Central Coast Grandstand 002 by Ducks Crossing Publications

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March 24, 2011

Nitro rides into Gosford Photos and Story by Jody Mckinnon

Issue 002

Liberals commit to Pluim Park upgrade A

NSW Liberals and Nationals Government will commit $3 million to upgrade playing ﬁelds and facilities for grassroots football on the Central Coast, NSW Opposition Leader Mr Barry O’Farrell has said.

n the night of Saturday, March 19, the Nitro Circus blazed into Gosford and lit up the sky over Blue Tongue Stadium.

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their outrageous stunts and didn’t disappoint the sold out crowd. Their motto is “If you ride it, you jump it”. Staying true to this, their antics included launching from the 50 foot jump ramps, on motor bikes to snow skis

and even shopping trolleys. Highlights included the Super Xtreme wheel chair athlete Aaron Fotheringham from the USA who has no fear speeding down the ramp. Representing the Central Coast was X games

medallist Andy Buckworth from Lake Haven. All in all an action packed night left the crowd wondering what crazy stunts the Nitro Circus will come up with next.

Amini to gain European experience by Glen Lauder

entral Coast M a r i n e r s midﬁelder Mustafa Amini’s footballing education will receive a massive boost over the next two weeks, as he heads off to train with German Bundesliga leaders Borussia Dortmund.

Amini will spend a fortnight training at the club where former Melbourne Victory goalkeeper Mitchell Langerak has made a name for himself in recent weeks, and whilst there, will head to Munchengladbach to watch on as the Qantas Socceroos take on Germany on March 29. “They are leading the Bundesliga ahead of Bayern Munich and other teams in the UEFA Champions League so it’s going to be a

great experience, I’m really looking forward to it, so it should be good,” said Amini. The 17-year-old will then return home for a Qantas Young Socceroos training

camp in Canberra in early April, as the squad prepares for the 2011 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Colombia at the end of July. “I had a great experience

at the Asian Cup last year and the World Cup would be awesome if I got selected. “I’m sure the organisers in Colombia will look after all the teams and it will be a great tournament,” Amini said. Amini will then return to the Mariners following the World Cup, where he will rejoin his teammates for pre-season training as they embark on the Hyundai A-League 2011-12 season. “Musti has been fantastic for us this season, he’s still only a kid, and heading to Germany to train with one of the biggest clubs there will be a fantastic experience for him,” said Mariners head coach Graham Arnold. “Hopefully he does well for Australia at the World Cup in Colombia, and can come back full of conﬁdence before the new season starts.”

Mr O’Farrell said the upgrade of Pluim Park to a state of the art regional sports facility would encourage increased participation in sport for people of all ages and abilities and enable the venue to host more events. “This is great news for grassroots football and great news for the Central Coast,” Mr O’Farrell said. “Central Coast Football is booming, with over 13,000 members of all ages and 23 affiliated clubs. “Central Coast Football has nurtured grassroots football on the Coast since 1963 and every weekend it stages more than 600 games. “With this upgrade, Pluim Park will be firmly established as the home of football on the Central Coast, increasing the number of events it can cater for and improve the match day experience for players and spectators.” The $3 million funding will provide for a full upgrade of playing surfaces on three fields including soil profile, drainage, irrigation and returfing, an extended car park, including drainage for water harvesting, new office space and amenities including a kiosk and change rooms and upgrades to the grandstand, seating, lighting, fencing, scoreboards and

other facilities. Shadow Minister for the Central Coast Mr Chris Hartcher said the NSW Liberals and Nationals were committed to providing community infrastructure for the region. “The NSW Liberals and Nationals strongly support local communities and we’re proud to announce this investment for grassroots sport on the Central Coast,” Mr Hartcher said. “Despite the best efforts of members, there has been little capital maintenance or investment at Pluim Park in the past decade, rendering the facilities inadequate. “Our commitment is in stark contrast to the Labor Party which has taken this region for granted.” Liberal Candidate for Wyong Mr Darren Webber said the upgrade of Pluim Park would conﬁrm it as the home of football on the Central Coast. “Central Coast Football has been serving the community for almost 50 years and with this upgrade they will have a home base at Pluim Park they deserve,” Mr Webber said. “The success of the Central Coast Mariners has heightened interest in soccer in the region and this commitment can only help build participation in grassroots sport,” Liberal Candidate for the Entrance Mr Chris Spence said. “This announcement shows the NSW Liberals and Nationals are committed to providing this fast growing region with the community infrastructure and services it needs,” said Liberal Candidate for Gosford Cr Chris Holstein.

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March 24, 2011 - GRANDSTAND - P3

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Ettalong fours win over Terrigal by Kevin Dring

n Ettalong combination has steamrolled its way to a convincing 2610 win over Terrigal to claim the ďŹ rst Zone 15 Fours title for 2011.

A good spectator crowd gathered for the afternoon ďŹ nal and were entertained by the two stand-out teams of the competition with some high class bowling. With Junior Champion Harley McDonald leading up front with excellent bowls and drawing applause from the gallery, the Ettalong skip and World Singles champion Aron Sherriff didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t disappoint his followers with precision drawing and accurate onshots when the situation demanded and was ably backed up by another new recruit to the Club in Lee Trethowan (ex Asquith BC). In the lead-up to the ďŹ nal, 42 teams had taken to the greens at Ettalong Memorial and Wyong Riverside Bowling Clubs for the sectional rounds of the championship. The competition was of a high standard with the four

section winners moving into the ďŹ nals. Section 1 was won by The Greens team of Peter Lyddieth (lead), Peter Redman and Phil Flippence, skipped by David Buttery. They showed good form to defeat Ettalong 25-12, Halekulani 25-17, Avoca 2221 and a fellow Greens team 22-8. The powerhouse team of Ettalong skipped by Aron Sherriff with Harley McDonald, Lee Trethowan and John Roberts were just too strong for the rest of their Section 2 opponents by sweeping aside Bateau Bay 22-14 and Gosford 24-11, although they had a close encounter to win against Everglades 17-16. Section 3 was another win for The Greens with skipper Tony Scott steering his team of Glen Coleman, Andrew Parsons and Brendan Poidevin to victories over Gosford 17-16, Mingara 33-7 and another Gosford team 21-17. In Section 4, the strong Terrigal team led by David Neilsen with Alex Cameron, Brendon Myers and David Limbrick showed their class in defeating Avoca 25-15,

Winners of 2011 Zone 15 Fours championship (l/r) Aron Sherriff (skip), John Roberts (3rd), Lee Trethowan 2nd), Harley McDonald (lead) Toukley RSL 21-11 and Ettalong 19-16. This then set the scene for the four section winners to contest the ďŹ nals on the No 1 green at Ettalong Memorial BC on Saturday, January 29. On Rink 5 in one semiďŹ nal, Aron Sherriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ettalong team continued their dominance with an all-theway win disposing of David Butteryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Greens team 22-6

who called it a day on end 19. Finishing about the same time, David Neilsenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Terrigal team in the other semi-ďŹ nal also posted an all-the-way win (22-11) over the other Greens team skipped by Tony Scott. This set the scene for the ďŹ nal. While the top grades were playing their ďŹ nal, the

Zone 15 Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Reserve Fours ďŹ nal was played for those players Graded 5 and below, with Umina winning by one shot over Wyong. The Wyong Riversideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team of Jason Jordan, Alan Morris and Pat Boreham, skipped by Shane Nancarrow, was pitted against the Umina Beach combination of Joe Ednie, Ian Jarratt and Vic Gauci,

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Barnes recognised as ambassador entral Coast Academy of Sport golfer Adam Barnes has been rewarded for his commitment and representation of the academy by being named as an ambassador for both Srixon and Magenta Shores Golf and Country Club.

Srixon and Magenta Shores Golf and Country Club are both supporters of the academy golf program and each offer an ambassadorship to a suitably identiﬁed Central Coast Academy of Sport golf scholarship athlete annually. Both ambassadorships don’t always have to go to the one athlete, but it is often the case that a stand-out golfer will ﬁt the criteria that applies to both the Srixon

and the Magenta Shores Golf and Country Club role. And by stand-out, it’s not always just about what the athlete is doing on the course, it’s just as much, if not more, about how the athlete represents themselves, the academy and the program sponsors off the course. “Adam ticks all the boxes when it comes to

the kind of person you want as an ambassador or representative of your organisation,” said academy executive ofﬁcer Mr Luke Tucker. “Each year we have the opportunity to put forward a recommendation to both Srixon and Magenta Shores Golf and Country Club for suitable athletes who ﬁt the ambassador roles on offer.

After some last-minute paperwork issues, Wilkinson will ﬂy out for the Eastern Chinese city, situated on the outskirts of Shanghai, where he will link up with his new teammates ahead of the commencement of the Chinese Super League season on Saturday, 2 April. “Everything has come through, it was a bit touch and go there for a while but off tonight and looking forward to the challenge. “It’s going to be a good experience and a new challenge for me, and at the same time it keeps me ticking over in the offseason,” said Wilkinson. The 26-year-old’s ﬁrst taste of the Chinese Super League will be at

his new club’s impressive 61-thousand seat capacity Nanjing Olympic Sports Centre against Asian Champions League heavyweights Beijing Guoan, and he says he’s excited about the experience he’s sure to have in the world’s most populous nation. “I was there last week for two days but the Nanjing city is one of the biggest cities in China with six or seven million people, so it is a big city, and the team is new to the top league, they were in the second division a few years back and they have come up to ﬁnish mid table in the last two seasons, so it’s an aspiring club,” Wilkinson said. With the Hyundai

by Kevin Dring

layed concurrently with the Major Fours ﬁnal was the Zone 15 President’s Reserve Fours ﬁnal, for those players Graded 5 and below, between Wyong Riverside’s team of Jason Jordan (lead) Alan Morris (2nd) ) and Pat Boreham (3rd) skipped by Shane Nancarrow pitted against the Umina Beach combination of Joe Ednie (lead). Ian Jarratt (2nd) Vic Gauci (3rd) skipped by Bob Penson.

To reach the ﬁnal, Shane Nancarrow’s Wyong team

had recorded solid wins against John Cardy’s Avoca Beach team 21-15, Ashley Ayre’s team also from Avoca Beach 23-14 and Herb Lach’s Halekulani team 2519 to win their section. In the other section, Bob Penson’s Umina Beach team recorded strong wins over Stephen Thornhill Ettalong 38-26, a close encounter against Ray Peck Bateau Bay 28-26, a heart stopper over Leslie Bagnall Ettalong 14-13 and a comfortable win over Steven Balsdon also from Ettalong 31-13, to take out the section. The ﬁnal was a close fought match between two evenly matched teams with the lead seesawing and the scores level on ends 2, 10 and 18.

by Luke Tucker

by Glen lauder

entral Coast Mariners captain Alex Wilkinson will get an early indication of what is required of the Mariners in the 2012 AFC Champions League over the next four months, after signing a short term loan deal with Chinese Super League club Jiangsu Sainty.

