Umina wins district singles

Umina Beach Women Bowling Club's Susan Clark was announced the winner of the 2012 District Singles competition which ran from Monday, May 14, until Thursday, May 17.

The State Singles at District level was held at Umina, Bateau Bay and The Entrance with the semi final and final held at Ettalong Memorial Bowling Club.

In the quarter finals, Beverley Jessup of Ettalong Memorial defeated Halekulani's Dianne McInnes, Everglades' Margaret Smith defeated Everglades' Judy King, The Entrance's Denise Ellison defeated Wyong's Lorna Colvin and Umina's Susan Clark defeated The Entrance's Patricia Thornton.

In the semi finals, Margaret Smith defeated Beverley Jessup and Susan Clark defeated Denise Ellison.

The final saw Margaret jump to an early lead of 8-4.

Both women kept their cool in a tightly fought game, according to district association publicity officer Ms Robyn Davis.

She said that, from the moment Sue drew level at 15-all, she seemed to go from strength to strength with Margaret never giving up and fighting on gallantly.

The heads became closer and Sue took a 23-18 lead with the final result of 32-21 not truly reflecting the closeness of the match.

"The wonderful display of sportsmanship and bowls on offer during this game was appreciated by all of the spectators who were out in force to cheer both girls on in this local derby," said Ms Davis.

Media Release, 25 May 2012

Robyn Davis, CCDWBA

Photo: Robyn Davis