years of surf lifesaving wanda slsc
ANNUAL REPORT 2017 AUSTRALIAN GOLD MEDALLISTS CONTENTS
SECTION 1: ADMINISTRATION JAG Surf Life Saving Coordinator Report 39 The “Audrey And George Jack” Boat Launch 81 71st Annual General Meeting 4 JAG IRB Coordinator Report 39 Bob “Smokey” Cane Boat Launch 82 Office Bearers 5 JAG Water Safety Report 40 Bate Bay Surf Clubs Blood Drive 82 Honorary Members 6 JAG R&R Report 40 Age Managers Reports 41 SECTION 2: SECTION 6: ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS BOARD OF DIRECTORS REPORTS Wanda SLSC Snapshot 52 Surf Rescues and Recognition 83 President’s Report 8 SECTION 4: CLUB REPORTS SECTION 7: RESULTS Club Captain’s Report 13 Beach Report 54 Australian Championships 84 Best Lifesaver On Patrol 13 2km Beach Report 55 2016 Lifesaving World Championships 86 Patron’s Message 14 Swim Captain’s Report 57 Australian Pool Rescue Championships 88 Director of Administration Report 15 Boat Captain’s Report 57 NSW State Championships 88 Director of Finance Report 16 Ski Captain’s Report 60 NSW Pool Rescue Championships 90 Director of Facilities Report 17 Board Captain’s Report 61 Sydney Branch Championships 92 Patrols 2016-2017 18 Masters Captain’s Report 61 2016 NSW Board Riding Championships 95 Director of Lifesaving Report 19 Under 15’s Report 62 Club Championships Results 95 Director of Education Report 20 March Past Report 63 Director of Surf Sports Interbranch Championships 96 R & R Report 63 & Head Coach Report 21 Sydney Branch Championships – IRB Section Report 66 Director of Member Services Report 22 JAG Results 97 Gym Managers Report 66 Major Award Winners 24 4-Way Championships – JAG Results 99 2016 Lifesaving World Championships 67 In Recognition 27 State Championships – JAG Results 102 Sunday Surf Race Report 70 IMB Bank Cook Community Classic 103 SECTION 3: JAG REPORTS AND AWARDS Wanda Beach Body Surfers SLS Sydney Branch Chairperson's Report 28 “Tea Bags” Report 70 Awards of Excellence 104 JAG office Bearers 29 Ladies Auxiliary Report 71 JAG Special Awards 30 SECTION 8: MEMBERS & SPONSORS SECTION 5: CARNIVALS AND EVENTS JAG Attendance Awards 32 Wanda SLSC Sponsors 105 Wanda SLSC 70th Reunion 72 JAG Age Group Awards 33 Club Memberships 107 PAYCE Sutherland 2 Surf Report 74 JAG Team Managers Report 34 Surf Life Saving Association Report 112 Wanda Carnival Report 75 JAG Club Captain Reports 36 Births, Deaths and Marriages 112 Spring Beach Classic Report 77 JAG Surf Sports Manger Report 38 Vales 113 Development Network Program JAG Beach Coach Report 38 and Beach to Bush Program 80 Patrols 114
years of surf lifesaving SECTION 1 ADMINISTRATION
71ST ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Notice is hereby given that the 71st Annual General Meeting of the Wanda Surf Life Saving Club Incorporated is to be held at the Wanda Clubhouse, commencing at 10.00am on Sunday 16th July 2017.
