Bowling awards presented

The Umina Beach Men's Bowling Club Presentation Day was held recently, with several awards presented.

Award winners included Barry Hicks for major singles, Bill Thomson and Alan Rhodes for major pairs, Max Shelton, Barry Hicks and Brian Burrows for triples, Ian Jarrett, Ian Stretton, Alan Rhodes and Brian Burrows for fours, Ray Bourke Jnr for Minor Singles, Ian Stretton and Ken Stevenson for minor pairs and Brian Broderick and Terry Murphy for handicap pairs.

The encouragement award was presented to bowls newcomer David Bowman.

"Moving to the Coast 15 years ago, Mr Bowman has been a tireless worker for Umina Soccer Club as a junior coach for eight years and the thankless task of groundsman (unpaid) before deciding a new horizon beckoned," publicity officer Mr Terry Murphy said.

"Having only played bowls for 14 months, Mr Bowman played Grade 6 pennants this year, reached the semi-finals of major pairs, semi-finals of the minor pairs and quarter finals of the triples.

Press release, December 5 Terry Murphy, Umina Beach Bowling Club