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The 2011 $50,000 HENSELITE National Club 5 a Side Challenge
5th – 8th September 2011
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Club Helensvale proudly presents the:
2011 Henselite $50,000 National Club 5 a Side Challenge
DAY FOUR [ ALL LINKS OPEN IN A NEW WINDOW ]
DAY THREE [ ALL LINKS OPEN IN A NEW WINDOW ]
DISCIPLINE WINNERS
Singles – Pine Rivers (Alex Murtagh)
Pairs – Cabramatta (Ben Morthorpe & Rowan Brassey)
Triples – Richmond Union (Peter Gerty, Chris O’Meagher & Nathan Swincer)
Fours – Bargara (Jason Andrewartha, Kevin Bell, Tim Smith & Darren McCracken)
DAY TWO [ ALL LINKS OPEN IN A NEW WINDOW ]
DAY ONE [ ALL LINKS OPEN IN A NEW WINDOW ]
The 2011 Henselite $50,000 National Club 5 a Side Challenge is shaping up as a must see affair after one of the strongest fields in Australian history was recently unveiled.
With an increased prize pool and a first place cheque of $20,000 up for grabs, 20 powerhouse clubs from seven states across the nation have accepted Club Helensvale's invitation to participate in the fifth staging of the annual event.
Featuring more than 20 past and present internationals, including former world number one Steve Glasson, Commonwealth Games gold medallists Kelvin Kerkow, Mark Casey, Wayne Turley, and Lynsey Armitage, and not to mention dozens of state representatives, the red hot action will take place at Club Helensvale from September 5th to 8th.
Leading the charge this year will be 2010 defending champions, Warilla. Although missing four of their stars from last year, Jeremy Henry has recruited well securing the likes of World Champion – Leif Selby and NSW stalwarts Geoff McGillivray and Wayne Crane. Their title defence will not come easy however, with challengers lining up at every angle.
Challengers to this year's title include Club Helensvale, who boasts five Australian Internationals in their ranks. After suffering a close defeat in last years final, they are sure to be fired up to go one better this time round. NSW Premier League champions Cabramatta will return to the event and field four internationals including New Zealand legends Peter Belliss and Rowan Brassey, as well as Aussie starlet Claire Duke and Canadian hot shot Ryan Bester.
Hot on their heels will be NSW powerhouses Taren Point and St Johns Park. Internationals, Wayne Turley and Aron Sherriff, will provide Taren Point with the platform they need to all but guarantee a top four finish. While the legendary Steve Glasson and ex-Queenslander Ben Twist, will ensure St Johnnies (who you could say have underperformed in previous years) are featured come Grand Final day.
Newcomers to the event in 2011 include Victorian Club Richmond Union, Australian Open Champions Lisa Phillips and Nev Rodda will ensure they are a force to be reckoned with. Tasmanian club Longford will send state legend, Mark Strochnetter, to spearhead their attack on the event. South Toowoomba also makes their first appearance after a tremendous Premier League season, finishing runner up to Club Helensvale in the Grand Final. And sure to slip under the radar will be the ACT's Weston Creek. Although this will be their first appearance they possess two of last year's champions - Damon and Adam Jeffery, so they could be the dark horse in this year's field.
The $50,000 prize pool is sure to make the competition fierce. Featuring singles, pairs, triples and fours, each team is asked to field their best five players, regardless of sex, with the top-four teams qualifying for the semi-finals on the Thursday following three action packed days of round games.
A Calcutta will be held on Sunday September 4th from 6:00pm preceding the tournament before the draw is finalised. This is a must see event with clubs last year selling from as little as $100 all the way up to $2500! Spectators and potential bidders are all welcome to attend.
Club Helensvale must thank the assistance of major sponsors: Henselite, Coke, Carlton United Breweries, Wymark Insurance Brokers, and Helensvale Quality Meats.
For more information, contact: Lynsey Armitage – 0401643958
Competing teams: QLD – Bargara, Broadbeach, Helensvale 1 and 2, Mooloolaba, Pine Rivers, South Toowoomba, South Tweed, and Wynnum Manly. NSW – Cabramatta, St Johns Park, Taren Point, and Warilla. VIC – Essendon, Richmond Union, and Melbourne. ACT – Weston Creek. SA – Grange. Tasmania – Longford. WA – Victoria Park.
NOTEWORTHY PLAYERS:
- World Singles Champion: Steve Glasson (St Johns Park)
- World Champion of Champions Singles winners: Leif Selby (2008 - Warilla) and Brett Wilkie (2009 - Helensvale)
- Commonwealth Games Gold Medallists: Kelvin Kerkow (South Tweed), Lynsey Armitage (Helensvale), Mark Casey (Helensvale), Bill Cornhels (Wynnum Manly), Wayne Turley (Taren Point)
- World Champions: Claire Duke (Cabramatta) and Jeremy Henry (Warilla)
- Asia Pacific Indoor Singles & Pairs Champion: Anthony Kiepe (2009 - Helensvale)
- Australian Open Winners Lisa Phillips and Nev Rodda (2011 - Richmond Union)
- Australian Representatives (past or present): Nathan Rice (Helensvale), Aron Sherriff (Taren Point), Robert Thompson (Mooloolaba), Mark Berghoffer (St Johns Park), Brody Pitham (Taren Point), Sean Baker (Broadbeach), Ben Twist (St Johns Park), Michael Brown (Pine Rivers), Adam Jeffery (Weston Creek), Mark Strochnetter (Longford)
- New Zealand representatives: Rowan Brassey, Peter Bellis (Cabramatta)
- Canadian representative: Ryan Bester (Cabramatta)
PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE 2010 RESULTS
WARILLA CLAIMS THE 2010 $40,000 HENSELITE NATIONAL CLUB 5 A SIDE CHALLENGE
Warilla has powered to its maiden National Club 5 a Side Challenge title after dethroning pre-tournament favourites Helensvale in today’s final.