AGENDA
1.1 Welcome by Club President, Mark Sargeant
2.2 Lifesavers Prayer
3.3 Apologies
4.4 To confirm and adopt the Minutes of the 70th Annual General Meeting, held on Sunday 17th July 2016
5.5 To receive, consider and adopt the 71st Annual Report and Financial Statement
6.6 Notice of Motions of which due notice has been received
7.7 Presentation of 50 and 25 year service awards
8.8 Election of Officers for 2017/18 Season
9.9 General business – urgent only
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
John C. De Cean DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION
4 71ST ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OFFICE BEARERS
PATRON SURF SPORTS GENERAL Greg Allum oam BEACH Chris Fox Jock Campbell Ernest B. Stephens oam HEAD COACH EVENTS ORGANISER Anita Pryke Ty Courtney Greg Pierce Vacant BOARD OF THE FOUNDERS ROOM Wayne Owen HEAD OFFICIAL GYM MANAGER DIRECTORS Paul Auglys (Convenor) Larry Leabeater Greg Pierce Justin Baratta WATER PRESIDENT Sam Axiotis BEACH CAPTAIN I.T. ADVISOR Mark Sargeant Anne Caterson Kathleen Allum John Wilde (resigned Vacant Tracey Lentell Joel Bolewski DEPUTY PRESIDENT January 2017) MAINTENANCE Brian Mayoh Tait Brannock Nathan Spinner BOARD CAPTAIN MANAGER Mark Sargeant Jeff Brown CLUB CAPTAIN Dean McMahon Rod Holdsworth Nathan Spinner Chris Iredale Ken Smith Mick Georgaris Snr BOAT CAPTAIN MEMBER PROTECTION 70TH REUNION ADMINISTRATION David Chapman Paul Oliver Mark Sargeant Dean McMahon John De Cean (Convenor) Greg Pierce IRB CAPTAIN O.H.S. OFFICER Cameron Pyett EDUCATION Trevor Taylor (resigned Graeme Wright Bruce Bagnall Ben Vincent Peter Bitmead Troy Ryan December 2016) PUBLICITY OFFICER Mick Brannock Izaak Smith FACILITIES Vacant Carol Woods Alan Kentwell Ken Smith Paul Auglys LIFESAVING EVENTS REGISTRAR Carole Smith Nathan Smith FINANCE CAPTAIN Lisa Dixon & Keith Dixon SURF BOARD RIDING Anne Caterson WANDA CARNIVAL Karin Jones Vacant SOCIAL ORGANISER Greg Allum oam JAG CHAIRPERSON MASTERS CAPTAIN John Woods Jnr. (Convenor) MARCH PAST Tracey Green Mick Georgaris Snr YOUTH ORGANISER Rod Holdsworth Tony Holland LIFESAVING RACE SECRETARY Vacant Greg Pierce Brian Cowan John De Cean Mick Kay SUB-COMMITTEES Mark Sargeant POOL RECUE MEMBER SERVICES R & R CAPTAIN SUTHERLAND TO SURF Blake McCrindle Steve Stavrou Yvonne Holland JUDICIARY Mick Brannock SURF SPORTS SKI CAPTAIN Frank Bailey (Convenor) AUDITOR Greg Pierce Troy Ryan David Hunt Sam Axiotis Frank Larosa Steven Pynsent SURF BOARD RIDING Sue Backhouse DEPUTY Michael Brannock LEGAL ADVISOR CAPTAIN Sue Brannock David Gittus Peter Kerr DIRECTORS Vacant Anne Caterson Kemp Strang LMCC Trevor Elliott ADMINISTRATION SWIM CAPTAIN Greg Allum, oam Gerard Gill Lizzy Sargeant (resigned Izaak Smith FUNCTIONS 1/9/2016) David Hunt Tony Holland UNDER 19 MANAGER MANAGER Carol Woods Anita Pryke Mark Howden Cara Woods Joel Bolewski Margaret Ryall-Egan Steve Pynsent EDUCATION UNDER 17 MANAGER Michaela Sargeant Mark Sargeant Vacant OFFICE Vacant STRATEGIC COMMITTEE Brett Taper FACILITIES ADMINISTRATION UNDER 15 MANAGER Nathan Spinner Dick Winston Vacant Sharon Collier Justin Baratta (Convenor) COACHES Lizzy Sargeant FINANCE Brock Douglas Matt Peterie SLSS DELEGATES Mick Kay HEAD COACH CARETAKERS LIFESAVING Mark Sargeant Sean McKirdy Greg Pierce Jaimee Winner Jake McDonald Ken Smith Grant Sandstrom R & R Steve Winner MEMBER SERVICES TOURING TEAM JAG John Douglas Gordon McKirdy CLUB CHAPLAIN Katie Spinner MANAGER (See page 29) Thomas Schmid BOATS SURF SPORTS Jeff Brown LADIES AUXILIARY Justin Baratta (See Page 71) David Chapman Nathan Spinner SPONSORSHIP CONSTITUTION Les Townsend Gay Curtis John De Cean (Convenor) 5 HONORARY MEMBERS