“In consultation with our golf program staff, it was a unanimous decision that we put Adam’s name forward for both ambassadorships in 2011 and to his credit, both Srixon and Magenta Shores Golf and Country Club agreed one hundred percent with our recommendation,” said Mr Tucker. As the Central Coast Academy of Sport’s 2011 Srixon ambassador, Barnes received a brand new set of Srixon clubs along with all the extras including a bag, balls, hats and clothing. Barnes will have the opportunity to give his new Srixon clubs and gear a good workout through a complimentary membership provided to him by Magenta Shores Golf and Country Club as their ofﬁcial Central Coast Academy of Sport ambassador for 2011.

Dawson selected for squad

Wilkinson gets taste of Asia C

by Luke Tucker

President’s Fours final a nail biter

A-League 2011-12 season not expected to begin until October, Wilkinson says it’s vitally important for players to continue training and keep up their match ﬁtness during such an extended offseason. “That’s the main reason I’m going, to have six or seven months of an offseason is just too long. All of the boys here are just going to be training with nothing to train for so going over there gives me an opportunity to play games and I’ll come back in July with the chance to have a bit of a break and be fresh for pre-season with our boys,” Wilkinson said. And the Mariners skipper will be returning to Australian shores sooner rather than later, with his impending wedding just weeks away. “The Mrs has taken it very well to be fair, everything is pretty much organised now, Brooke has got to do a couple of things here and there but we’re just looking forward to the big day. “I’ll be back two days before hand so hopefully everything will be organised and I can just roll in and turn up,” said Wilkinson.

entral Coast Academy of Sport future star Matt Dawson has been selected in a 32-man squad for the NSW under-21 ﬁeld hockey side.

Dawson, who is just 16, competed with a group of much older players at the ﬁnal selection trials on Sunday, March 20 and will compete again on Sunday, April 3. Dawson’s performances in the recent NSW country verse city challenge earned him his spot in the 32man squad and he said

he’s looking forward to the opportunity to progress further in the selection process. “I’ll be a bit nervous

competing for a spot against the older guys, but it should be a great experience and one that I’m very much looking forward to,” he said.

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March 24, 2011 - GRANDSTAND - P5

Ryan, young footballer of the Year by Glen Lauder

he Central Coast Mariners’ teenage goalkeeper Mathew Ryan has taken out the NAB Young Footballer of the Year honour at the Hyundai A-League Awards held in Sydney on Sunday, March 6.

Media advisor Mr Glen Lauder said since being thrust into the Mariners starting side back in round four following a season ending injury to Jess Vanstrattan, Ryan has shown a maturity and conﬁdence well beyond his 18 years to produce 13 clean sheets in 29 matches in 2010-11, stamping himself as one of the country’s premier ‘keepers,” said Central Coast mariners. “Arnie presented me with the opportunity at the beginning of the year due to the unfortunate luck with Jess, and I’d like to think I haven’t taken a backward step,” said Ryan. “There have been a couple of little hiccups along the way but credit to myself and the coaching staff I have been able to move on to bigger and better things, and my reaction afterwards has been pretty sound,” he said.

A Blacktown City junior, Ryan came through the Westﬁeld Sports High system, and was a member of the Mariners Premiership winning National Youth League team in 2009-10 before being added to the Hyundai A-League squad this season, where he completed his stellar rise with a nomination for the NAB Young Footballer of the Year in December before picking up the ultimate prize. “I didn’t expect to be playing at all this year, I wake up every morning and keep pinching myself, so to be standing here tonight, it’s a dream come true,” Ryan said.

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McKinna to review coaching by Glen Lauder

entral Coast M a r i n e r s Football and C o m m e r c i a l Operations manager Lawrie McKinna headed to the Mariners’ Chinese sister club Chengdu Blades on Friday, March 18, to help with a review of its coaching structure, and to oversee its current practices, following the recent departure of the club’s former manager.

The move comes amid strengthening ties between the two clubs, along with English Championship club Shefﬁeld United. “The Chinese Super League starts in a couple of weeks and Shefﬁeld United has asked me to go over and have a look at the coaching set-up,” said McKinna. “We have a great relationship with Chengdu and I’m only too happy to help out. “I’ll be heading over tonight and taking my laptop with me so I can continue on with a lot of work I’m currently undertaking with both the Mariners Football Club and the Centre of Excellence development.” McKinna’s vast coaching experience makes him the ideal man to help Chengdu through their current

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Central Coast Bears celebrate NRL season launch

Rose wins Mariners Medal

by Louise Duff

riday, March 11, saw almost 200 people attend Terrigal’s Crowne Plaza for the Central Coast Bears luncheon to mark the 2011 NRL season launch.

The luncheon provided fans and sponsors alike with an opportunity to celebrate the launch of the football season, while showing their support for the Central Coast Bears in the team’s bid to enter the National Rugby League competition. “The sold out event was a demonstration of just how passionate the community is about having an NRL team on the Central Coast,” said Central Coast Bears chief executive ofﬁcer Greg Florimo. “Community backing has been a major pillar in our bid to enter the draw and Friday’s event was proof that support is stronger than ever,” he added. The event saw a panel

of rugby league veterans, Michael Buettner, Bradley Clyde and Billy Moore, discuss their experiences in the game and predictions for the 2011 season. “It was great to see such reputable Rugby League legends turning out to share their love of the game and continue to reinforce their support for the Central Coast Bears,” said Mr Florimo. The Bears are also offering businesses and residents a ﬁnal opportunity to be a part of their bid to join the national competition.

Almost 75 foundation sponsorships have been received by the Central Coast Bears since their inception in August 2009. With less than 30 places remaining, Mr Florimo has invited members of the Central Coast community to be part of the team in the lead up to the major announcement including Gosford Council who have accepted the invitation. “We have been overwhelmed by the support that the Central Coast Bears have received to date

and simply could not have foreseen the team’s huge public backing,” said Mr Florimo. “It is because of this strong community enthusiasm and passion, that we would like to offer residents and small businesses the opportunity to become foundation members of the team,” he added. By providing a $5000 sponsorship to the Central Coast Bears, foundation members will have the opportunity to become a part of the team as it endeavors to become licensed in the National Rugby League. “The Central Coast lives and breathes rugby league and has produced a host of talented players from Graham Eadie and Matt Orford, to David Fairleigh and more recently, Tim Moltzen,” said Mr Florimo. “To become a part of a Central Coast team as it makes this historic bid will be an exciting and unique experience,” he added.

by Glen Lauder

Cricket Association announces team

Medal winner Joshua Rose with Golden Boot winner Matthew Simon

by Gary Kavanagh

he Central Coast Cricket Association (CCCA) has named its Invitational team to take on the Australian Cricketers’ A s s o c i a t i o n (ACA) Masters in the Twenty20 blockbuster on Sunday, March 27, at Wadalba Sports Complex.

CCCA Executive Officer Aidan Cuddington said the selectors had a difficult job but he is confident the local side will match it with an ACA Masters outfit brimming with international experience.

“The guys we’ve picked are all strong performers for their clubs and will be jumping out of their skins playing against names like Terry Alderman, Greg Matthews and Jimmy Maher,” he said. “We’ve got some very talented young players and others with more experience, and they’ll be well led by Mike Harvey from the The Entrance Cricket Club. “We’ve also included former Woy Woy opener Tristan McDonald, who has played his ﬁrst season with Northern Districts at Sydney Grade level and represented NSW Under 19s. “He will add some class to the top of the order.” Terry Alderman, Greg

Matthews, Jimmy Maher, Ryan Campbell and Greg Ritchie will be among the host of cricket legends to take on the Central Coast Cricket Association team. MILO in 2CRICKET clinics will also be staged on Monday, March 28, as part of the Tour. Entry for both the Twenty20 clash and clinics is free. The Tour is supported by the Wyong Shire Council and Central Coast Cricket Association. The Masters program has been developed by the ACA, the ofﬁcial representative body of past and present players, with a focus on the promotion of cricket. ACA Chief Executive Paul Marsh said the program helps

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entral Coast Mariners leftback Joshua Rose has capped an outstanding season in the Yellow and Navy, by being crowned the Mariners Medalist for 2010-11.

Rose arrived at the Mariners prior to the commencement of season six, following a stint in the Romanian top-ﬂight, and was a standout throughout the campaign, to be voted the season’s best by his teammates in a 3-2-1 voting system.

Rose scored three goals from left back and has been credited with seven assists, many as a result of his trademark speedy runs down the left ﬂank. Also honoured at the function at Quay West Resort Magenta Shores was golden boot Matthew Simon, who held off Adam Kwasnik by a solitary goal to ﬁnish on 11 goals for the campaign and win the title for the third year in a row. Mathew Ryan was also honoured following his NAB Young Footballer award and the Joe Marston Medal for man of the match in the Grand Final.

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Bears promised $3.5 million p p o s i t i o n leader Mr Barry O’Farrell has announced that a NSW Liberals and Nationals Government would deliver $3.5 million toward a training and administrative headquarters to help the Central Coast Bears’ bid to join the NRL, if elected on March 26.

This announcement comes after Mr O’Farrell committed in January to help secure the Mount Penang site on the Central Coast for the establishment of a Central Coast Bears headquarters, by reserving the NSW Government owned site as a special sporting precinct. Mr O’Farrell met with Bears representatives, including CEO Mr Greg Florimo, head of Football Operations Mr David Fairleigh and director Mr Ken Sayer at the site along with Liberal candidate for Gosford Cr Chris Holstein, Liberal candidate for The

Entrance Mr Chris Spence, Liberal Candidate for Wyong Mr Darren Webber and Liberal Member for Terrigal Mr Chris Hartcher. “The Central Coast loves its sport and the region deserves to have its own football team,” Mr O’Farrell said. “This funding will help deliver the training and administrative facilities the Central Coast Bears need, so they can present the NRL with a strategic plan in mid 2011. “The $3.5 million will be used to help deliver a sporting precinct, including state of- the-art training and recovery facilities, a 50 metre outdoor pool, indoor pool and basketball centre. “The NSW Liberals and Nationals are committed to working with the Central Coast community and the Bears proponents to push for a local NRL team. “The Central Coast Liberal team have made it clear to me how important a rugby league team would be here and I’m prepared to do everything I can to back it in,” said Mr O’Farrell. Mr Florimo welcomed the

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support of the NSW Liberals and Nationals. “This announcement from Barry O’Farrell and the NSW Liberals and Nationals is a massive boost for the club and our bid. “It is another step forward as we finalise our great package to present to the NRL,” Mr Florimo said. “We have a stadium, great financial backing and the overwhelming support of the community and now we are going to have somewhere we can base ourselves as well. “Today’s (28 February) announcement will also be a huge recruitment tool for us to be able to go out into the marketplace for players knowing we will have a world-class training facility to attract them. “Hundreds of thousands of spectators have visited Blue Tongue Stadium to attend Rugby League events during the past ten years and a local NRL team is expected to significantly increase the economic benefit brought to the Coast by major sporting events,” said Mr Florimo. Labor candidate for Gosford Ms Katie Smith said she is outraged at the Liberal party’s announcement. “This private company is not even in the NRL yet and he’s giving them $3.5 million for training facilities which include a pool. “At the same time he is telling our junior players on the Peninsula that there is no money to repair toilet facilities at Umina oval. “This shows Chris Holstein is more interested in grandstanding than local issues,” said Ms Smith.

