The Range Croquet Club
Contributed by Helen Uhlmann
We have had an interesting couple of weeks, with many results from various competitions coming through.
Firstly, the results from the Association Croquet Pennants competitions have been finalised and we’re proud to announce that our Bray team came second and Lochwood team came in third. As a small club, this is a tremendous effort. Many thanks to the team captains for their hard work and to the coaches for getting us ready to play. With croquet, there’s always more to learn and strategies to think through in a new way!
Our club championships have finished and results finalised. The Division 2 Association Croquet Champion this year is Donna Manning, with Sarah Widin being the runner-up. The attached photo shows Donna being presented with the Division 2 shield by our club president Sarah, watched on (from left to right) by Ken Barker, Nick Cram, Vince Carbery and Val Carbery. Everyone gave their best and enjoyed the friendly and lively competition.
The Division 3 Association Croquet competition was won by Dianne Horsman, with Lynette Evans the runner up. The match between Dianne and Lynette was a very exciting, close one with Dianne narrowly winning by just one hoop. This started a trend with the Division 4 championship finishing in a similar manner with a close run competition between Wallace Roy and Helen Uhlmann. Wallace managed to sneak ahead towards the end to win by one hoop after very even play. A hearty congratulations to both Dianne and Wallace on their achievements.
The combination of the busyness of our championship play and the unfriendly weather has taken its toll on our usual play and coaching days. After several days of rain we have welcomed the return of the sun, thankfully defying the Bureau of Meteorology which had bleakly forecast steady rain during this past week. Despite this, with the rest of Maleny, we have shivered with the blustery, cold weather and for some players, participation has been hampered by this.
For our Thursday afternoon session on the 7th of July, four brave souls turned up to play and took part in singles matches. Sally Adams played against Kath Smith while Helen Andrews played Lynette Evans. They were friendly, relaxed games and scores were not recorded. It’s great to have the opportunity to play informally in this way, trying out variations in strategy and practicing skills.
Sunday afternoon the 10th was also a cold one and six intrepid players arrived ready to play. In a singles game, Nick Cram successfully took on Vince Carbery to win 17-11. At the same time, a doubles match took place in which Donna Manning and Lynette Evans challenged Val Carbery and Helen Andrews, coming up victorious with 11 hoops to Val and Helen’s 5.
We’ll see what turn the weather takes in the coming weeks and keep our fingers crossed that things warm up a bit!
Play days are Thursday and Sunday 1pm for 1:30pm start. Contact Sarah Widin for other days. Coaching is available on Saturday mornings at 8am
Our web address is: https://rangecroquetatmaleny.org.au
For details contact Sarah Widin 0417 640 704 (president).
Main image: Donna Manning receives the Division 2 Championship Shield from Sarah Widin, watched on by other participants.
Beerwah Ladies Golf
Contributed by Brenda Briese
Finally some sunny weather. Dare we hope for it to continue for quite a while. On Thursday June 23 we held the annual Captains vs Presidents day. Players are divided randomly to each team. We had a field of 44 players in a Stableford round.
Captains team winner Ruth Parish on 41pts, from Lea Doyle 39pts, 2nd R/up Robyn Ryan 35pts. President’s team winner Jo Malone 38pts from Wendy Bradley 35pts, 2nd R/up Cindy Godfrey 35pts. Overall the spoils went to the President’s team by a margin of 6pts. Close game!
NTP’s: 2 and 16 Audrey Girard 5. Cathy Stone, 2nd shot 18. Joey Eccles.
BRD went to 32pts.
Thursday June 30 was a Stableford with a smaller field of 30 ladies, due to the course still very wet after the rain over the previous days. Winner was Marilyn Walsh on 39pts, o.c.b from Eliza Armitage 39 o.c.b from 2nd r/up Bronwyn McNichol 39pts. NTP’s: 2 Mavis Brimelow, 5. Marilyn Walsh, 16. Audrey Girard 2nd shot 18. Karen Gannon. BRD went to 35pts.
Saturday July 9 we played a Monthly Medal with 20 players. Winner Sharon Phillips 72 Nett from Marilyn Walsh 73 nett. Gross winner Sonia Kenway 85 gross. NTP’s: 5 Marie Goyder, 16. Di Flint. 2nd shot 18. Karen Gannon. BRD went to 80nett.
Thursday July 14 was Monthy Medal with a small field of 32 ladies.
Div1 winner Natasha Larard 69 nett from Carol McLeod 72. Gross winner Andrea Campbell 84 gross. Div2 winner Toni Grant 76 nett followed by Gail Gundry 77 nett. Gross winner Mavis Brimelow 97 gross. Div3 winner Brenda Briese 71 nett from Lyn Steele 74 nett. Gross winner Bridget John 109 gross. NTP’s 2: Marilyn Walsh. 5. Cathy Stone. 16. Toni Grant. Pro pin Sonia Kenway. BRD went to 78 nett.
Witta Tennis
Contributed by Pauline Fraley
Sunday, July 31 – NEW date for the tournament. $15pp which included morning tea and lunch. 8:30 start. Contact paulinefraley@gmail.com.
The Wikings hosted Nambas in the latest vets battle. With a mixed team of ladies playing as men and fill-ins from other teams, we stood our ground and did not hold back. Out gunned throughout, it still went down to the wire, with Nambas victorious on the day. You know it is a fantastic day of tennis when everyone is in great spirits after ‘narrowly’ losing and can’t wait to get back out on the courts. Huge thanks to everyone who played.
Katya’s Tennis Drills Thrills and Fitness is on Friday Nights at 5:45pm. Cost is $20. Come along and join in the fun. All levels are welcome. Enquiries: 0437 295 501
Social tennis: Monday 8am and Saturday 1pm. All are welcome.
Court bookings 0437 295 501 or www.wittatennis.com.au.