FOUNDATION LIFE MEMBERS Ann Ainsworth ^ Mark Speakman M.L.A MEMBERS Percy Ainsworth † Nita Allum † Sue Backhouse VICE PATRONS - Les Bates † Gregory Allum, OAM • Mary Brady † SUTHERLAND SHIRE Syd Bates † Frank Bailey • Noelene Caesar • John Blake † Steve Barrett • COUNCILLORS Jean Gibbons † Lindsay Campbell † Peter Brady ^ Jack Boyd Judy Hunter • Ken Dawes † Michael Brannock ^ Barry Collier Beryl Iredale ^ William Dews Snr. † Jeff Brown • Tom Croucher Sylvia McCarthy † Ralph Fitzpatrick † Tony Buckingham ^ Michael Forshaw Lyn Robbins Keith Freer † John Cadet ^ Kent Johns Wendy Sandstrom ^ Keith Garthon † Owen Coulter † Greg McLean Harry Gibbons † Noel Cox ^ Daniel Nicholls LIFE MEMBERS Carmelo Pesce Clive Hollaway † Terry Dowers • JUNIOR ACTIVITIES William Kelly † Graham Dyson † Ray Pilbersek Keith Lord † Trevor Elliott ^ GROUP Carol Provan Bruce Macklin † David Fairfax-Jones † (Founded May 1988) John Riad Ken McDonnell † Jack Folwell † Donna Brown Peter Scaysbrook John McNally † Alan Freeman † Jeff Brown • Marie Simone Wal Neale UKN Keith Freer † John Douglas • Steve Simpson Ern Newberry † Keith Garthon † Don Hudson † Deidree Steinwall Fred Osborne † Harry Gibbons † Mark Howden Alan Richards † Michael Gibbs • Robyn Lester VICE PATRONS Harvie Allison Fred Richards † Max Hodson † Dean McMahon Joyce Bickley Eric Sebire † Rod Hurst • David Mullinger ^ Ron Bickley Eric Sheppard † Douglas Iredale • Ken Smith Steven Bourke Joe Sheppard † John Iredale † James Traves • Harry Brown, OAM Eric Suann † Norm Jamieson † Ian Bourke William Whitehurst † Keith Lord † LIFE MEMBERS William Maker ^ WANDA Billy Butterfield FOUNDATION John May ^ BLUEBOTTLES (1964- Gary Calnan MEMBERS WANDA Ken McDonnell † 1988) Bill Campbell Bernie Cohen BLUEBOTTLES Gordon McKirdy • Bruce Breadner † Sean McKirdy • Malcolm Dickey Brian Abbott † Barry Bulmer Bob Moffat ^ Brian Doyle L. Barnes Dave Clelland Snr ^ Ross Pratt † Chris Doyle Joe Brock † Kevin Lennox • Anita Pryke • Len Ewers John Brown Kevin Lonsdale † Colin Ricketts • Brad Forrest Dave Clelland Snr. ^ John McAuliffe † John Salmon, OAM ^ Barry Holbert Noel Cox ^ Bruce McCarthy † Ron Sandstrom, OAM † Calvin Holbert John Iredale † Keith McKeachie † Joe Sheppard † Phillip Holt Max Kirk Eric Topper Ron Smith • Frank Larosa Allan Kentwell Snr † David Ward Bill Stafford † Jim McIntyre Kevin Lonsdale † Kay Ward Ernest Stephens, OAM ^ Gordon McKirdy Bruce McCarthy † Eric Suann † Col Mulhall Geoffrey Morris SENIOR VICE Albany Vial ^ David Murray-Nobbs Ron Sandstrom, OAM † PATRONS John Rayner Jamie Walker † Gary Bradshaw Rex Sargeant † Thomas Schmid Peter Kerr AM Frank Scott Bill Sheridan LIFE MEMBERS Scott Morrison M.H.R Alan Steege ^ Ric Thorburn LADIES AUXILIARY Eleni Petinos M.L.A Ernest Stephens, OAM ^ John Veage
6 † DECEASED ^ 50 YEAR MEMBER • 25 YEARS SERVICE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ATTENDANCE 2016-2017
Position Name Possible Attendance Apology
President Mark Sargeant 10 10 0
Deputy President Nathan Spinner 10 6 4
Club Captain Ken Smith 10 9 1
Director Administration & Lifesaving John De Cean 10 9 1
Director Education Ben Vincent 10 6 4
Director Facilities Paul Auglys 10 8 2
Director Finance Anne Caterson 10 9 1
Director Member Services Steve Stavrou 10 8 2
Director Surf Sports Jeff Brown 2 2 0
Director Surf Sports Greg Pierce 8 8 0
JAG Chairperson Tracey Green 10 6 4
Ernest ‘Solly’ Patron 10 8 2 Stephens, OAM
7 SECTION 2 BOARD OF DIRECTORS REPORTS
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