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Senior side fails to fire at Wallsend by Kevin Dring

The only Central Coast team to win both games at the Wallsend Senior’s Trial David Buttery, Dick Love, Allan Rhodes and Dave Arnoult ix rinks of senior fours went off to Wallsend Bowling Club on Monday, March 7, for the ﬁrst trial game of the year.

The ultimate objective is for the Zone Selectors to narrow these teams down to the best three rink combinations to represent the Zone at the State InterZone Sides championship to be played at Taren Point and Grandviews from July 19 to 21 2011. It is from this State championship event that the State NSW Senior team is ultimately selected and last year David Buttery and John Roberts were the only two Zone 15 representatives to gain such an honour. So this day trip to Wallsend was more than just a social outing, it was

the ﬁrst step in this selection process. The morning game against the Newcastle “A side” was played under threatening skies and a brief shower of rain before the start of play took any pace out of the green. Dave Limbrick’s team of Jon Luxford, Allan Olsen and Dennis McDevitt recorded the best margin win 21 to 8 over George Dawes team with David Buttery’s foursome of Dave Arnoult, Allan Rhodes and Dick Love not far behind with a 17 to 11 win over the evergreen Neville Downes. Dick Thornton’s team of Alex Gemmel, Alex Cameron and Phil Flippence was the only other Central Coast team to record a win 16 to 15. While the other rinks skippered by John Roberts and Geoff Crisp were

competitive, the Brian Burrows combination of Ken Hope, Ken Mounter and Lex Lamont were outplayed by former NSW State player Sam Laguzza 26 to 6 which tipped the master scoreboard in Newcastle’s favour 101 to 92. The afternoon game against Newcastle’s “B Side” should have produced better form but a dead slow track had the Central Coast players struggling from the outset and it was again left to David Butterys’ team of Dave Arnoult, Alan Rhodes and Dick Love to salvation some prestige with the one and only rink win 24-13. The master scoreboard 121 to 89 in favour of Newcastle was not a pretty sight and will give the selectors plenty to think about before their next trial against Zone 9.

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To me the Central Coast is a sporting playground equal to any in this great nation. Your publication will no doubt help prove this. Sport, in whatever form gives young people and the young at heart values that are increasingly diluted in our individually focused world. In sport and teamwork we

ﬁnd a meaningful balance to the cult of self. The rules and directions, coaching, camaraderie, discipline, physical and mental ﬁtness and above all an opportunity to work together are character building. We may not always win the race or even get a score, but we do win every time

we push ourselves, every time we help a fellow player, every time we respect the referee (however good the decision), get on with it and play by the agreed rules. Your well conceived newspaper will do much to celebrate and inform us about the great things that people do. Whether they coach, play, administer or organise we will appreciate them a little more thanks to this publication.

I’m sure advertisers that are looking to support these positive values will ﬁnd the publication attractive. I hope it will also be a tribute to our wonderful young people who get involved in sport. Together with the young musical and cultural talent on the Central Coast we all have reason to look forward to a bright and exciting future. David Abrahams, Youth Connections

The development squad is open to local male and female swimmers aged nine to 12 years who are performing at NSW country championship and state age level.

Central Coast Touch Football is now taking registrations for the 2011 Winter Competition. Venue: Adcock Park, West Gosford. Time: Monday Nights Competition Commences: Monday 2nd May 2011. To register visit our website: www.centralcoast.touch.asn.au or email John Dalton at centralcoasttouch@hotmail.com for more information. Spons

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The academy swimming program consists of the junior development squad along with a senior elite squad and a new open water squad. Both the senior elite and open water squads will be selected in the near future. The junior development program orientation will be held at The Bay Sports Club on Saturday, March 26, followed by the squad’s ﬁrst training session at Mingara One Aquatic Centre in the afternoon. The nine month program will run through until November and will include regular training sessions totalling over 15 hours of “in-the-water” training per athlete, while educational and personal development sessions will also be

incorporated. In addition to training and education sessions, the junior development squad will participate in a number of meets including the 2011 Winter Coast and Valley Championships, the 2011 Winter NSW State Age Championships, the 2011 Central Coast Academy of Sport Monaco Skins Meet and the 2011 Summer Coast and Valley Championships. Kincumber Swim Centre’s Ms Debby Tattolli is the head coach of the academy’s junior development squad with Gosford Council’s Mr Scott Attwood again overseeing the full swimming program as the Central Coast Academy of Sport’s swimming program manager.

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can enter in one of ﬁve categories including Sport to win up to $6000 in cash prizes. Athletes who are setting a high standard in the sport they love can nominate themselves for the award or be nominated for the chance to be named Central Coast Young Champion of the Year 2011. The Awards are an initiative of the Rotary Clubs of the Central Coast and are aimed at promoting youth and their achievements.

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entral Coast C r i c k e t Association has announced results from all Grand Finals in Senior Cricket held over the weekend of March 19 and 20.

Lisarow beat The Entrance on washout at

Erina Oval in ﬁrst grade. Mountains defeated The Entrance in second grade with Toukley winning over Lisarow in third grade. Kincumber defeated Toukley in fourth grade, Terrigal defeated Lisarow in ﬁfth grade and sixth grade saw Kincumber beat Terrigal

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Top 20 results for Ocean Beach

Local junior inspired by Rod Rosenfield

ocal Juniors have been inspired by a very intense training session with three of the outstanding Open Level players practising on the next court, Alex Silcock, Lachlan Doyle and Jason Stewart.

Alex from Gosford High will be competing for the record of having won the Most Australian Schoolboys 2009 – 2011 Individual Championships.

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Alex Silcock – Born 11 November 1993.

Resides - Gosford NSW. School – Gosford High School – year 12 Subjects - Extension 2 Math’s, Advanced English, French and Ancient History. Girlfriend - Alyssa Favourite Food – Bacon and Eggs Favourite Music – Hip Hop and Rap – likes dancing. Has two sisters – Megan and Kate. Notable Results – Current Record holder Australian Schoolboys Individual Championship (Twice) and will be looking to go one better and win the title for the third time in succession this year. Local coach – Mark Way thought his record was

good when he won the title many years ago. Now his student, Alex has won the most Individual and Teams School Tennis titles of any player in NSW history. Alex has also been the winner of the Sydney Markets Sporting Scholarship in 2009 and 2010. Winning a sporting grant of $1,000 per year and $1500 of Fruit and Vegetables. He was also the winner of the Intergral Energy Scholarship in 2010 of $500. He currently holds down the Australian Ranking of 141 in the Open category after taking some study time for school work.

Women’s fours championships played in extreme conditions

by Di Elsom

he Central Coast District Women’s Fours championship commenced play on Monday January 31 under very hot conditions with players managing to get through two games.

At Ettalong on the Tuesday a decision was taken to play one game only per day due to the extreme weather conditions. This resulted in the quarter finals being played on Wednesday morning and the semi finals being played on Thursday morning at Avoca Beach Bowling Club. Results were P. Robson’s team from Munmorah United defeated B. Chalkin’s team from Bateau Bay and J. Hiron’s team from The Entrance defeated E. Gould’s team from Umina Beach. The final was played at Gosford City on Friday 4th, once again under very hot and steamy conditions. Both teams were neck and neck for most of the game with The Entrance just able to keep their noses in front winning by three shots. The game was played in good spirit and sportsmanship and as is often the case it is a shame there can’t be two winners because the standard of play was excellent from both teams. Winners: Margaret Saunders, Dorothy Dorrington, Julie Grant and Jan Hiron (Skip) from The Entrance Runners up: Doris Kirk,

2011 CCDWBA Fours champions (l/r) Margaret Saunders, Dorothy Dorrington, Julie Grant and Jan Hiron (Skip) from The Entrance Helen Stevenson, Kay White, Pam Robson (Skip) from Munmorah United CCDWBA President

Lesley Swales congratulated both teams on reaching the ﬁnal and presented the winners with their badges.

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by Aaron Camp

Masters Medal winners from Ocean beach

cean Beach SLSC proved once again that “it’s not the size of the dog in the ﬁght, but the size of the ﬁght in the dog” by outperforming many of NSW’s largest surf clubs at last week’s NSW Surf Lifesaving Championships held at Kingscliff Beach.

Ocean Beach SLSC finished the open competition in 18th place and 20th in the masters division out of more than 120 clubs, bringing home a total of five gold, four silver, and eight bronze medals. Director of competition Robyn Carr said “this is a fantastic result for a club that took only 20 masters and 33 open competitors to the championships. “We are definitely punching well above our weight.” The medals were shared out across all disciplines from first aid, patrol competition, champion lifesaver, to beach sprint, 2k run, flags, wade, taplin relay, board race and relay, swim, and ironperson. “The most encouraging part of these results is that we were able to compete

across all disciplines and all age groups, something many clubs are unable to do” said Ms Carr. Ocean Beach SLSC

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ZONE PAIRS CHAMPIONSHIP

(l/r) Bowls Central Coast Major Pairs winners 2011 Tony Laguzza (L) and Aron Sherriff (skip) Ettalong

Ettalong Eagles feast at Halekulani ttalong Memorial Bowling Club teams were the big winners at the Zone 15 Pairs Championship ﬁnals held at Halekulani Bowling Club on Saturday 26th February, taking out

the Open and Senior titles. With an impressive 148 teams entered in the four disciplines of the Majors, Seniors, President Reserves and Veterans the ﬁnals were always going to be a treat for the spectators as well as attracting interest from the local media. A crew from NBN Channel 3 attended and ﬁlmed a segment that aired on Saturday night’s news and the Express Advocate

newspaper sent their chief photographer Peter Clark to cover the event. In the Major Pairs, the recent transferees to Ettalong from Halekulani of Aron Sherriff (skip) and Tony Laguzza (L) swept past Les and Darren Morrison of Everglades 19-15 to win Section 3 and Bateau Bay’s Neil Dell (skip) and John Ellison (L) (Section 4 winners) 29-10 in the semi to set up a final against Section 2 winners Peter Freestone (skip) and Adam Pinkerton (L) of Gosford City who had won their section by defeating Halekulani’s Paul Villata (skip) and Carl Collins (L) 24-18. The final saw some fine bowling from all four players but a five on end four hurt Gosford and they went down 22-13 after 20 ends.

