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OFFICIAL PROGRAM
Junior Championships Warrnambool SLSC 7/8 March 2015
Senior Championships Ocean Grove SLSC 28/29 Match 2015
PRESIDENT’S Welcome
Welcome everyone to the 2015 Victorian Junior and Senior Lifesaving Championships. These are two very special events on the lifesaving sport calendar and I look forward to witnessing our outstanding lifesaving athlete’s showcase their skills on the beach and in the surf over two weekends.
The State Championships are a great opportunity to celebrate all of the hard work and dedication that our lifesavers embody and these events provide a great test for their fitness, lifesaving skills and sportsmanship.
Firstly I would like to thank both the Warrnambool SLSC for hosting the junior championships and the Ocean Grove SLSC for hosting the seniors.
Thank you to the club Presidents, Michael Owen (Warrnambool SLSC) and Chris Paterson (Ocean Grove SLSC) and their club committees, for their preparation, planning and commitment to present these two significant events for the second year running.
Congratulations to each and every one of our competitors for making it to the State Championships. Your skill, energy, tenacity and team spirit throughout the carnival season is inspiring to us all and I wish you all the very best of luck as your training and efforts over the season come to the fore.
I’d like to recognise and thank everyone who has helped make these events possible. To the coaches, officials, water safety, team managers, supporters, family and friends – we couldn’t do it without you. Your contributions and efforts throughout the season and beyond play a crucial role for all of our lifesavers and without this support, events like these simply could not take place.
To the officials who will spend a two full days each weekend from dawn ‘til dusk on the beach, we are all indebted to you.
Thanks are also due to all the sponsors who continue to support the individual clubs and athletes and lifesaving in general, and to the Victorian Government who have supported and partnered with us all.
Finally, thank you to the Life Saving Victoria staff who have committed not only their day jobs to lifesaving, but often their weekends and nights as well.
To all of the competitors, I wish you good luck and I hope you all have a fantastic weekend both in Warrnambool and Ocean Grove.
Now, let the competition begin!
Tom Mollenkopf
President Life Saving Victoria
On behalf of Life Saving Victoria and the Aquatic Sports Council
I would like to welcome competitors, officials, coaches, team
managers, guests and sponsors to the 2015 Victorian Lifesaving
Championships.
I would like to congratulate the Warrnambool SLSC and Ocean
Grove SLSC on again being selected as the Host Clubs for the
Junior and Senior Victorian Championships. I would like to also
take this opportunity to congratulate both clubs for their co-
operation and motivation in hosting the 2014 Championships and
this has continued with the preparation for the respective 2015
Championships.
I would like to thank all the LSV staff members involved in this
year’s Championships and appreciate their efforts in providing their
support and event management skills to ensure the best possible
outcome for our members.
Since the 2014 Junior and Senior Victorian Championships we have
had a very active period. Over the 2014 winter months we have held
a number of IRB competitions around the coast culminating with a
very successful IRB Victorian Championships hosted by 13th Beach
SLSC at their beach, but unfortunately due to sea conditions the
second day of competition had to be transferred to Lorne. I would
like to thank the 13th Beach SLSC for hosting these Championships
and the Lorne Club for allowing 13th Beach to use the Club House
facilities on the second day.
The Junior and Senior Pool competitions were also held during the
winter months with successful Junior and Senior Victorian Pool
Championships held at Watermarc Aquatic Centre, Greensborough.
On behalf of the LSV Aquatic Sports Council I would like to promote
and encourage the Pool competition to our Clubs and their members.
This is a competition area which we believe our Victorian Clubs and
members can and do excel in including at Australian Championship
level. This competition is also a gateway for our competitors to make
Australian Teams as we are not restricted by climate when it comes
to training. The dates for the 2015 Pool Season have been circulated.
The Aquatic Sport Pool Panel are also working on ways to arrange for
the training and coaching of the Clubs to introduce them to the Pool
Competition.
This season has seen a successful junior and senior Summer Surf
Series. We have tried to introduce some changes to improve the
running of these carnivals and would like to receive any feedback
and recommendations on how we can continue to improve these
events. A successful Victorian Masters Championship was once again
held at Lorne. Other successful events were the Victorian Champion
Lifesaver, Patrol Competition, and First Aid Championships hosted
by the South Melbourne LSC. We would like to thank the Clubs for
hosting these events along with competitors, officials and IRB crews
for their efforts at all these events.
Our Victorian State Teams have competed successfully at the various
National Championships over the past year. At the 2014 Australian
IRB Championships held at Cudgen Headland SLSC during July 2014
our Victorian IRB Team finished second, a fantastic result from all
involved! The 2015 Southern States Challenge was hosted by LSV
at the Torquay Beach and Geelong Grammar, and once again, our
Junior Development Team were successful in winning the Southern
States Development Challenge At the 2015 RLSSA Australian Pool
Life Saving Championships held in Hobart during January 2015
we finished third overall with some fantastic individual results. At
the 2015 SLSA National Ocean/Beach Interstate Championships
(this year the Pool component will be held as a separate event)
held during January 2015 at Newport in Sydney we finished 4th
overall. At the 2015 Surf Boat Interstate Championships held at
Shellharbour, NSW we finished ?? On behalf of the LSV Aquatic
Sports Council and Executive could I compliment all competitors,
coaches and managers associated with these Teams for their efforts
and contributions.
Again this year we have seen a number of new officials attend
Officials Courses and I thank these members for volunteering and
getting involved. Even with the influx of these new Officials we are
continuing to struggle with getting suitably qualified Officials at our
various competition carnivals involving beach, IRB and pool. We
would like to encourage more members to get involved and become
Officials. It is a great way of making sure our sport continues to
develop. We are seeing Clubs develop their coaches and competitors
and we encourage this, but we would also like to encourage Clubs to
get their members involved in becoming qualified officials.
I would like to thank all of our partners for their support, especially
the Victorian Government, City of Greater Geelong, Warrnambool
City Council, Engine Swimwear and Charger Surf Craft.
Finally I would once again like to thank our hard working officials, IRB
Drivers and Crew, Water Safety, and First Aid personal who do a great
job and without their contribution our Sports Carnivals would not be
the success they are.
Regards,
Allan Holmes
AQUATIC SPORTS Director’s Message
CHAMPIONSHIP
Hosts2015
Victorian Titles 2015 President’s Welcome – Chris Paterson
On behalf of the Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club’s members and committee, I would like to welcome you back to the Bellarine for the 2015 Victorian Surf Lifesaving Championships. After the fantastic conditions at last years event we are looking forward to again partnering with Life Saving Victoria to deliver another memorable titles. As one of the biggest and most popular clubs in Victoria, Ocean Grove SLSC has always taken pride in its beach and the ability of the club to provide a consistent service to the community via its life saving services as well as a strong social, competition and junior development program.
Hopefully this will be the final time many of you experience the Ocean Grove Surf Beach Complex in its current state. As some of you may already know, the club has been working with State and Federal Government, City of Greater Geelong, Life Saving Victoria, DEPI and Barwon Coast on major renovation and extension plans for the building, which celebrates its 20 anniversary this year. Current timelines have the facility closing for these works from May 2016 and we look forward to welcoming you back to a brand new facility some time after that.
We appreciate the support of Life Saving Victoria in again preparing for this event and the support and assistance given by the City of Greater Geelong and Barwon Coast Committee of Management.
I would also like to acknowledge the great work done by our organising team and Committee of Management in assisting in the planning and implementation of the event.
Please enjoy the hospitality of Ocean Grove SLSC and have a great weekend of competition and camaraderie.
Victorian Junior Lifesaving Championships 2014President’s Welcome – Michael Owen
On behalf of Warrnambool Surf Life Saving Club I would like to welcome competitors, their families, coaches, officials and all involved in Life Saving Victoria.
It is a great honour for Warrnambool Surf Life Saving Club to host the 2015 Victorian Junior Lifesaving Championships on this wonderful beach following the success of last year’s event.
Our Club and General Committee are supporting our Junior State Titles committee, headed up by Alan Aulesbrook. They have worked in conjunction with Life Saving Victoria to present an excellent event for everyone to participate in.
These events are the result of a lot of hard work by our members. It is very satisfying to witness the cooperation of so many of our club members working to facilitate the staging of these successful events whilst not losing the objective of a safe environment for the beach going public.
We appreciate the partnership with Life Saving Victoria and the Warrnambool City Council who has been very supportive and helpful to our Victorian Junior Championships Committee in preparation for this event.
To our many club sponsors and supporters, our ongoing appreciation for your contributions towards the success of our club this season and we look forward to your continuing support.
Warnambool SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB
Ocean Grove SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB
The Victorian Government is delighted to welcome competitors, spectators, officials and volunteers to the 2015 Victorian Lifesaving Championships.
Lifesavers contribute many voluntary hours to ensure we all enjoy the beach and I would like to especially acknowledge their contribution and dedication.
In addition to welcoming the competitors and wishing them success for their respective events, I would also like to acknowledge the team officials and judges involved in the Victorian Championships, who have also contributed many hours.
Events such as the 2015 Victorian Lifesaving Championships continue to be important in increasing local participation and encouraging sport in our local communities. The Victorian Government has contributed to the funding of this event through the Significant Sporting Events Program.
I encourage everyone to come along to this event and enjoy the many good things that regional Victoria has to offer.
Congratulations to everyone involved in staging and supporting these championships.
I wish all competitors the best of luck.
THE HON. JOHN EREN, MPMinister for Sport
WELCOME Message
MAYORS’ Messages
On behalf of the City of Greater Geelong I would like to welcome you to the 2015 Victorian Life Saving Championships in beautiful Ocean Grove.