deliberately spent time wherever They will, wherever possible, fit in with possible with every patrol during you to get it done. this season, just sitting and watching The patrols were again supported the vibe in the tent or on our new by our IRB section, a major and patrol trailer (thanks Lloyds SUPA IGA important section of our club. Sadly, Cronulla) was great. We were regularly our IRB captain Trevor Taylor, moved inspected throughout the year and we to QLD this year. He will be missed encountered no major problems. but the section is full of hard working, Thank you to all patrol members for the enthusiastic members, too many to list job you do. Now that I am President but thank you. it is only now that I fully realise what Congratulations to our Board of an amazing job you all do. Everyone Directors. Each and every one of you is time poor in a very busy world. have put in so much time and hard The work force is now not 5-6 days work. It is often a thankless task, but but truly seven days a week so it’s through your efforts you are really hard to volunteer so much time to shaping the future of our club. We protect our beach, so again thank you. all realise that we not only need to Thank you all for your support Your commitment to the public, our oversee the day to day operations of throughout this very busy community, our beach and our surf club the club and its members and all its year. As always, keeping is outstanding associated businesses , leases and our beach and its surrounds A special thank you to the Patrol sponsorships but we have to think protected and safe for the Captains and Vice Captains. It is a ahead to secure the future of our club. public, our visitors and our huge responsibility, a job not to be I will simply say thank you so much for taken lightly and you all do it so well. I club members is our main all your efforts. It’s a Board that is all have been really impressed in several priority. It was a year that working together for the betterment of of our younger members taking up this swimmer numbers increased the club. We sometimes disagree, but responsibility and also the captains it is always positive!! So again thank north of our patrolled area. who are actively teaching the younger you, I really enjoy working with you all. The numbers will only ones. Being on patrol is not about increase as the new housing sitting in the tent, it’s about getting out I would like to thank Sutherland Shire developments grow. We, as there and being proactive to protect Council, in particular Brett Richardson, a club, are concerned for the the beach. Make it interesting and Carl Vanzino and Bede Elphick and all exciting to be on patrol. Remember, if safety of these beachgoers the lifeguards for their support and you go for a surf you are still on patrol, their professionalism. Working together and we have expressed our enjoy patrol, have fun with your mates!! certainly makes our job easier. concerns to the Council and at District Surf Life Saving level. Please consider gaining extra awards to It was a spectacular season in the spread the load within the patrols. It is Whilst this is a concern, we at Competition section, largely through imperative that our members continue the tireless efforts of our Surf Sports Wanda must concentrate on to gain extra awards and learn new Director and Head Coach, Greg Pierce. “our patch” and continue to skills. We have to replace the older patrol and protect this. ones each year who retire, move etc. Over the past few years we have seen Why not do an award with one or two our competition section nearly double. Once again, our patrols were diligent of your friends? It makes it more fun Negative people say this is not good. and effective. I believe our standard and you will push yourself to get there. I disagree - this is a great thing. Each of patrols again rose partly due to The club really needs to continue to new competitor is a new patrol member. the hard work at the top, by our improve with this. Please think about Our retention rate from Nippers to Club Captain Ken Smith & Lifesaving it, contact our office, see Kenny Smith the Seniors has also greatly improved. Director, John De Cean. I also or Ben Vincent, our Education Director. Again, more patrolling members.
