Our last competition for the year was played today. The Summer Shield is a triples competition with the teams formed by a blind draw. Two games are played and the winners this year were Karen Kristoffersen, Sue Newman and Kim Trethewy. Congratulations to these girls and to all the members who put their names forward to play. Finally , a big Thankyou to Carol Allis who has sponsored this competition for a few years now. We certainly appreciate your generosity.
The final of our major singles was played today between Sue Staples and Sue Newman. The three hour long game was worthy of a final with both women playing beautiful bowls. Sue Staples kept herself just ahead with some well directed bowls but was always challenged by Sue Newman. When Sue S. reached 24, we thought the game was over but Sue N. replied by scoring a 4 and bringing her score up to 20. We were now into the 31st end and all wondered if Sue S could hold it all together to get the elusive 1 point she needed. As she has done all through a successful pennants season and in winning the District Pairs , she capped a great season by claiming the extra shot she needed to become Breakers Women’s Bowling Club Major Singles Champion. Well done to both players for providing such great entertainment for us all.
Our annual President versus Patron Day was held last Tuesday. Our patron Bette Townsend was with us and we celebrated the fact she had been a member for 30 years. A fantastic achievement. We took the opportunity to invite some of our previous members as well as some of our non playing social members and had a great day with a lovely lunch. The day was also our “ Suzy’s Turn around Triples” day sponsored by Sue Staples. Always good fun.
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It has been a while since we posted any news so here we go!
Pennant season is well under way - we are up to Round 8 this Thursday . We have had some wins, some losses, some close games and some ones we would rather not remember but we are still in the hunt in a very competitive section and it could be anyone to come out on top. We hope to finish these last 3 games well and then we will see what happens.
Our new President, Sue Staples , has asked me to remind everyone of an important day coming up. On October 17th , we have Suzy’s Turn around Triples scheduled , which is always a good day. Break out your mufti gear and make sure you put your name down at the Club as we need even teams of 6 . It’s a blind draw , so you don’t have to worry about putting teams together. Selection will do that.
After the game, we will be celebrating with our club Patron, Bette Townsend, and some of our long standing members , on their continued support for our bowling club. There will be a light lunch served before we head home. It will be a good day.
The annual Forrester’s versus Breakers challenge will take place on Friday 6 th October. Not far away. If you want to play please let Sue Staples or Margaret Hickman know asap.
Some of us were able to attend a lunch to raise funds for Elsie’s project which is our nominated charity for this year. It is a palliative care facility at Gosford Hospital, with another ward to open at Wyong in the next year or two. A very worthy cause
We played our first round of pennants today and came away with a win overall and 2 rink wins so maximum points. Well played everyone on a blustery day - good luck in next game on Thursday.
At our AGM today, a new committee was installed.
President - Sue Staples
Vice President - Margaret Hickman
Secretary - Sue Perdriau
Treasurer - Margaret Lind
Selection Chairperson - Sue Newman
Sally Murphy
Carol Russell
Match chairperson TBA
Kim Trethewy
Denise Wickman
Anne Nichols
Social chairperson - TBA
Jean Jeffery
Judy Brean
Mary McLeod
Welfare - Barbara Stratford
Communication - Pam Brann
Club Patron - Bette Townsend
Next Wednesday , some representatives from Creighton’s will be giving an information talk at 1 pm at Breakers Country Club. Please let me know on 0439446150 if you want to attend and have not put your name down as yet. Finger food will be provided so numbers needed for catering. Many thanks in anticipation of your support.
Margaret Hickman
The Winter Shield was played today. It is a pairs competition , with teams being formed by a blind draw. The competition is sponsored by Betty Troy and we thank her for her support. The winners this year were Sue Newman and Judy Scown.
Last Tuesday the final of our Consistency was played with Sandra Brammall winning in her final against Phyllis Betterridge.They are pictured here with the sponsor of the competition, Sue Perdriau. Great game and Thankyou to Sue for supporting the competition .
Over the course of the last ten weeks, some members from our Club have been playing in the Open Gender pennants . Last weekend was the District playoffs and the Grade 7 team in which Sue Staples and Margaret Hickman had played won the pennant flag. It all came down to other team results and Canton Beach managed to get 6 off their last bowl on last end against The Entrance which meant that Breakers had come out ahead. A very nerve wracking way to win pennants. Grade 7 are now off to Northmead and Dundas to play in the State finals at the end of June. We congratulate all the members of both Clubs and to all the players in the Grade Four side including our own Sue Newman for an excellent competition . Special thanks to the Selectors for the excellent job they have done juggling teams and making sure everyone was eligible for the playoffs. Never an easy job.
