Sawtell and Nambucca Heads have dominated the early rounds of the MNC district pairs hosted by Scotts Head last Sunday. In total five clubs will be represented in the quarter finals after some tough matches in beautiful conditions in the early rounds.
Match of the opening rounds would have to have been the win by Ben Sutton and P.T Clarke over local stalwarts R Foster and Ben Budge. Trailing all match, Clarke picked up four on the last end to claim a one shot victory. Teams in form appear to be Sawtell's David Miles & Greg Cridge, and Neil Davison and Graeme Greene, as well as Park Beach's Johnny Bain & Ric Southam, and finally Nambucca's Ken Rostron and Geoff Beattie who all scored convincing victories to reach the final eight.
In the senior pairs event hosted by Sawtell, Park Beach has claimed six of the eight quarter final positions with the host club taking ownership of the last two. The most impressive win of round two belongs to Peter Woodsell & Laurie Morris with a twenty two shot success, whilst tightest match of the day saw Alan Watkins and Don Wood sneak away with a four shot win over Bill Meadows and Ian Muller.
Finally at West Coffs, four different clubs will be on show in the semi finals of the Presidents Pairs, with the first semi final seeing T Stokes & A Gittoes of Nambucca Heads taking on D Shield and P Smith of Park Beach, and in semi final two Scotts Head bowlers J Hewson and T Narris will clash with Coffs Ex Services G Tindall and J Bishop.
No pairs to be played this Sunday due to the under 45 representative clash against LNC.
Cheers,
Cory
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Round Five Pennant Results
The clash of the titans in the combined first and second grade division on Saturday proved to be another classic encounter between home club Sawtell and Park Beach. In a match that went down to the wire, Park Beach affirmed their status as the side to beat, scraping home with a 4 - 2 victory, Jim Swan's victory over Graham Green proving the difference after P.T Clarke and Greg Cridge picked up rink wins for the home side.
Nambucca were able to take advantage of the close encounter between the two first grade entrants to close the gap after a strong 5 - 1 victory against Park each Seconds, Geoff Beattie's big win over Rob Wardrop guaranteeing the big board.
West Coffs also moved back into contention, and in the process all but ended Urunga's chances for the season with a 6 - 0 victory.
The results see Park Beach nine points clear of Nambucca Heads, followed closely by West Coffs, Park Beach seconds and Sawtell still in the mix.
In Grade Three it was Woolgoolga who stepped up winning their away fixture against Park Beach to usurp the leadership of this division. Sawtell kept their season alive and ended the season of Scotts Head with a 5 - 1 success.
Park Beach and Urunga have maintained the status quo with 5 - 1 victories over nearest rivals Bellingen and Nambucca Heads in Grade Four. Coffs Ex Services kept themselves in contention with a whitewash of Sawtell.
In Grade Five Coffs Ex Services staged a second half fight back against Woolgoolga to stretch their lead over their rivals, whilst Macksville moved into second place with a victory over Bowraville.
Whilst in Grade Six Nambucca Heads, North Beach and Park Beach scored victories to hold down the top three places in this division.
Finally in Grade Seven section one Nambucca Heads blew a golden opportunity to catch leaders Bowraville after their defeat at the hands of Sawtell, and Park Beach scored a much needed victory over Macksville. Section Two saw Urunga take the lead after defeating Park Beach whilst Sawtell scored their first win of the season, taking down Woolgoolga to keep their slim hopes alive.
Cheers,
Chippy
Nambucca were able to take advantage of the close encounter between the two first grade entrants to close the gap after a strong 5 - 1 victory against Park each Seconds, Geoff Beattie's big win over Rob Wardrop guaranteeing the big board.
West Coffs also moved back into contention, and in the process all but ended Urunga's chances for the season with a 6 - 0 victory.
The results see Park Beach nine points clear of Nambucca Heads, followed closely by West Coffs, Park Beach seconds and Sawtell still in the mix.
In Grade Three it was Woolgoolga who stepped up winning their away fixture against Park Beach to usurp the leadership of this division. Sawtell kept their season alive and ended the season of Scotts Head with a 5 - 1 success.
Park Beach and Urunga have maintained the status quo with 5 - 1 victories over nearest rivals Bellingen and Nambucca Heads in Grade Four. Coffs Ex Services kept themselves in contention with a whitewash of Sawtell.
In Grade Five Coffs Ex Services staged a second half fight back against Woolgoolga to stretch their lead over their rivals, whilst Macksville moved into second place with a victory over Bowraville.
Whilst in Grade Six Nambucca Heads, North Beach and Park Beach scored victories to hold down the top three places in this division.
Finally in Grade Seven section one Nambucca Heads blew a golden opportunity to catch leaders Bowraville after their defeat at the hands of Sawtell, and Park Beach scored a much needed victory over Macksville. Section Two saw Urunga take the lead after defeating Park Beach whilst Sawtell scored their first win of the season, taking down Woolgoolga to keep their slim hopes alive.
