SPORTTODAY
Boxers contest national titles By RON LANE THIS week is the biggest week of the year for members of our amateur boxing fraternity. Fighters from all over the country will gather at Picnic Point on the Gold Coast to contest the Australian National Titles. Nine athletes from the Noosa community will take part; eight from the Impact Boxing Academy in Cooroy and one from the Noosa Box Office in Noosaville.
Head coach and owner of the Impact Academy Mark Evans said, “We are very proud of our team. This will be the largest contingent from one club in Queensland to represent at these titles. To have this many fighters from the one club is amazing.’’ Representing Impact will be Sam and Ben Cameron-Hands, Bailey Seabourne, Cameron Little and Coen Allman and for the girls Taylor Robinson and sisters Misty and Chloe Halley. The one fighter to represent the NBO will be Abbey Slavin. "Abbey
is a former National champion in the featherweight division,” said coach Israel Kani, “and she will be going all out to regain her title.” Sanctioned by Boxing Australia, this tournament will also serve as a selection event for the Australian team to box in the World Youth Boxing Championships to be held in St Petersburg, Russia in November. Of the local boxers, Sam Cameron-Hands and Bailey Seabourne will be eligible for selection and two weeks further on, Taylor Robinson and Brock Shelley will fly to Poland
to take part in another international tournament. In preparation for the Nationals, some local boxers visited Cairns to take part in the Coral Sea Open Challenge International Tournament. With teams from Ireland and New Zealand taking part in this three day event, it was for Cairns, the first tournament of its type to be held in the town. Of our locals, Luke Martin and Bryce Hegity performed well before both being eliminated, unfortunately, both on split decisions.
“Split decisions are not what we want,” said Israel Kani, ‘’but it is part of boxing and we have to put up with it.’’ Speaking of the Coral Sea tournament Mark Evans, who also holds the office of President of Boxing Queensland said: “There was a good crowd but not as big as we hoped. However it was the first sporting event of its type in Cairns; media cover was great and we thank those people for their support. Our next goal for these types of events will be to obtain sponsorship and this is never easy.”
Kev and Rosco win on countback TEWANTIN NOOSA BOWLS
FATTY Stewart Day was held on Sunday 8 May and a great day was had by all with 20 teams taking part in perfect sunny day. Winners were Kev Manthey and Rosco Stewart who won a tight finish between four teams and after a countback were awarded first. Farewell to Ken Jaekel and Ron Wallish who are sadly leaving our club. All in the club wishes you both the best for the future. Saturday - Tewantin Noosa Jackpot Pairs winners were R Styles and P Styles. Runners-up were D Burgess and D Coulter. Jackpot was not won. Monday - Revolution Pairs winners were K Jaekel and S Bourke. Second were L Ayiak and K Wilson. Third were C Broadbent and C Lorkin. Runners-up were M Ross and J Lonie, R Sinclair and T Crosby. Tuesday - Noosa Landscapes Club Select Pairs and Triples winners of triples were P Hogan, E Coghlan and M Williams. Winners of pairs were S Gray and M Dodd. Wednesday - Mens Pairs winners were A Williamson and R Evens. Runners-up were P
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ditch Renwick and R Gunderson. Jackpot not won. Thursday - Ivory Palms Jackpot Pairs winners were G Thiele and D Austin. Runners-up were V Ford and P Teale. Jackpot not won. Friday - Noosa Radiology Mixed Triples winners were R Hilhorst, A Ping and I McCallum. Runners-up were D Clark, K Pyers and C Topliff. BY THE DRIVER POMONA BOWLS REPORT
LADIES A single championship round Sharon Foale def Desley O’Neill, Gaye Bible def Bettina Winkler. Both games were exciting to watch with Sharon and Gaye winning with very small margins. Semifinals will be played between Gaye and Sharon and Jocelyn and Jeannie Price. Friday Twilight Bowls - winners were
Glenn Patterson and Bill Alford with +13; runners-up Jeannie Price and Jeff White +11. Looks as if we need to handicap Bill Alford and partner, as he wins too many Friday night games! Jackpot was not won and carries over. Mixed Pairs semi-final Gaye Bible and Mel Hobbins def Rick Goulding and Veronis O’Connor. At the 13th end, Gaye and Mel were leading 16-4, however in a horror end for them, Rick and Veronis secured the end with 8 points. This changed the tempo of the game and it was a race to the last end at 21 all. However Gaye and Mel kept their cool and won the last end by 1 point giving them 22-21. Gail and Bill Alford def Maree and Greg Hodder in another race to the finish game. Fairly even throughout the game, this semi was also decided on the last end with team Alford def team Hodder by 2 points, 23-21. The Mixed Pairs final will be held between Gaye Bible and Mel Hobbins against Gail and Bill Alford. Date to be notified. BY KITTY AND JACK
Eagles come out to play Coolum Croquet Club celebrate 25 years.
