The Weipa BMX Club will hold its 2025 annual general meeting on 12 February, with committee positions needed to be filled before the gate can drop on the new racing season. Photo: Facebook (Weipa BMX Club).
Powell powers to victory
Intermittent rain did not quash Darren Powell’s thirst for success when players contested the Sovereign Resort February Monthly Medal at Cooktown Golf Club on Saturday.
Powell mopped up the field with a nett 67, three strokes clear of runner-up Steve Butler, with Sam Godfrey-Roberts taking third spot with nett 68.
Nearest to the pin gongs went to Cam Venables (2/11) and Godfrey-Roberts (14 and 9/18).
In the 10th anniversary Race to the Bay, Jamie Dobson leads the field on 720 points, with Graham Burton and Powell rounding out the top three on 660 points each.
Players will contest a fourball best ball from the red tees on 8 February.
Napranum volleyball fun
Those with a wicked bump or spike are being urged to take part in PCYC Napranum’s six-on-six volleyball competition as it gets under way this month.
Practice nights will be held on 4, 6, 11 and 13 February, with the six-week competition commencing each Thursday night from 20 February, from 6-8pm.
A community barbecue will be held to celebrate the finals on 27 March.
To register for the competition, call or text 0486 033 276.
Weipa BMX AGM
The Weipa BMX Club is calling for community help to allow its 2025 season to go ahead as it prepares to hold its annual general meeting on 12 February.
The meeting will be held at the Weipa Bowls Club at 6pm, with all committee positions needing to be filled in order for junior riders to continue racing this year.
For more information, visit the club’s Facebook page.
Wackers win for Lucas
Wednesday Wackers finally received some clear sky when they teed off on the back nine at Carpentaria Golf Club on 29 January.
Jim Lucas carded a solid 44 off the stick to record a nett 29.5 and victory, with Richard Dawe (45/32) taking runner-up honours.
Nearest to the pin bragging rights went missing on the 15th, while Scott Andrews had his short clubs dialled in on the 18th.
Jake Smith was the weekly Bradman’s winner.