Cheers,
Chippy
Friday, March 23, 2012
Round Five Pennant Preview
Round Five will feature the clash of the titans in the combined First and Second Grade division of the MNC pennants today when the two first grade sides meet. Although after consecutive defeats Sawtell aren't exactly living up to their status as a top contender. On paper the side is certainly strong enough, but just hasn't been able to find their rhythm in their last two encounters. Hosting a Park Beach side today that has only dropped one and a half points over the opening four rounds the Sawtell faithful will be desperate to take down the leading side and get their season back on track.
Second and Third place on the ladder will also clash today when Nambucca Heads host Park Beach Seconds. Only half a point separates the two teams, and Nambucca will be looking to take full advantage of their home green knowledge to gain the upper hand moving into the second half of the season. Both sides are coming off good victories last round, with this match perhaps the hardest to select a winner for.
Finally, West Coffs hosts Urunga in a match neither side can afford to lose. Both sides have shown glimpses of what they are capable of, but find themselves in a situation where another loss will make things very difficult, particularly Urunga who are already struggling to stay in touch.
In Grade Three, Park Beach and Woolgoolga go head to head with the winner likely to finish the round at the top of the leader board, courtesy of Coffs Ex Services having the bye. In the other clash, Sawtell face Scotts Head, the loser of this match will virtually be out of contention so a big match is expected.
Grade Four sees the top four positioned teams all playing each other. Bellingen host leaders Park Beach, whilst second placed Urunga host Nambuca Heads. With all four sides within four and a half points of each other, any of them could finish the day at the head of the table.
Coffs Ex Services will look to stretch their lead when they host Woolgoolga in Grade five today. Second placed Macksville will host third placed Bowraville, both hoping to stay in touch with the leading side. West Coffs travels to Stuarts Point in the other match, West Coffs also needing to win big to stay in touch, whilst the Point will be happy just to record a victory.
Grade Six appears to be the most unpredictable of all the grades so far, with five sides all within four and a half points of each other at the top of the ladder. After their shock loss last week, leaders Nambucca will look to get back to their winning ways when they host fourth placed Sawtell. Second placed Urunga host third placed North Beach, whilst Park Beach won't be taking West Coffs lightly after their shock victory last round.
In Section One in Grade Seven, Nambucca will travel to last placed Sawtell hoping to assume leadership with a good win, as leaders Bowraville have the bye. Sawtell's season will be all but over should they not win today. Park Beach host Macksville in another match where a loss will resign the losers to only making up the numbers, with the sides equal on seven points, already eleven in arrears of Bowraville.
Section Two sees Park Beach hosting Urunga, with the victors almost certainly leading the ladder by the close of play. Coffs currently sit atop but are serving the bye this round. Woolgoolga host Sawtell in the other match, with the losing side also kissing their hopes of a flag this season goodbye.
Good Luck to all involved!
Chippy
Second and Third place on the ladder will also clash today when Nambucca Heads host Park Beach Seconds. Only half a point separates the two teams, and Nambucca will be looking to take full advantage of their home green knowledge to gain the upper hand moving into the second half of the season. Both sides are coming off good victories last round, with this match perhaps the hardest to select a winner for.
Finally, West Coffs hosts Urunga in a match neither side can afford to lose. Both sides have shown glimpses of what they are capable of, but find themselves in a situation where another loss will make things very difficult, particularly Urunga who are already struggling to stay in touch.
In Grade Three, Park Beach and Woolgoolga go head to head with the winner likely to finish the round at the top of the leader board, courtesy of Coffs Ex Services having the bye. In the other clash, Sawtell face Scotts Head, the loser of this match will virtually be out of contention so a big match is expected.
Grade Four sees the top four positioned teams all playing each other. Bellingen host leaders Park Beach, whilst second placed Urunga host Nambuca Heads. With all four sides within four and a half points of each other, any of them could finish the day at the head of the table.
Coffs Ex Services will look to stretch their lead when they host Woolgoolga in Grade five today. Second placed Macksville will host third placed Bowraville, both hoping to stay in touch with the leading side. West Coffs travels to Stuarts Point in the other match, West Coffs also needing to win big to stay in touch, whilst the Point will be happy just to record a victory.
Grade Six appears to be the most unpredictable of all the grades so far, with five sides all within four and a half points of each other at the top of the ladder. After their shock loss last week, leaders Nambucca will look to get back to their winning ways when they host fourth placed Sawtell. Second placed Urunga host third placed North Beach, whilst Park Beach won't be taking West Coffs lightly after their shock victory last round.
In Section One in Grade Seven, Nambucca will travel to last placed Sawtell hoping to assume leadership with a good win, as leaders Bowraville have the bye. Sawtell's season will be all but over should they not win today. Park Beach host Macksville in another match where a loss will resign the losers to only making up the numbers, with the sides equal on seven points, already eleven in arrears of Bowraville.
Section Two sees Park Beach hosting Urunga, with the victors almost certainly leading the ladder by the close of play. Coffs currently sit atop but are serving the bye this round. Woolgoolga host Sawtell in the other match, with the losing side also kissing their hopes of a flag this season goodbye.