It’s going to be a cracking weekend full of traditional lifesaving events including surf boats, escue and Resuscitation, and Ironman/Ironwoman competitions.
The Victorian Life Saving Championships always attract large participation numbers and this year we’re expecting over 800 athletes.
Approximately 35 clubs have signed up for the Championships and what an event it will be!
Geelong is becoming a sporting capital. Over summer we have been host to the Festival of Sails, the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race and the Oates Victorian Open Golf Championships.
I do hope you enjoy your time on the Bellarine. Make sure you also visit our Waterfront precinct, CBD and enjoy the award winning restaurants and cafes spread across the region.
All the best in the competition!
Giddy Up!
Cr Darryn LyonsMayor, City of Greater Geelong
Welcome to Warrnambool.
We’re thrilled to be hosting the Victorian Junior Lifesaving Championships and hope that all competitors, their families and supporters have a great time while here in Warrnambool.
There’s plenty to enjoy about the championships. They’re about being fit and active and of course we have a growing appreciation of how important that is for both physical and mental health and wellbeing. There’s also the water safety theme for everyone to contemplate and the championships provide a great spectacle for those who enjoy watching a full-on action sport.
It’s just possible that the championships might inspire more people – young and not so young – to don bathers or a wetsuit and head for the surf. I’d also like to acknowledge the work of volunteer lifesavers and the efforts of the volunteers who have helped make the championships possible. We’re fortunate to have such a beautiful beach at our doorstep that is ideal for this event. To have Lady Bay and our surf beach showcased by the championships is a bonus for Warrnambool and the Great South Coast region.
So, best of luck to all competitors and stay safe. I hope we’re lucky enough to score some sunny days and we look forward to a wonderful competition and to everyone returning in 2015.
Cr Michael NeohMayor, Warrnambool City Council
Life Saving Victoria today presented Geelong Leisurelink rescuers with “Everyday Lifesaver” awards, congratulating them on their quick actions.
In September Geelong Leisurelink member Garry Simpson suffered from a heart attack while swimming laps at the centre and has recently returned to the pool to thank the team that saved his life.
Four of the centre’s lifeguards – Peter Claffey, Ashlea Smith, Imogen Brough and Lee Murray together with off-duty fire fighter Justin Craven were awarded as “Everyday Lifesavers” at the reunion, for their quick actions to save Mr Simpson’s life.
Lifeguard Ashlea Smith spotted Mr Simpson appearing to be having a seizure in the 25 metre deep lap swimming pool and quickly alerted her colleagues for assistance.
Ms Smith and Mr Claffey recovered the unconscious Mr Simpson from the water using a spinal board.
Upon discovering that he wasn’t breathing, Mr Claffey commenced resuscitation as fellow lifeguards Ashlea Smith and Imogen Brough recovered and applied an AED (Automated External Defibrillator), while Lee Murray called 000 and met paramedics.
Off duty fire fighter Justin Craven, also offered his service and provided assistance with CPR compressions.
The team performed CPR, applied the defibrillator and delivered one shock before MICA paramedics arrived and took over treatment.
Mr Simpson is believed to have been clinically dead for approximately 40 minutes before being revived and stabilised at the centre.
He was then transported to hospital in Geelong, where he was admitted to intensive care.
Mr Simpson spent four days in hospital following the heart attack and has since made full recovery.
GEELONG LEISURELINK LIFEGUARDS RECOGNISED AS “Everyday Lifesavers”
“I am so thankful for the staff on hand at Leisurelink. The team were fully prepared. They were ready for action. They truly saved my life,” Mr Simpson said.
Life Saving Victoria Manager Commercial Services Andy Dennis who presented the “Everyday Lifesaver” awards said that this was a terrific team effort to a critical situation.
“Providing first aid quickly, before emergency responders arrive, can make the difference between life and death,” Mr Dennis said.
“Resuscitation is all about early access, early CPR and early defibrillation. Being able to provide this treatment before paramedics arrive can increase chances of survival significantly.”
“Emergencies like this can happen everyday, so we encourage all Victorians to become “Everyday Lifesavers” by doing training in first aid and CPR.”
“You are also particularly vulnerable if you are in the water if a medical emergency like a heart attack occurs.”
“That’s why it is so important never to swim alone and wherever possible, to swim at a pool or patrolled beach where lifeguards are not only looking out for you in the water, but also trained to act quickly in an emergency,” Mr Dennis said.
City of Greater Geelong Councillor Jock Irvine who holds a portfolio for Sport & Recreation is thrilled to recognise local Geelong heroes.
“Incidents such as these show just how important and how vital basic first aid knowledge skills are,” Cr Irvine said.
“I am glad our talented lifeguards at Leisurelink were on hand and prepared with the adequate training and skills needed to save a life.”
“I applaud these local heroes for their efforts and I urge more Geelong residents to complete first aid training,”
LIFE SAVING VICTORIA'SEDUCATION PROGRAMS& ACCREDITED TRAINING COURSES
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Online resource portal with lesson plans, activity and colouring sheets and videos to support teachers
EMAIL [email protected] 03 9676 6940WEBSITE www.lifesavingvictoria.com.au/educationRESOURCES www.lsv-from-anywhere.com.au/education
EVERYDAYLIFESAVER
DIGITAL GAME TRIAL
Launching in Term 2, 2015. Register yourinterest with LSV – email us!
No cost
Years 7 to 9
Online Water Safety and Emergency Response (including CPR and First Aid) app
SWIM ANDSURVIVE LICENSEE
www.lifesavingvictoria.com.au/swimandsurvive
One off signup fee + Student Award Costs(Certificates and Logbooks)
Prep to Year 12
A National comprehensive learn-to-swim curriculum that can be implemented into any school swimming and water safety program
FOR TEACHERS& STUDENTS
www.lifesavingvictoria.com.au/training
Varies
Years 7 to 12 & Teachers / School Staff
Various accredited courses available; Senior First Aid /CPR / Defibrillation /Anaphylaxis / Asthma /Community Surf Life Saving Certificate / Pool Lifeguard / Bronze Medallion (SLSA or RLSSA)
VICTORIAN WATERSAFETY CERTIFICATE
www.lifesavingvictoria.com.au/vwsc
No cost
Years 5 and 6
A certificate signed by the Premier of Victoria that outlines the minimum swimming and water safety skills that students exiting primary school should achieve as recommended by the industryAssessed by Swim Teachers or School Teachers(with AUSTSWIM or equivalent)
Various methods; face-to-face and blendedonline and theory
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What do you want your students to learn?FIRST AID & CPRskills pathway
WATER SAFETYknowledge & skills pathway
SWIMMING & LIFESAVINGskills pathway
CLAS
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WATER SMARTAWARD
www.lifesavingvictoria.com.au/watersmart
$1.00 per student (certificate)
Years 4 to 6
Three theory/dry practical modules;1. Water Safety2. Emergency Response3. Rescues
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BRONZEeLIFESAVING
www.e-lifesaving.com.au
No cost
Years 7 to 10
Three theory modules;1. Hazards and Personal Safety2. Risks and Peer Influences3. Responding to Emergencies
INCU
RSION SINK OR SWIM
www.lifesavingvictoria.com.au/sinkorswim
Starts at $250.00 (1 session and 50 students)
Prep to Year 12
Interactive presentation covering key water safety messages, rescue and survival strategies
1-hour incursion delivered by a LSV Lifesaver
EXCU
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ION OPEN WATERLEARNING EXPERIENCE
www.lifesavingvictoria.com.au/owle
Between $11.00 - $45.00 per student
Years 3 to 12
Practical lifesaving activities including rescue, lifejacket and safe body boarding skills
Half day and full day excursions at approved localaquatic venues (beaches, rivers, lakes, pool)
LIFE SAVING VICTORIA'SEDUCATION PROGRAMS& ACCREDITED TRAINING COURSES
ONLI
NE P
ROGRAM
BENC
HMAR
K AWARD
ACCR
EDIT
ED COURSES
RESO
UR
CES EDUCATIONFROM ANYWHERE
www.lsv-from-anywhere.com.au/education
No cost
Online resource portal with lesson plans, activity and colouring sheets and videos to support teachers
EMAIL [email protected] 03 9676 6940WEBSITE www.lifesavingvictoria.com.au/educationRESOURCES www.lsv-from-anywhere.com.au/education
EVERYDAYLIFESAVER
DIGITAL GAME TRIAL
Launching in Term 2, 2015. Register yourinterest with LSV – email us!