8 PRESIDENT’S REPORT
To keep up with this demand and expansion, Greg has had to plan and develop new strategies, new programmes, new fundraising just to keep up with demand. Remember the entry fees have substantially increased, competing together from Nippers to decision is difficult and confronting the cost of boards, skis, IRB, reels, oars, Masters at the same time. This was a to many people, but it is the Board tubes etc etc continue to increase. resounding success with over 30 clubs, of Directors’ opinion that we have to I spent a lot of time on the beach nearly 1,000 competitors entered. This change to secure the future of our club. watching our training in ALL sections was the biggest carnival in Sydney The majority agree but we are very and it was nothing short of amazing, Branch in years. Unfortunately the aware that change is difficult and we in particular, on Thursday afternoons surf didn’t help but again it was a real fully respect your opinions. success, in very difficult conditions. where we could have over 150 people Thank you again to this committee from all levels of our club training in Thank you to our carnival committee. spear headed by our Facilities Director, the water, beach and boats it was great The result and numbers speaks for Paul Auglys. This has taken an to see!! It’s not only the numbers but itself. To top it off we won the carnival! enormous amount of effort and time the enthusiasm and dedication of the Thanks again to the sponsors of our and I honestly believe without Paul’s coaches, trainers and competitors from carnival – Tradies, TJM Southside and experience, knowledge, connections Nippers through to our Masters. I have Taper Logistics. and drive this would not have reached been told by several people high up in where we are at, so thank you. The Another big occasion was our 70th Branch and State that we, at Wanda, committee comprises of Paul Auglys, Reunion (see separate report). Lots have one of the best training and Nathan Spinner, Sam Axiotis, Anne of time and effort went into it and it coaching systems in place. I’m sure they Caterson and myself. Also thank you to was a great success. It was fantastic are right - just look at one great statistic: Brian Mayoh and Tracy Lenton for their to see so many people young and old valuable support. We still have a way to turn up. Some of the stories of the old Wanda was the only club go. At the time of writing this report we times were excellent. Some went a bit in NSW to be placed in are still negotiating with several parties. over time telling stories, but they were You will all be kept informed of the the top 5 placegetters great memories. Thank you so much to progress of this. in Nippers, Seniors and the organising committee. You did us proud. Thank you to Sutherland Shire Masters at the State Council and staff, in particular the In April this year we had a Special Championships. Mayor, Carmelo Pesce, and General General Meeting about the future use Manager, Scott Phillips for their It says it all. Congratulations to Greg, of our Founders Room. The decision to contribution to the urgent and all coaches, parents, competitors and try and find someone to come and take unexpected replacement of the upper supporters. A real team effort. over the running of this area of our club level windows which was required to was one which was not taken lightly. Whilst I applaud all our champions the southern end of our clubhouse. Our Board of Directors believe that at Branch, State, National and World Without their help this work could not we are not utilizing the full potential Championship level, all competitors have been done. of this amazing space. Further, that whether they be Nippers, Youth, running this area detracts or prevents These repairs have highlighted the Seniors or Masters, all should be us concentrating on our core objective ongoing expenditure which is required congratulated for their efforts. Next - to protect the beach. to be spent on our clubhouse. Because season we need to continue to grow of its location, the maintenance and develop, so please put up your As you know we received an required to all areas, new and old is hand and help where required. overwhelming majority to proceed becoming urgent. These works are with the negotiations to lease out the This year we instigated our first “One extremely expensive. operations for this section of the club. Club” carnival (see separate report). I am fully aware that change and this The idea was to have all the club
9 PRESIDENT’S REPORT CONTINUED