Good Luck to all involved!
Chippy
Monday, March 19, 2012
Pennnants Round Four Results 5/6/7 Grades
Coffs Ex Services affirmed its position at the top of the ladder in Grade Five defeating the side closest to them at the start of the round, being West Coffs. the ladder leaders didn't have it all their own way but finished strongly to claim the big board. Bowraville and Macksville both also recorded victories to move up the ladder at the expense of Woolgoolga and Stuarts Point.
Grade Six saw the upset of the round when West Coffs who hadn't previously scored a point in the first three rounds defeated ladder leaders Nambucca Heads 5 - 1. The result has caused a log jam at the top of the leader board, Nambucca still holding on to top spot, but with Urunga, North Beach and Sawtell breathing down their neck all within 1.5 points.
In Section One of Grade Seven, Bowraville missed a golden chance to put one hand one the section victory when they fell to Nambucca Heads. This section however appears to be a two horse race now between Nambucca and Bowraville, with Macksvile and Park Beach both six points further behind the two.
In Section Two, Coffs ex Services and Park Beach both had victories to close the gap on Urunga. Coffs now lead by a point however have the bye in the next round with Urunga, Parky and Woolgoolga all well in contention and looking to steal first place.
Cheers,
Chippy
Grade Six saw the upset of the round when West Coffs who hadn't previously scored a point in the first three rounds defeated ladder leaders Nambucca Heads 5 - 1. The result has caused a log jam at the top of the leader board, Nambucca still holding on to top spot, but with Urunga, North Beach and Sawtell breathing down their neck all within 1.5 points.
In Section One of Grade Seven, Bowraville missed a golden chance to put one hand one the section victory when they fell to Nambucca Heads. This section however appears to be a two horse race now between Nambucca and Bowraville, with Macksvile and Park Beach both six points further behind the two.
In Section Two, Coffs ex Services and Park Beach both had victories to close the gap on Urunga. Coffs now lead by a point however have the bye in the next round with Urunga, Parky and Woolgoolga all well in contention and looking to steal first place.
Cheers,
Chippy
Junior Singles Report
Thanks to Ken Lowry for the following report on yesterdays MNC Junior singles final...
Spectators were in awe of the skills and talent of the two finalists in the Mid-North Coast District Lawn Bowling Junior Championship contested at West Coffs Bowling Club on Sunday morning March 18.
Josh Hicks representing Park Beach Club matched up against West Coffs junior Corey Wedlock in a sensational contest but with Wedlock in brilliant form the outcome was never in doubt.
15 year old Corey Wedlock displayed why he is in the Bowls NSW State under 18 team with a copybook display of pin-point accuracy in blustery conditions to take out the 2012 District Junior Championship title with a 31-9 final score that did not do justice to the excellent bowling and determination of his worthy opponent.
Cheers,
Chippy
Sunday, March 18, 2012
District Fours and Junior Singles Finals
The first of the 2012 district champions were crowned today as the finals of the junior singles and open fours were played at West Coffs and Park Beach respectively, with members from the host clubs victorious in both. Corey Wedlock got his campaign to win all three junior events under way with a convincing 31 - 19 victory over Park Beach's Josh Hicks. Hicks despite the loss should be commended on reaching the final after having a break from the game over the last six months or so. The two finalists will join forces in the junior pairs and will have to go in as short price favourites...
The fours final saw two Park Beach sides clash in a local derby final. John Bain, Mark Menzies, Ric Southam & Cory Daley had the better of the opening exchanges against Steve Plumb, John Hurrell, Dennis Brown and Aden Pike to move out to a 9 - 4 lead. A three followed by a five blew the game wide open with Daley's side advancing to a 21 - 9 lead.
Pike's men fought hard to get back to within nine shots but with ends running out the side had to take risks which didn't get the desired results, Daley and company closing out the match 28 - 11 and earning a chance to play for the zone title in June.
Next weekend will see round five of pennants and the opening rounds of the MNC pairs events...
Cheers,
Chippy
The fours final saw two Park Beach sides clash in a local derby final. John Bain, Mark Menzies, Ric Southam & Cory Daley had the better of the opening exchanges against Steve Plumb, John Hurrell, Dennis Brown and Aden Pike to move out to a 9 - 4 lead. A three followed by a five blew the game wide open with Daley's side advancing to a 21 - 9 lead.
Pike's men fought hard to get back to within nine shots but with ends running out the side had to take risks which didn't get the desired results, Daley and company closing out the match 28 - 11 and earning a chance to play for the zone title in June.
Next weekend will see round five of pennants and the opening rounds of the MNC pairs events...
Cheers,
Chippy
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Round Four Results - Grades 1-4
Nambucca Heads and Park Beach Seconds were the big movers in round four of the combined first and second grade competition this weekend.
Nambucca has moved into second place on the ladder after a dominant 6 - 0 victory over Urunga whilst Parky seconds moved into third after dealing out a second straight loss to an unlucky Sawtell side 5.5 - 0.5. The match at Sawtell hung in the balance and appeared to be almost in the home sides favour, holding a score good enough for victory on the last end, before Parky skipper Rob Wardrop, trailed the jack for two shots, not only snaring the big board, but snatching a draw against Sawtell's P.T Clarke for an extra half point.