No cost
Years 7 to 9
Online Water Safety and Emergency Response (including CPR and First Aid) app
SWIM ANDSURVIVE LICENSEE
www.lifesavingvictoria.com.au/swimandsurvive
One off signup fee + Student Award Costs(Certificates and Logbooks)
Prep to Year 12
A National comprehensive learn-to-swim curriculum that can be implemented into any school swimming and water safety program
FOR TEACHERS& STUDENTS
www.lifesavingvictoria.com.au/training
Varies
Years 7 to 12 & Teachers / School Staff
Various accredited courses available; Senior First Aid /CPR / Defibrillation /Anaphylaxis / Asthma /Community Surf Life Saving Certificate / Pool Lifeguard / Bronze Medallion (SLSA or RLSSA)
VICTORIAN WATERSAFETY CERTIFICATE
www.lifesavingvictoria.com.au/vwsc
No cost
Years 5 and 6
A certificate signed by the Premier of Victoria that outlines the minimum swimming and water safety skills that students exiting primary school should achieve as recommended by the industryAssessed by Swim Teachers or School Teachers(with AUSTSWIM or equivalent)
Various methods; face-to-face and blendedonline and theory
RESO
UR
CE
What do you want your students to learn?FIRST AID & CPRskills pathway
WATER SAFETYknowledge & skills pathway
SWIMMING & LIFESAVINGskills pathway
CLAS
SROO
M RESOURCE
WATER SMARTAWARD
www.lifesavingvictoria.com.au/watersmart
$1.00 per student (certificate)
Years 4 to 6
Three theory/dry practical modules;1. Water Safety2. Emergency Response3. Rescues
ONLI
NE P
ROGRAM
BRONZEeLIFESAVING
www.e-lifesaving.com.au
No cost
Years 7 to 10
Three theory modules;1. Hazards and Personal Safety2. Risks and Peer Influences3. Responding to Emergencies
INCU
RSION SINK OR SWIM
www.lifesavingvictoria.com.au/sinkorswim
Starts at $250.00 (1 session and 50 students)
Prep to Year 12
Interactive presentation covering key water safety messages, rescue and survival strategies
1-hour incursion delivered by a LSV Lifesaver
EXCU
RS
ION OPEN WATERLEARNING EXPERIENCE
www.lifesavingvictoria.com.au/owle
Between $11.00 - $45.00 per student
Years 3 to 12
Practical lifesaving activities including rescue, lifejacket and safe body boarding skills
Half day and full day excursions at approved localaquatic venues (beaches, rivers, lakes, pool)
Do you have athletes at your club interested in Lifesaving Sport? Want to hold your own Surf Carnival? We can help!
Do you have athletes interested in Lifesaving Sport? Want to hold your own Carnival? We can help!Introducing LSV’s modified sport concept the ‘Compact Surf Carnival’
TWO-HOUR modified carnivals run at your own club or with local and visiting clubs. BUILD club competition, confidence and encourage fun, fitness and friendships. PLUS you can run them ANYTIME!
EVENTS include: > Run-Swim-Run > Aqua Relay > Board Relay > Board Rescue Relay > Tube Race > Sprint Swim Teams > Beach Relay
RULES: > Teams of eight, each member can compete in up to three events. >Teams can be made up of any gender or age.> HAVE FUN!
MUST HAVE: > 1 IRB > 1 Rescue tube (per team) > 2 Flags & poles > 2 Water safety personal> 2 Officials > 1 Rescue board (per team) > 2 Can’s with ropes & anchors
Want to know MORE? Call LSV Aquatic Sports on 03 9676 6937
Do you have athletes at your club interested in Lifesaving Sport? Want to hold your own Surf Carnival? We can help!
Do you have athletes interested in Lifesaving Sport? Want to hold your own Carnival? We can help!Introducing LSV’s modified sport concept the ‘Compact Surf Carnival’
TWO-HOUR modified carnivals run at your own club or with local and visiting clubs. BUILD club competition, confidence and encourage fun, fitness and friendships. PLUS you can run them ANYTIME!
EVENTS include: > Run-Swim-Run > Aqua Relay > Board Relay > Board Rescue Relay > Tube Race > Sprint Swim Teams > Beach Relay
RULES: > Teams of eight, each member can compete in up to three events. >Teams can be made up of any gender or age.> HAVE FUN!
MUST HAVE: > 1 IRB > 1 Rescue tube (per team) > 2 Flags & poles > 2 Water safety personal> 2 Officials > 1 Rescue board (per team) > 2 Can’s with ropes & anchors
Want to know MORE? Call LSV Aquatic Sports on 03 9676 6937
ATHLETE, COACHES
& OFFICIALS
Profiles
TOMPenney
ASHLEIGHRich
ATHLETES
Half Moon Bay
How long have you been involved in lifesaving? Since U12s
What’s your favourite event? Ironwomen but in opens because it has a ski leg
What do you eat the night before a carnival? Pasta!!
What’s your greatest achievement to date in lifesaving sport? Winning the Open Ironwomen at the Fairhaven carnival last year in the massive surf! Will always be my favourite achievement
Who is your role model and why? Harriet Brown. She has never given up regardless of the situations she is put in
What are your interests outside of lifesaving? Surfing, running, basketball! pretty much just sport in general
What advice do you have for someone thinking about getting involved in lifesaving sport? Just do it, become involved! It is the most enjoyable experience, no matter how good you are at it! You visit so many different places and meet so many new people!
Goals for 2015? Win Open and U17 ironwomen at Vics
Final in U17 ironwomen and swim at Aussies
Top 10 in Cooly Gold long course
Event(s) to watch at this year’s Vic titles?• Open ironwomen
• U17 ironwomen
• Open womens ski race
• Open mens taplin
What is your favourite part about competing at the State Champs?The vibes everyone brings to the weekend, not only on the first day but on the second as well!
What is your favourite quote?Don’t have one
Anglesea How long have you been involved in lifesaving? Started nippers at seven, so a little over 20 years.
What’s your favourite event? Anything with Ski in it, excluding Iron
What do you eat the night before a carnival? Mexican
What’s your greatest achievement to date in lifesaving sport? Still haven’t been able to top a silver medal in the Mixed Double Ski at the 2012 Aussies. Beating Tristan Read in an Ironman race comes pretty close
Who is your role model and why? Anglesea Club legend Ben Mullins; he is now our strength and conditioning coach when he is not on the international rock climbing circuit
What are your interests outside of lifesaving? Cooking, eating, sleeping (usually in that order).
Goals for 2015? Three Aussie finals
Event(s) to watch at this year’s Vic titles?The men’s double ski, I hear Half Moon Bay have had their rudder fixed.
What is your favourite part about competing at the State Champs?The eternal glory
What is your favourite quote?“Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect”
LUCYConquit
JOELSimondson
ATHLETES
Mentone/Anglesea/Mooloolaba
How long have you been involved in lifesaving? 10 years
What’s your favourite event? Iron or Taplin
What do you eat the night before a carnival? Pizza, pasta, anything with carbs!
What’s your greatest achievement to date in lifesaving sport? 9th in last year’s Open Male Coolangatta Gold
Who is your role model and why? Ali Day, training along side him for a year showed me how committed, determined and humble a true champion is
What are your interests outside of lifesaving? Surfing, running, skiing and partying
What advice do you have for someone thinking about getting involved in lifesaving sport? Only come on days over 25 Degrees!
Aims for 2015? Just enjoy racing and hopefully make the Wieland Shield Team
Event(s) to watch at this year’s Vic titles? Open Iron, Open Taplin and the U/17 Women’s Ski if the waves are big!
What is your favourite part about competing/officiating at the State Champs? Spending time on the beach with mates and representing my club
What is your favourite quote? “Don’t stop when you’re tired, stop when you’re done”
Ocean Grove How long have you been involved in lifesaving? Seven years
What’s your favourite event? U/17 Taplin and Individual Ski
What do you eat the night before a carnival? A big bowl of pasta with heaps of water
What’s your greatest achievement to date in lifesaving sport? My biggest achievement would have to be making it into the swim final at Aussies in 2014, as well as making it into the State team of 2015
Who is your role model and why? Harriet Brown, because she’s a great ironwoman, who originally competed for Ocean Grove. She always trains hard and races the best she can.
What are your interests outside of lifesaving? Netball
What advice do you have for someone thinking about getting involved in lifesaving sport? Everybody should definitely have a go because it’s a great sport that keeps you fit and you get to make heaps of friends
Goals for 2015? Making an Aussies final and getting an individual medal at states.
Event(s) to watch at this year’s Vic titles? U/17 Ski, Swim and Board Relay
What is your favourite part about competing at the State Champs? I love racing at States because you get to put yourself up against the best in Victoria and it’s always fun
What is your favourite quote? “Sonny’s (Coach) way or the highway”
SOPHIEThomas
KATECassell-Ashton
ATHLETES
Point Leo SLSC
How long have you been involved in lifesaving? Eight years
What’s your favourite event?Ironwoman
What do you eat the night before a carnival? Generally some type of pasta dish or a chicken and brown rice salad
What’s your greatest achievement to date in lifesaving sport? Winning the 2014 U/17 Iron women
Who is your role model and why? Ali Day, he is an amazing athlete and to come back and be so successful after time out shows great passion and commitment for the sport.
What are your interests outside of lifesaving? I enjoy reading and relaxing with friends but the big focus at the moment is studying for Year 12, so trying to manage that around training
What advice do you have for someone thinking about getting involved in lifesaving sport? There are so many different ascpects to lifesaving that there is something for everyone. It is a great way to find a second family in your club, push yourself to achieving your best and find a true passion
Goals for 2015? To successfully make it through year 12, compete to the best of my ability at the Aussies, race in the Coolangatta Gold again and make the most of every opportunity thrown my way
Event(s) to watch at this year’s Vic titles? Ironwomen, Board Race
What is your favourite part about competing at the State Champs? It is so exciting to compete as it is the time to bring the seasons work together in one last race. Also the atmosphere when the two water areas combined on the Sunday afternoon for the final few events as everyone gets behind their team mates
What is your favourite quote? “If you have good thoughts they will shine out of your face like sunbeams and you will always look lovely “ - Roald Dahl
Torquay How long have you been involved in lifesaving? 10 years
What’s your favourite event?The swim race
What do you eat the night before a carnival?I don’t have a special meal I like to eat, just whatever I feel like eating at the time
What’s your greatest achievement to date in lifesaving sport? Making the swim final at Aussies in 2013
Who is your role model and why?Definitely my dad (Bryan Thomas), as he knows what its like to go through the hard work to make it to the highest level in sport
What are your interests outside of lifesaving?Working with children with disabilities and doing jigsaws
What advice do you have for someone thinking about getting involved in lifesaving sport?Keep an open mind, as it is a very unpredictable race environment, the leader can change at any point.
Goals for 2015?To make an U/19 Aussie final
Event(s) to watch at this year’s Vic titles?The open mens board and taplin, as they are always really exciting!
