In 2003 Cathy was appointed Captain of the first Australian Ladies Woodchopping Team and remained in the team competing in Australia and New Zealand until she resigned in 2009 for personal commitments, Cathy has won and been placed in many other local and interstate championship and handicap woodchop/sawing events during her career. She remains a true sporting legend and a pioneering inspiration to all other women involved or interested in the sport of woodchopping.
She started woodchopping at the age of 14 and completed in local events along with her family as members of the Southeast Axemen’s Association. In 1984 she blazed a trail in the sport as the first women to compete at the Royal Melbourne Show. Her entry was initially rejected based on gender. After strong objection from her family based on discrimination issues her entry was accepted and she went on to compete successfully at other Royal Shows.
Cathy has many prestigious wins to her name dominating the Jack & Jill Sawing Championship at Sydney Royal for many years. She also has wins in Double Handed Sawing she has recorded wins in women’s championship & handicap events.