Park Beach Firsts didn't have it all their own way at home against West Coffs, but a strong win for Jim Swan against Martin Wilson, ensured the big board was safe. Young gun Corey Wedlock added to his growing reputation earning his side a point with a win over Mark Menzies rink.
Firsts have now increased their lead over second place to ten points over Nambucca with the Parky seconds half a point further back...
In Grade Three, Coffs Ex Services achieved their goal of taking the lead with a 5 - 1 victory over Scotts Head. Woolgoolga cemented third place and stay in the mix after also managing a 5 - 1 victory against Sawtell.
Park Beach held off a fast finishing Sawtell to record a 4.5 - 1.5 success and maintain a slight lead over the field in Grade Four, thanks to Nambucca Heads upsetting Bellingen 4 - 2. Urunga have now moved into second place on the back of a dominant 5 - 1 win over Coffs. All sides in the top three look the goods, with Nambucca also still in the mix. The warning signs would be flashing for Coffs and Sawtell now, with just one more loss for either side pretty much ending their hopes of a flag in this grade.
As two matches in the lower grades are scheduled for 18/03/12, results for grades 5/6/7 will be posted later.
Cheers,
Chippy
Nambucca has moved into second place on the ladder after a dominant 6 - 0 victory over Urunga whilst Parky seconds moved into third after dealing out a second straight loss to an unlucky Sawtell side 5.5 - 0.5. The match at Sawtell hung in the balance and appeared to be almost in the home sides favour, holding a score good enough for victory on the last end, before Parky skipper Rob Wardrop, trailed the jack for two shots, not only snaring the big board, but snatching a draw against Sawtell's P.T Clarke for an extra half point.
Park Beach Firsts didn't have it all their own way at home against West Coffs, but a strong win for Jim Swan against Martin Wilson, ensured the big board was safe. Young gun Corey Wedlock added to his growing reputation earning his side a point with a win over Mark Menzies rink.
Firsts have now increased their lead over second place to ten points over Nambucca with the Parky seconds half a point further back...
In Grade Three, Coffs Ex Services achieved their goal of taking the lead with a 5 - 1 victory over Scotts Head. Woolgoolga cemented third place and stay in the mix after also managing a 5 - 1 victory against Sawtell.
Park Beach held off a fast finishing Sawtell to record a 4.5 - 1.5 success and maintain a slight lead over the field in Grade Four, thanks to Nambucca Heads upsetting Bellingen 4 - 2. Urunga have now moved into second place on the back of a dominant 5 - 1 win over Coffs. All sides in the top three look the goods, with Nambucca also still in the mix. The warning signs would be flashing for Coffs and Sawtell now, with just one more loss for either side pretty much ending their hopes of a flag in this grade.
As two matches in the lower grades are scheduled for 18/03/12, results for grades 5/6/7 will be posted later.
Cheers,
Chippy
Friday, March 16, 2012
Round Four Pennant Preview
Urunga and Nambucca face a crunch game today to keep themselves in contention when they clash at Urunga today in the combined First and Second Grade Fourth round. All sides in the second division are evenly poised, with Nambucca Heads and Urunga both within 2.5 points of the leading side. A win today could catapult either side into the lead, however a loss could put the unfortunate team into an irretrievable position.
Sawtell will also play a pressure match when they host Park Beach Two's. Both sides are coming off third round losses and both find themselves needing a victory to stay in the hunt. Sawtell will look to P.T Clarke to anchor the team whilst Parky will similarly look to Rob Wardrop to find his 2011 form.
Finally West Coffs face the daunting task of taking down Park Beach firsts at Park Beach. West Coffs is leading the second grade sides and are in reasonable form but will have to find top gear against a side that has already moved 7.5 points clear of the field.
In Grade Three Coffs Ex Services will hope to take back first place when they travel to Scotts Head, whilst Sawtell and Woolgoolga will do battle at Sawtell. Park Beach has the bye.
Nambucca Heads will host second placed Bellingen in the round four match of the round, whilst in grade five first and second place will go head to head when Coffs hosts West Coffs.
In Grade Six, West Coffs will be hoping for a massive form reversal when they clash with ladder leaders Nambucca Heads at home. The host side is yet to register a point and if they are to do so today they will need to find a new gear.
Finally in the Grade Seven sections, the leaders of section one, being Bowraville and Nambucca Heads clash at Nambucca, and in section two Coffs will travel to Wolgoolga where both sides will hope to take advantage of leaders Urunga having the bye.
Good luck to all...
Chippy
Sawtell will also play a pressure match when they host Park Beach Two's. Both sides are coming off third round losses and both find themselves needing a victory to stay in the hunt. Sawtell will look to P.T Clarke to anchor the team whilst Parky will similarly look to Rob Wardrop to find his 2011 form.
