The annual Neil Studholme Trophy came to a fitting end on Saturday, 23 August, with a large crowd singing “The carnival is over”.

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A closely contested final saw the Beacon Point team of Kathryn Liggins, Alice Turnbull and Bill Turnbull (skip) defeat the Albert Town team of Jim Cowie, Todd Swain and Amy Swain (skip) 19-15 after 20 ends. The final was a high-quality game with the scores tied at 15-15 after 18 ends.The other final matches saw Aubrey beat Cardrona 17-5 to finish third, Hawea beat West Wanaka 17-14, Village beat Pembroke 19-6.

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An enthusiastic crowd enjoyed the final and the Prizegiving ceremony, with the always excellent catering.

President Mark Daniels thanked all of those involved in the organisation and running of the competition, and introduced Chris Wright from Harcourts Wanaka, the valued sponsors of the tournament.

Chris presented the winning prizes with the Neil Studholme Trophy being presented to Bill Turnbull by Karen Studholme and Tama Chaney, a great grandson of Neil Studholme. Stu Hurley spoke on behalf of the Beacon Point team and mentioned the great pleasure that Neil Studholme would take in the friendly and competitive spirit of the tournament.

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Mark presented flowers to Jill Hill in thanking her for the superb organisation of the tournament and expressed gratitude also to Rhonda Hurley for the wonderful catering.

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Photo of Beacon Point team who were present on the final day, from left

Chris Wright (Harcourts Rep sponsor)
Beacon Point Team: Alice Turnbull; Suzanne Ewing (rear hidden); Rhonda Hurley, Kathryn Liggins, Margaret Marshall, Margaret Young, Bill Turnbull, Lynette Wells, Stuart Hurley, 
Studholme Reps: Karen Studholme, Tama Chaney.