Newmarket Bocce Club

Newmarket Bocce Club News

by Mario De Marco. Secretary of the Newmarket Bocce club

Sponsors play an important role in any sport; you only need to look at any major league. Bocce is no different. There have been many sponsors over the years, some major sponsors, but one sponsor in particular is Tony Rosa who has been and is an outstanding dedicated sponsor to Bocce.

The Mary and Tony Rosa Perpetual Cup was first played in 1990. Back then there were about 5 clubs that competed whereas today there are only two but the spirit of sportsmanship and camaraderie remain the same. The first winners of the cup were Redlands Bocce and since then there have been wins by the Abruzzo Club Bocce, Italian Australian Bocce club Aspley and Italo Australian Centre Bocce Club (now Newmarket Bocce). Redlands Bocce Club has won the cup the most times over the 32 years.

This year on 15 May the competition was held at Redlands, as they were the holders of the cup. I am happy to say that Newmarket Bocce club achieved 1st and 2nd place with Redlands in 3rd place. Next year the Mary and Tony Rosa cup competition will be held at Newmarket Bocce Club. It was a close competition with all 3 teams winning 3 games each and it came down to for and against points and because our team won well in those 3 games we achieved 1st place.

Remember we are all winners in Bocce!

Newmarket Bocce Club with Sponsor Tony Rosa

1st place - Mario, Sponsor Tony Rosa, Tony and Bill

Newmarket VIEW Club

‘Voice, Interests and Education of Women’ Venue – Alderley Arms Hotel

At the Zone Conference, The Smith Family Queensland General Manager, Alan Le May, and Learning for Life student, Darien Dikumkana, who is completing her Diploma of Nursing.

Darien, originally from Tanganyika, has three sisters, two of whom have completed their nursing studies and another still at secondary level. All the girls have been assisted by The Smith Family. Darien was very articulate and grateful in speaking of The Smith Family’s help with her sisters and herself.

VIEW Clubs call on volunteers to reconnect with community after a challenging year.

Newmarket VIEW Club called on members of the community to consider volunteering for children’s education charity, The Smith Family, as part of a National Volunteer Week (16th to 22nd May).

Our members use raffles and donations to raise funds to continue to support our seven students following The Smith Family’s Learning for Life Program, by sponsoring their school activities. These children were among the hardest hit during school shutdowns, as many didn’t have the right tools they needed to learn from home.

Newmarket VIEW Club provides a place for women to connect in the community, enjoy social activities and develop lasting friendships – all while supporting the work of the children’s educational charity – THE SMITH FAMILY.

OUR STUDENTS ARE: Roudwan (13), Jesse (13), Abbee (17), Tony (11), Mitchell (7), Abigail (8), Amy (10).

If you wish to know more about the Newmarket VIEW Club, email us on newmarketview@gmail.com