Finally West Coffs face the daunting task of taking down Park Beach firsts at Park Beach. West Coffs is leading the second grade sides and are in reasonable form but will have to find top gear against a side that has already moved 7.5 points clear of the field.
In Grade Three Coffs Ex Services will hope to take back first place when they travel to Scotts Head, whilst Sawtell and Woolgoolga will do battle at Sawtell. Park Beach has the bye.
Nambucca Heads will host second placed Bellingen in the round four match of the round, whilst in grade five first and second place will go head to head when Coffs hosts West Coffs.
In Grade Six, West Coffs will be hoping for a massive form reversal when they clash with ladder leaders Nambucca Heads at home. The host side is yet to register a point and if they are to do so today they will need to find a new gear.
Finally in the Grade Seven sections, the leaders of section one, being Bowraville and Nambucca Heads clash at Nambucca, and in section two Coffs will travel to Wolgoolga where both sides will hope to take advantage of leaders Urunga having the bye.
Good luck to all...
Chippy
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Nambucca Heads Club Fours
The Nambucca Heads 2012 Club Fours champions are Peter, Gilmore, Mino Bettanin, Wally Wallbank and Chris Freeman who won a tough battle against Daryl Lawrence, Mick Ellison, Grant Lawrence and Tony Urquhart.
After getting out to an early lead, Chris and team held about an eight shot buffer to the finish to eventually record a 23-19 victory.
Thanks to Ken Rostron for supplying details...
After getting out to an early lead, Chris and team held about an eight shot buffer to the finish to eventually record a 23-19 victory.
Thanks to Ken Rostron for supplying details...
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Upcoming Tournament
Many Thanks to Ken Lowry from West Coffs for the following information on the upcoming West Coffs Triples Tournament...
Looking ahead, West Coffs Mens Bowling Club has scheduled their popular Open Mens Triples Tournament for the weekend of 30th June and 1st July 2012 with many of the attending 2011 teams already indicating their guaranteed participation and many other district association teams making early enquiries.
West Coffs Mens Bowling Club is on a very confident roll in 2012 with a new and enthusiastic committee fully committed to building the club back to previous high standards and membership numbers.
Currently sitting on over 150 full members, with new member prospects turning up to play weekly on what the club proudly boasts as the best three turf greens in Northern NSW, West Coffs is approaching the start of the district pennant season with solid teams entered in grades two, five and six. Last year teams came from as far away as Gippsland Victoria to enjoy keen competition at what is properly referred to as the “friendly club”.
West Coffs officials are still in the process of finalizing tournament sponsorship but intending teams are encouraged to get in early with their accommodation reservations.
Closing date for nominations is Saturday 23rd June.
Club secretary Garry Launt on menswcbowls@clubcoffs.com.au or 0266527563 can provide advice for visiting teams on request.
Cheers,
Chippy
Monday, March 12, 2012
MNC District Fours Semi Finals
Only two teams remain in the District Fours after some fierce competition at Park Beach yesterday.
Despite heavy rain overnight, the quarter finals were able to get underway unaffected, with Aden Pike's side gaining an early advantage against the only remaining West Coffs entrant skipped by Martin Wilson. Pike and co never surrendered their advantage to move into the semi. A second Park beach team skippered by Jim Swan was the next to advance, outclassing the outfit skippered by Laurie Morris. Cory Daley's foursome continued the Park Beach trend grinding out a tough ten shot success over Don Wood and team. Brett McDonnell stopped it being an all Park Beach affair in the semi finals when his Urunga side out pointed Tom Blow's troops to take the last place in the final four.
As they did in the quarter final, Aden Pikes foursome got out of the blocks early and never looked back in their semi, stopping dead the Urunga quartet's hopes of successive district fours finals, the final finishing well before the regulation 21 ends.
The second semi final proved a much tougher affair as Parky big guns Daley and Swan went head to head. Daley managed a break of five shots late in the match and held it to the end to the finish.
The final between Pike and Daley will be an intense affair as the two sides in the best form of the past two weeks go head to head.
Results
Quarter Finals: (skips only)
C Daley Def D Wood 20 - 10
J Swan Def L Morris 27 - 19
B McDonnell Def T Blow 23 - 10
A Pike Def M Wilson 30 - 15
Semi Finals
J Bain, M Menzies, R Southam & C Daley (Park Beach) Def J Eding, T Kadwell, R Wardrop & J Swan (PB) 21 - 15
S Plumb, J Hurrell, D Brown & A Pike (PB) Def R Barbat, J Tserepas, C McDonnell & B McDonnell (Urunga) 29 - 7.
Congratulations to all involved.
Chippy
Despite heavy rain overnight, the quarter finals were able to get underway unaffected, with Aden Pike's side gaining an early advantage against the only remaining West Coffs entrant skipped by Martin Wilson. Pike and co never surrendered their advantage to move into the semi. A second Park beach team skippered by Jim Swan was the next to advance, outclassing the outfit skippered by Laurie Morris. Cory Daley's foursome continued the Park Beach trend grinding out a tough ten shot success over Don Wood and team. Brett McDonnell stopped it being an all Park Beach affair in the semi finals when his Urunga side out pointed Tom Blow's troops to take the last place in the final four.