Having dropped just four games en route to the championship decider, the NSW powerhouse, admirably led by former world champion Jeremy Henry, found itself in hostile territory this afternoon, but rallied to snare a 3-1 result against the all-star Hawks’ outfit.
Despite facing three of Australia’s Delhi Commonwealth Games team, as well as world number nine Anthony Kiepe and former international Nathan Rice, the Gorillas flexed their muscle on the national stage as they overturned a three shot deficit at the halfway mark of the final to post a nine shot win.
With Commonwealth Games gold medallist Lynsey Armitage teaming with Kiepe and Rice to register a 17-12 victory against Damon and Adam Jeffery and Henry in the triples, the Gorillas relied on young gun Jesse Noronha and star skip Matt Sargeant to keep them in the contest as they posted a 12-11 win against Brett Wilkie and Mark Casey.
Chasing their third title in four years, the Hawks, with the support of a vocal home crowd, appeared to be in the box seat, but the Gorillas would not be denied as Henry continued his brilliant form by claiming a 21-15 victory over Wilkie, the world number five, in the singles.
Shortly after, Warilla’s fours outfit kept their unblemished record intact to snare a 16-10 win and the title was theirs for the keeping.
“It’s absolutely fantastic,” a jubilant Henry said.
“It’s just an amazing result for the club.
“To play against Helensvale in the final and to drop only five games in fours days is pretty incredible.
“It’s one of the best competitions in the world.”
Club Helensvale must thank the assistance of major sponsors: Henselite, Coke, Carlton United Breweries, Wymark Insurance Brokers and Tyrrells Wines.
RESULTS OF 2010 COMPETITION
DAY ONE 6 SEPTEMBER 2010:
Helensvale 2 and Warilla have raced out to lead the field after day 1 of the Henselite $40,000 National Club 5 a Side Challenge at Club Helensvale today. Both teams won 7 from 8 games giving them a one game buffer on Raymond Terrace, Helensvale 1, Wynnum Manly and Melbourne all on 6 wins.
Two more days of qualifying will be played tomorrow and Wednesday with the top 4 teams advancing to Thursday’s Semi Final and Grand Finals.
Last year’s champions Taren Point sit in seventh and will be looking to bounce back tomorrow.
PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE DAY ONE RESULTS
DAY TWO 7 SEPTEMBER 2010:
Warilla and Helensvale 2 continued their dominance on day 2 of the Henselite $40,000 National Club 5 a Side Challenge at Club Helensvale today.
Warilla won 7 from 8 games advancing them to the top of the leader board, giving them a great platform going into the final day of qualifying tomorrow.
Helensvale 2 sit in second place after also winning 7 from 8 games today impressing their local fans.
East Cessnock and Raymond Terrace round out the top four with Wynnum Manly, Helensvale 1 and Taren Point knocking on the door with 8 games left of qualifying tomorrow.
The top four teams will then contest semi finals and grand final on Thursday.
PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE DAY TWO RESULTS
DAY THREE 8 SEPTEMBER 2010:
Warilla Bowling Club from NSW have continued their impressive form into the third and final day of the Henselite $40,000 National Club 5 a Side Challenge at Club Helensvale. Featuring experienced International representatives Jeremy Henry (Ireland) and Adam Jeffery (Australia), Warilla finished on top of the leader board after 12 qualifying rounds.
Helensvale 1 came home with a wet sail today winning all eight games to finish second on the table. They will now meet their club mates Helensvale 2 in tomorrow’s semi final who hung on after a shaky start to the last day of qualifying.
Wynnum Manly finished off well to end up fourth earning them a semi final berth against Warilla.
Each semi final will be contested in all four disciplines commencing at 8:15am tomorrow morning. The winners will then advance to the grand final which will commence at 12:55pm tomorrow.
PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE DAY THREE RESULTS
DAY FOUR SEMI FINAL & FINAL 9TH SEPTEMBER 2010:
Warilla have continued their dominance into the finals to take out the Henselite $40,000 National Club 5 a Side Challenge at Club Helensvale today.
After topping the table at the completion of qualifying, Warilla then overcame hometown favourites Helensvale 1 in the final. Locked at one game all after the pairs and triples rubbers, Jeremy Henry then put Warilla in a commanding position defeating Brett Wilkie 21 – 15 in the singles. Warilla held onto a handy lead in the fours to eventually win by 6 shots. Skip Matt Sargeant was a standout throughout the competition and was well supported by Damon Jeffery, Adam Jeffery and Jesse Noronha in the fours.
Earlier in the day, Warilla defeated Wynnum Manly four rinks to nil in one semi final, while Helensvale 1 got the better of their club mates Helensvale 2 in the other semi.
PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE DAY FOUR RESULTS
Club Helensvale must thank their sponsors: Henselite, Carlton United Breweries, Coca Cola, Wymark Insurance Brokers and Tyrrell’s Wines.