NEWS

BALLINA MAHJONG RESULTS 03-05-2024

Jeanette Henwood 1. Ronda Taylor 2, Jan Small 3, Wendy Thornton 4, Shirley Atkinson 5, Shirley Coleman 6, Coral Lavelle 7, Lorna Simpson 8, Pauline Kearney 9, Kathy Pickles, Pam Farrell 10, Val Heinritz 12, Barbara Ellan 13, Linda Lloyd 14, Lisa Wong 15, Joy Lowien 15, Vanessa Reynolds 17, Kath Hubbard 18, Janene Jarvis 19, Susan Allan 20, Gail McDonagh 21, Jan Boardman 22, Yvonne Weddup 23, fatal stabbing following a surf session at Park Beach

Chloe Webb ignited the Wildcats’ offensive prowess, breaking the deadlock just six minutes into the game. Displaying impressive teamwork, the Wildcats orchestrated a seamless transition from defence, with speedster Webb expertly slotting the ball past the helpless goalkeeper (video clip reference 1093).

In a stroke of fortune for the Wildcats, they doubled their advantage courtesy of an own goal in the 12th minute, further asserting their dominance on the feld.

The Wildcats then put the game beyond doubt with another clinical fnish in the 86th minute, sealing their well-deserved victory.

Surfng Australia is thrilled to announce the return of the Seas

The Day festival, the world’s largest female participation surf event, set for June 22-23, 2024, at Kingscliff Beach, NSW. Following a record-breaking debut last year with over 12,000 attendees, the festival continues to celebrate and empower women in the surfng community.

The event spans two days packed with activities, from surfng competitions across various divisions to educational workshops and engaging talks by leading fgures in the industry. This year, the festival will include three themed hubs focusing on Women of Surf, Wellness, and Film & Photography, providing a platform for insightful discussions and networking.

Event Highlights Include:

• Competitions: Open to female surfers of all ages and skill levels, including the Open Women’s Shortboard, Open Women’s Longboard, Under 18 Shortboard, and the highly popular Under 12 Mini Shredders division.

• Guest Speakers and Workshops: Featuring infuential fgures such as seven-time World Champion Layne Beachley and the 8x World Champion Steph Gilmore’s mother, Tracy Gilmore. Topics will cover a range of subjects from sports psychology to professional growth in surfng.

• Entertainment and Wellness Activities: Attendees can enjoy live music, yoga sessions, breath work workshops, ice baths, and a variety of food trucks providing local cuisine.

• Film and Photography Hub: This new addition will showcase the works of female producers and creators in the industry, including the premiere of ‘Belinda’ by professional longboarder Belinda Baggs and a session on women’s health and nutrition by Alicia Edge, the performance dietitian for the Matildas.

• Support and Sponsorship: The festival is supported by signifcant contributions from the NSW Government, Tweed Shire Council, and various corporate sponsors, highlighting the community and governmental support for enhancing women’s roles in sports.

Chris Mater, CEO of Surfng Australia, expressed his enthusiasm for the event’s second iteration, noting, “We aim to inspire more girls and women to embrace surfng. This festival not only celebrates their achievements but also provides a supportive community for all attendees to share their passion for the ocean.”

Emily Suvaal MLC, Labor spokesperson for Tweed, praised the event’s positive impact on local tourism and community cohesion, “Seas The Day not only highlights the talent and spirit of female surfers but also signifcantly boosts the local economy by attracting visitors to our beautiful region.”

For more details about the Seas The Day festival and to purchase tickets, please visit seasthedaysurffestival. com. Join us in Kingscliff for a celebration of women in surfng, flled with competition, education, and community engagement.

Lynda Lovett, Valda Mclerie 24, Jane Fenech 26, Susan Scott 27, Cindy Smith 28, Jenny Lang 29, Pauline Bolte 30, Jan Henley 31.

Friday at 12:30pm at the Ballina Bridge Club North Creek Road. Enquiries for new players phone Shirley on 0423384647.

CASINO SOCIAL GOLF RESULTS

05-05-2024

No social golf was played last Sunday due to the course closure and next Sunday’s event sponsored by Just Brakes And Exhaust

Casino will be a four person ambos for the Richard Hempstead Memorial trophy and it will be played at the Grafton course.

CHERRY STREET

CROQUET CLUB SPORTS RESULTS ASSOCIATION

CROQUET :

P.Waters 13 d S.Hume

P.Hume 6

R.Chapman P.Hume 11 d S.Hume P.Waters 9

RICOCHET

CROQUET : N.Barnes M.Russell 18 d P Bolte P.Scott 8

J.Hannigan 13 d

N.Watts J.Doust 12

B.Wellings D.Scott 10 d R.Poynting

N.Poynting 8

R.Allen 17 d M.Field 14

J.Bate D.Scott 12 d

R.Poynting N.Barnes 8 J Hannigan 12 d A.Mangan 11

R.Poynting N.Poynting 14 d M.Field P.Scott 12

P.Bolte 12 d J.Doust

M.Russell 12

PENNANTS : Cherry Street 6 d Alstonville 4

Byron Bay 7 d Lismore 3

Casino 7 d Ballina 3

Croquet for Juniors

Tuesday afternoons 4pm / 5pm. All welcome.