What is your favourite part about competing at the State Champs?Definitely racing in the team events with the Torquay girls, and getting to do some really tough racing against other competitors.
What is your favourite quote?“Hard work beats talent, when talent fails to work hard”
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LISAHarper
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Mordialloc
How long have you been involved in lifesaving? I started nippers as a seven year old, this is my 11th year involved with Surf Life Saving.
What’s your favourite event? Ironman
What do you eat the night before a carnival? Steak and salad or pasta
What’s your greatest achievement to date in lifesaving sport? Being involved with the team at Mordialloc and winning the State Championships last season! As well as representing Victoria in both Surf and Pool State teams and being named the Junior Athlete of the year in 2012 and 2013
Who is your role model and why? Ali Day, his work ethic and achievements have been pretty crazy. He took a year off for his health and came back to win the Nutri-Grain Ironman series
What are your interests outside of lifesaving? Hanging out with friends, kayaking (K1) and surfing
What advice do you have for someone thinking about getting involved in lifesaving sport? Get involved!! You’ll make a lot of friendships through competing, patrolling and club involvement. You challenge your team mates and learn a lot from each other
Goals for 2015? Winning the U19 Ironman. Making it through to the finals in a few events at Aussies this year
Event(s) to watch at this year’s Vic titles?Ironman events, I’ll be competing in a lot of team events for Mordialloc so watch for those!
What is your favourite part about competing at the State Champs?All the training that we’ve been doing over the last few months all comes together for States and Aussies. We have a lot of rivalry within our Mordi team to be the best, you’re not just racing to win, you’re racing for bragging rights until the next states! I enjoy winning
What is your favourite quote?You’re not there yet but you’re closer than what you were yesterday
Mordialloc
How long have you been involved in lifesaving? Since 2000
What’s your favourite event? Every team event
What do you eat the night before a carnival? Literally whatever is in the fridge or freezer at the time
What’s your greatest achievement to date in lifesaving sport?2009 Australian Surf Life Saving Taplin Final with Kim Holding and Emma De Landre, and 2015 Australian Royal Life Saving Gold Medal in the 4x25m Manikin Relay with Bek Moncrief, Lisa Ferguson and Sam Howe
Who is your role model and why? My brother Luke Harper. As long as I can remember, we have been a part of the same club, trained together & competed together. Whether he has pushed me up and down the laps of the pool, made me lift heavier in the gym or given me advice before the start gun for a race, he has always supported and pushed me to succeed. I owe all of my accomplishments to him
What are your interests outside of lifesaving? Being a mother to my two year old son, rugby
What advice do you have for someone thinking about getting involved in lifesaving sport? Be prepared to be open minded, give every event a chance whether it be Surf Life Saving or Royal Life Saving
Goals for 2015? Coolangatta Gold long course
Event(s) to watch at this year’s Vic titles? Open Men’s Taplin Relay
What is your favourite part about competing at the State Champs? The team camaraderie
What is your favourite quote? I’ve missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I’ve been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.
-Michael Jordan
COACHESCAMDixonHalf Moon Bay
How long have you been involved in lifesaving? I have been involved in surf since 1992 as a competitor in the open ranks and finished competing seriously in 2001, we moved to Dubai for five years in 2004 and while working there I started a nipper programme for expats (mainly Aussie, Kiwi and South African) as an introduction to the sport of lifesaving. When we moved back to Melbourne my son was old enough to start competing in Nippers which is where I find myself now.
What’s your favourite event/Discipline? As a swimmer my favourite events were the Belt Swim and Board rescue. My favourite team event was and is the Taplin relay, like the Aqua Cameron Relay in Nippers the Taplin Relay shows both teamwork and depth of talent in one’s club. Choosing the right competitors in the conditions you are fronted with is vital.
How do you prepare yourself for a day on the beach?Preparation is always done in the days and weeks prior to a race for a larger event like the Vic titles. Organising the list of competitors into events and pre-planning with them race schedules, key events, etc. On the day itself you just have to be prepared for anything, conditions, competitor tiredness / sickness, change in order of events, basically be ready for all of the pre-planning to change on you and have alternatives ready to implement. The hardest thing to deal with on the day are the ‘highs’ and ‘lows’ of the kids, the big smiles are easy to deal with but the tears are hard. Every race is a lesson as you never stop learning in the surf.
What’s your greatest achievement to date in coaching?Passing on my knowledge and experience to the athletes is what it is all about, with life saving being such a unique sport there are not many former competitors in Victoria that hang around in the sport and give back so really whatever I can pass on.
I have thoroughly enjoyed coaching the Junior High Performance squads and Junior Southern State Team for the past two seasons. At HMB I have really enjoyed coaching my sons age group and I think it is wonderful that for the past two Vic titles nearly every one of my nippers has received a medal, such a great bunch of kids!
Who is your role model and why? Probably my old swimming coach, he was a ‘hard task master’ which is how I always approached my races and now as a coach I need to keep telling myself ‘not everyone responds well to this same approach’ but I always expect my athletes to give 100% effort!
What are your interests outside of lifesaving/what do you do during the week? I’m a partner in an Architectural firm which is flat out at times, and when I’m not playing Architect or running around with my son’s sporting activities, I still keep fit and compete in some open surf carnivals and the surf masters at both Vic’s and Aussies.
What advice do you have for someone thinking about getting involved in coaching? It is very rewarding to watch the athletes growth, but always listen to others as we as coaches never stop learning too.
Aims for 2015? Youth Aussies – I want to make a big push to get as many of our nippers training and working harder so we are not just competitive at the Aussies but making finals.
Favourite thing about Lifesaving Events? Anything can happen in the surf, those that read the surf best usually win but now and then you can get lucky with a wave and their the races you remember the longest.
Event(s) to watch at this year’s Vic titles? I love to watch the board rescue because a lot can happen after the pickup, team work, reading the conditions, waves, you can go from first to last or vice-versa before the race is done.
Favourite QuotesMuhammad Ali - “Champions aren’t made in gyms. Champions are made from something they have deep inside them—a desire, a dream, a vision. They have to have last-minute stamina, they have to be a little faster, they have to have the skill and the will. But the will must be stronger than the skill.”
And the second a lot simpler from my swimming coach as a teenager – Respect All, Fear None.
PAULTaylorMordialloc
How long have you been involved in lifesaving? 15 years
What’s your favourite event/Discipline? Beach Relay and any event I can watch my son Matthew compete in. He’s a water athlete so I don’t watch as much of his races as I would like.
How do you prepare yourself for a day on the beach? Run though the check list, pack early and try to get an early night beforehand. Get to the beach early.
What’s your greatest achievement to date in coaching? Playing my small part in helping the club (first bay club) win the 2014 Vic Champs. Also working closely with the head Beach coach Brian Dolly to create an environment where athletes of all abilities can achieve their personal best. The Aussie medals are a (great) bonus.
Who is your role model and why? No specific person, but people like the late Tom Hafey who worked hard and have a positive outlook on life. If it is to be, it’s up to me.
What are your interests outside of lifesaving/what do you do during the week? Is there time outside of lifesaving to have other interests? Mainly work, home life and trying to increase my general knowledge.
What advice do you have for someone thinking about getting involved in coaching? Start now. Get qualified and always continue to increase your knowledge from those in the know. It’s a lot of work but very rewarding in ways you won’t believe.
Aims for 2015? Ongoing improvement in all the athletes to achieve their potential, and to continue to play my part in building an environment where athletes can achieve their goals.
Favourite thing about Lifesaving Events? Being involved with positive people whilst providing a community service. When the suns out life can be pretty good..
Event(s) to watch at this year’s Vic titles? Any event in which the Mordialloc LSC competes in, especially the beach events.
Favourite Quote?“Effort is controllable, results are not”. And, “vision without execution is hallucination”.
JONFordPoint Leo
How long have you been involved in lifesaving? 10 years not including a brief stint at Anglesea many years ago!
What’s your favourite event/Discipline? Iron and ski with my background in international flat water kayaking
How do you prepare yourself for a day on the beach? Careful consideration of teams to get the best result for the club and all athletes. Psyching myself to get up at 4am so we can reach the West Coast in time to do an effective warm up!
What’s your greatest achievement to date in coaching? Developing the coaches and program for a complete and year round training schedule for all levels of athletes at our club. Helping Bella Ford reach the U19 ski final at Aussies last year .
Who is your role model and why? Phil Clayton has been an inspiration in terms of engaging the squad with what is required to succeed as well as the importance of an organised and carefully planned program. After witnessing Ali Day at a training camp last weekend I have become a big fan of his positive methods of communicating with young people!
What are your interests outside of lifesaving/what do you do during the week? I run a research team and group of multi-disciplinary practices helping people with chronic back pain.
What advice do you have for someone thinking about getting involved in coaching? Some experience competing in the sport helps to understand what is required by athletes (its never too late to start with Masters). There are so many resources and people out there who can help - find them and learn from their experience. Be organised and develop the people around you (coaches and athletes).
Aims for 2015? Improve Point Leo’s ranking at States and to help some of our top end athletes make individual finals at Aussies.
Favourite thing about Lifesaving Events? The unpredictable nature of the sport; anything can happen. The opportunity for coaches and athletes to better themselves through sport and working as a team.
Event(s) to watch at this year’s Vic titles? U19 female iron, U19 female ski and hopefully some new talent in our open mens taplin!
Favourite Quote?“As a coach I’ve gotta spend more time researching quotes” by Jon Ford
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Ocean Grove How long have you been involved in lifesaving? 30 years this year
How do you prepare yourself for a day on the beach?Get organised the night before. Pack the food, a range of clothes for all seasons,print the carnival program and the selected teams a number of times for kids that forget to print theirs as well as some for my family. Check the surf conditions and send out a good luck text usually to the squad.
