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Hunter Valley · Sport

Sport, 2016

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Hawks Nest Golf Club Holden Scramble Played on Friday 10Th June 2016

Myall Coast Messenger · Tuesday 21 June 2016 · page 19

On a bright but windy winters morning 112 players hit off to play in the 11th Holden Scramble event held at Hawks Nest Golf Club. It was great day enjoyed by all especially the winning team of Ben Mills, 2IC greens staff, Louis Steele, grounds man, Bobby Lee, Course…

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Myall Coast Little Athletics Thanks for your support!

Myall Coast Messenger · Tuesday 16 August 2016 · page 20

Myall Coast Little Athletics Centre (MCLAC) is proud to share that we have been successful in obtaining the following grants recently, to support the purchase of new equipment in time for the 2016-17 season: NSW Government Local Sports Program - $1,695 towards purchase of a new…

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Selling with a Swimming Pool - Beware

Myall Coast Messenger · Tuesday 13 September 2016 · page 3

If Contracts exchange for the sale of a property with a swimming pool, after 29 April 2016, the Vendor must attach one of the following prescribed documents to the Contract: A valid Certificate of Compliance issued by either the municipal…

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Myall Masters Swimming in the Swim

Myall Coast Messenger · Tuesday 13 September 2016 · page 24

I was asked today by a group of motivated adults (who want to improve their health and quality of life) what did we do at Masters Swimming? I was keen to inform them that we are a not-for-profit organisation…

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Bulahdelah Pink Tennis Day

Myall Coast Messenger · Tuesday 27 September 2016 · page 7

It seems more and more people are being touched by breast cancer every year! Meredyth Rae, the President of Bulahdelah Tennis Club, says that in the past 6 months she has been astounded by the amount of women in her circle of family and friends that have been…

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Myall Masters Swimming Club Inc. in the Swim - Issue 2

Myall Coast Messenger · Tuesday 27 September 2016 · page 24

Leoni asked me today what programs and services does Masters Swimming provide for adults over 18 years of age? Leoni was surprised when I told her we cater for fitness and social swimmers with: Coaching and stroke correction…

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Tea Gardens Country Club Bowling Club The Home of the Mighty Pelican Pest Control Dolphins. Sunday Bowls

Myall Coast Messenger · Tuesday 27 September 2016 · page 21

As a means of both recruiting players to the captivating game of lawn bowls, the board of the Country Club introduced an introductory Sunday Bowls programme way back in 2001…

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Social Golf

Myall Coast Messenger · Tuesday 11 October 2016 · page 19

Its time again for the Thursday afternoon social golf to start again. Tee off from 3.30 pm onwards every Thursday until the end of daylight savings. Week one winner, Glen Burgess, scored 22 points. The runner up social golfer for the afternoon was Steve Howell scoring 21 points and Pat Henry was the raffle…

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Bulahdelah Pink Tennis Day

Myall Coast Messenger · Tuesday 11 October 2016 · page 3

Last year Bulahdelah Tennis club held its first "Pink Sports Day" in support of the Breast Cancer Network of Australia. The day was delightful, with players and spectators donning their best pink clothes to enjoy a day of tennis, good food…

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Myall Masters Swimming Club Inc. in the Swim - Issue 3

Myall Coast Messenger · Tuesday 11 October 2016 · page 20

Swimmers, before you push off for that first lap, think about one word that will have a bigger impact and a more positive influence on your swimming than any other - RELAX No matter what type of training you are doing, no matter what your swimming…

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Twilight Golf

Myall Coast Messenger · Tuesday 25 October 2016 · page 22

Thursday 20ᵗʰ October played host to a great turnout of social twilight golfers. A wild and windy afternoon was the order of the day. After a very well-played round of nine holes the social club members gathered at the club house for the…

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Hawks Nest Ladies Golf

Myall Coast Messenger · Tuesday 25 October 2016 · page 23

Tuesday 11 October 2016 - Stroke & Medal of Medals Final Winner: Karen Johnston (18) 71 Div 1: Karen Johnston Ru: Annie Scott (21) 75, Cheryl Foster (15) 76cb, June Biddle…

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Great Start to the Summer Swimming Season

Myall Coast Messenger · Tuesday 25 October 2016 · page 24

Myall Masters Swimming Club is in the swim for the Summer season. It has been a busy return to the pool for members. On the first night of training, Club President, Chris Lock, welcomed new members and registered members to the 20162017 season. With the Coaching Team of Leon Bobako, Brad Jensen and Mal Motum on…

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Greyhound Racing Given One Last Chance

Myall Coast Messenger · Tuesday 25 October 2016 · page 15

MEMBER for Myall Lakes Stephen Bromhead has welcomed the announcement the NSW Government will give in principle support for greyhound racing to have one final chance in NSW, subject to industry agreeing to the strictest regulations in the country to clamp down on animal cruelty…

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Myall Masters Swimming Club Inc. in the Swim - Issue 4

Myall Coast Messenger · Tuesday 25 October 2016 · page 24

This week we continue on from last edition where we discussed ways to improve your freestyle. FREESTYLE HAND ENTRY The hand enters the water forward of the head, between the midline of the body…

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Myall Masters Swimming Club

Myall Coast Messenger · Tuesday 8 November 2016 · page 20

Myall Masters Swimming Club's President, Chris Lock, delivered a Timekeepers course to eager participants at the Tea Gardens Pool. The course covered the technical and practical skills necessary to be a qualified Timekeeper. All participants achieved competency and are now able to undertake further studies to be classified…

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Twilight Golf Thursday 3rd November saw

Myall Coast Messenger · Tuesday 8 November 2016 · page 18

twenty keen twilight golfers play for the weekly winner prize. The winner of the raffle prize was Matt Hadfield. The nearest to the…

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Hawks Nest Ladies Golf by Carol Maher

Myall Coast Messenger · Tuesday 8 November 2016 · page 19

On 25th October, Hawks Nest Lady golfers held their Annual Charity Day with monies raised going to Ovarian Cancer Research. A raffle and "Mad Auction" was well supported by the ladies and the Men Vets contributed with donations. As usual, the ladies got into the spirit of the day and dressed in pink and teal outfits and played an…

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Myall Masters Swimming Club Inc in the Swim - Issue 4

Myall Coast Messenger · Tuesday 8 November 2016 · page 20

Stroke drills are practiced to develop desirable movement patterns. No two swimmers will look exactly alike in the water due to individual body characteristics, rhythm, strength and timing. Stroke drills are designed to encourage the swimmer to follow sound stroke techniques within desirable…

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Myall Masters Swimming Club

Myall Coast Messenger · Tuesday 22 November 2016 · page 20

What do you get when you mix training with Myall Masters Swimming Club in Tea Gardens pool and swimming at Jimmy's Beach with the Myall Mullets? A gold and silver medal that's what! Myall Masters Swimming Club President, Chris Lock, collected a gold medal in the 70-74 age group, 2.5 km Open Water event at the…

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