Robyn Poynting 0414700512

CORAKI VETERANS GOLF RESULTS

THURSDAY 2/5/24

May monthly medal winner T Patch, vets winner S Toms2nd A Ganter, 3rd G Tait chicken/ball winners I Welsch, M Fairfull, J Lassig, W Celic, R Earnshaw. Nearest pins 3rd/12th J Lassig, 6th/15th J Lassig. Putting comp G Tait.

This Thursday will be an 18-hole single stableford commencing with a shot gun start at 8.30am

AS USUAL TILL THEN GOOD GOLFING

EVANS HEAD WOMENS BOWLS Minor Singles ChampionshipSemi-Final played 24-04-24 - A. Eyles defeated P. Fuller. K. Townsend defeated E. Gollan Final played 2604-24 - Winner - A. Eyles , Runner/up - K. Townsend. Congratulations to Winner & Runner/ up & all the Bowlers who competed in this Championship game.

Lismore is gearing up to become the focal point of women’s baseball as it hosts two premier events at the Albert Park Baseball and Softball Complex from May 9-12. The city will welcome top international talent for the Australian Women’s Baseball Showcase and the Australian Little League Girls Division Championships.

The events will feature notable teams such as the Adelaide Giants, Brisbane Bandits, and Victorian Aces, alongside stars from the Emeralds and World Cup players from Canada, Japan, and the United States. This convergence of elite and emerging talent underscores the signifcance of these competitions on both a national and global scale.

Lismore City Mayor Steve Krieg expressed enthusiasm about the city’s role as hosts, highlighting the economic and social benefts expected from the tournament. “The remarkable standard of our facilities at Albert Park not only benefts local athletes but also positions Lismore as a prime location for hosting international sports events,” Mayor Krieg said. He also pointed out that the event is projected to generate signifcant revenue for the local economy, estimated at $435,172.

The schedule will accommodate the Little League games in the morning, featuring competitors under 13, followed by professional matches in the evening. This format not only maximizes the use of the upgraded facilities but also enhances spectator engagement throughout the day.

Baseball Australia

CEO Glenn Williams commented on the progression of women’s baseball in Australia, saying, “With each edition of the Australian Women’s Baseball Showcase, we see the bar raised higher, and this year’s lineup promises to deliver another thrilling chapter in women’s sports.”

The support from the New South Wales Government has been pivotal in bringing these events to Lismore, as noted by Minister for

Regional NSW, Tara Moriarty. “Supporting such events aligns with our commitment to enhance female participation in sports and bring communities together,” Moriarty stated.

Janelle Saffn, State Member for Lismore, also remarked on the signifcance of these events for the region. “Hosting these championships not only showcases Lismore’s top-tier sporting infrastructure but also ignites passion and engagement in baseball across rural and regional Australia,” she said.

The 2024 edition of these events builds on the successes of previous tournaments held in Adelaide and Geelong, spreading the excitement of women’s baseball across the country. All games from the upcoming tournaments will be broadcast globally via Baseball+, ensuring fans worldwide can partake in the action. For more information on game schedules and tickets, visitors are encouraged to explore the local offerings of Lismore, from its vibrant culinary scene to its unique art galleries and trendy establishments, further enhancing their experience of this international sporting spectacle.

By Tim Howard

The South Grafton Rebels have bounced back from two frst-up losses to hand the Coffs Harbour Comets a seventries to three thrashing at McKittrick Park on Sunday.

The scoreline fattered the visitors as the home team bombed at least three more tries with poor last-pass options.

The game was a catch up game from round 2 which was washed out due to a waterlogged ground.

It was a comfortable, 36-18 win for the Rebels who dominated most of the 80 minutes.

The Rebels were on the board after two minutes when centre Tyler Roberts crashed over in the corner.

Dummy half Todd Cameron timed his pass perfectly to the big centre, who ran hard onto the ball and executed a text book fend to shrug off a would-be tackler and dive over.

His centre partner Nick McGrady added the extras with a conversion from near the sideline to give the Rebels the perfect start to the game. From the outset the Rebels forwards made easy metres through the Coffs pack.

Veteran Grant Stevens, who has switched from the back row to prop this season, was dynamic, charging into the ruck, making big inroads every time and handing off a couple of deft offoads.

Coffs were next to score in the 16th minute after the Rebels gifted possession to them attempting a frst tackle offoad.

The Comets spread the ball to the right and second rower Justin Hull put in a deft grubber which found winger Buddy Craigie who headed for the corner.