As they did in the quarter final, Aden Pikes foursome got out of the blocks early and never looked back in their semi, stopping dead the Urunga quartet's hopes of successive district fours finals, the final finishing well before the regulation 21 ends.
The second semi final proved a much tougher affair as Parky big guns Daley and Swan went head to head. Daley managed a break of five shots late in the match and held it to the end to the finish.
The final between Pike and Daley will be an intense affair as the two sides in the best form of the past two weeks go head to head.
Results
Quarter Finals: (skips only)
C Daley Def D Wood 20 - 10
J Swan Def L Morris 27 - 19
B McDonnell Def T Blow 23 - 10
A Pike Def M Wilson 30 - 15
Semi Finals
J Bain, M Menzies, R Southam & C Daley (Park Beach) Def J Eding, T Kadwell, R Wardrop & J Swan (PB) 21 - 15
S Plumb, J Hurrell, D Brown & A Pike (PB) Def R Barbat, J Tserepas, C McDonnell & B McDonnell (Urunga) 29 - 7.
Congratulations to all involved.
Chippy
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Pennant Round Three Results
Park Beach firsts showed no mercy in the local derby against the Twos on a day where their nearest rivals stumbled in the combined first and second grade division. The Firsts took all six points on offer against the Seconds to move clear at the top of the ladder. West Coffs travelled to Nambucca Heads and despite claiming two rinks, couldn't overcome the home team on the big board, Nambucca prevailing for their first win this season 4 - 2.
Urunga were responsible for the upset of the round with a morale boosting 5 - 1 victory at home against the second placed Sawtell. The win was also their first for the year and has given them hope of taking out the second grade flag. The results of this round see Park Beach Firsts move 7.5 points clear of Sawtell. Only 2.5 points separates the four second grade sides with West Coffs the best of these despite the loss today.
As results are missing in grades three and five, these grades will be updated later...
In Grade Four, the previously undefeated Bellingen and Park Beach were both on the wrong side of the score board, Park Beach losing by a single shot against Coffs Ex Services. In fact all three lower placed sides had wins over the top three with Sawtell claiming a maiden victory over Nambucca Heads.
Grade Six saw Nambucca resume control at the top of the ladder with a victory as Park Beach inflicted the first defeat of the year on Sawtell in a close encounter. North Beach also grabbed its first success for 2012, leaving West Coffs alone at the bottom in this grade.
Grade Seven section one continues to be dominated by Bowraville who defeated what was their nearest rivals in Park Beach. Nambucca have moved into second place with a narrow victory over Macksvile. In Section Two Urunga suffered their first loss at the hands of Coffs Exervices but are still four points clear at the top of the table, whilst Woolgolga proved too strong for Park Beach to open their account for the year.
Grades Three and Five to be updated once results available...
Congrats to the winners
Chippy
Urunga were responsible for the upset of the round with a morale boosting 5 - 1 victory at home against the second placed Sawtell. The win was also their first for the year and has given them hope of taking out the second grade flag. The results of this round see Park Beach Firsts move 7.5 points clear of Sawtell. Only 2.5 points separates the four second grade sides with West Coffs the best of these despite the loss today.
As results are missing in grades three and five, these grades will be updated later...
In Grade Four, the previously undefeated Bellingen and Park Beach were both on the wrong side of the score board, Park Beach losing by a single shot against Coffs Ex Services. In fact all three lower placed sides had wins over the top three with Sawtell claiming a maiden victory over Nambucca Heads.
Grade Six saw Nambucca resume control at the top of the ladder with a victory as Park Beach inflicted the first defeat of the year on Sawtell in a close encounter. North Beach also grabbed its first success for 2012, leaving West Coffs alone at the bottom in this grade.
Grade Seven section one continues to be dominated by Bowraville who defeated what was their nearest rivals in Park Beach. Nambucca have moved into second place with a narrow victory over Macksvile. In Section Two Urunga suffered their first loss at the hands of Coffs Exervices but are still four points clear at the top of the table, whilst Woolgolga proved too strong for Park Beach to open their account for the year.
Grades Three and Five to be updated once results available...
Congrats to the winners
Chippy
Monday, March 5, 2012
District Fours Opening Rounds Results
Despite the terrible weather, rounds one and two were able to be completed on Sunday at Park Beach in the MNC District Fours championships.
Round One saw six sides advance to the next round, with Rex Holloway's Park Beach rink winning the match of the round against the Scotts Head entry skippered by Hagop Aladjadjian by thirteen shots.
In round two, Park Beach dominated the top half of the draw with Teams skippered by Don Wood, Cory Daley, Laurie Morris and Jim Swan moving through to the quarter finals. On the bottom side of the draw, Brett McDonnell's Urunga outfit kept their hopes of back to back finals alive with a victory. Aden Pike also skippered his team through to the last eight. Martin Wilson and his side from West Coffs won the match of the round against Rod farmers foursome from the host club whilst in the upset of the round another host club team skippered by Tom Blow held on for a one shot victory over Grant Blom's Coffs Ex Services side.
