Fantastic news for our readers, with the Ladies Division One Pennant side claiming victory in the Zone 8 Pennant Playoff against Marlin Coast (Far North Qld) in Townsville on Saturday. Both rinks played superbly, winning their games and the overall match. The team will now head to Tweed Heads on 1–2 November to contest the State Titles.
Congratulations to Robyn Stitt, Teresa Willshire, Margaret Wilson and Fely Duncan, along with Maureen Hyde, Linda Scells, Denise Wallace and Penny Warren. Fundraising will now be the focus to support their State campaign.
In other events, Penny and Denise went down narrowly in their Champion of Champion Pairs match against the Edge Hill team. David Ide and Denis finished the last Monday Triples of the year with a win, thanks to a final-end draw.
Tuesday’s winners were Grant Hands, Margaret Wilson and Fely Duncan on Rink 5, defeating Judy Christie, Pam Kelly, Ron Boska and Penny Warren. Runners-up were Boof, Ann, John and Denis, who overcame John, Margaret, Irene and John. The jackpot remained unclaimed.
Fun Friday afternoon saw Maureen, Leon and Mattie defeat Carol, Shirl and Gary, while France, Greg and Allan overcame Grant, Boof and Ken to claim the jackpot. Resting touches went to Allan, Grant, Hans, France and Gary.
Sunday’s social winners were Carol Bellingham, Sue Shearing and Ron Hyde, with Teresa Willshire, Deb Retchless and Joe Paynting finishing runners-up.
During the week, Margaret Wilson and Steve Roome won the Mixed Pairs final, while the Men’s Triples went to Gavin Charles, Alby Vigar and Ron Hyde. The Mixed Fours final is still to come.
Congratulations to all players.
Contributed with thanks to Penny Warren