This year our new Finance Director, continually grow. As if he wasn’t busy Thank you to all our many Wanda Anne Caterson, has taken charge of enough he has also championed the sponsors. We are extremely fortunate our finances. She has stepped in at changes to our Constitution and By to have so many sponsors who 100mph. She has set up new systems, Laws, a massive and time-consuming contribute to our club. Many have created a much-needed sinking fund job. We will be having meetings been long-time supporters. Wanda and is focusing on not only the present, concerning these changes shortly. would not be able to operate as but our future. We are managing our John was also rewarded by Surf affectively as we do, if we didn’t have debt. It is a huge job but Anne is Lifesaving NSW during the year and their valuable support. tackling every problem head on and was awarded Life Membership. A real I would request that all members with a positive outlook. Thanks Anne! honour. Congratulations John. reading this refer to our sponsors’ Our Nippers again performed Thanks also to our office staff Sharon acknowledgement page on page 105 magnificently in all areas. The new Collier and Lizzy Sargeant. The office within this report. Chairperson, Tracey Green, stepped now has regular hours and is the up and has done a great job as boss! face of our club. Both ladies should These organisations Thanks to Tracey, her entire committee, be congratulated for their workload, support us, so please the parents, and our Nippers, the commitment and professionalism. future Lifesavers, for your help and support them whenever Our functions manager Cara Woods support. Our Nippers and their parents you can!! and friendly bar staff, the majority of will fill our patrols and committees of who are club members, do a wonderful Our Strategic Committee is finally the future. I wish to continue to work job all year round. moving ahead with several meetings together to ensure that we are truly and discussions. This is chaired by one club. Wanda cannot survive without our Deputy President, Nathan Spinner. wonderful sponsors, their needs A massive thank you goes to John Thanks for not only this but your and requests constantly change and De Cean, our Administration Director support and insight in helping Wanda require lots of discussion and work AND Life Saving Director. To do one to move with the times. to keep them returning year after role is big but to do two is huge!! year. Thank you to Gay Curtis, our This year we had two new Directors, Both areas are crucial for our survival. sponsorship manager, who handles Steve Stavrou (Member Services) and The Administration requirements of this. It is a time consuming role but a Ben Vincent (Education). Coming onto all organisations including Lifesaving role she does so well. any committee is always difficult but
10 these two really jumped into their roles. Stav managed several problem areas which arose. Nothing was ever a problem. He just fixed it. Thanks.
Ben is already working on next year’s role to increase his involvement and most important area of lifesaving and in having this bequest realised. planning in the enormously important patrols. I hate to think of the hours he Welcome also to Gerard Malouf and area of Education. Please support him, has contributed. His efforts are being Partners who are supporting our this is one area we need to improve. As rewarded, all be it slowly. Please get boat section. stated above, please make the effort behind him and support our patrols. ■■ Thank you to Yvonne Holland for to gain another qualification. It’s critical The help and support he gives to me training our nipper March Past team. for us to survive. makes my job so much easier and is This year, in addition to our main much appreciated, more than you will March Past ladies, we also had a Once again thanks to all our Directors, ever know. Thanks also to his family Youth March Past team competing also to the members of the many sub for their support in so many ways. at Aussies. It was a lot of fun to committees which includes the Ladies Congratulations again Kenny, well watch. Committee, Strategic Committee, Life done!! ■■ Our new patrol trailer, sponsored Members, 70th Reunion, Founders by Lloyds SUPA IGA Cronulla, was Room, Carnival, S2S, Finance, Thank you to our Ladies Auxiliary unveiled and was a huge success. Sponsorship etc etc and all people who Committee. Nothing is ever an issue We also unveiled a new club rally helped out this year. It was great to see when asked and they continue