The quarter finals this Sunday will see:
Wood vs Daley
Morris vs Swan
Blow vs McDonnell
Pike vs Wilson
Til Next Time...
Chippy
Round One saw six sides advance to the next round, with Rex Holloway's Park Beach rink winning the match of the round against the Scotts Head entry skippered by Hagop Aladjadjian by thirteen shots.
In round two, Park Beach dominated the top half of the draw with Teams skippered by Don Wood, Cory Daley, Laurie Morris and Jim Swan moving through to the quarter finals. On the bottom side of the draw, Brett McDonnell's Urunga outfit kept their hopes of back to back finals alive with a victory. Aden Pike also skippered his team through to the last eight. Martin Wilson and his side from West Coffs won the match of the round against Rod farmers foursome from the host club whilst in the upset of the round another host club team skippered by Tom Blow held on for a one shot victory over Grant Blom's Coffs Ex Services side.
The quarter finals this Sunday will see:
Wood vs Daley
Morris vs Swan
Blow vs McDonnell
Pike vs Wilson
Til Next Time...
Chippy
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Round Two Pennant Results
Park Beach and Sawtell continued on their winning way in round two of the combined First and Second Grade pennant yesterday whilst West Coffs scored their first victory of the season. At Park Beach the home side proved just a touch too good on each rink scoring maximum points against Urunga. Sawtell had a much tougher time of things when they hosted Nambucca Heads however managed to hold on to a 4-2 victory. West Coffs proved too strong at home for the Park Beach seconds scoring a 5-1 success to get their campaign back on track.
In Grade Three Woolgoolga and Park Beach managed their first wins of the season to tie up the leader board. Sawtell is a point behind Coffs, Woopi and Park beach but has the advantage as they have already had the bye.
Grade Four saw Bellingen and Park Beach keep their unbeaten records intact whilst Nambucca scored their first win of the year to move into third place.
Grade Five has just the one unbeaten side with Coffs Ex Services moving clear at the top defeating Bowraville. Stuarts Point is still looking for their first win.
Sawtell and Nambucca Heads remain unbeaten in Grade Six whilst Park Beach managed a home victory to get their season on the right path.
Finally in the Grade Seven sections Bowraville and Urunga have skipped clear in their respective divisions as the only teams unbeaten who have not had byes.
Attention today turns to the opening rounds of the district fours being played at Park Beach. To all involved good luck and take a rain coat!
Chippy
In Grade Three Woolgoolga and Park Beach managed their first wins of the season to tie up the leader board. Sawtell is a point behind Coffs, Woopi and Park beach but has the advantage as they have already had the bye.
Grade Four saw Bellingen and Park Beach keep their unbeaten records intact whilst Nambucca scored their first win of the year to move into third place.
Grade Five has just the one unbeaten side with Coffs Ex Services moving clear at the top defeating Bowraville. Stuarts Point is still looking for their first win.
Sawtell and Nambucca Heads remain unbeaten in Grade Six whilst Park Beach managed a home victory to get their season on the right path.
Finally in the Grade Seven sections Bowraville and Urunga have skipped clear in their respective divisions as the only teams unbeaten who have not had byes.
Attention today turns to the opening rounds of the district fours being played at Park Beach. To all involved good luck and take a rain coat!
Chippy
Friday, March 2, 2012
2012 MNC District Fours Preview
After what seems like an eternity of waiting, the 2012 MNC district championships will commence this Sunday weather permitting at Park Beach. The Fours will be the opening event of the year, and the host club will be odds on to claim the winning entrant with ten of the twenty two entrants wearing Park Beach colours!
Round one Sunday morning will see twelve teams take to the green, with the six winners being joined by ten others in the second round after lunch. The event appears to have a number of high quality teams entered this year with any number of sides capable of taking out the title.
The West Coffs entry skippered by Martin Wilson will take some beating but will have a tough first up encounter against Sawtell's Ian Muller skipped side. Rod Farmer's Park Beach team will be amongst the favourites competing in round one as will Paul Bartholomew's Sawtell outfit.
Last year's runner's up side from Urunga has lost two of it's members but with skipper Brett McDonnell still at the helm they will still be in the mix. Perhaps the clash of the opening round will be between the solid Scotts Head line up headed by Hagop Aladjadjian against Park Beach's entrant skippered by Rex Holloway.
The most heartening thing of the event would have to be the number of new names found in the team listings. It's great to see the newer bowlers, or those new to the area stepping to compete against the regular competitors.
Round two will see the reigning champions, being Laurie Morris and company from the host club take to the green against Athol Grogan's Urunga side. The top side which received the lions share of the byes is littered with teams of merit, with Park Beach sides skippered by Don Wood, Cory Daley and Jim Swan joined by Coffs Ex Services sides skippered by Grant Blom and Tony Wills, Sawtell's Ian Weldon and Nambucca's John Wright.
Looking into the crystal ball, the semi final predictions are: Wood Vs Morris, and Aladjadjian Vs Wilson/Farmer...