President’s Reserves a cliff-hanger very close ﬁnal in the President’s Reserve Pairs saw Avoca’s skip Ron

Bishop and his lead Bob Lemnell snatch a one shot win (25-24) over the Diggers duo of Shaune Hamlin (Skip) and Steve Edwards (L) in a game tied on ends 9, 11 and 14. Avoca had won Section 3 with a tight 19 -17 win over Woy Woy’s Ken Young (skip) and Ken Davis (L).

(l/r) Bowls Central Coast Senior Pairs champions 2011 Karl Foster (L) and Alan Rogers (skip) Ettalong.

Seniors consistency wins the day here were only two sections in the Senior Pairs and Section 1 was won 21-18 by the Ettalong pair of Alan Rogers (skip) and Karl Foster (L) over Wyong

Riverside’s Les Hannah (skip) and Paul Anderson (L) while Section 2 belonged to Umina’s Allan Rhodes (skip) and Steve Smith (L) with a convincing 20-8 caning of Toukley RSL’s Wal Cook (skip) and Peter Holey (L). The ﬁnal of the Senior Pairs was a close fought match until the 14th end where the score was even 1212, but Ettalong came home the stronger to take the title 21-16 from Umina.

Crafty Umina Beach duo takes out Veteran’s title

Seeking to defend his 2010 Australian Singles title, Aron was put out by an up and coming youngster in one of the early rounds but recovered strongly to reach the ﬁnal of both the Pairs and Triples. Unfortunately, both titles slipped his grasp in tie breakers. He was then part of the triumphant Aussie team that beat England and Scotland

Toukley District had the better of their neighbours Toukley RSL’s Steven Peterson (skip) and Cecil Stuchbury (L) winning 19-16. The Veterans Pairs ﬁnal was a very sporting game between four gentlemen and the Umina duo took off to lead 14-1 after seven ends but Toukley District staged a ﬁght back to narrow the gap to two at the thirteenth end but Umina held on over the closing stages to win 22-13. Our Zone 15 State

Councillor Doug Rose was MC for the Presentation Ceremony while Senior Vice President Max LeGuier (standing in for President Kevin Dring) presented the winners and runners up with their badges and cheques. Special mention must be made of the huge amount of work put in by Halekulani’s Bowls Secretary Bill Jarrett over the last two weekends of the event to help make the running of a major Zone competition such a big success.

he last match to ﬁnish on the day was the Veterans Pairs ﬁnal between Umina’s Brian Burrows (skip) and Brian Broderick (L) lining up against Toukley District’s Arnold Cooney (skip) and Col Bray (L).

In the semis, Umina defeated Wamberal’s Allan Olsen (skip) and Antony Battistella (L) 18-15, while

by Kevin Dring

(l /r) Bowls central Coast President Reserve Pairs champs 2011 Bob Lemnell (L) and Ron Bishop (skip) Avoca.

A big month of bowls for Sherriff nother day at the ofﬁce is another day in elite company on the green for Ettalong’s Aron Sherriff who has just completed one of his biggest months of bowls commencing with the Australian Open.

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in the Invitational Tri-Nations at Moama and then hopped on to a plane for Invercargill in New Zealand to lead the Aussie charge in the plum Singles role in the Trans Tasman series. In between these events he found the time to play in the Central Coast Zone championship Fours and Pairs and added both these titles to his long list of championship victories. Since then it has been an all out effort on behalf of his home club in their quest to win their first ever State No 1 Flag, but first they have to reach the Zone 15 Pennant finals to be contested at Bateau Bay on Saturday June 4 for Grades 5, 6 &7 and Sunday June 5 for Grades 1, 2, 3 & 4.

(l/r) Bowls Central Coast Veteran Pairs winners Brian Broderick (L) and Brian Burrows (skip) Umina.

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entral Coast kids can sign up for a wide range of fun, sport and recreation activities during the April school holidays.

Communities NSW Sport and Recreation Central Coast Coordinator Mardi Love said the school holidays are a wonderful time for kids to get out and enjoy being active. “School holiday sporting activities are a great way to encourage kids to try something new that might lead to long term participation,” said Ms Love. “The kids will love challenging themselves with adventurous outdoor activities and honing their skills in popular sports. “For parents, these programs offer peace of mind knowing your children

are getting a healthy dose of physical activity while being closely supervised by experienced staff. “Activities on the Central Coast run from 11 to 21 April at many locations including Palmdale, Avoca, Gosford, Lake Haven, Charmhaven, Wyong and Terrigal. “Programs on offer include: Sailing, surﬁng, tennis, skate clinic, circus stuff, trampoline, freestyle BMX, kids multisports, scooter (outdoor), canoeing/ kayaking, CARES bicycle safety, horseriding – saddleclub, athletics skill development, gymnastics for kids with a disability, trampolining for kids with a disability; and CARES bicycle safety for kids with special needs. “Places are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment.”

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Central Coast travel to Lismore Central Coast Rugby C are victorious

by Larry Thomson

entral Coast opened up its 2011 campaign in the NSW Country Rugby Championships with a tight win against Far North Coast at Woy Woy Oval on Saturday, March 19.

The ﬁnal score was 13 points to 10, after the halftime score was only seven points to nil in favour of the home side. The opening 20 minutes saw both teams try to gain the ascendancy in the forward exchanges. The Central Coast side had several early attempts at penalty goals from relatively easy positions but it was the Far North Coast who opened the scoring in the 25th minute with a penalty goal. This 3-0 scoreline remained the score until just prior to half time when the Central Coast kicked a penalty goal through centre Tim Hill.

Far North Coast opened the second half in full attack. They made several good raids in the opening minutes on the Central Coast line but the Central Coast’s defence kept them out. It was Central Coast who scored ﬁrst in the second half. Centre Tim Hill kicked his second penalty goal in the sixth minute to take the Central Coast to a six points to three lead. Both teams had chances to post tries at the midway point of the second half but none were readily coming. Both teams performed well and the match could have gone either way. It was a great start for the Central Coast team in the NSW Country Championships who will go into next week’s Country Championship Finals Weekend. They will play the semiﬁnal of the Caldwell Cup next Saturday afternoon in Lismore.

Defender to switch leagues

entral Coast will play Central North on Saturday, March 26, in the rugby semi-ﬁnal of the Caldwell Cup, the shield representing the pinnacle in NSW Country Rugby.

It is a hectic weekend with two full length matches. Saturday sees the semifinal of the NSW Country Championship and the winner of the two semifinals meet on Sunday in the Championship Final. Central Coast has had the upper hand over Central North in recent years but every year it all changes. Central North must have played well to win their qualifying game in Wollongong last Saturday when they defeated Illawarra by 27 points to 20. That was a good win and makes the task of the Central Coast team quite difficult. The local side had a close win over Far North

he Central Coast Mariners have conﬁrmed that defender Chris Doig has left the club to join Indonesian Super League side Pelita Jaya with immediate effect. Doig’s playing time during the Hyundai A-League 2010-11 season has been limited following the arrival of Dutchman Patrick Zwaanswijk and leaves with the club’s best wishes as he moves on to the opportunity of regular game time in one of Asia’s biggest leagues. “I couldn’t have been more impressed with Doigy’s attitude this season, while not getting too much game time he has been a true professional around the boys and the way he has conducted himself has been a real credit,” said Mariners head coach Mr Graham Arnold. “It’s sad to see a guy like that move on, but we all understand the need for footballers to be playing

Emile Thomas being key performers. They will have to gain dominance in this area so that the backline can make real inroads. Centre Tim Hill and outside back Dennis Raft played well last Saturday and will be key players this Saturday. It is a long trip to Lismore but these types of trips can bring a team together. Central Coast was

defeated in the Final of the Championship last year and want to go one step further in 2011. It is very difﬁcult to rate the opposition and also to plan for these ﬁxtures because very little is known of the opposing teams. The Central Coast team is hoping to be in the big one on Sunday and to be able lift the Caldwell Cup in victory.

Coaching bodies amalgamate t a meeting held at the Avoca Beach Bowling Club on February 14 the CCWDBA Coaching Advisory Group and the CCDBA Coaching Academy voted unanimously to amalgamate to

by Glen Lauder

Coast last Saturday and this game would have improved the combinations and with that game under their belts they will be that little bit stronger this Saturday. Central Coast needed the run. Central Coast will rely on their forward pack, with players such as props Luke Sheridan and Shannon Beavan, locks Luke Hennig and Peter Steele and loose forwards Brett Marchant and

the one body, the Bowls Central Coast Coaching Academy. The amalgamation had the prior approval of the CCWDBA and also by the CCDBA/Zone15 at its Management Meeting of September 16 2010. The ﬁrst AGM of the BCC Coaching Academy will be

held on the August 12 2011. The meeting elected the following interim committee: Chairperson David Cameron, Vice Chairperson Norma Barry, Secretary Jim Murphy, Treasurer Leanne Perigo Committee Sue Craske Phyllis Sainsbury Peter Cook Mark Barnett. The next meeting of the

BCC Coaching Academy will be held on Monday April 11 2011 commencing 10.00am at Avoca Beach B.C. All enquiries should be addressed to Chairperson David Cameron Ph. 4369 6250 and e-mail davidmcameron@yahoo. com.au

Ettalong pair takes out Women’s title he State Pairs at District level commenced Monday February 21 with rainy conditions

making play difﬁcult. In fact, play was abandoned at Avoca Beach but the other two venues, Umina Beach and

Halekulani, managed to get their allotted games completed. Play then had to be scheduled at various clubs

Tuesday and Wednesday to catch up to the draw and Thursday saw a lovely day at The Entrance for the Quarter and Semi-Finals.

Quarter Finals: P.Murphy, A.Koutsellis[Terrigal] defeated N.Parker, D.Ellison [The Entrance] L.Cross, A.Tucker [Everglades] defeated W.Brennan, A.Simpson [Terrigal] S.Gemmell, P.Thornton [The Entrance] defeated V.Jewell, C.McArdle [Terrigal] L.Williams, T.Ward[Ettalong Mem.] defeated L.Barter, A.Schoﬁeld [The Entrance] regularly, and we wish him all the best,” he said. Doig played 26 games for the Mariners during his two seasons at Bluetongue Stadium, after arriving from English League One side Northampton Town prior to the 2009-10 season, however, injury frustratingly punctuated much of his time with the Yellow and Navy. The 30-year-old linked up with his new club in the beginning of March, and will therefore not play any further part in the Mariners Finals Series campaign.

