We’re told Mick Cernaka has a future as a magician after he did a disappearing act on 16 April before he could be crowned the Wackers Bradman’s winner – and heckled mercilessly by his opponents. Photo: Cape York Weekly.
Sariman fires, Cernaka flounders
A field of 16 made the most of great Weipa weather when they teed off to battle for weekly Wackers glory on Wednesday.
Les Sariman made the most of the 16 April outing on the back nine and carded 42 off the stick for a nett 31.5 and victory, with Gary Head (gross 51/nett 33.5) claiming runner-up honours.
Head won the pin prize on the 15th, while no one found the green on the 18th.
The weekly Bradman’s gong went to Mick Cernaka, who seems to have a bright career ahead of him as a magician if this golfing thing doesn’t work out.
Cape York Weekly has it on good authority Cernaka, who was absolutely disgusted with his performance, did a disappearing act and walked off without collecting his prize, either through sheer embarrassment or the fear of being utterly heckled by his opponents.
Junior footballers RISE up
Aspiring junior rugby league players on Cape York have the chance to hone their skills with the 2025 RISE program, an NRL-backed development offering focused on nurturing performance pathways.
The program provides players with an avenue to obtain specialised training and education through a holistic development experience in the football code.
Eligible age groups are under-13, U14 and U15 boys, and U13-16 girls.
Sessions will be held on 18 May, 8 June, 13 July 10 August and 31 August, with the RISE Development Carnival scheduled to be held in Townsville on 23-25 September.
The cost to participate in the program is $165 per player.
For all inquiries, email [email protected].
Chan claims Easter Sunday Challenge
Damp conditions greeted the small field of eight that teed off for the Dawnbusters Easter Sunday Challenge on 20 April.
Constant showers delayed the start of the second playing group, with both groups forced to duck for cover on the front nine each time a storm passed over the Weipa course.
Viv Chan claimed the day with 45 off the stick for a winning nett 22, while Jim Lucas (44/24) and Steve Kennett (53/24) were forced into a countback to determine who would take the runner-up crown, with the former eventually prevailing.
Ross Craven earned a notable mention for returning to the clubhouse with a sharp 43 off the stick.
Jake Smith hit straight to bag the men’s long drive prize, while Chan proved to be the biggest hitting woman and added to her overall winner’s gong.
Josh Martin left Carpentaria Golf Club as the weekly Hoffman’s recipient, so we hope he had a stockpile of Easter eggs at home to soften the dubious honour.
Players will be hoping for better weather on 27 April when they take on the back nine from 6:45am, followed by the club’s monthly medal.
Cooktown Little As launch
It is only one more sleep before Cooktown’s smallest athletes lace up their shoes for another season of stellar track and field performances.
Cooktown Little Athletics will kick off its term two and three competition on 23 April at the Cooktown State School oval from 4:30-5:30pm.
The Cooktown Geckos are all about promoting fun and fitness through the sport, and the 2025 season is open to all little athletes born between 2009 and 2022 – but they must be at least 3 years old to start.
A club spokesperson urged families to consider athletics and said the format of events fostered an inclusive culture.
“Athletics is inclusive to all children, regardless of levels of fitness, co-ordination or experience,” the spokesperson told Cape York Weekly.
“Each week incorporates running, jumping and throwing; we don’t acknowledge winners, but rather celebrate a child’s improvement from the week before in terms of personal bests.
“It’s also a great sport to help prepare children for district representation at school athletics carnivals.”
For more information about registering, call 0416 04 547 or email [email protected].
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