On Monday 9 July Region 6 Championship playoffs were held at The Entrance Bowling Club. Central Coast District was host for this event between Lake Macquarie and ourselves. Weather wise it was a great day, ideal for playing bowls. The morning began with an official morning tea and welcome. The Entrance's President Pam Russ welcomed Central Coast V.P. Pat Frewin who in turn welcomed State Regional 6 Representative Lesley Swales [who is also President of the C.C.D.] and President Irene Murray from Lake Macquarie and their respective representatives and players. Lesley congratulated the players on reaching the Regional playoffs and wished them all good bowling. The cards were called and play commenced.
What great bowls were played by all teams competing. The results were:
Pairs:
Lauretta Marchese, Helen Wuro [Charlestown]
defeated
Colleen McArdle[sub. for Lorraine Murphy], Anastasia Koutsellis [Terrigal]
Triples:
Norma Wright, Julie Grant, Janice Hiron [The Entrance]
defeated
Shirley Pyke, Jan Moore, Peggy Lang [Windale Gateshead]
Open Fours:
Raewang Namutwong[sub for Maria Smith], Laurel Faint, Betty Y.Power, Asenaca Gray [Charlestown]
defeated
Veronique Jewell, Lynne Bourne, Karen Croker, Irene Croker [Terrigal]
Senior Fours:
Julia Silvia, Mavis Garrick, Dianne Fernance, Pamela Colbran [Terrigal]
defeated
Valerie Tull, Eunice Albert, Kay Johnston, Nancy Childs [Valentine]
Singles:
Gayle Gannon [Charlestown] received a forfeit from Susan Clark [Umina Beach]
Congratulations to all winners who now go on to play in the State Play offs commencing 6 October at Tuncurry Bowling Club.
Photos top to bottom:
Photos can also be found in Photo Gallery under 2012 Region 6 Championships
Senior Fours Winners: Terrigal l>r: Julia Silvia, Mavis Garrick, Dianne Fernance, Pamela Colbran[skip]
Open Fours Winners: Charlestown l>r: Raewang Namutwong[sub], Laurel Faint, Betty Y. Power, Asenaca Gray[skip]
Triples Winners: The Entrance l>r: Norma Wright, Julie Grant, Janice Hiron[skip]
Pairs Winners: Charlestown l>r: Lauretta Marchese, Helen Wuro[skip]
Singles Winner: Charlestown Gayle Gannon
Senior Fours Runners up: Valentine l>r: Valerie Tull, Eunice Albert, Kay Johnston, Nancy Childs[skip]
Open Fours Runners up: Terrigal l>r: Veronique Jewell, Lynne Bourne, Karen Croker, Irene Croker[skip]
Triples Runners up: Windale Gateshead l>r: Shirley Pyke, Jan Moore, Peggy Lang[skip]
Pairs Runners up: Terrigal l>r: Colleen McArdle[sub], Anastasia Koutsellis[skip]
Article and photos: Lesley Swales