Sad news today that Kevin Dring has passed away after battling cancer . His wife Pam Dring was a member of our Club for many years and served in many positions including President. We send our thoughts and condolences to Pam and her family in this most difficult of times.
Creighton’s have been a generous sponsor to our Club for many years and we are very pleased to say that they have agreed to provide sponsorship again in 2023.
This year, the sponsorship is providing a weekly winning rink award and quite a few of our members have already enjoyed receiving this reward for their hard earned wins.
The Creighton’s Winning Rink sponsorship is greatly appreciated by our club.
We have new Club triples champions after end of play today. Anna McLeod, Phyllis Betterridge and Sally Murphy carried their good form from the semis into the final today. Last week we sweltered and today we were kept cool by the wind. Sally’s team handled the conditions very well and set up a good lead halfway through the game. Pam Brann, Sue Perdriau and Margaret Hickman tried hard but were beaten in the end 22/12. Well played everyone and congratulations to the winners.
The semi finals of our Club Triples were played today. They were delayed by rain on Tuesday. The winners were Sally Murphy , Phyllis Betterridge ( sub Denise Wickman) and Anna McLeod. They played Judy Brean , Helen Tristram ( sub Sue Jordan ) and Anne Nichols with the score 35/11. It was very hot today and 2 of the girls were affected by the heat and this led to the substitutes. Phyllis can resume her spot on Tuesday.
In the second game, Pam Brann, Sue Perdriau and Margaret Hickman defeated Sue Newman, Carol Russell and Sue Staples 22/15.
The final will be played next Tuesday.
Well played today everyone in very trying conditions .
Our 2023 Club Triples starts tomorrow - 14th March. 2 games being played. If you are not sure if you are playing ,please contact Denise Wickman. Full club uniform please . Good luck to everyone.
The Forrester’s Beach challenge opens for registration today on Breakers Bowling Club Team App so put your name down of you would like to play on 30 th March.
This Tuesday 7 th March, we will be celebrating International Women’s Day, so wear your pink and purple shirts( or anything purple) . We will also be making it a donation day for Elsie’s Retreat which is our designated charity so bring those gold coins along .
It has been a while since our blogspot was updated so here we we go. We have a new umpire in our ranks which is great. Anne Nichols has completed her umpire’s course and has been able able to practise her skills during the Club Pairs which is running at the moment. We really appreciate that she has taken the time and effort to take on this role.
Our Club pairs have been running and the final will be between Sally Murphy and Denise Wickman playing Sue Newman and Anna MCLeod . The game played today between Anna’s team and Margaret Hickman and Kim Trethewy was very exciting. Sue and Anna got off to a great start with some accurate draw bowls. The spectators were drawn into the game when Kim’s team came from 10 shots down to be behind by only 1 shot going into the final end. Accurate draw bowls from Sue gave them the shots and the final score was 25 to 20. Congratulations to very worthy winners and the final on Thursday should be very exciting. You won’t be disappointed if you come along to have a look.
Club triples has been posted so reach out to other players and put a team together.
Next Tuesday , we will be celebrating Australia Day early , so come along in your Australia Day mufti gear if you like. Social committee is planning something to help us celebrate!
Sadly, we lost a long time member of our club just before Christmas. She lost her battle with melanoma which had been very unkind to her over the last few years. Judy was a member of Breakers Women’s Bowling Club for 18 years and had been a member of Social, Match and Selection committees during those years. Judy was always ready for a joke and got up to a bit of mischief with her team mates over her bowling career. She was always ready to act as controlling body or to step in whenever a team was short handed. We miss her kindness and send our condolences to her family. Her funeral is today at Greenway at 12 noon.
Hi everyone.
Happy New Year to you all and best wishes for another successful year on the bowling greens at Breakers.
We will resume bowls tomorrow - 3rd January , but at a slow and relaxed pace. Come down to the bowling green about 8.45 or so, we will see who has survived their Xmas and New Year celebrations and make up some teams. Back in full swing for 10th January - looking forward to seeing you all and getting back into our bowls.