Social Life 20

Swimming Into 2023

SWIMMING

While many of the Cannonvale Cannons had a break from swim training over Christmas, there was a dedicated crew who have kept up their swim fitness. Every afternoon, swimmers enjoyed a blend of fitness and fun during training sessions. The coaches would like to commend Koa Harland, Ruby Harland, Tate Harland, Mason Harland, Harris Delac, Tora Delac, Declan Dichieria and Maeve Dichieria, Isaac Pisaniello and Isabella Pisaniello, Zane Clayworth and Jax Clayworth for

consistently attending swim training and trying their best. Zach Trefz has been one of the top trainers over the past few weeks. He puts in a mighty effort in every set. On Friday afternoon, swimmers enjoyed a game of water polo. Senior ‘stand out’ players were Lucas O’ Toole, Tora Delac, Connor Lee, Austin Edwards-Bland, Mason Harland and Jax Clayworth. Not to be out done, the junior top performers were Declan Dichiera, Ruby Harland, Koa Harland and Andie Reynolds. This week, swimmers kickstart 2023. The coaches, Ken Crittenden and Mark Erickson are very excited that 20 swimmers have signed up to do a goal setting workshop and junior swimmers have signed up to participate in a dive workshop. The coaches are also impressed that so many swimmers are keen to improve their cardiovascular fitness and build their endurance and muscle strength. Swimming is a great workout because you need to move your whole body against the resistance of the water. It tones muscles and builds strength. Some swimmers train for fitness and fun and others train for competition. The Cannonvale Cannons Swimming Club resumes Club Nights from January 11 and the first carnival of the season will be held in Ayr on January 14. New swimmers and their families are welcome to come and try club swimming. Contributed with thanks to Raylene Rasmussen.

Dive practice during the last week of December

Airlie Bowls News

BOWLS

Happy New Year to everyone that lives here in paradise, and what wonderful news we have from our board, whom are set on making our bowls club a great place for patronage. Starting with $5 per year membership for all non-dedicated bowlers and some great new food offerings to be announced shortly. If you want to come and get discounted drinks etc all you pay is $5 for 12 months membership. We also hope to announce shortly a major sponsorship for our school children’s program currently being finalised by our own workaholic Margo Stanley which will involve

Cannonvale state school,

Proserpine state school, last year’s winners St Catherine’s school and of course the Christian College school. Last year our Men’s Team finished 20 points in front of every other Bowls Club in our district including the big clubs from Mackay, so if you’re keen to learn, free lessons are available at the club from resident coaches Margo Stanley and Mark Mawson.

Don’t hesitate to contact the club where Bar Manager Fiona Greener, is ready to take on all comers.

Manny Isgro, Nik Fernbach and John Fielding all had an amazing year for the boys, whilst Betty Nicole, Carol Crosbie, Lyn Graham, Betty Whitehorn and Helen Hunt had amazing performances for the girls. Tony Whitehorn, Rick Galea and Col Morris also did amazing work around the club. Some very sad news came with the passing of Bob Ward just before Christmas, he will be very sadly missed and not having him around will be hard for all members.

Bobby Ward is probably already arranging bowls games in heaven.

Contributed with thanks to Mark Mawson.

Proserpine Golf Club Weekly Report

GOLF

Adam Maggs played well last Wednesday in very heavy conditions to score 36 points, with John Clark and Brian Allen coming in 2nd and 3rd with 33 and 31 points respectively. Adam and Brian also won the nearest the pins on the day. On Thursday, 62 players played with visitor Ben Rosenthal coming in first place in Division One with 40 points, closely followed by Darren Reynolds on 39 points and Brett Norris on 36 points. Jalen Jarvis, also on 40 points won Division Two with Scott Milne edging out Logan Devery on a countback with 39 points. NTP’s were won by: Brendon Meharry, Brendan Spann, Paul Nicol and Ben Rosenthal.

Saturday results: Tiina Randmae was the best of the ladies on Saturday with 34 points, followed by Sherri Meade on 32 and Peta Thomas on 28 points. Sherri won 2 NTP’s and Tiina also won a NTP

Ben Raymant enjoyed the heavy conditions posting 40 points to win the men’s competition, ahead of Andrew Colborne and John Dodds, both on 35 points. NTP’s – Brad Fleet, Sam Marschke and Shaun Tyrell. Only two people managed to score in the two shot club, Rob Stanley and Shaun Tyrell. On Sunday, 10 players were in good enough condition on New Year’s morning to play a competition! Well done!

Michael Jarvis was the winner with 38 points, followed by Karl Kirkwood and John Clark on 36 points. Contributed with thanks to Proserpine Golf Club.

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