Greatest coaching achievement to dateThere are quite a few....getting my own children to Australian finals and coaching them throughout their time racing. As for the kids I coach.....I love seeing an athlete get the results they deserve be it winning a pennant, winning a state medal individual or team race, or just making a final.....it’s all good and part of the sport.
Who is your role model and why?A swim coach I once had Alec Urquart....who passed away many years ago....taught me by the way he coached to treat everyone the same in your squad regardless of what their abilities were. Not to concentrate just on the champion as they are easy to coach and will always to well. To be successful is when everyone feels part of the group. And even when he was yelling and cursing as he did often, we always knew that he loved us all but he was just passionate about our racing. I think my style has turned out a bit like him.
Interests out of surf life savingPhys ed teacher at Geelong high school, free surf when I have time, play guitar and read a fair bit. Don’t have much free time really during the season and while I am working.
Advice for someone wanting to get involved in coaching: You need to love kids and be in it for them not for yourself. Obviously you need to have a love of the sport and be willing to stand up for what you believe in regardless of what others say. And also be willing for it to take up many many hours of your life if you want your athletes to succeed.
Aims for 2015?I’m not worried about the point score system as it just flogs the kids and they give it away. I want to concentrate on the youth of the club as we have a heap at Ocean Grove and I would like to see them stick around for the future. There is a new young group going to Aussies so I would like to see them have a positive experience. As well as this I would obviously like the kids to do well at Vics ......get a few team medals and some individual ones as well. As long as they have a good season, learn something and are ready to front up next year and work harder again, my job is done.
Favourite thing about surf lifesavingAs long as you are up there you have a chance of winning or doing well at a carnival. It’s a healthy lifestyle where you learn skills that could save someone’s life....that has to be a good thing. Also the friends that you make and all ages and both sexes mixing together....gotta love the sport!!!!
Events to watch at this years vic titlesAll of them but it won’t happen as now it is broken up into 3 areas I always miss something. The junior races are always good and more focus should be placed on them I think, taplin maybe as some kids have raced all weekend and done a heap of racing and still manage a great race at the end of the weekend.
Favourite quote?It used to be ...no pain no gain, but the kids I coach gave me a t shirt for Xmas with a new quote .....Soni’s way or the highway!!! So that’s my new one....
SONIAKinsey
Mordialloc How long have you been involved in lifesaving? 23 years
What’s your favourite event/Discipline? Rescue Tube Race, 100m Carry, Line throw
How do you prepare yourself for a day on the beach? Don’t think Just do it !
What’s your greatest achievement to date in coaching?Coaching the Australian U20 Team at the world titles in 2012 and placing first in all categories. Also being selected as the RLSSA Australian Coach of the Pool Life Saving Team.
Who is your role model and why?Trevor Hendy, he just was awesome to watch and no matter how big it was he always got through the surf.
What are your interests outside of lifesaving/what do you do during the week?Football, I am the head trainer at Mordialloc Football Club, swimming, seeing movies, family.
What advice do you have for someone thinking about getting involved in coaching?Give a go! Without coaches, the kids don’t or won’t have anyone to look up to, learn from or be inspired by !
Favourite thing about Lifesaving Events?Being with a great bunch of people, learning and making life long friends.
Event(s) to watch at this year’s Vic titles?Any Iron or Taplin race
Favourite Quote?The surest way not to fail is to be determined to succeed.
JAMESEvans
ROBTennantMordialloc
How long have you been involved in lifesaving? Approx 10 years
What’s your favourite event? Surfboats (are there any other events?)
What do you eat the night before a carnival? Typically a nice steak
What’s your greatest achievement to date in lifesaving sport?Mordialloc winning the championship last year.
Who is your role model and why? No one specific, I like to get advice from some of the great sweeps in Victoria. We have a wealth of knowledge that is too often ignored. Oh, and Malcolm Blight.
What are your interests outside of lifesaving? Running my own business, golf, listening to music, being around the water.
What advice do you have for someone thinking about getting involved in lifesaving sport? There is something for everyone, it is a great community based lifestyle that gets you fit, gives you a sense of achievement and great camaraderie. Like everything in life, you get out of it what you put in.
Aims for 2015? The elusive Aussies 160+ Masters Men’s medal. We have the states, ASRL and world titles ones.
Event(s) to watch at this year’s Vic titles? What else but the boats?
What is your favourite part about competing/officiating at the State Champs? The tight competition. Seeing who has worked hard throughout the season and peaks at the right time. All for it to go out the window when you get swallowed by a wave…That’s surfboat rowing.
What is your favourite quote? Rather be forgotten, than remembered for giving in.
KEVINSpooner
OFFICIALSELLIOTLewis
Mornington How long have you been involved in lifesaving? Started patrolling in 1996-97 season
What’s your favourite event/Discipline? Surf boats
How do you prepare for a day on the beach? Make sure I bring enough gear to cover all four seasons
What’s your greatest achievement to date in officiating? Line Judging at the ASRL Surfboat Championships at Stockton NSW and several LSV Vic Championships
Who is your role model and why? Terry “Darce” Duggan from Fairhave SLSC. The first season I did Line Judging Darcy not only taught me the ropes but also so much about Surfboat Racing. He’s always got a welcoming smile for you. Also find the work and commitment of Peter and Tamara from the Surf boat area inspirational.
What are your interests outside of lifesaving/what do you do during the week? In the past things like lifesaving, bushwalking and during the week RSL Welfare work but now having to focus on rehabilitation of neck and lower back surgery
What advice do you have for someone thinking about getting involved in officiating? Do it we need you and it will be something you will never regret. Preferably stick to the Surfboat Area.
Aims for 2015? Line Judge at the LSV Vic Senior Championships in Ocean Grove and get myself right for 2016
Favourite thing about Lifesaving Events? The comradship, between both officials and competitors, The excitment and tactics of Surf boat races and the challenge of calling the finish correctly
Event(s) to watch at this year’s Vic titles? Surf Boat racing of course
Favourite Quote?Dare to Struggle. Dare to Win
Half Moon Bay
How long have you been involved in lifesaving? Joined Half Moon Bay when I was about 14, 30+ years ago. Back then there was only about a dozen members with an average age of about 16yo.
What’s your favourite event/Discipline? I have competed in all disciplines including beach, ski board, surf boat, IRB, pool. I was never that good at any discipline and never really won anything until I competed at Masters. Favourite event is the Taplin or Cameron Relay as they are a true team event.
How do you prepare for a day on the beach?Usually a few days out checking the event lists, time and weather. Packing the day before is really important and being on the beach well before the event start to check the conditions.
What’s your greatest achievement to date in officiating? This year as Carnival Referee at Torquay Cosy Corner - State Junior Carnival was a great day. Everything went really well including the weather. Having a great team in every age group is very important to the success of the event.
Who is your role model and why? Steve Seddon is an inspiration to me. He joined HMB at the same time I did and has been very focused on his training and competition while still working the coal face on the committee
What are your interests outside of lifesaving/what do you do during the week? Apart from lifesaving other sports I love is cycling (road and mountain) I have three sons which keep me busy with all their sports such as football, cricket and rowing
What advice do you have for someone thinking about getting involved in officiating? I started officiating in about 2006 when my son first started Nippers. I enjoy it because you get to witness that action close up. Being involved can be very challenging however it is also rewarding and you get to meet some great people all across the country.
Aims for 2015? My aim this year is to advance my skills as an Official. Also to implement some changes to the competition to benefit all competitors and officials.
Favourite thing about Lifesaving Events? You never know what you are going to get. Conditions play a big part in the results and it doesn’t matter who you are you have a chance. Sometimes it’s the luck of the surf but the more you train the luckier you get
Event(s) to watch at this year’s Vic titles?I always love to watch a surf boat race in difficult conditions however my focus will be on my sons in the U17 Ski and U14 board
Favourite Quote?The only failure is the failure to participate
CHRISTINECardwellSouth Melbourne LSC
How long have you been involved in lifesaving? 38 years
What’s your favourite event/Discipline? Two and five person Rescue & Resuscitation, but also like Surf races, Board Rescue and Champion Lifesaver Event
How do you prepare for a day on the beach?Try to get an early night, have judging panels and judging cards prepared. Cap, zinc and water in my bag.
What’s your greatest achievement to date in officiating? Since judging Rescue & Resuscitation at national level, about 15 years ago, I have always been selected on the Finals Judging Panel.
Who has been Mentors to you over the years with officiating? When I initially started officiating I was in the Water Area, with the late Fred Leiper from Ocean Grove. Being only one of a handful of female officials at that time (late 80’s) Fred ensured that I was given every opportunity to experience all roles of officiating. He treated me equally and with respect. He was consistent and fair to all competitors; a true role model, great mentor and along with Alan Dell from Torquay we had some fun as well as running an efficient area.
After finishing competing in my own right I went into the R&R area where Geoff Waters has been a continual wealth of information and experience and not just in the field of R&R. He has been an inspiration - to have someone so committed to an event. Geoff was the one that encouraged me to start judging R&R at a National Level and I haven’t looked back.
What are your interests outside of lifesaving/what do you do during the week? During the week I work part time at a Primary School, then am taxi driver for my son to numerous sports training and events. In winter love watching my son play junior football as well being Trainer for his team.
My interests outside of lifesaving are travel, swimming, cooking, drinking good wine and having long dinners with friends.
What advice do you have for someone thinking about getting involved in officiating?Be prepared to listen, know the rules and be consistent.