Good Luck to all involved and lets pray for clear weather for both days!
Cheers,
Chippy
Round one Sunday morning will see twelve teams take to the green, with the six winners being joined by ten others in the second round after lunch. The event appears to have a number of high quality teams entered this year with any number of sides capable of taking out the title.
The West Coffs entry skippered by Martin Wilson will take some beating but will have a tough first up encounter against Sawtell's Ian Muller skipped side. Rod Farmer's Park Beach team will be amongst the favourites competing in round one as will Paul Bartholomew's Sawtell outfit.
Last year's runner's up side from Urunga has lost two of it's members but with skipper Brett McDonnell still at the helm they will still be in the mix. Perhaps the clash of the opening round will be between the solid Scotts Head line up headed by Hagop Aladjadjian against Park Beach's entrant skippered by Rex Holloway.
The most heartening thing of the event would have to be the number of new names found in the team listings. It's great to see the newer bowlers, or those new to the area stepping to compete against the regular competitors.
Round two will see the reigning champions, being Laurie Morris and company from the host club take to the green against Athol Grogan's Urunga side. The top side which received the lions share of the byes is littered with teams of merit, with Park Beach sides skippered by Don Wood, Cory Daley and Jim Swan joined by Coffs Ex Services sides skippered by Grant Blom and Tony Wills, Sawtell's Ian Weldon and Nambucca's John Wright.
Looking into the crystal ball, the semi final predictions are: Wood Vs Morris, and Aladjadjian Vs Wilson/Farmer...
Good Luck to all involved and lets pray for clear weather for both days!
Cheers,
Chippy
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Round Two Preview
The two sides promoted in the 2012 season face off at Sawtell this Saturday with the locals looking to continue their good start as a first grade side against grade two newcomers Nambucca Heads who after their loss at home in round one will be desperate to improve their standing.
At West Coffs the home side will be trying to make amends when they clash with Park Beach seconds in what should be the match of the round, whilst at Park Beach the Parky firsts will host Urunga.
For Urunga, West Coffs and Nambucca, a second straight defeat will see them just about lose touch with first place in only two rounds, whilst the three sides leading the way, this weekend gives them an opportunity to gain a much needed upper hand over their opposition, in particular for Park Beach seconds, who were the only round one victors of the second graded sides.
In Grade Three, Scotts Head get their first start of the season when they travel to Woolgoola. Park Beach will be looking to recover when they host Coffs Ex Services.
The Grade Four match of the round will be between two of the first start winners in Urunga and Park Beach whilst Coffs Ex Services and Nambucca will clash hoping to get their first win of the season.
Coffs Ex Services hosting Bowraville will be the highlight of Grade Five whilst in Grade Six the clash between Sawtell and West Coffs will be as good as any other.
Finally in Grade Seven Nambucca Heads and Woolgoolga get their first matches against last start winners Park Beach and Urunga respectively.
Good Luck to all!
Chippy
At West Coffs the home side will be trying to make amends when they clash with Park Beach seconds in what should be the match of the round, whilst at Park Beach the Parky firsts will host Urunga.
For Urunga, West Coffs and Nambucca, a second straight defeat will see them just about lose touch with first place in only two rounds, whilst the three sides leading the way, this weekend gives them an opportunity to gain a much needed upper hand over their opposition, in particular for Park Beach seconds, who were the only round one victors of the second graded sides.
In Grade Three, Scotts Head get their first start of the season when they travel to Woolgoola. Park Beach will be looking to recover when they host Coffs Ex Services.
The Grade Four match of the round will be between two of the first start winners in Urunga and Park Beach whilst Coffs Ex Services and Nambucca will clash hoping to get their first win of the season.
Coffs Ex Services hosting Bowraville will be the highlight of Grade Five whilst in Grade Six the clash between Sawtell and West Coffs will be as good as any other.
Finally in Grade Seven Nambucca Heads and Woolgoolga get their first matches against last start winners Park Beach and Urunga respectively.
Good Luck to all!
Chippy
Round One Pennant continued..
Grade Three saw Coffs Ex Services start the season in the right manner, both sides recording solid victories over Woolgoolga and Park Beach respectively. 5-1 appeared to be a popular score in the opening round with Bellingen, Urunga and Park Beach all recording a two rinks to one success in Grade Four. Grade Five saw two sides buck the trend and record clean sweep wins, Bowraville and West Coffs taking early ownership of the table. Sawtell and Urunga also scored three rink wins in their Grade Six clashes to signal a warning to their opposition.
In the Grade Seven sections it was Urunga, Bowraville and the two Park Beach sides that flexed some muscle to take the major points.
In some grades there are only eight scoring opportunities so those who have started the year with defeat will be desperate to bounce back this coming Saturday...
Cheers,
Chippy
In the Grade Seven sections it was Urunga, Bowraville and the two Park Beach sides that flexed some muscle to take the major points.
In some grades there are only eight scoring opportunities so those who have started the year with defeat will be desperate to bounce back this coming Saturday...
Cheers,
Chippy
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