Milton “Squimpy” Hawke
13 October 1950
Nowra born, Milton Hawke, has lived in Far West NSW for over 65 years. The local bus operator goes by the name Squimpy and is recognised in the FWSHF for his achievements in both Rope Quoits and Indoor Bowls. Squimpy first took to Rope Quoits at age 10 and started representing Broken Hill at age 17. From there, he moved onto the open competition, claiming his first title in 1984 where he defeated the 13-time Australian Champion, John Sproat, in four shots. Squimpy went on to win eight more National Titles before moving onto the Veterans Sections, where he claimed eight more.
Milton also competed in the teams events, claiming a total of 13 Australian Titles, skippering over 10 of those victories. Squimpy has been selected for the All Australian Team on 10 occasions and has been awarded 22 All Australian Awards which is awarded to a player who has excelled in the Australian Title event against all A-Grade participations. His awards and titles have collectively contributed to the crowning achievement of being inducted into the Australian Rope Quoits Hall of Fame as a player and administrator. Currently, Squimpy serves as the President of the Local Association as well as Handicapper.
Milton is inducted into the Far West Sporting Hall of Fame as both an Athlete and General member, recognising his achievements as both a competitor and administrator.
AWARDS & MILESTONES
- 20 x Broken Hill Men’s Open Singles Titles.
- 18 x Broken Hill Men’s Pairs Titles.
- 11 x Broken Hill Mixed Indoor Bowls Singles Titles.
- 4 x Men’s South Australian State Pairs.
- 2 x South Australian State Singles Titles.
- 2 x South Australian Men’s Pairs Titles.
- A Mixed Pairs South Australian Title, partnered with his daughter, Jodie.
- A Mixed Pairs South Australian Regional Title, partnered with his grandson, Aaron.
- Competitor in the Australian Indoor Bowls Council Australian Championships since 2000. Winning 3 Gold medals and 2 Silver Medals.
- Vice President of South Australian Indoor Bowls Association.
- Chairman of Selector for the Australian Indoor Bias Bowls Council for the Trans-Tasman Trophy.
- Australian Rope Quoits Hall of Fame.
SPORTING HISTORY (INDOOR BOWLS)
2018
Australian Indoor Bowls Title.
2014
Australian Indoor Bowls Title.
2003
Australian Indoor Bowls Title.
SPORTING HISTORY (ROPE QUOITS)
2019
Australian Veterans Rope Quoits Title.
2018
Australian Veterans Rope Quoits Title.
2017
Australian Veterans Rope Quoits Title.
2016
Australian Veterans Rope Quoits Title.
2015
Australian Veterans Rope Quoits Title.
Inducted into the Australian Rope Quoits Hall of Fame.
2014
Australian Veterans Rope Quoits Title.
2013
Australian Veterans Rope Quoits Title.
2012
Australian Veterans Rope Quoits Title.
2010
Australian Rope Quoits Singles Title.
2009
Australian Rope Quoits Singles Title.
2007
Australian Rope Quoits Singles Title.
1997
Australian Rope Quoits Singles Title
1994
Australian Rope Quoits Singles Title.
1992
Australian Rope Quoits Singles Title.
1988
Australian Rope Quoits Singles Title.
1986
Australian Rope Quoits Singles Title.
1984
Australian Rope Quoits Singles Title.