Aims for 2015? To continue to assist in running an efficient and fair area for the all R&R competitors and continue to mentor other officials to the best of my ability in both junior and senior competition.
Favourite thing about Lifesaving Events? Fitness and skill.
Event(s) to watch at this year’s Vic titles? U/17 Rescue & Resuscitation and U/17 Men’s Belt Race
Favourite Quote:“It’s not the will to win that matters – everyone has that.
It’s the will to prepare to win that matters”
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Anglesea Surf Lifesaving Club hosted a surf camp on Thursday 8 January for 32 multicultural community members to teach participants about water safety and increase aquatic participation locally.
It was run in conjunction with “The Huddle”, a joint initiative of the North Melbourne Football Club, the Scanlon Foundation and the Australian Multicultural Foundation, that targets youths from migrant and refugee backgrounds.
25 children aged 6 – 18 years and seven parents participated in the camp, each from various cultural backgrounds including refugees from Somalia, Sudan, Ethiopia and Eritrea, and a number of immigrants from Vietnam.
Anglesea SLSC member Malcom Plant said the camp was a huge success in engaging their local culturally and linguistically diverse community and assisting them to become more aware and involved in lifesaving.
“The camp was the first opportunity for many of these kids to experience a beach and many of the younger ones were so excited, they hadn’t slept for days,” he said.
“The day was structured to provide each individual with an introduction to beach safety and equipment that is used by lifesavers. Participants had the chance to take part in water based activities including swimming and the use of some rescue boards, before heading to Urquharts Bluff for a surfing lesson donated by Go-Ride-A-Wave.
“These activities were closely supervised by a group of Anglesea SLSC water safety volunteers, who said it was a heart-warming experience. Parents and kids who participated in the program said it was a great day.”
The program also received funding through Life Saving Victoria as part of VicHealth’s State Sporting Associations Participation Project, with the main goal being to increase water safety knowledge and aquatic participation by multicultural communities in Victoria.
Several other clubs received this funding including Brighton, Jan Juc, Lakes Entrance and Point Leo.
LSV Manager Multicultural Services David Holland said this is fantastic opportunity, which not only aids diversity, but helps make beaches safer.
“As Victoria’s population has steadily increased over time, so has the cultural diversity and makeup of the people within it. Unfortunately many of these CALD community members have not received water safety education or swimming education that is so important to their safety, particularly those who have lived in Australia for 10 years or less.
“The development of these groups not only benefits the individuals on a social and physical level, but also provides vital role models from within the CALD community to encourage others to more easily consider the same.”
MULTICULTURAL COMMUNITY MEMBERS MAKE A SPLASH AT Anglesea Surf Camp
Photoa by: Paper Rose Photography
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JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS
Warrnambool - Saturday 7th March
Warrnambool - Sunday 8th March
SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS
Ocean Grove SLSC - Saturday 28th March
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MALE AREA FEMALE AREA R&R & BELT AREA U15 AREA (MALE & FEMALE)
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2KM RUN U19 Male Board Rescue Heats/Semi's U19 Female Board Rescue Heats/Semi's Under 15 R&R Heats/Final U15 Female Board Rescue Heats/Semi's
Under 19 Men's 2KM Final U17 Male Board Rescue Heats/Semi's U17 Female Board Rescue Heats/Semi's U15 Male Board Rescue Heats/Semi's
Under 19 Women's 2KM Final Open Male Board Rescue Heats/Semi's Open Female Board Rescue Heats/Semi's U19 Belt Race Heats/Final
Under 17 Men's 2KM Final U17 Belt Race Heats/Final U15 Female Tube Race Heats/Semi's
Under 17 Women's 2KM Final U19 Male Rescue Tube Rescue Heats/Semi's
U19 Female Rescue Tube Rescue Heats/Semi's
Open Female Belt Race Heats/Final U15 Male Tube Race Heats/Semi's
Under 15 Men's 2KM Final U17 Male Tube Race Heats/Semi's U17 Female Tube Race Heats/Semi's Open Male Belt Race Heats/Final
Under 15 Women's 2KM Final Open Male Rescue Tube Rescue Heats/Semi's
Open Female Rescue Tube Rescue Heats/Semi's U15 Ironwoman Heats/Final
Open Men's 2KM Final Under 19 R&R Heats/Final U15 Ironman Heats/Final
Open Women's 2KM Final U19 Ironman Heats U19 Ironwoman Heats Open Mixed R&R Heats/Final
U17 Ironman Heats U17 Ironwoman Heats Open Men's R&R Heats/Final U15 Female Board Race Heats
BEACH SPRINT Open Ironman Heats Open Ironwoman Heats Open Women's R&R Heats/Final U15 Male Board Race Heats
Under 19 Men's Sprint Heats/Semi's Under 17 R&R Heats/Final
Under 19 Women's Sprint Heats/Semi's U19 Male Board Race Heats U19 Female Board Race Heats Open 6 Person R&R Heats/
Final U15 Female Surf Teams Heats/Final
Under 17 Men's Sprint Heats/Semi's U17 Male Board Race Heats/Final U17 Female Board Race Heats/Final U15 Male Surf Teams Heats/Final
Under 17 Women's Sprint Heats/Semi's Open Male Board Race Heats/Semi's Open Female Board Race Heats
Under 15 Men's Sprint Heats/Semi's U15 Female Surf Race Heats
Under 15 Women's Sprint Heats/Semi's U19 Male Surf Teams Heats/Final U19 Female Surf Teams Heats/Final U15 Male Surf Race Heats
Open Women's Sprint Heats/Semi's U17 Male Surf Teams Heats/Final U17 Female Surf Teams Heats/Final
Open Men's Sprint Heats/Semi's Open Male Surf Teams Heats/Final Open Female Surf Teams Heats/Final U15 Female Cameron Relay Heats
U15 Male Cameron Relay Heats
BEACH RELAY U19 Male Surf Race Heats/Final U19 Female Surf Race Heats/Final
Open Men's Relay Heats U17 Male Surf Race Heats U17 Female Surf Race Heats U15 Female Board Relay Heats/Final
Open Women's Relay Heats Open Male Surf Race Heats Open Female Surf Race Heats U15 Male Board Relay Heats/Final
Under 15 Men's Relay Heats
Under 15 Women's Relay Heats Open Male Ski Race Heats U19 Female Ski Relay Heat/Final
Under 19 Men's Relay Heats U17 Female Ski Relay Heat/Final
Under 19 Women's Relay Heats U19 Male Ski Relay Heat/Final Open Female Ski Relay Heats
Under 17 Men's Relay Heats U17 Male Ski Relay Heat/Final
Under 17 Women's Relay Heats Open Male Ski Relay Heats U19 Female Taplin Relay Heats/Final
Open Mixed Gender All Age Relay Heat U17 Female Taplin Relay Heats/Final
U19 Male Taplin Relay Heats/Final Open Female Taplin Relay Heats
BEACH FLAGS U17 Male Taplin Relay Heats/Final
Under 19 Men's Flags Heats Open Male Taplin Relay Heats U19 Female Ski Race Heats/Final
Under 19 Women's Flags Heats U17 Female Ski Race Heats/Final
Under 17 Men's Flags Heats U19 Male Ski Race Heats/Final Open Female Ski Race Heats
Under 17 Women's Flags Heats U17 Male Ski Race Heats/Final
Under 15 Men's Flags Heats Open Male Ski Race Quarter Finals Over 24 Female Surf Race Heats/Final
Under 15 Women's Flags Heats
Open Men's Flags Heats Over 24 Male Surf Race Heats/Final U19 Female Board Relay Heats/Final
Open Women's Flags Heats U17 Female Board Relay Heats/Final
U19 Male Board Relay Heats/Final Open Female Board Relay Heats/Final
U17 Male Board Relay Heats/Final
Open Male Board Relay Heats/Final U19 Double Ski Heats/Final
Open Female Double Ski Heats
Lifesaver Relay Heats Open Male Double Ski Heats
Open Mixed Double Ski Heats/Final
SATURDAY TIDES
Low (0.57m) @ 12.34am
High (1.39m) @ 7.02am
Low (0.34m) @ 1.00pm
This is a programs of events. Order of events for each area may change due to conditions.
• All Taplin Relay teams consists of 3 competitors - apart from the Open Men's Taplin Teams which are 6.
• The Surf Teams event consists of 4 competitors in all age groups.
• All finals will be conducted as per the program, unless advised otherwise by the Chief Referee.
• Appeals and Disciplinary Committee for the Championships will be made up of 3 of the following Panel Members: Neil Morarty (Appeals convenor), Ric Mitchell, Stuart Mackinnon, Michael Martin, Lisa
Happ, Allan Holmes.
SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS
Ocean Grove SLSC - Saturday 29th March
WATER AREA 1 WATER AREA 2 WATER AREA 3 WATER AREA 4 BEACH AREA
SURF BOAT AREA MALE AREA FEMALE AREA U15 AREA (MALE & FEMALE) U15 AREA (MALE & FEMALE)
Marshalling 7:30AM Marshalling 7:45AM Marshalling 7:45AM Marshalling 7:30AM Marshalling 7:45AM
8:00AM Start 8:15AM Start 8:15AM Start 8:00AM Start 8:15AM Start
Lifesaver Relay Final Open Male Ski Relay Final Open Female Ski Relay Final Lifesaver Relay Final BEACH SPRINT
Under 19 Male Sprint Final
Marshalling 7:45AM U19 Male Rescue Tube Rescue Final U19 Female Rescue Tube Rescue Final Marshalling 7:45AM
8:15AM Start
Under 19 Female Sprint Final
8:15AM Start U17 Male Tube Race Final U17 Female Tube Race Final Under 17 Male Sprint Final
Open Male Rescue Tube Rescue Final Open Female Rescue Tube Rescue Final Under 17 Female Sprint Final
Reserve Grade U15 Female Tube Race Final Under 15 Male Sprint Final
U23 Women Open Male Double Ski Final Open Female Double Ski Final U15 Male Tube Race Final Under 15 Female Sprint Final
U23 Men Open Female Sprint Final
U19 U19 Male Board Rescue Final U19 Female Board Rescue Final U15 Female Board Rescue Final Open Male Sprint Final
Open Women U17 Male Board Rescue Final U17 Female Board Rescue Final U15 Male Board Rescue Final
Open Men Open Male Board Rescue Final Open Female Board Rescue Final BEACH RELAY
U15 Female Surf Race Final Open Mixed Gender All Age Relay Final
Open Male Ski Race Semi Finals U17 Female Surf Race Final U15 Male Surf Race Final Under 15 Men's Relay Final
U19 Ironwoman Final Under 15 Women's Relay Final
Reserve Grade Surf Boat Race Final U17 Male Surf Race Final Open Female Taplin Relay Final Under 19 Men's Relay Final
U23 Women Surf Boat Race Final U19 Ironman Final Under 19 Women's Relay Final
U23 Men Surf Boat Race Final Open Male Taplin Relay Final Under 17 Men's Relay Final
U19 Surf Boat Race Final Under 17 Women's Relay Final
Open Women Surf Boat Race Final Open Men's Relay Final
Open Men Surf Boat Race Final Open Women's Relay Final
BEACH FLAGS
Under 15 Men's Flags Final
Under 15 Women's Flags Final
Under 19 Men's Flags Final
Under 19 Women's Flags Final
Under 17 Men's Flags Final
Under 17 Women's Flags Final
Open Men's Flags Final
Open Women's Flags Final
CENTRAL AREA
Est 11:30am -12pm start
Open Female Board Race Final
Open Male Board Race Final
Open Female Ski Race Final
Open Male Ski Race Final
U17 Ironwoman Final
U17 Ironman Final
U15 Female Board Race Final
U15 Male Board Race Final
Open Female Surf Race Final
Open Male Surf Race Final
U19 Female Board Race Final
U19 Male Board Race Final
U15 Female Cameron Relay Final
U15 Male Cameron Relay Final
Open Ironwoman Final
Open Ironman Final
SUNDAY TIDES
High (1.30) @ 12.07am
Low (0.41) @ 6.10am
High (1.20m) @12.29pm
Low (0.30m) @ 6.19pm
With people living in regional Victoria almost twice as likely to drown as those in major cities, Life Saving Victoria’s Open Water Learning Experience (OWLE) program travelled inland to teach water safety to over 3000 students in their local waterways.
Over three weeks from 2 – 20 February, LSV education instructors visited students from 62 regional schools in Wodonga, Yarrawonga, Bright, Wangaratta, Shepparton, Echuca, Bendigo, Horsham, Mildura, Swan Hill, and Cohuna, to equip them with water safety skills, including how to assist others in an emergency.
LSV Aquatic Education Services Coordinator Laura Parkins said the Open Water Learning Experience provides vital knowledge to ensure students understand the potential dangers found in and around regional waterways.
“Sadly there were 22 drowning incidents in inland waterways last financial year (1 July 2013 – 30 June 2014), she said.
“LSV aims to address this issue by empowering children with the knowledge on how to be water ready when in and around their local waterway.
“Inland waterways and conditions change every day. Practical strategies, such as identifying dangers and reading key safety signs, all work to ensure students have the tools to ‘be aware and prepared’ and help prevent drowning incidents.”
With a focus on what to do in an emergency and a wide range of age-appropriate and engaging real life scenarios, Ms Parkins hopes the program creates Everyday Lifesavers.
“Experience shows that teaching students what to do in an emergency at a young age, including the emergency response sequence DRSABCD, can have a major impact on their actions if they are ever faced with an emergency situation,” she said.
“We also teach safe rescue strategies to ensure participants not only have the confidence and skills to help someone in trouble, but also to ensure they don’t put themselves in danger.”
For a snapshot of the program visit LSV’s website.
LSV EDUCATION GOES INLAND TO TEACH LIFESAVING SKILLS AT Open Waterways
Championships
Club Name Role
1 Anglesea SLSC Bernie Murray Championship Referee
2 Seaspray SLSC John Clinch Deputy Referee
3 Williamstown S&LSC Iain Dickson Safety Coordinator
4 Half Moon Bay SLSC Harry Hannas Competitor Liaison
5 Ocean Grove SLSC Justin Burton Powercraft Coordinator
6 Torquay SLSC Kevin Larkins Announcer
7 Lorne SLSC Neil Morarty Appeals Convenor
8 Jan Juc SLSC Lisa Happ Appeals Committee
9 Anglesea SLSC Michael Martin Appeals Committee
10 Venus Bay SLSC Ric Mitchell Appeals Committee
11 Half Moon Bay SLSC Stuart Mackinnon Appeals Committee
12 Apollo Bay SLSC Allan Holmes Appeals Committee
Water Area 1 (Saturday) R&R
Club Name Role
1 Anglesea SLSC Geoff Waters Area Referee
2 Anglesea SLSC Warren Clarke Marshall
3 South Melbourne LSC Christine Cardwell Chief Judge
4 Anglesea SLSC Jo Davis Judge
5 Anglesea SLSC Geoff Waters Judge
6 Anglesea SLSC Gary Brennan Judge
7 Anglesea SLSC Emma Moore Judge
Water Area 1 (Sunday) Surf Boats
Club Name Role
1 Point Leo SLSC Tamara Brawn Area Referee
2 Lorne SLSC Peter Van Deuren Chief Judge
3 Torquay SLSC Anthony King Course Judge
4 Fairhaven SLSC Terry Duggan Course Judge
Beach Area
1 Club Name Role
2 Fairhaven SLSC Maurice McCutcheon Area Referee
3 Jan Juc SLSC Ian Blanchonette Marshall
4 Mordialloc LSC Winston Burger Starter
5 Anglesea SLSC Jim Morgan Starter
6 Mount Martha LSC John Harvey Starter
7 Anglesea SLSC Ben Homburg Chief Judge
8 Mount Martha LSC Jackie Jackson Chief Recorder
Water Area 2 (Senior Men)
Club Name Role
1 Torquay SLSC Bill Johnson Area Referee
2 Torquay SLSC Bryan Hayden Marshall
3 Anglesea SLSC Matt Solly Starter
4 Warrnambool SLSC Gavan Hart Chief Judge
5 Ocean Grove SLSC Tamsin Selway Chief Recorder
6 Torquay SLSC Arnold Altman ARRO
7 Ocean Grove SLSC Ann Solterbeck Course Judge
8 Torquay SLSC Peter Doyle Judge
9 Ocean Grove SLSC Sue Howell Judge
10 Torquay SLSC John Penny Judge
Water Area 3 (Senior Women)
Club Name Role
1 South Melbourne LSC Barb Morgan Area Referee
2 Ocean Grove SLSC Len Carlton Marshall
3 Point Lonsdale SLSC Roger Lloyd Marshall
4 Ocean Grove SLSC Sally Bambrook Starter
5 Point Leo SLSC Tracey Cester Chief Judge
6 Half Moon Bay SLSC Judy Silom Chief Recorder
7 Mornington LSC Lindsay Veale ARRO
Water Area 4 (Under 15's)
Club Name Role
1 Half Moon Bay SLSC Elliott Lewis Area Referee
2 Ocean Grove SLSC Nick Bohan Marshall
3 Ocean Grove SLSC John Fitzgerald Starter
4 Waratah Beach SLSC Max Collins Chief Judge
5 Williamstown S&LSC Susan Walker Chief Recorder
7 TBC TBC ARRO
8 Point Leo SLSC Di Summers Judge
9 Mornington LSC John Meaney Judge
SENIOR OFFICIALS Allocations
LSV’s FEMALE LEADERSHIP NETWORK is open to ALL female members aged over 18...
Join likeminded females to develop leadership skills and confidence, share experiences, inspire and be inspired! Register today at:
http://bit.ly/lsvfln
SHARE EXPERIENCES, INSPIRE and BE INSPIREDThe Female Leadership Network is an LSV initiative to enhance the development of emerging, aspiring and current female leaders, in an environment that encourages networking, sharing and development of positive relationships between female participants.
With female representation across LSV now at over 50 per cent and climbing, women are an integral part of the past, present and future of the lifesaving movement
The network is open for all female LSV members and staff over 18 years, who are interested in networking, personal growth and professional development.
The program involves regular opportunities to network and hear from inspiring keynote speakers.
There are also smaller workshops, a targeted interactive social media forum and access to resources to motivate and build on leadership skills.
The network contunues to evolve with the needs of the members; incorporating regional thinktank sessions to reach members across the state and providing members with skills and tools to assist in both lifesaving and life in general.
NEXT WORKSHOP MAY 2015
LSV’s FEMALE LEADERSHIP NETWORK is open to ALL female members aged over 18...
Join likeminded females to develop leadership skills and confidence, share experiences, inspire and be inspired! Register today at:
http://bit.ly/lsvfln
SHARE EXPERIENCES, INSPIRE and BE INSPIREDThe Female Leadership Network is an LSV initiative to enhance the development of emerging, aspiring and current female leaders, in an environment that encourages networking, sharing and development of positive relationships between female participants.
With female representation across LSV now at over 50 per cent and climbing, women are an integral part of the past, present and future of the lifesaving movement
The network is open for all female LSV members and staff over 18 years, who are interested in networking, personal growth and professional development.
The program involves regular opportunities to network and hear from inspiring keynote speakers.