Semi-Finals: P.Murphy, A.Koutsellis [Terrigal] defeated L.Cross, A.Tucker [Everglades] L.Williams, T.Ward [Ettalong Mem.] defeated S.Gemmell, P.Thornton [The Entrance] Friday 25th saw the ﬁnal being played at Gosford City in very pleasant conditions. Both teams played tremendous shots with the bowls being close to the jack on most ends. The end score of 27 to 10 does not depict the great bowls that were played from all players. Congratulations to the winners Lauren Williams and Tracey Ward from Ettalong Memorial.

(l to r) Lauren Williams, Tracey Ward - Ettalong Memorial Lauren and Tracey were runners up in 2010 and have had a well deserved win in

2011. They have played tremendous bowls and have

been very focussed this week. They will now go on to play in the Group Playoffs to be played in the Hunter District commencing Monday July 25. Congratulations must also go to Lorraine Murphy and Tess Koutsellis as runners up. We have seen some great bowling from these two ladies over the week.

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Golfing year kicks off

An inspiration to us all

by Bob Bourke

he 2011 golfing year on the Coast kicked off with the Singles Championship at Toukley Golf Club in January which saw Senior and Junior (under 18) playing over 36 holes and 18 holes for Masters (over 50). David Morgan from Wyong Golf Club took the title of District Champion with a score of 139, five under par for 36 holes “David’s score could have been even better had he checked his bag before teeing off as he discovered on the first hole he had too many clubs in the bag and called the mandatory two shot penalty on himself,” said central Coast District Golf Association honorary secretary Mr Ian Elliott. Andrew Bond, also from the Wyong club shot a second round 69 three under par to capture the runners up prize.

Jason Butt, playing on his home course, returned a score of 145 to take the Junior title by two shots from club mate, Jarrad Hayes. Jason’s return to the winners circle was welcomed by all golfers on the Coast as he underwent major spinal surgery last year. In the Masters event extra holes were necessary as after the stipulated round both Michael Gray from Magenta Shores and Trevor Walker from Everglades finished with a score of 75. Michael proved too strong in the playoff and took the title on the first extra hole. The 2011 Pennant series has reached the halfway mark and at this stage the tussle for a spot in the finals is too close to call with upwards of five clubs vying for the two final berths in the A grade competition. “There have been many close finishes in the preliminary rounds but a standout performer at this stage of the competition

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would have to be Zac Stolz from the Gosford club,” said Mr Elliott. “Zac is only 15 years of age but such is his talent that he has been playing in the number two position on the Gosford team and has played outstanding golf to win all of his matches against older, more experienced players by very comfortable margins. “Zac’s parents, Andre and Cathy, are both professional golfers and no doubt are very proud of Zac’s achievements to date,” said Elliott. “Standings in the Junior Pennant suggest that Toukley will face Wyong in the ﬁnal unless there are some very big upsets in the remaining rounds. “Both teams are very strong and anyone wishing to see some great golf from these exciting and talented young golfers should make their way to the golf course. “The B and C grade competitions are also too close to call with all clubs trying very hard to make it to the ﬁnal and to capture the Sterland Shield (Club Championship),” he said.

Well, that is what happened to Gaye Guttridge of Hamlyn Terrace seven years ago due to contracting cryptococcyl meningitis (can cause coma and death) which resulted in her losing her speech, the use of her legs and while in hospital she suffered a heart attack, died and had to be revived plus the medication caused her much prized hair to fall out. Gaye now faced the long road to recovery and with the full support of husband Jim who retired from the workforce to be her full time carer she slowly regained her speech and the use of her legs, her hair grew back but her sight has not returned, she is category B1 ( only sees black). Twelve months ago looking for an activity to do together that interacts with people, Gaye and Jim heard of Blind Bowls and contacted several local bowling Clubs only to be told that they couldn’t help, until Alan Carpenter, a coach at Toukley District Bowling Club, said he would take her

Toukley District B C coach Alan Carpenter “directing” Gaye with her husband Jim observing meningitis medication, as a pupil. As a result, Alan and Gaye’s quiet determination Jim attended a NSW Vision and will power made sure Impaired and Blind Bowlers that nothing was going to Association “Directors prevent her from enjoying an Course” to assist Gaye and involvement in lawn bowls any other vision-impaired and the many friends she person on the Central has made at the club. Gaye would like to get the Coast to acquire skills that have the added beneﬁt of message out to other fellow the great social contact vision-impaired people that and friendships that are an bowls is another activity that important part of the lawn they can do with the right help, and what better way bowls fraternity. Alan says the “Directors” to start than to contact the course is about teaching the NSW Vision-Impaired and pupils to visualise the green Blind Bowlers Association President Wayne in their mind as a clock or face and bowl to verbal Thompson via e-mail at waynethomson7@bigpond. directions. Gaye started her com (Wayne is himself coaching with Alan a year a champion Blind Lawn ago and she is the only Bowler). This writer has been category B1 lawn bowler on totally amazed at the life the Central Coast. Despite losing more than story and inner strength of three months of lessons this lovely lady, who with her due to wet weather and two husband Jim, have become shoulder reconstructions, personal bowling friends of a condition caused by her my wife and I.

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Golden Hind Women’s Championship

Toukley WBC Championship winners 2010 A Grifﬁths, S Forgas, D Bilbow, A Condon, I Prouse, A Firman, J McMillan, S Robertson

Alf Davis gets life at Munmorah

Golden Hind WBC Championship Winners for 2010: left to right: Coral Kane, Edna Murray, Ann Bray, Martie Pettifer, Gwen Dwyer, Monica Stewart, Iris Watters, Val Cochrane, Elaine Hughes

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t the last AGM of Munmorah United Bowling Club the club had great pleasure in making Alf Davis a Life Member.

Alf has been a club stalwart for over 22 years during

which time he has served on the Board of Directors as well as Treasurer, Bowls Match Committee and Assistant Bowls Secretary for two years with Gary Ritchie. This dynamo has also been an Umpire for six years and President of the Darts Club plus its Treasurer.

Winners of the Toukley RSL Mixed Fours for 2010 (l/r) Lionel and Judy McMillan and Carlene and Reg Bow

Major Singles: Gwen Dwyer; Runner-up: Edna Murray. Pairs: Elaine Hughes, Edna Murray; Runners-up: Coral Kane, Ann Bray.

Triples: Martie Pettifer, Coral Kane, Ann Bray; Runners-up: Gwen Dwyer, Iris Watters, Monica Stewart. Fours: Gwen Dwyer, Iris Watters, Val Cochrane,

Monica Stewart; runners-up: Edna Murray, Martie Pettifer, Pat Gifford, Dot Tydeman. Minor Singles: Martie Pettifer; Runner-up: Pat Gifford.

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A tribute to Patricia Reynolds Volunteer of the Year runner-up

by Barry Middleton

by Lesley Swales

t the Inaugural Bowls Australia Awards night held at the Crown Casino in Melbourne on Saturday February 12, Patricia Reynolds Vice President NSWWBA and former President CCDWBA was one of two ﬁnalists for Volunteer of the Year.

This was evident when Toukley RSL recently held the finals for the Men’s Fours Championships. This particular match created a lot of interest for both bowlers and non bowlers alike, for it was the first time in the history of the club that the fours final was contested with two sets of father and son combinations. Danny Williams, Trevor Nicholson, Ken Piper and Tyson Nicholson, played against Anthony Whitbread, Peter Holey, Troy Williams and Troy Wilson. The teams lined up for pre-match photographs and the necessary roll-up was completed. Troy Wilson won the toss and went to an early lead of 11 shots to 4 on the sixth end, it was a nervous but cautious start to the Championship final. Lead bowlers Anthony Whitbread and Danny Williams played good lead bowls and consistently formed tight heads, in fact all bowlers played very well and were unafraid of using an array of shots showing such confidence seldom witnessed at Toukley RSL. As the game progressed and the ends went by, the team skippered by Troy

Wilson maintained a handy lead and at the completion of the fourteenth end were two shots in front 17 -15 and in the following two ends they picked up a further four shots. Not to be out done the Tyson Nicholson team bowled with confidence and skill picking up five shots on the next two ends bringing the score to be only one shot down 21-20. This was an enthralling match and certainly had the clubhouse crowd absorbed with the standard of play, and this late rally created further excitement and interest, but it was unfortunately not enough to secure a championship win. During the final three ends the team skippered by Troy Wilson scored a further four shots securing a well earned victory for the Toukley RSL Men’s Fours Championship for 2011. Congratulations go to Anthony Whitbread, Peter Holey, Troy Williams and skipper Troy Wilson, commiserations go to Danny Williams, Trevor Nicholson, Ken Piper and skipper Tyson Nicholson. This Championship was played with the true spirit of sportsmanship and goodwill, well done bowlers. We look forward to seeing bowlers and visitors alike once again at the club where we all belong Toukley RSL Men’s Bowling Club.

We congratulate her on this achievement and thank her for her involvement with our sport over the years. Patricia started her bowling career in 1980 when she joined Merrylands WBC. At ﬁrst, as she was still working and was a weekend bowler but in 1984 she retired and bowls became a big part of her life. 1989 saw a move to the Central Coast where she joined Halekulani WBC and is still a member today. Over the years Patricia has won many Club and District championships. In 2003 she won the District Singles for the fourth time, a record [which has yet to be broken] for the Central Coast District. She was selected to represent our District in Interdistrict and Group games on numerous occasions and in 2001 she was part of Halekulani’s winning Grade One Pennant side. In 1993 Patricia became secretary of Halekulani WBC and this was the start of her ‘administrative’ career in bowls. She spent 4 years as secretary, then decided to try Match work for 2 years then back to secretary again for a further 2 years until June 2001. Concurrently Patricia joined the Central Coast District on the Match Committee in 1998 and

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served on this committee until 2002 when she took on the position of District Secretary, a position she held for 5 years. In 2007 she was elected District President and served two years. Patricia decided to join the State Match Committee and worked for one year 2005/2006. In 2008 she was elected

Vice-President at State level, and currently is in her third year in this position. In late 2008, while still President of the CCDWBA, Patricia was asked to take over the Saturday morning bowls segment on Radio 50 plus and is still keeping us informed of results and events each week. As if her life was not busy enough, Patricia also set up

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n integral part of any club is Club Championships when players and spectators share a common interest.