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Special day for croquet COOLUM CROQUET COOLUM Croquet Club has celebrated their 25th birthday on World Croquet Day. The club held an afternoon tea and friendly games of croquet on Saturday 7 May with more than 30 members, family and friends on hand to celebrate the milestone. The event was attended
by Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson and Sunshine Coast Council member Stephen Robinson as well as founding member Jill Page. Coolum Croquet Club president Allan George said he was proud of the hard work carried out by volunteers to keep the club running.
“We are all volunteers and I think we have carried on the tradition begun by our founding members,” he said. “With all of us helping we have survived and flourished for 25 years. Thank you to everyone in the Coolum Croquet Club family - be proud of our achievements.”
On the course at Noosa NOOSA GOLF
THERE were 192 entrants in the Tuesday Single played on Tuesday 3 May. Scratch rating (M): 71.0 Winners - A Grade: 1 Derek Connolly 5, 41; 2 Jim Scholes 9, 41; 3 Shaun Taylor 3, 40. B Grade: 1 John Curtiss 16, 41; 2 Ken Morrow 16, 38; 3 Peter Yall 14, 37. C Grade: 1 Greg Peeler 24, 40; 2 John Graham 27, 37; 3 John Favelle 27, 39. Place getters: Mal Condon 9, 40; Garry Foley 10, 40; Nicholas McLaren 10, 39; Dallas Furner 9, 39; David Mills 5, 38; Brett Clarke 2 ,38; George Pantazopoulos 27, 38; Alec Graham 11, 38; Peter Blyth 25, 38; Mick Reid 25, 37; Rex Bernoulli 25, 37; Michael Napier 8, 37. Nearest to Pin - A Grade: 5th Laurie James; 7th Alec Graham; 10th David Mills; 12th Coman Reynolds. B Grade: 5th Chris Misios; 7th Ross Cunningham; 10th Dave Tebbutt; 12th Mark Ostwald. C Grade: 5th Peter Blyth; 7th Robert Hemmings; 12th Dean McAndrew. Sweepstakes: 1 Derek Connolly; 2 John Curtiss; 3 Garry Foley. There were 243 entrants in the Monthly Medal Stroke played on Saturday 7 May.