There are also smaller workshops, a targeted interactive social media forum and access to resources to motivate and build on leadership skills.
The network contunues to evolve with the needs of the members; incorporating regional thinktank sessions to reach members across the state and providing members with skills and tools to assist in both lifesaving and life in general.
NEXT WORKSHOP MAY 2015
Surf Life Saving’s hand is up in the biggest national fundraising campaign in its 107-year history.
Launched on Sunday 28 December 2014, 60 lifesavers from around Australia are the faces of the campaign, including Torquay SLSC member Mia Tiatapanui, reinforcing the message that Surf Life Saving is a community service that is about its people.
Surf Life Saving Australia President Graham Ford said the campaign was part of a long-term strategy to raise not only funds, but also awareness of and for the lifesaving movement nationally.
“We know that not everyone has the time or desire to be a patrolling member, but now everyone has a chance to be a life saver. When the community donates, they help us to keep the beaches safe,” he said.
“The lifesavers on our beaches are everyday Australians doing extraordinary things. They help us to train people in rescue and resuscitation, first aid and emergency care. By donating they are directly contributing to our cause of saving lives.”
In 2013-14, more than 47,000 patrolling members at 312 Life Saving clubs performed 1.2 million volunteer patrol hours nationally.
Coastal drowning deaths were reduced by 29 per cent on the previous year.
Lifesaving patrolling members performed 11,711 rescues (32 per day), 31,893 first aid treatments (87 per day) and 1,016,037 preventative actions (2,784 per day).
Surf Life Saving wants Australian families to be able to enjoy our beaches in the knowledge they will be safe because a surf lifesaver is keeping an eye on them.
Donate today and help us keep Australian beaches safe. Visit www.BeALifeSaver.com.au
SURF LIFE SAVING ASKS ALL AUSTRALIANS TO “be a life saver”
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Victoria’s elite athletes faced off against interstate rivals at the Australian Pool Life Saving Championships in Hobart, 16 – 18 January, ahead of Surf Life Australia’s Interstate Championships in Sydney, 23 January.
RLSSA Pool Lifesaving Championships Hobart Aquatic Centre, Tasmania
An overall podium finish, three individual overall age group champions, two Masters World Records and a Victorian athlete named ‘2015 Lifesaver of the Meet’, were among the accolades for the Victorian State and Development Teams.
Victoria finished third overall on 948 points with interstate rivals New South Wales taking home state glory on 1080 and Queensland just 40 points behind on 1040.
Highlights included: • Alec Hende (Black Rock LSC) being crowned the Men’s
U14 Individual Overall Champion and Drew Green (Jan Juc SLSC) and Thomas Dale (Mentone LSC) in equal second place.
• Madison Howe (Point Leo SLSC) won the Women’s U14 Individual Overall Champion, with Caitlyn Huell (Altona LSC) in second place.
• Lisa Ferguson (Mordialloc LSC) breaking two World Records in Masters
• James Petropoulos (Mordialloc LSC) placing second in the Men’s U16 Individual Overall Championship
• Samantha Howe (Point Leo SLSC) being awarded the 2015 Lifesaver of the Meet, for the most outstanding competitor for the weekend.
Head Coach James Evans said the Victorian team did a great job and he is already looking forward to next year’s competition.
“It was another fantastic weekend at the Pool Championships, the event was run very well and everyone who attended had an absolute ball,” he said.
“All of the Victorian team demonstrated exceptional lifesaving skills and athleticism. Their efforts were excellent, with many Personal Bests achieved making us all extremely proud.”
SLSA Interstate Championships, Newport SLSC, Sydney
In a close fight to the finish New South Wales came out victorious on 828 points, ahead of Queensland rivals on 823 and Western Australia third on 565. Victoria finished fourth overall with a final score of 472.
Team Victoria was made up of the state’s top 24 lifesaving athletes including several promising U17 youth members and ‘State of Origin’ athletes Harriet Brown, James Porter, Kira Kinsey, Ryan Bedford and Campbell McDonald.
Led by Victoria’s greatest ever Ironwoman Harriet Brown (ex-Ocean Grove SLSC, now based on the Gold Coast) and Tom Penney from Anglesea SLSC, LSV Coordinator Senior Aquatic Sport Tom Mitchell said Victoria put up a strong fight in challenging conditions.
“It was probably some of the biggest surf that we’ve seen at the Interstates in recent years, and it was great to see the best athletes from around the country being put through their paces,” he said.
In a first for the Interstate Championships, each of the seven state/territory teams had the opportunity to nominate two “Powerplay” events (one each in open and youth), to be worth double points.
It paid early dividends for Victoria with Harriet Brown beating an all-star Ironwoman field to snare the maximum quota of points possible.
“It was great to be racing again for Victoria and to be a part of the Victorian team. I had a little bit of pressure on me because it was our Powerplay event, so I was really hoping to do well in that race so I’m very pleased with it,” Brown said.
Other highlights included both Ryan Bedford (Open) and Saxon Beale (Youth) coming second in their beach flag events. Mr Bedford was also a very close second in his sprint.
With these two events complete Mr Mitchell is looking forward to the Australian Lifesaving Championships in April.
“The recent interstate competitions have provided a great test for our athletes and it will be interesting to see their progress when they faceoff again at the Aussies,” he said.
Visit Life Saving Victoria’s website for the full results and write up of each event.
TOP ATHLETES COMPETE IN Interstate Championships
It has been a fantastic season of surf boat rowing in Victoria, which has seen many crews build on the success of past years. Over 50 different crews have taken part in carnivals this season.
The Navy VSRL series kicked kicked off on Saturday 8 November 2014 at Rosebud & McCrae LSC. This was an apt venue, as the host club is quickly becoming a powerhouse of Victorian surf boat rowing.
The Victorian Masters Championships and VSRL Open/ LSV Summer Series #5 at Lorne SLSC was a highlight on the Victorian calendar. Over 20 masters crews competed on the Saturday and over 50 crews competed on the Sunday at the VSRL Open.
Congratulations to our crews who represented Victoria at the Navy ASRL Open Interstate competition, 20 - 22 February 2015.
The crews that represented their state are listed below, along with the position they finished in their division at the Interstate. With Conrad Pearson (team manager) and Lara Jeffrey (team captain) at the helm, Victoria finished 4th overall.
Under 19s
Rosebud Top Fun- 5thSquad• Sweep: Matt Baker• Lokkie Taylor• Bryce Gibson• Daniel Scacco• Tanner Bishop• Kiean Wicks
Under 23 Men
Torquay Bretteurs- 3rd• Sweep: Steve Blewett• Stroke: Jackson McCaffrey• Three seat: Pat Spinazzola• Two seat: Josh Hetzel• Bow: Andrew Hislop
Under 23 Women
Port Campbell Rockettes- 4th• Sweep: Andrew Vogels• Stroke: Kerry O’Shea• Three seat: Ellie Gorringe• Two seat: Ashlea Spokes• Bow: Ahliya Harris
Reserve
Lorne WASAVICs- 2nd• Sweep: Geoff Matthews• Stroke: Jay Parkin• Three seat: James McCarthy• Two seat: Steve L’Huillier • Bow: Jamie Robertson
Open Men
Rosebud Tridents- 3rdSquad• Sweep: Peter “Grub” Grant• Matt Baker• Tom Baker• Michael Love• Michael Wyllie• Jackson Costa
Open Women
Torquay French Toast- 3rd• Sweep: Brett Mazouris• Stroke: Bec Chisholm,• Three seat: Birte Knaus• Two seat: Lara Jeffery• Bow: Mel Russell
Victorian crews competed well in the club component of the Navy ASRL Open.
In the Open Men’s division, the Lorne 31s won the bronze medal. This was an amazing result for the crew, comprising of Drew Howell, James Walsh, sweep Geoff Matthews, Andrew Downie and- Xander Evans.
Congratulations must also go to the Torquay French Toast who came 6th in the Open Women’s final.
VSRL SURF BOAT Report
The following Victorian crews made it through to Sunday and competed in the further rounds/finals, which is an excellent achievement.
• Lorne Jeray (Open Womens, minor semi-finalists)• Rosebud Tridents (Open Men’s, minor semi-finalists)• Lorne Rangers• Lorne Edge• St Kilda Angry Unicorns
In the Masters divisions, Victorian crews won five medals. Well done to the following crews:• 160 Men’s: Mordialloc E Coli- Silver Medal• 160 Womens: Anglesea Stuff Ducks- Bronze Medal• 180 Men’s: Mordialloc Wreckers- Silver Medal• 200 Men’s: St Kilda Angry Dogs- Bronze Medal• 260 Men’s: Anglesea Dribblers- Gold
Other highlights
• The VSRL set of oars won by Rosebud U19’s• The Torquay “French Toast” Open Women finishing the Australian
Team Trials on equal points in a three way tie for 1st.• The St Kilda “Angry Unicorns” finishing on equal 4th points after
four rounds of Ocean Thunder and finishing on the podium in the final two rounds.
• The Lorne crews dominating in huge surf at Manly / Freshwater carnivals
• The successful youth stampede that saw a huge resurgence in junior crews, particularly the under 23 women (10 Vic crews) and under 19 (5 Vic crews)
I would like to thank the naming rights sponsor of the ASRL, the Royal Australian Navy. Their support is invaluable and we love having them at each Navy carnival.
Thank you as well to the VSRL committee, especially Matt Culka in his position as president.
I wish competitors all the best for the Victorian Lifesaving Championships and the upcoming Australian Titles. May the sun shine and surf be kind on the way out and provide assistance on the run home.
Ben SteainsASRL Victorian Navy Coordinator
www.lifesavingvictoria.com.au
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