19 July 2010 - Peninsula News - Page 23
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Four tight contests for Roosters The Woy Woy Roosters played The Entrance Tigers at Bateau Bay in what turned out to be four tight contests for round 13. Woy Woy first grade got out to a 16 to six lead against the Tigers. However the Roosters let the match slip from their grasp late in the contest, having to settle for a 22-all draw at fulltime, according to club president Mr Geoff Staunton. “Despite taking a point from the match, Woy Woy sits three points outside the top five, with every match now becoming critical to their end of season hopes,” Mr Staunton said. “Adam Tippett once again guided the side around the park beautifully and got great support from Geoff Wilkin, who crossed for a four pointer, as did Matt Riddle, Drew Neist and Shaun O’Cass. “Meanwhile with only minutes left it looked like our reserve graders were back on the winners list, however a late penalty saw the Tigers draw level, with the final result being a 20-all draw. “Try scorers for Woy Woy were Peter Benham, Ryan Wallbank and Brent Bovis, who all played strongly. “Dane Budd had the kicking boots on, with three goals adding
to his usual quality performance.” Mr Staunton said Woy Woy open age grade were fighting for their semi final hopes needing to seal a win over the Tigers to stay in touch with the top five. “Despite playing good football in patches, the Roosters couldn’t get on top of the Tigers, who took the win 16 points to eight,” Mr Staunton said. “Andy Taylor and Michael Markham took the ball up strongly while Justin Maskill did some good things before being dispatched with eight minutes to go. “Once again youngsters DJ Markham and Blake Harrington helped out by backing up from the Under-19s. “Woy Woy Under-19s got things underway at 9am facing the high flying Tigers after Woy Woy had themselves won eight matches in a row up to this point. “Things didn’t go according to plan with the well-drilled Tigers taking the spoils with a 22 to nil win. “Despite the score-line the Roosters never stopped competing with Mitchell Manson, Justin McDermott and Chad Walsh continuing their great form of late.” Website, 14 Jul 2010 Geoff Staunton, Woy Woy RLFC
Junior rugby league development day More than 120 children took part in the Woy Woy Junior Rugby League Football Club Player Development Day at Rogers Park earlier this month. The five to 12 year olds attended Woy Woy Juniors’ home ground for a huge day of rugby league skills clinics and fun, according to club secretary Mr Russell Downey. “Our Player Development Day is a vital part of Woy Woy Juniors vision to encourage children to experience and learn the skills of rugby league,” Mr Downey said. “It was pleasing to see that over half of the children who attended were non-players or from other junior rugby league clubs. “The weather was not really on our side, but the kids were all so engrossed in the activities and fun that I don’t think they even noticed the showers that came and went.”
Mr Downey said the skills clinics were coordinated by juniors coaching coordinator Mr Wayne Hayward, Mr Laurie Taylor of Australian Rugby League Development and Mr John Jewiss from Country Rugby League. “Also in attendance to lend a hand was Woy Woy RLFC senior players Jason Hayward, DJ Markham and Blake Harrington,” Mr Downey said. “We had fantastic support from our own junior players from the Under-16s in Reece Moore, club captain James Affleck, Hayden Radford, Jason Cairncross, Tom Hodgson and Tim Wilson, Under15s players Jason Uptin, Curtis Shields and Andy Jackson and Under-14s Aaron Redhead. “Club coaches and trainers Matt Cree, Mick Martin, Dave Tebbutt, John Saley, Lyle Besley, Mick and Scott Markham and Paul Haime all give up their time to make our day
a success.” With a total of six stations offering skills varying from safe tackling, agility and hit and spin, participants were kept busy for well over one-and-a-half hours moving from station to station to ensure they all had an experience at each skill. After a drinks break, the players took part in activities such as oztag, kick tennis and goal kicking. “The end of the day saw the players devouring sausage sandwiches and drinks and receiving a showbag which included an ARL football, drink bottle, stickers and treats.” Press release, 12 Jul 2010 Russell Downey, Woy Woy JRLFC
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Bowls club confers life membership Hayden to play for NSW Twelve-year-old Umina student Hayden Boyd has been selected for the NSW Primary Schools Sports Association hockey team to play at the Australian Schools Hockey Championships on the Gold Coast next month. The Year 6 Umina Public School student also played for the Sydney North team at the NSW PSSA Hockey Championships in Bathurst earlier this month alongside brother Jordan.
He has been playing hockey for six years and would one day love to represent Australia at the Olympic Games. Hayden plays locally for the Gosford Hockey Club and is also a member of the Under-13s Central Coast Rep team. Hayden’s other love is swimming where he swims for the Woy Woy Swim Club and has represented Sydney North at PSSA State. Email, 14 Jul 2010 John Boyd, Umina
Sporties at Woy Woy Men’s Bowling Club conferred life membership on two of its members at its recent annual meeting. Woy Woy bowlers Mr Stan Moran and Mr Jim Cassidy were the “surprised and emotional” recipients, according to publicity officer Mr Ken Poole. “Both in their own way have contributed greatly to the survival of our great club,” Mr Poole said. “Should you want something
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made, see Stan. “If you want something fixed, see Stan. “If you need someone in the bowls office, an umpire or someone to make you a hot dog after Pennants, see Stan. “Jim, while running his own business, spends many hours at the club as a board member and not only president of the bowls section but also bowls secretary. “When not on the premises, he is constantly on the mobile doing deals to enhance the longevity of the club.” Email, 9 Jul 2010 Ken Poole, Woy Woy Men’s Bowling Club
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