Surf Life Saving Report
Juniors – Years 7 and 8
The surf conditions were perfect, and the beach was packed on the final Saturday for the Nippers. The session started with a warmup run and stretch before the boys lined up for the final iron-man race of the season. After the iron-man the boys worked on their body surfing skills in the flags.
At the final presentation, the boys enjoyed a BBQ lunch, and the awards were presented. Congratulations to the following award winners:
Iron Man: Noah McLaren
Most Improved Year 7: Toby Dalgliesh
Most Improved Year 8: Tristan Rowe
Champion Nipper Year 7: Jackson Dent
Champion Nipper Year 8: Xavier du Vernet
| Iron Man Race | |
|---|---|
| 1st | Noah McLaren |
| 2nd | Will Hoy |
| 3rd | Xavier du Vernet |
| 4th | Hamish Cleland |
| 5th | Jai van Hamburg |
| 6th | William Watson |
Intermediates – Years 9 and 10
The Year 9 and 10 boys enjoyed excellent conditions for their final Surf Lifesaving session. After some time practising their wave-catching skills on boards, and a warmup board race, the boys took on the main event – the annual iron-man race.
In a competitive race, Lachie Warner ran out winner, followed by Oliver Roxburgh and Charlie Martin respectively.
The morning ended with a sausage sizzle and presentations at the new clubhouse. Congratulations to the following awards winners:
Iron Man: Lachie Warner
Year 9 Champion: Charlie Martin
Year 10 Champion: Lachie Warner
Most Improved: Don Jackson
Seniors – Years 11 and 12
The Seniors brought a certain ‘party atmosphere’ to the final Surf Lifesaving session of the season, with the Year 12 boys attending in their customary fancy dress. This early contest was won by Angus Brewer in his Elvis costume, complete with dance moves.
The boys then enjoyed a session catching waves and demonstrating their board skills on a sizeable wave breaking on the bommie. Mr Bird and Mr Meakins, the Senior Coaches, then gathered the boys for the iron-man race, the most eagerly anticipated event of the SLS calendar. The Year 11 race was taken by Duncan Cowan, with Jasper Krawchuk, the Year 12 winner. In an impressive sign of respect and admiration, the Year 11 boys formed a tunnel and clapped each Year 12 competitor out of the sea as they ended the race.
Several boys also received their Patrol Proficiency shirts in recognition of their efforts in Surf Lifesaving, week-in week-out, along with their dedication to the beach patrol at Long Reef on a Saturday morning.
Awards and presentations were as follows:
Iron-man Year 11: Duncan Cowan
Iron-man Year 12: Jasper Krawchuk
Patrol Proficiency: Lachlan Chappell, Matthew Lotz, Will Mason-Jones, Charlie Dale, Josh Clayton, Charlie Michel, James McLeod, Ollie Hurt
After 18 separate events the Patrol Competition was decided as follows:
| Patrol Team | Points | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Patrol 2 | 34 |
| 2nd | Patrol 4 | 37 |
| 3rd | Patrol 3 | 40 |
| 4th | Patrol 1 | 50 |
The departing Year 12 group have left a legacy in Shore Surf Lifesaving. Many of these boys have been involved in the School program since they were in Year 7. They have demonstrated humour, maturity, commitment to the sport, a keen competitive spirit and an unfaltering dedication to the service of others through their weekly beach patrols. They are a credit to themselves, their families and the School and will be greatly missed by coaches and younger boys alike. We sincerely hope that the boys continue with their involvement in Surf Lifesaving, be it at Long Reef or any other club, and wish them every success in their future endeavours.
Mr G Jones
Acting MIC SLS