Toukley RSL Fours Final Danny Williams, Trevor Nicholson, Ken Piper and Tyson Nicholson, played against Anthony Whitbread, Peter Holey, Troy Williams and Troy Wilson.

the District’s website and was the editor of this until July 2009. She now helps women’s Districts and Clubs throughout NSW set up their websites which are provided by Bowls Australia and run through Sporting Pulse. For relaxation Patricia loves art. Her expertise in pastel paintings is well known. However she doesn’t just paint but is involved with her local art society and is currently their treasurer and also teaches pastel painting Friday mornings. I believe she loves going to the movies, although I don’t know when she ﬁnds the time! It is no wonder that she was nominated for Bowls Australia’s ‘Volunteer of the Year’ award. Patricia has certainly given back to the sport she loves.

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Local Performers from all corners of the Coast from diverse musical genres are converging in the park’s flood zone - a natural ampitheatre - donating their talent to create a musical soundscape in the rainforest to raise funds for the flood and cyclone appeal. Other entertainment includes rainforest quizzes and children’s games. Bring your gold coins to enter the challenges.

Gates Open 11:30 am. Floodfest starts 12 noon with Paul Robert Burton’s Touring Act

Park entry/ competition entry proceeds donated. Performers include: Paul Robert Burton, Soundwaves - Central Coast Barbershop Chorus - 30 male voices in harmony, This n Thats That, Cheryl Lee Harvey, Amanda Broberg, Redford Cady and von Finster - old time blues trio, Beeswing, Blues Angels, Nissa, Tea Ladies, Jake Cassar - our bush tucker man takes you on a rainforest walk, Daxton, Rocwater - amazing local band with brilliant songs, Michael Peters, Paul Eagle, One Jonathan, Peninsula Dance and Theatre School, Earth Hour Singalong by candlelight and more!!!! Stalls, food, tea house and BBQ or BYO picnic, rug/chair. $30 for the whole family or $15 adults and $6 children and $10 concession. Book now to avoid disappointment - numbers limited. See www.forestoftranquility.com or www.facebook.com/floodfest for details. In the event of wet weather the event will be rescheduled. So we will be asking the weather spirits for help that day!!!!

New bowlers and visitors welcome!

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Hibiscus one of the most popular carnivals on the Coast

by Tonyu Hegyi

Shelly Beach Golf Club win NSW Pro-Am of the Year

by Jason Hart

t the recent NSW-ACT PGA awards night held at The Australian Golf Club, the Shelly Beach Golf Club ProAm was voted as the 2010 NSW City ProAm of the year.

Winners of the Hibiscus Mixed Fours (l/r) Darren Vetter, Betty Hayes, Lyn and Ray Vetter ﬂanked by sponsor representatives from Australia Unity

he 41st Australia Unity Hibiscus Carnival was hosted at the Bay Sports Club, between the February 21 -25 2011, by the Bateau Bay Men’s Bowling Club.

The weather was good and with 450 bowlers from various Clubs taking to the greens over the ﬁve days of play the Hibiscus is one of the most popular carnivals on the Central Coast. Great bowls and good friendship seemed to be the theme of the week. The

outright winners for each of the days of play were:Ladies Pairs Arleen Jackson and Rose Finch, Bateau Bay. Men’s Pairs Ken Hope and John Ellison, Composite, Ladies Triples Carmel Anglin, Judy McManus, Lynne Hodgkinson, Golden Hind.

Men’s Triples Nathan Trelinck, John Saunders, Eddie O’Brien, The Greens. Mixed Fours Lyn Vetter, Ray Vetter, Betty Hayes, Darren Vetter, Composite. Source Tony Hegyi Bateau Bay

The award is judged by a selected panel of touring golf professionals who participate in the Pro Am events, the judging is based on the quality of the course and how well the event is organized. “This is the ﬁrst time Shelly Beach Golf Club has won this event and we are particularly proud of this achievement particularly as we were competing against some very well funded private clubs, it’s quite an achievement for the Central

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Coast,” said Club president Ken Hey. There are 60 Pro-Ams conducted throughout NSW during the calendar year with a total of $1 million in prize money played for by some of Australia’s leading professional golfers. In his speech when receiving the award, Jason Hart thanked the Board of Directors at Shelly Beach Golf Club and general manager Craig Ellis for their support of the event. Hart also acknowledged the efforts of course superintendant Andrew Banning, Sharyn Kennedy for managing the event sponsors and club house presentation on the day and Peter Cliff who prepared and co-ordinated the golf competition.

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Mariners fans give long distance support A at CCLC by Jayne Hutchin

here may have been over 50,000 fans at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on Sunday, March 13, but there were over 800 Central Coast Mariners fans cheering just as passionately at Central Coast Leagues Club (CCLC) when the Mariners were taken down by Brisbane Roar in the Grand Final.

“The atmosphere at the club was fantastic with fans of all ages, dressed in yellow and navy, enjoying Central

Coast Leagues Club’s hospitality and watching the game on multiple screens around the Club,” said Central Coast Leagues Club media advisor Ms Jayne Hutchin. “It was a family-friendly day, packed with excitement and fun for everyone,” she said. “It was a heart breaking Grand Final result for Mariners supporters but the energy, excitement and good sportsmanship they showed at Central Coast Leagues Club was a great example of what football is all about,” said Ms Hutchin.

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Avoca “No Ship” protest by Michelle Meares

bout 30 Avoca Beach residents travelled to Sydney on Wednesday, March 23 to protest the Labor State Government's planned sinking of the ex-HMAS Adelaide off Avoca Beach on April 13.

On Tuesday, March 22, the NSW Ombudsman issued serious questions to Warwick Watkins/Craig Abbs of the NSW Lands and Property Management Authority regarding scuttling preparations. This Ombudsman’s investigation is critical. Will Tony Kelly allow the NSW Ombudsman the time to do the job? This means, is Mr Kelly willing to postpone the scuttling date so that proper procedures can take place and if so, will Mr Kelly announce this decision before the election? Avoca Beach must not be risked. Due processes have not occurred. No Environmental Impact Statement was done. 23,000 sq metres of lead paint is on this ship, its paint has not been tested for PCBs, proper wave and sand erosion studies have not been done. The 4000-tonne ship has 2,100 tonnes of steel and aluminium which could be recycled at Garden Island. An identical sister ship, the ex-HMAS Canberra, was sunk off Geelong, Vic, in 2009 and is already breaking up. Marine environmentalists are outraged that our Government can try to dump a rusting and toxic warship 1,600 m off a pristine beach. Our Government is meant to protect us, our homes and our health - not damage them. Moreover, our

Government needs to allow the proper legal channels which keep wrong decisions in check, ie the Ombudsman's investigation. Avoca Beach must not be sold out like our electricity was. Anger about Government incompetence has driven two residents to stand at the upcoming election. Independent Michelle Meares is contesting the seat of Terrigal and Independent Ben Smith is standing for the Legislative Council. Michelle and Ben began the protest on the water at Greenwich Point, before crossing the Harbour to the Opera House, where they met with the bulk of the group bearing placards, prams and pamphlets. The march then continued down Macquarie St, past Parliament House and on to Martin Place. Sydneysiders showed

great support by asking for leaﬂets and expressing disbelief that a treasured holiday haven an hour north of Sydney was under threat. "They wouldn't dump a ship off Bondi," a No Ship spokesperson said.

"Avoca already has a draw card, a beautiful unspoilt beach which is reknowned on the surﬁng circuit for top waves. The metal should be recycled, saving money and the environment."

Golf Day rescheduled by Pauline O’Brien

he Riding for the Disabled Association Centre in Somersby have announced that its Golf Day will be held on Friday, April 1, at Mangrove Mountain Memorial Golf Club after it was cancelled last

November due bad weather.

The competition will be a four person Ambrose with a shotgun start with prizes donated for the day. Riding for the Disabled is seeking teams of players to participate in the day that will be held from 7:15am. With inquiries, phone Pauline on 4367 3840.

Grand finals held rand Finals of Central Coast Touch Football Summer Competition were held on Monday, February 28, with Dylan Hennessy named Man of the Match

The premier game was the Men’s 1st Division featuring Forries Black and Next Generation. Young guns Scott Bundy, Haydn Green and Scott Byrne of Next Generation started strongly with 2 early tries. Forries Black stayed composed and fought there

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way back into the game and went into half time at 3 all. The second half was all Forries Black with Dylan Hennessy leading the way in attack and defence. Forries Black ﬁnished up premiers with the ﬁnal score being 5 - 3.

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Students take to the green

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voca Beach Bowling Club hosted the inaugural Seaside All-Schools Lawn Bowls Classic on Monday, March

14. Organisers said they were thrilled with the response from schools with eight schools represented by 72 students taking part in the event.

With favourable weather and a band of hard-working “bowlo buddies” to assist the students, things got underway about 9.15am. The format was three games of two bowl triples over 11 ends decided by wins plus ends. By game two the teams were self-reliant with touchers being marked, shots being measured and score-boards telling the story. Game three saw title contenders quickly learning to appreciate the importance of “bowls in the head”, “bowls behind” and “covering bowls”. “All teachers, parents and supporters could not have been more impressed with the attitude and behaviour of

the students,” said Gosford High school careers advisor Mr Garry MacFadyen. “They represented their respective schools with pride and a keen spirit to do well and learn as much as they could about the game. “The presence of the Central Coast Academy of Sport and Avoca selectors who assisted with talent identiﬁcation, gave students even more incentive to play well,” he said. At the presentation, 12 students were recognised as bowlers with potential and they now have the offer of trialling for Academy selection. The ﬁnal results were quickly tallied and Kincumber High School were announced the

Gosford Netball reach 50 years osford Netball Association will celebrate its 50th anniversary this year at the 2011 Season Opening Day on Saturday, April 2, at Adcock Park

courts. The day will include a march by all current players and a fete and market day. In the evening, a dinner will be held at Gosford Race Club, including a parade of old uniforms and slideshow

of old photographs. Gosford Netball Association is looking for any past players, coaches and umpires who would like to attend the dinner or share their memorabilia.

Minor Singles Championships at Avoca by Mark Raynor

he Minor Singles Championships were held at Avoca Beach Bowling Club on Sunday, March 6, with Damien Lankovic being named champion.

