg Hammon) and Masquerade (Tom Vujasinovic) missed the start, sailing in close formation to finish 4th and 5th, while Lama (Louie Tuck) followed them home.
On corrected time, Shiraz took the honours over Rossgo and Masquerade.
Contributed with thanks to Ross Chisholm
Greg Hammon’s boat Rossgo at full power in theWhitsunday Sailing Club Twilight Race on Wednesday
The Cannonvale Cannons hosted another successful Wednesday Club Night last week before leading into Saturday’s Club Championships.
Five Cannons also chased National qualifying times by participating in a time trial in Proserpine, with all making the cut: Jy Parkinson, Jacob Bell, Holly Perrin, Ehsan Helou, and Anisa Helou.
The five Cannons will travel to the Australian Age Swimming Championships held during the April school holidays on the Gold Coast.
At the Wednesday night Club Night, Jy Parkinson and Jacob Bell were presented with special Queensland Development squad caps.
Three Cannons set new pool records at the Collinsville/Scottsville Amateur Swimming Carnival in weeks prior: Eloise Chegwidden, Jax Clayworth, and Isabella Pisaniello; and Jax Clayworth also set a new Cannonvale Club record last week for 50-metre Butterfly.
The Cannons commended Matilda Nicholes on taking out this week’s Swim Star Award, while this week’s Chocolate Awards were presented to Holly Perrin, Tora Delac, and Thomas Ganter for the best personal bests.
Upgrade Certificates were awarded to Thomas Ganter, Zane Clayworth, Lucas Korosec, Bianca Anderson and Zach Trefz.
Highlights from Club Night include: Top performers of the night based on personal bests were Alessa Penglase-Fortunato, Isabella Pisaniello, Indi Smith, Zach Trefz, Declan Dichiera, Evie Doherty, Bianca Anderson, Harry Crisp, Charlie Doherty, and Jack Ganter.
Harry Crisp, aged eight, swam a super 50-metre Freestyle in 56.34 seconds, a 3.59 second best.
Harris Delac, aged nine, swam an excellent 100-metre IM in 1.55.31 – a 3.84 second personal best. While brothers Zane and Jax Clayworth both swam fantastic times in their respective Butterfly events.
Congratulations to all the other swimmers who swam personal bests: Don Algie, Tora Delac, Miller Eaves, Thomas Ganter, Millie Groom, Ty Hayes-Williams, Gracie Laguna, Connor Lee, Stevie Lee, and Millah Walker.
Contributed with thanks to Raylene Rasmussen
Eloise Chegwidden, Jax Clayworth, and Isabella Pisaneiello set new Collinsville pool records while representing the Cannonvale Cannons at the Collinsville/Scottsville Amateur Swimming Carnival
Cannonvale Cannon Matilda Nicholes with her Swim Star Award from last week’s Cannons Club Night
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