Fullback Boehme held him up but Craigie slipped a pass inside to centre Ronan Singleton, who touched down in the corner.

Nathan Curry missed the conversion.

One on one strips became the play of the next few minutes with Coffs second rower Peter Uikelotu picking the Rebels pockets twice in a few minutes.

But Coffs did little with the gift of possession and it was the Rebels whop scored soon after a dynamic surge from Stevens carried the ball right corner of the feld. Running the ball one out from their line, McGrady executed a one-on-one strip which handed the Rebels possession a few metres out. and short pass to centre more tries and were unlucky not to have a third after the siren. McGrady scored with eight minutes left on the clock when Coffs defenders seemed reluctant to dive on a loose ball he had grubbered over the tryline.

30m up feld.

With the defence in trouble fve-eighth Hugh Stanley spotted the Coffs defence short on the left side.

He passed to Boehme, who drew the winger and his short pass gave Jamal Laurie a stroll to the line.

The Rebels hammered the Coffs line and were rewarded with a second try to Laurie about 10 minutes from half time.

Second rower Conrad Lardner snapped up a risky offoad from Uikelotu and delivered an overhand basketball pass to Laurie, who ran around under the posts to score.

South Grafton could have scored again when they pressed the line for two sets after the referee pinged the Coffs defence for a couple of high shots.

The half ended on a sour note with Stanley sin-binned for a late tackle just before the siren.

McGrady popped into dummy half on the next play, threw a pass to Tyler Roberts who crashed over. Cameron took over the kicking duties but missed the kick as the Rebels surged to a 20-6 lead.

The Rebels blew a chance to widen the gap minutes later after Stevens charged down a clearing kick and toed the ball ahead.

The ball bounced for the fullback Damion Dumas, who was able to bat the ball across the dead ball line.

South Grafton were almost in again a few minutes later carrying the ball upfeld with a series of short passes.

Marty Ferguson allowed him to crash over the line. Curry converted and Coffs closed the gap to 20-10.

Coffs were in again soon after when Boehme, who had a horror day under the high ball, dropped a kick near the sideline.

A few plays later the back-pedalling Rebels defence allowed Comets fullback Damion Dumas to step around and brush off at least four tackles to score near the posts.

The conversion narrowed the score to 20-18 and it looked like game on.

Instead the Rebels found another gear.

They were unlucky not to get a try when a player grounded the ball against the posts, but the ref ruled a knock on.

He didn’t hesitate and dived on the bouncing ball to score the matchsealer.

Young reserve Kalyn Squires put the icing on the cake with a couple of minutes to go, strolling through some fimsy defence to score near the posts. Cameron potted the conversion to make 36-18.

The Rebels would have been delighted with the performance of the forward pack, with Stevens the standout.

His front row partner Bailey Sinclair made some big plays, but like many, found it hard to match Stevens’ work rate.

Lock Richard Roberts was not far behind and his back row partners Brian Quinlin Randall and Conrad Lardner did plenty in attack and defence.

At the back Boehme will need to do some work defusing bombs. The Coffs kickers let him off lightly after he dropped two and let another bounce.

To his credit he did not let that affect other aspects of his game and he ran the ball strongly and tackled effectively.

Centre Tyler Roberts had a big games scoring a couple of tries and defending strongly and his partner McGrady made the most of his opportunities.

Rebels skipper Stevens remonstrated with the referee there was nothing dangerous in the tackle but to no avail.

Curry kicked the penalty goal to send the teams to the break with the score 16-6 in favour of the Rebels.

The Rebels began the second half in similar fashion to the frst.

Cameron put in a brilliant kick into the

Winger Damon Kirby spilled the ball just short of the line, letting the visitor of the hook for the second time in fve minutes.

Encouraged by their escapes, the next 10 minutes were all Coffs Harbour.

They regained possession from a short drop out and carried the ball upfeld.

A surging run from Uikelotu carried the ball close to the line

But the Rebels were in minutes later, capitalising on a good break downfeld.

They swung the ball to the right and McGrady put up a beautifully weighted kick on the goal line.

The Coffs winger knocked it into the arms of Richard Roberts, who dived over to score. Cameron took over kicking duties, but missed to the left with this attempt.

The Rebels sealed the deal in the fnal 10 minutes scoring two

Out wide Jamal Laurie’s pace and positional play will create havoc for most teams. He picked up two tries on Sunday making sure he was in position to take the fnal pass.

SCORES

South Grafton 36 (Tries: Tyler Roberts 2, Jamal Laurie 2, Richard Roberts, Nick McGrady, Kalyn Squires. Goals: Nick McGrady 1, Todd Cameron 3) def Coffs Harbour 18. (Tries: Marty Ferguson, Ronan Singleton, Damion Dumas. Goals: Nathan Curry 2).