The race for the semi ﬁnal spots was ﬁercely contested

and when the dust had settled the four combatants to gain a birth in the semi ﬁnals were Neville Hillyard, Graham (Archie) Ross, Lex Clark and Damien Lenkovic. In two closely fought games Damien was the winner over Lex 31-24 and Neville over Graham 31-30. The game had spectators

wondering who was going to come out on top as the combatants went shot for shot. Over the closing stages it was Damien who gained the upper hand and closing out the game with a 31-29 score line.

by Garry MacFadyen

St Josephs East Gosford winners represented by Brad Nadia Winsor. McIntyre, James Cooper Trophies were sponsored and Ben Hawthorne with and presented by Tree Tops Resort at Avoca Beach while three wins plus 23 ends. Runners-up were Lisarow Avoca Beach Bowling Club High School represented by sponsored the prize money. Matt Elwin, Sam Telfer and

Rain postpones Pluim cup clash

by Val Bridge

he much anticipated clash competing for the Peter Hill Central Coast Cup between women’s premier league soccer side Gosford, and northern rivals Doyalson set down for Sunday, March 20, at Pluim Park has been re-scheduled to Sunday, March 27.

With prize money of $1000for the winner and $500 for the runner-up the pre-season round robin competition sees both teams remaining unbeaten on the run up to the ﬁnals. Played out in hot and humid conditions the semi

ﬁnals took place on Sunday, March 13, and saw Kariong defeated by Gosford going down 9-0. Mark Yule, coaching the Gosford squad again for 2011, said that the team’s preparation for the preseason competition began in January and although they had success last season are looking forward rather than back. After winning all three of their preliminary games the Kariong side lacked strength for the crucial semi-ﬁnal allowing Gosford to take control early and dominate for ninety minutes.

Kariong will be looking to improve on a disappointing finish to the 2010 season and have recruited new players into their squad including long standing Avoca striker, Donna Jones. The Doyalson girls claimed honours over a younger Umina side winning 4-1 securing their berth in the finals clash against Gosford. In the men’s final the $3000 winner’s prize money will be contested between East Gosford and Berkley Vale, kicking off at 4pm. The women kick off at 2pm.

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New Races At Gosford he Gosford G r e y h o u n d Racing Club has a series of events planned for the months of May and June including the Gosford Goldmine and the JB Lodge Ultimate Maiden.

During May the Gosford Goldmine will be run with the winner of the final to receive $10,000. The race, over 515m is for fifth grade greyhounds (as determined by the GRNSW TAB grading policy) with up to eight heats to be run on Tuesday, May 3. Semi-finals will be staged on Tuesday, May 10, with the rich final to be run on Tuesday, May 17.

Also to be staged on Tuesday, May 17, is the John Varley Memorial over 515m with $5000 going to the winner. This race is sponsored by Centrebet and is for the best eight greyhounds in grades one to four as determined by the GRNSW TAB grading policy. The month of June will see the initial running of the JB Lodge Ultimate Maiden over 515m with this year’s final winner earning $10,000 for connections. Up to ten heats will be run on Tuesday, June 7, with semi-finals on Tuesday, June 14, and the big final on Tuesday, June 21. The Gosford Club has also received permission from GRNSW to stage

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claiming races on a trial basis. A set of rules governing these races has been agreed upon and the Gosford Club is planning on staging at least one claiming race during the month of June. These claiming races over 515m will be restricted to fourth and ﬁfth grade greyhounds or a combination of both and the maximum claiming price will be $5000. The club is hoping that by staging these races some new owners may be attracted to the sport by being able to purchase a ready to race greyhound at a reasonable price.

Reef project requests Patron’s presence

by Sue Dengate

he Central Coast Artiﬁcial Reef Project (CCARP) secretary Ms Sue Dengate said she hopes Patron Valerie Taylor can join members of the Project on Wednesday, April 13, to watch the scuttling of the exHMAS Adelaide of Avoca Beach.

“We also hope that Valerie can join us for the first dive after the Adelaide is Scuttled off Terrigal/Avoca,” said Ms Dengate. “Valerie Taylor, internationally acclaimed marine environmentalist has recently become the Patron of the Central Coast Artificial Reef Project because she knows the true benefits that the Adelaide project will bring to the marine environment and marine research. “Valerie is now in her late 70s and during her life has truly made her mark. “Along with her husband Ron Taylor they are multiaward winning filmmakers who specialize in underwater films and marine eco systems” “Valerie Taylor and has been awarded many Australian and international awards for her lifelong work to protect the oceans and the creatures that live in it. “In 1986 Valerie was appointed Rider of the Order of the Golden Ark, by his Royal Highness,

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Val and Ron Taylor Prince Bernhard of the when she was announced Netherlands, for her work in as the group’s Patron. marine conservation. “However she issued the On Australia Day in 2002 following statement which Valerie was awarded the was greeted with prolonged honor of Australian Senior cheering from the over 500 Achiever of the year and people who were there.” Ron and Valerie received the “I have worked in the Wildlife Preservation Society marine conservation of Australia’s Serventy movement for most of my Conservation Medal. life,” said Valerie. “Valerie has been “It is time we gave honored by many other something back to our awards, but the highlight beautiful oceans from which was in 2010 when she was we have taken so much for appointed a Member of the so long. Order of Australia (AM) for “I am proud to be the her service to conservation patron of the Central Coast “Valerie Taylor is therefore Artificial Reef Project and I well placed to comment on ask the State Government the benefits to the marine to sink the Adelaide as soon environment that will come as possible” from the sinking of the exHMAS Adelaide and the artificial reef it will create” said Sue Dengate “Valerie was unable to attend the recent Information Night at Crowne Plaza Terrigal held by Central Coast Artificial Reef Project (CCARP)

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elebrating 78 years in Gosford poses the question of whether or not Manning Sport is the longest serving business in Mann St, Gosford.

Initially a barber and tobacconist back in the late 1920s the business was purchased by James Manning in 1930 after a fire destroyed the premises in 1929. A name change in 1954 to Manning Sports included with it sporting goods, toys, together with sporting rifles where most stock was delivered by rail. Kevin Manning, the son of James, joined the family business at age fifteen,

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Ethan announced Zone Champion Courtesy Peninsula News

oy Woy South Public School student Ethan Dodds was named the Senior Boys Champion for 2011 at the Zone Swimming Carnival held at the Peninsula Aquatic Centre in the week of Monday, March 7.

Ethan won the 12 years freestyle, senior medley, senior backstroke, open 100

metres freestyle and placed second in breaststroke. Other students who performed well at the carnival included Charlie Polson and James Walker who placed ﬁrst and third respectively in the nine year boys 50 metre freestyle and Mitchell Brady who won the 10 year boys freestyle and backstroke as well as placing second in the junior boys butterﬂy and medley.

Swimming records broken at carnival Courtesy Peninsula News

number of school records were broken at Woy Woy Public School’s swimming carnival held on Wednesday, February 9.

Luke Brown managed to break the 9 years 50 metres freestyle while Georgia Riley broke the 11 years backstroke record and Steven Collins broke

the junior 50 metre butterﬂy record. New age champions for this year were also announced with Chelsea White and Steven Collins champions for the juniors, Georgia Riley and Ethan Mabberly, 11 years champions and Mimosa Henderson and Jack Keenan were announced senior champions.

by Christine Lavers

mina Beach has had success at the NSW State Champions held at Cudgen Beach despite a number of members being unable to compete due to the distance.

In the Juniors held on the weekend of March 5 Rachel Wood gained ﬁrst in the Under 12 Iron Women, third in the Under 12 Surf Swim, Lachlan Braddish second in the Under 9 Surf Swim , Kirsten Miller ﬁrst Under 9 Board, Bradman Best second in the Under 10 Beach Sprint, Sydney Healey, Mimi Henderson and Jasmin Darwin second

Freewater wins at Highland Dancing Courtesy of Peninsula News

ason Freewater, 7, of Horsﬁeld Bay has won the NSW State Highland Dancing Title on the weekend of March 12 and 13.

Competing in the beginner’s category Mason was named the outright winner with two titles already under his belt in the Newcastle Title and Central Coast Title last month. Mason’s father Dr Peter Freewater said his son’s performance in the State title was truly outstanding and has put him as a favourite as he trains for the Australasian and International Titles in July. Mason led the way as the Central Coast dominated the State event. Mr Freewater said it was promising to see results such as Mason’s so early in the year as the dancers prepared themselves to take on the countries best in

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in the U11 Board Relay and Jemma Smith, Rachel Wood, Mollie Murphy and Kiesha Bovill ﬁrst in the Under 12 Swim team. In the Masters competition held on the weekend of March 12, Umina Masters came 10th place overall in the State but were the top club from the Central Coast. In total, Umina had three Gold, six Silver and nine Bronze Medals. The women were the main winners and consisted of Kerry Armstrong Smith

with three Gold medals, three Silver, three Bronze, Wendy Cook with one Gold, two Silver and three Bronze, Christine Bishop with ﬁve Silver; Dimity Douglas Byrne with one Gold, two Silver and two Bronze, Debbie Braddish with onw Bronze, Bill Cook with two Bronze andfSteve Murphy, Rob McLeod, Peter Braddish and Dave Gaffney were awarded the Bronze medal for Beach Relay. This was the ﬁrst time for many of the Masters

at the State Titles so they were very pleased with their results as was Umina Surf club. The Seniors won 4 medals overall with Jack Waining placing third in Under 15 Champion Lifesaver, Helen Krucler third in the Under 15 champion Lifesaver. Melissa Edmonds and Jessica Rooke placed ﬁrst in the Under 19 Senior First Aid and Laine Edwards and James Rooke came in third in the Under 15 Senior First Aid.

Ocean Beach Malibu Club takes first place Courtesy Peninsula News

cean Beach Malibu Club claimed ﬁrst place for the third consecutive year at the annual Three Way Charity Challenge held at Catherine Hill Bay on Sunday, January 23.

The three clubs turning up for the Challenge were Ocean Beach Malibu Club, Wallarah Long Board Club and Shelly Beach Malibu Club. After a slow start to the ﬁrst three heats, Ocean Beach was able to win eight of the next nine heats, giving them a 33-point lead after the 12 general heats and no

chance of being overtaken during the remaining two superheats. Heat winners for Ocean Beach included Hayden Emery, Chris Irwin, Matt Sing, Bryce Williams, Scott Arena and Richie McClelland. Wallarah claimed second place over Shelly Beach.

Burraston breaks five records

Courtesy Peninsula News

t John the Baptist Catholic Primary School held its annual swimming carnival at the Peninsula Leisure Centre on Wednesday, February 16, with nine-year-old Josephine Burraston “This is the second year breaking ﬁve records in a row that the Central in her division. Coast has taken maximum

just over four months at the ﬁfth International Highland Dancing Championships of Australia.

title wins at State.”

Josephine broke records

in the under-10 girl’s individual medley, nine years 100 metre freestyle, nine years 50 metre freestyle, nine years 50 metre breaststroke, nine years 50 metre backstroke and nine years 50 metre butterﬂy. Children from Year 2 through to 6 competed in the event. “When not in the water competing, they were in the stands cheering for their house,” said St John the Baptist Catholic Primary

School publicity ofﬁcer Ms Margaret Channing. Age champions were: eight year girls Christina Rich, nine year girls Josephine Burraston, 10 year girls Grace Johnson, 11 year girls Jade Oakes, 12 year girls Imogen Benson, eight year boys Liam Oakes, nine year boys Gus Byer, 10 year boys Bradman Best, 11 year boys Campbell Sheppard, 12 year boys Bailey Coombes.