Scratch rating (M): 72.0 Winners - A Grade: 1 Michael O’Connor 12, 67; 2 Warren Brewer 1, 69; 3 Jim Scholes 9, 70. B Grade: 1 Barry Robinson 13, 68; 2 Peter Butcher 16, 69; 3 Paul Neate 14, 70. C Grade: 1 Norm Dewar 21, 66; 2 Brian Priebe 20, 70; 3 John Naulty 20, 71. Place getters: Shane Rayner 16, 70; Harry Hanson 10, 70; Mark Cronin 11, 71; Peter Croasdaile 22, 71; Rick Beattie 7, 71; Andrew Lonie 15, 71; Trevor Payne 15, 71; Rob Martin 10, 71; Paul Sanderson 8, 72; Bryce Smith 24, 72; Christopher Rowlinson 24, 72; Alan Laird 14, 72; Brian Holmes 18, 72; John Brodie 19, 72; peter Baynes 17, 72; Barry De Lacy 29, 72; George Grant 20, 73; Bernie Phillips 22, 73; Stephen McCaul 11, 73. Nearest to Pin - A Grade: 5th Phil Grove; 7th Christian Butterworth; 10th Alastair Kerrison; 12th Kent Officer. B Grade: 5th Ross Cunningham; 7th David Murray; 10th Trevor Payne; 12th Rob Rossow. C Grade: 5th Martin Ashworth; 7th Brian Priebe; 12th Clive Hemingway. Pro’s Approach - A Grade: Sam Mandeville. B Grade: David Draper. C Grade: Mark Buckley. Birdie Box - B Grade:
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David Draper; Dave Stewart. C Grade: Clive Hemingway; Michael Meltzer. LADIES
There were 98 entrants in the Monthly Medal Stroke played on Thursday 5 May. Winners - A Grade: 1 Judith Patterson, 74; 2 Arlene Penlington, 76; 3 Colleen Riley, 76. B Grade: 1 Robin McKenzie, 71; 2 Judy Meager, 72; 3 Gay Thompson, 73. C Grade: 1 Jeanette Dehnen, 72; 2 Bettina Hammant, 72; 3 Vicky Checkley, 75. Place getters: Mary Seiner, 74; Marilyn Cliff, 75; Diane Porter, 75; Glenys Healey, 76; Elaine Hopkins, 76; Jan Phillips, 76; Gayna Ryan, 76; Tracy Whitbread, 77; Raye Cairns, 77; Gail Stokes, 77; Alice Daw, 77; Evelyn Allan, 77; Maureen Burgess, 77; Margaret Rickard, 77; Elaine Smales, 77. Nearest to Pin - A Grade: 7th Judith Patterson; 10th Ann Tummon; 12th Shania Herzog-Smith. B Grade: 10th Diane Porter; 12th Lis Thomson. C Grade: 7th Trish Eldgride; 12th Jillian Shore. Putting - A Grade: Lindley Stafford. B Grade: Norma Beard. C Grade: Siegrid Couchman.
NOOSA EAGLES SOCCER IT WAS another beautiful Autumn day as the Noosa Eagles played their first game in May at their home ground at Good Shepherd Lutheran College. Under 6 Black played their best game yet but were unfortunately defeated 3-2 by the Currimundi Starfish. Myles Rollason and Zach Ravezzani both scored goals and Ryder MacDonald won player of the match for his improved skills on the field. Under 7 Black defeated the Bli Bli Jousters 8-1 after a display of great skills from both sides. Player of the week was awarded to Aiden Perquin who played a very good game and nearly scored a few goals. Eli Robins and Rohnan Mills scored the goals, while three goal keepers - Kaitlin Perquin, Charlee Benton and Tristan Purcell - stopped many attempts though out the game. Under 8 Gold had a cracking day and a cracking score as they defeated Under 8 Black 15-2. Archer Ward took home player of the match for his great team work. Goals scored by Xavier Attard, Bonnie Boyes, Joel Fitzgerald, Bella Hillegers, Harrison Howard, Ty Oakley, Reuben Taylor and Montannah Ward. Under 8 Red defeated the Nambour Panthers12-5 in a high scoring game. Kallum Kilgour was awarded player of the day scoring his first goal of the season and for his constant improvement. With the introduction of new player Josh Ison U8 Red are becoming a great little team. Goal
Noosa Eagles Under 6 Black.
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scorers were Tyler, Elliot, Kallum and Noah. Under 9 Black continued their winning streak defeating the Buderim Panthers 11-0. While celebrating his 8th birthday, Jake Macdonald scored a very determined goal, which was his first for the season. Other goal scorers were Alaska Rosenkranz, Nathan Hindmarsh, Jaimen Slavin, Charlie Drew and Thomson Nimac. Josh Plant was awarded player of the week with his
commitment and determination in the defence line. Under 11 Gold defeated Currimundi Vipers 7-2. Noosa had an amazing first half of the game as the players all held their positions, passed to each other which they scored six of their seven goals. Player of the week was awarded to Hunter Baistow who also scored one of the goals, other goal scorers were Hayden Martin, Oscar Morgan, Bailey Atley and Jude Youens. noosatoday.com.au