SPORT RESULTS

Maleny Bowls Club

Contributed by Brett Gillis

MEN’S Pennant Competition launches this Saturday 19th August 2023 from 1pm with our first match versus Palmwoods Bowls Club.

Our next Junior Academy event will be held under lights on Friday 25th August 2023 from 5pm to 7pm with families encouraged to participate. This free twilight event includes a BBQ dinner which is a terrific way to start your weekend.

Maleny High School bowls for years 7 & 8 students is continuing with players being introduced to the wonderful sport of lawn bowls. For most students this is their first time playing and even those reluctant at the beginning are soon enjoying the skills and competition play.

Scottie Fawkes Memorial Day was held on Saturday 12th August 2023 in glorious sunshine with team triples play as well as a juniors competition.

Witta Tennis

Contributed by Pauline Fraley

ENTRIES close 20 August. Witta Tennis Club Tournament Sunday 27 August. Entries to paulinefraley@gmail.com

The Whistlers played at Witta against Nambour ZTA Allstars. It was nice and warm, perfect weather for tennis. And we had lots of good rallies and great shots as usual. We could not win, but had a great day. Score was 29-42 games, 1-7 sets. Team was Paula Cudmore, Maree Hooley, Donna Kuskopf and Aki Lepper.

The two Witta teams, Witta Wompoos and Witta Wikings battled it out in the Sunshine Coast Vets Tennis competition recently with a very tight and competitive match expected on the day. They didn’t disappoint with sets see-sawing through the day including one tie break set to keep things interesting. John, Kev, Glenn and Andrew Moser showed

The Range Croquet

Contributed by Ken Barker

Ricochet returned to the lawn on Tuesday with a tight game between Dianne Horsman and a team consisting of Priscilla Vickers and Sally Adams culminating in a win for Dianne 9 – 7.

There was an interesting game played on Thursday. Chris Borlase and Stuart Craig locked horns with Lynette Evans and Helen Andrews. Stuart made a break of 3 in their score of 13 while Helen and Lynette managed 14 overall – an extremely

Scottie Fawkes Memorial Day Trophy presented by Linda Fawkes to winners Ian Porter and Allan Cook

Friendly competition was followed by a BBQ dinner enjoyed by all. Les & Linda Fawkes were on hand to deliver the opening jack and make presentation to winners. their patience winning three out of the five men’s doubles sets played on the day and the Witta Wompoos team of Sean, Tony, Andrew, Jim, Paula and Annie winning four of the six mixed doubles matches. Annie and Paula then outplayed Maree and Stacey in an entertaining women’s doubles match. A close tally saw the Wompoos victorious 7 sets 55 games to 5 sets 43 games. Thanks to the Wikings for hosting us on the day and putting on such a great spread and wonderful weather. Two matches are left in the competition which is looming as a very close contest for the top 4 teams.

Katya’s Tennis Drills Thrills and Fitness is on Friday Nights at 5:45pm. Cost is $20. Come along and join in the fun. All levels are welcome. Enquiries: 0437 295 501 from around the Sunshine Coast region. Play was fast and furious because there was no advantage in winning games, just accumulating points. With excellent catering and an easy to live with draw, the competition was so enjoyable that even the grumpiest of old men (read Ken) could find nothing to complain about. Thanks, Headland, for a great tournament.

Social tennis: Monday ladies 8am and Saturday mixed 1pm. All are welcome. Court bookings 0437 295 501 or www.wittatennis. com.au.

Lynette played well in all her games to take out the major prize overall, while Dianne, who came in a clear second overall won her block.

Play days:

Association: Thursday and Sunday. Please arrive at 1 pm for games to be arranged by 1.30. Contact Sarah Widin 0417640704 for other days.

Ricochet: Tuesday. Please arrive at 8.45 a.m. for games to be arranged by 9.00 a.m. Coaching: is available on Saturday mornings at 8 a.m. Our web address is: https://rangecroquetatmaleny.org.au. For details contact Sarah Widin 0417 640 704.

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Contributed by David Hayes

WEDNESDAY 09.08.23 9.30am Monthly Jackpot Triples.

The Jackpot was up to $270 and was won by Peter Bousen, Sally Squires and Kevin Cook with -14 drawn. The Jackpot for September will be $120.

Winners of the day with the highest winning margin were Steve Cassidy, Steve Phillips and Margaret Gibson with + 34.

R/Up were John Palte, Kerry Munster and Rae with +

Marilyn Pormore and Rob Scullion.

Thursday 10.08.23 12.30pm Social Bowls. Our biggest numbers of bowlers on the green for a Thursday afternoon in over 10 years. 6 rinks of Triples and 2 rinks of pairs, 44 players.

Winners of the day with 2 wins and a margin of 6 were the Pairs team of Darcy Wilson and Vic Muscat.

R/Up with the highest winning margin in either game were Nicki Bedwell, Troy German and Brendan Freshwater with + 14. Lucky draw went to Sue Luck, Kevin Cook and Gavin Linnan.

Raffles were won by Anette Capern for the $30 meat Voucher from Glasshouse Country Meats and the $20 cash to Mac Townson.