Wal celebrates 90th birthday at bowling day

Mr Wal Rainbow has celebrated his 90th birthday at Umina Beach Men's Bowling Club's regular Thursday bowling day.

The day was attended by almost 100 bowlers including Zone 15 secretary, Mr Doug Rose.

Wal, who is still a regular bowler, had his career highlights read out by Men's Bowls president Mr Bob King.

Mr King acknowledged Wal's contribution, not only to the club where he had received life membership and was made club patron, but his services to Zone 15 and bowls in general.

Some highlights included winning titles in Pairs, Triples and Fours championships.

He was one of the skips in the Umina Beach's first ever pennant flag in 1969.

Doug Rose also mentioned Wal's contribution to Zone 15 as Zone Patron 1997-2009, Zone President 1991-1994, Zone vice President 2001-2002 and State Councillor from 1995-1997.

Wal was also awarded Australian Sports Medal (ASM) 2000 for services to lawn bowls.

Wal received a bottle of Scotch whisky and the latest Zone 15 bowls shirt to commemorate the occasion.

Email, 4 Jan 2016

Ian Jarratt, Umina Beach Men's Bowling Club