Pōrangahau Paua were named Team of the Year at the Hawke’s Bay Netball Awards.
Waipawa Bowling Club
A fun day of bowls was held at the Waipawa Bowling Club on Melbourne Cup Day, November 5, sponsored by CHB Motors. A sweepstake was held, Easy Bet raffles, afternoon tea, and the bar was open while the race was televised.
Prizes to fifth place were presented by patroness Elza Hunter.
Results:
First: David Giddens, Phillip Dallimore and Maureen Curley.
Second: Trevor Walters, Rex Frew and Debbie Walters.
Third: Michael Brown, Philip Brown and Louise Brown.
Fourth: Jim Riddell, Mike Amy and David Lothian from Hastings Club.
Fifth: Peter Burne, Eric Teichmann and Ted Bibby.
Waipukurau Golf Club
On Saturday, November 9 the Waipukurau Golf Club played a net/medal round.
Twos were scored on No 7 by Dave Davenport, John Hughes and Bryan Leith.
Approaches: LMS Insure No 9 Richard Baines, Pure Sports and Leisure No 11 Keith Hunt, 2Stor No 12 Bruce Kitto, Unichem Pharmacy No 17 John Hughes.
Competition: 1st Rod Cameron 66 net, 2nd Bryan Leith 67 net, 3rd Bruce Kito 68 net, 4th Terry Peacock 70 net, 5th John Hughes 70 net, 6th Dave Davenport 71 net, Ross McLachlan 71 net.
The best gross score of the day was a 78 shot by John Hughes.
Athletics
CHB College students Cameron Heywood, Caitlin Kirk and Ritchie Neemia competed in the Lydiard Cup and Reading Trophy Secondary Schools Athletics Competition recently. This is an annual event held at the Mitre 10 Sports Park in Hastings.
Results:
Ritchie Neemia - Junior Boys: 2nd 100m, 4th 200m, 2nd Long Jump, 2nd High Jump
Cameron Heywood - Junior Boys: 5th Long Jump
Caitlin Kirk - Senior Girls: 1st 3000m, 3rd 800m
Netball
2024 Hawke’s Bay Netball Awards results:
Bench Official Cadet of the Year - Taryn Derbidge
Bench Official of the Year - Jessica Scott
Junior Umpire of the Year - Leila Heremaia
Emerging Umpire of the Year - Megan Nicholson
Umpire of the Year - Arama Jackson
Volunteer of the Year - Kim Mckay & Jenny Varcoe
Junior Player of the Year - Anika Barham
Senior Male Player of the Year - Liam Newton-Kare Kare
Senior Female Player of the Year - Judy Brown
Coach of the Year - Rebecca Martin
Team of the Year - Pōrangahau Paua
Club of the Year - Hastings High School Old Girls Netball Club
Overall Sportsperson of the Year - Jessica Scott
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