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73 race in Outrigger Canoe Series

by Aaron Camp Courtesy Peninsula News

Local derby kicks off league by Val Bridge

he Woy Woy Roosters are set to commence their 2011 Premiership campaign with a highly anticipated ﬁrst round clash against the Umina Bunnies at the Bendigo Bank Woy Oval Woy this coming Sunday.

eventy-three teams from across the state competed at Broken Bay on Sunday, February 20, as part of the Australian Outrigger Canoe Racing Association OC6 series.

The regatta, hosted jointly by the Central Coast Outrigger Canoe Club and the Ocean Beach

Surf Living Club attracted teams from Cronulla, Port Stephens, Ulladulla and Port Macquarie. The Ocean Beach director of education and training Mr Richard Grimmond said: “The support that Ocean Beach SLSC provides to the annual event allows organisers to gain authorisation for the event. “We are a community club and are pleased to be

able to help out another local organisation.” Races were held over distances varying from 4km for the juniors and novices to 16km for the women’s and men’s events. Races commenced in front of the Mantra Resort to the sounds of Hawaii Five-O music and boats headed out around Box Head and Lion Island before returning to the Mantra. The regatta provided

competition for club paddlers from all over NSW and the opportunity for the general public to view the canoes up close. Since the ﬁrst Australian regatta held in 1981, Outrigging has become a popular sport among both men and women with divisions ranging from Juniors (10 to 19) through to Golden masters (over 55s).

After a disappointing ﬁnish to the 2010 season with a Semi Final loss to Erina, the Roosters First Grade will be keen to get the season off to a winning start against the Bunnies. Once again the Roosters will be coached by Les Lowe and will ﬁeld a team with experienced players such as Adam Tippett, Aaron Hardman, Geoff Wilkin and Tim Bovis. Under 19s players James Murphy (Five-Eighth) and Zane Rickert (Wing) will

make their First Grade debuts for the Roosters, and join another Roosters Junior Alex Baxter as the rising stars of the Woy Woy squad. New signing, 19-yearold Boydie-Lee Symes has impressed playing in the front row during the trials and has secured his place in the pack alongside the experienced Wilkin. The Roosters lower grades are also chock full of talent, with Bob Gordon (Reserve Grade) Aaron McLean (Open Age) and Frank “Junior” Johnson heading the Coaching staff for each side. The Roosters ﬁrst home game for 2011 against the Bunnies is on Sunday, March 27, with a full days entertainment for Peninsula Rugby League fans. Under 19s kicks off the day at 10.15 with the feature First Grade match scheduled for 2.30pm.

Wombats have success at Wagga Wagga

Woy Woy holds Rugby registration

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oy Woy Junior Rugby League Roosters football club has had a strong response to player registration days held over the last two weekends.

“It’s great to see old players back and to see so many new faces,” said junior’s president Mr Tim McParlane. “The Roosters will be fielding sides in all age groups from sixes to 16s with a number of age groups having enough players to enter two teams,” he said. “All teams have coaches appointed and all the coaches are keen to start training

with their teams after a number of pre-season coaches workshops with coaching coordinator Wayne Hayward,” said Mr McParlane. Woy Woy Roosters have three trials pencilled in against Cessnock, St Eddies and North Lakes with the first to be held in early March. The competition will begin on Saturday, April 2. “The club has a number of fundraising and social events planned for the year as well as continuing with the Woy Woy Cup and the Woy Woy Development Day, which are both successful and enjoyable for all concerned,” said Mr McParlane.

Woy Woy Wombats Water Polo men’s team celebrating with the cup

he Woy Woy W o m b a t s Water Polo Club has returned victorious from the NSW Country Club Championships held in Wagga Wagga over three days from January 28 to 30.

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men’s team which won the competition for the ﬁrst time since 2008, competing against Lake Macquarie, Albury Sharks, Nordek from the ACT and East and Central Newcastle. The Nordic team was the only team able to defeat the Woy Woy Wombats and managed to remain undefeated until they

entered the grand ﬁnal where the Wombats took them out 8-6. “The Wombats played one of their best games of the season,” said communications director Ms Belinda Simpson. “Goal keeper Sam Wheeler had a brilliant game and the opposition could just not get anything past him,”

she said. Wombat players Brit Tait and Tracy Elliot also played in the championships, however, they competed in a team for Central Newcastle and managed to win their division. Brit Tait has also recently been selected for the Hunter Hurricanes National League team.

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Five records broken by Ettalong student Courtesy Peninsula News

ttalong Public School student Caleb Alipate, 11, has broken ﬁve school records the school’s swimming carnival on Monday, February 14.

“Caleb has been a student at Ettalong Public School since kindergarten. “At the school swimming carnival on Monday,

February 14, Caleb entered every event he could and won all events he entered,” said principal Mr Colin Wallis. “He is an outstanding young swimmer not only in skill but also in humility and fairness. “He is a great sportsperson in all respects,” he said. Caleb broke the school

records in the 11 year boys 50m freestyle, 11 year boys 50m breast stroke, 11 year boys 50m back stroke, 11 year boys 50m butterﬂy and 11 year boys 200m medley. He was a member of the winning boys relay team which also broke the school record. “A record number of records were broken at the carnival,” said Mr Wallis.

Bryant wins Singles by Miriam Cotton

arol Bryant has won the Major Singles Championships held at Woy Woy Women’s Bowling Club on Thursday, February 10.

Around 20 members took part in the ﬁnals of the

championships. President Ms Barbara Champion was named runner up. She has won the event seven times previously. “All the matches were very close and the winner was Carol Bryant who joined the club last year, having been a member at Toukley

Women’s Bowling Club,” said publicity ofﬁcer Ms Miriam Cotton. “We are very pleased to have welcomed Carol to this club and look forward to her playing in the pennants for Woy Woy this year on March 1.”

Umina wins at zone by Richard Braddish

mina Public School was announced the overall winner at the Zone carnival held on Tuesday, March 8.

Age champions included Lachlan Braddish from Umina in the junior boys, Kirsten Miller also from Umina in the junior girls, Caleb Alaparte from Ettalong in the Under-11 boys, Jasmine Darwin from Umina in the Under-11 girls, Ethan Dodds from Woy Woy in the senior boys and Mimi Henderson also from Woy Woy in the senior girls. Lachlan Braddish also managed the only individual record at the carnival improving the Junior Boys 200IM record he broke the previous year. He also helped out the Umina Junior Boys relay team to break a 12 year old record.

Woy Woy oval used ‘out of season’ he Central Coast Division of Country Rugby League will be allowed use Woy Woy oval out of season on a one-off basis on Sunday, March 27. Gosford Council decided to allow the use after a Mayoral Minute at its meeting on Monday, March 1. Council also decided to review the Council Policy that determines season usage of facilities to consider the use of

facilities allocated for single season usage and other grounds at the discretion of the sporting body to which they have been allocated at times outside the currently prescribed periods. The Central Coast Division of Country Rugby League requested the use of a number of ﬁelds to enable an additional round within the proposed 2011 competition draw. Council Policy R1.02 currently states that “the winter season commences on the ﬁrst full weekend in April and concludes on

the third full weekend in September, including all ﬁnals games”. Gosford Council resolved to approve the use of Woy Woy Oval on the one-off basis following the league’s advice that it was unable to locate an alternative venue. The League requested the use of Woy Woy Oval as it does not have a summer allocation and representatives of the League believed that there would be minimal impact on other users.

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Woy Woy place fifth

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by Ona Buckley Courtesy Peninsula News

oy Woy Public School has placed ﬁfth in the zone swimming carnival held on Tuesday, March 8.

The school placed in the majority of the heats with students Mimi

Henderson, Georgia Riley, Tasha Oberlander, Aspen Henderson, Amelia Williamson, Jake Kay, Luke Brown, Chelsea White, Madalyn Macleod and Laura Cooper all placing in the ﬁnals. Mimi Henderson was also named the 12-13 years girls

age champion for the Woy Woy zone. Students who came first, second or third in the 50 metre freestyle finals, and those that came first and second in all other events, attended the regional carnival on Wednesday, March 16.

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Umina raises awareness

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Approximately 60 ladies attended sporting blue scarves, caps, jewellery and T-shirts in support of the day. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A speaker for the Bowls Association on 702 ABC radio gave an interview on the morning program, stating depression and anxiety is helped a great deal by the social aspects of this game, as it is a non eye-contact sport, and not confronting to participants, unlike other sports,â&#x20AC;? said Umina beach Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bowling Club publicity ofďŹ cer Ms Eve Phillips. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We would love to have guests along to our Social Bowls days. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is free coaching on Tuesday afternoons and Saturday mornings,â&#x20AC;? said Ms Phillips.

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cean Beach Surf Lifesaving Club has placed second in the Rookie Challenge event held at Ocean Beach on Friday, January 21, from 2pm to 3pm.

They were required to undertake tasks such as identifying and performing signals used on the beach, answering trivia questions

about lifesaving and competing in team relay events aimed at highlighting the necessity of working as a team.

Carnival held

oy Woy South Public School has announced the winners from its swimming carnival, held on Tuesday, March 22.

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Mitchell Brady and Amy Steed were named champions in the junior age group, Matthew Hatch and Arnya Johnson were champions of the 11 year age group and Ethan Dodds and Brooke Needham

were named the senior champions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was excellent to see an increase in competitors from last year and hopefully this trend will continue in 2012,â&#x20AC;? said teacher Mr Brian Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Dea.

Locals win State Cup

All 15 clubs on the Central Coast competed in the event with competitors showing the lifesaving skills theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve learnt from patrolling the beach. The events in the Rookie Challenge were based both on theory and practical skills and consist of six children in a team. Participants were numbered and chosen randomly.

he Peninsula Junior Touch 16 Boys team have won the NSW Junior State Cup held on the weekend of February 19 and 20 at Wollongong.

Coach Mr Daniel Nicholls said the team played well and deserved to win.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The boys were over the moon but I think relieved in a way because most of the team has been playing for four or ďŹ ve years and come so close over the years and never won it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So to ďŹ nally win one was a massive relief,â&#x20AC;? said Mr Nicholls. To get to this level the

Junior Touch 16 Boys team played in the Peninsula Touch Competition before being selected to trial. The team trained twice a week since the start of November. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was proud and happy to be a part of such a great achievement,â&#x20AC;? said Mr Nicholls.

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