2013 PENNANT PLAYOFFS
2013 PENNANT PLAYOFFS
The post sectional pennant playoffs commenced on Monday 22nd April. The Entrance President Pam welcomed District Personnel and players and handed over to District President Pat.
The first day saw Grade 4 commence their round robin. Clubs involved were Canton Beach, Davistown RSL, Golden Hind, Halekulani and Woy Woy. The weather was a bit uncertain when we arrived but luckily the sun shone through and remained so for the remainder of the 3 days.
Tuesday 23rd saw Grade 2 Avoca Beach, Bateau Bay and Wyong; and Grade 3 Avoca Beach, Canton Beach, Ettalong Memorial and Woy Woy commence their round robin play.
The final day, Wednesday 24th Grade 1 Everglades and Terrigal arrived to play a straight off final.
Throughout the 3 days we saw great bowls and it was tremendous to see the hundreds of supporters encouraging their respective sides each day. The atmosphere was 'electric' and was great to see. The final day of play saw some very close, 'nail biting' finishes. Well done to all who competed.
Grade 1 Winner: Terrigal;
Runner up: Everglades
Grade 2 Winner: Bateau Bay;
Runner up: Wyong
Grade 3 Winner: Ettalong Memorial;
Runner up: Canton Beach
Grade 4 Winner: Woy Woy;
Runner up: Halekulani
At completion of play the winners and runners up marched onto the green to the district's signature tune "simply the best". Vice President Winsome presented the flags as Pres. Pat was in the G2 Wyong team who were runners up.
The event was completed with luncheon and speeches by each of the winning and runners up's clubs presidents. Pres. Pat thanked The Entrance club and their social ladies for their hospitality over the 3 days. All District personnel were also thanked for their help and congratulated on a job well done.
The winners now go on to the Region 6 playoffs which will be held at Ettalong Memorial Bowling Club on the 11th June. One game only a.m. against Lake Macquarie pennant winners. Grade 1 Windale Gateshead, Grade 2 Kahibah, Grade 3 Charlestown, Grade 4 Dora Creek Workers. The winners from the Regional playoffs then go to the State finals to be held in the Port Stephens area in August.
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more photos can be found in photo gallery under 2013 Pennants
2013 Pennant winner
Grade 1 winners Terrigal: l>r:Anastasia Koutsellis, Lorraine Murphy, Karen Croker, Irene Croker[skip]; Gwendoline Hardwick[skip], Pamela Colbran, Margaret Ardill, Julia Silvia
Grade 2 winners Bateau Bay: l>r: Patricia Nemeth, Dianne Carey, Elsie Yardley, Gloria Schofield[skip]; Elizabeth Cohen[skip], Cheryl Butler, Lynette Vetter, Margaret Bakon
Grade 3 winners Ettalong Memorial: l>r: Robyn Holden, Lorna Chivas, Ann Middleton, Suzanne Murphy[skip]; Margaret Silvester[skip], Debra Reeves, Jeanette Taylor, Daphne Lowe
Grade 4 winners Woy Woy: l>r: Patricia Toohey, Dawn Haworth, Antoinette Kenney, Barbara Champion[skip]; Shirley Taylor[skip], Gail Wise, Janet Beston, Christine Gentle
Grade 1 runners up Everglades: l>r: Beverley Harvey, Lyn Morton, Elaine Vincent, Suzanne O'Connor[skip]; Margaret Smith[skip], Judy King, Fay Cross, Penelope McLeod
Grade 2 runners up Wyong: l>r: Julie Coulson, Laurel Andrews, Patricia Frewin, Judith Wheatley[skip]; Barbara Jansen[skip], Trudi Steltenpool, Mary Hickey, Shirley Coltman
Grade 3 runners up Canton Beach: l>r: Beverley Bowen, Trudy Fischer, Raewin MacDonald, Penelope Turner[skip]; Joanne Whittaker[skip], Raelene Dillon, Patricia McFadden, Fay Tilley
Grade 4 runners up Halekulani: l>r: Judith Kidd, Maureen Bowman, Anne Links, Narelle Collinson[skip]; Lynne Hodgkinson[skip], Robyne Cosgrove, Phyliss Smithers, Susanna Fargacs
presentation on green
article and photos: Lesley Swales