to have driver, Paul Auglys (only joking). all positions filled throughout all levels fun. Several members have expressed of the management committee. their concern with the changes for The ■■ Thanks to Justin Baratta for being Founders Room and how this will affect our MC at various club functions and I also wish to thank our Patron, Solly their Committee. Please be assured our carnival announcer. He also is Stephens OAM. He is always there that whatever happens with our gym manager and coordinated the to offer help, advice, support and function area, the Ladies Committee Spring Beach Classic. A real club friendship to, not only me, but to all will have a role at Wanda. There may man! members. The fact that he continues to be some adjustment but again they are ■■ Our success at the Sydney go to the gym and swim every morning an important part of our club. Branch Awards of Excellence and lead by example amazes me. (listed elsewhere in this report), There is a lesson for all of us there. The PAYCE Sutherland to Surf is this year on 23 July 2017. This is our major in not only competition but in The C.V. Forshaw Trophy is our fundraiser. Thank you to our many Lifesaving (Michael Bonnici) and in most prestigious award. It is for our sponsors and the organising committee administration. “Most Consistent Member”. This is again headed by Mick Brannock. ■■ Congratulations to our Nippers voted by secret ballot each month Thanks also to Col Jones, Mark who again won the annual Cook by the Board of Directors. This was Howden, Sam Axiotis, Tony Holland, Community Classic. A great hotly contested with nearly 30 of Richard Winston, David Gittus and community event supported by all our prominent members nominated Katie Spinner. Your efforts are really Bate Bay clubs. throughout the year. appreciated. The Sutherland to Surf ■■ As always thanks to Peter Brady, is obviously pivotal for our success. This years’ poll was extremely close Solly and Spider who continue to Please put your hand up and help!!! with four people in contention to win at constantly do running repairs on our the last vote. This is a good thing and Other important events which have clubhouse. means that the work load was shared affected the club during the year: ■■ Congratulations to Anne Caterson around many people. for receiving the Cook Community ■■ Launching the Audrey and George Award in recognition of her This year’s winner was again Ken Jack surf boat (see separate report). contribution to the community Smith, our Club Captain. Ken is tireless Thanks to the family for their support through her work at Wanda. in his efforts to raise the bar in the and understanding in the long delay
11 PRESIDENT’S REPORT CONTINUED
■■ Thanks to our Honorary Club Well done Gordy. and several other government Chaplain, Thomas Schmid (The Rev) ■■ Mick Brannock was awarded the departments. I am happy to report for his support and just being there Cronulla Senior Citizen of the Year that we have passed all your when needed. award. We didn’t know he was that complaints with flying colours. ■■ The Tea Bags are still out there every old! ■■ A highlight in the competition morning. The sledging and banter ■■ Thanks to John Douglas (JD) for his section was seeing a Wanda boat that goes on with these blokes is continual help around the club and crew medal at State. It’s been a great to see. in the office. long time since this has happened. Congratulations to the crew and ■■ Great to see Phil Turnbull get his ■■ It was fantastic to see Fred Richards, Boat Captain, David Chapman. drivers’ licence back after a few the last remaining Foundation dramas. It’s good to see his smiling Member visit our club last month. ■■ Great to see our Masters Captain, face back! He was amazed at how our club has Mick Georgaris (Snr) reach a ■■ Hayden Allum representing Wanda grown. Unfortunately, Fred passed milestone birthday this year. He still in the Nutri Grain series. away recently but it was a pleasure leads by example and competes at all major carnivals. ■■ The reintroduction of the Gym to meet him. RIP Fred. “Quote of the Week”. Thanks to ■■ Thank you to our amazing ■■ Thank you to all our hard working Gary Schmalfeldt, who is having a Registrars, Keith and Lisa Dixon. This officials. Without them we can’t tough time at the moment with his is a thankless and time-consuming compete. health. Thanks for the inspiration of task but these two have done a ■■ Congratulations to Jamee Smith the quotes. great job. being selected in the Australian ■■ Thanks to Narelle Hunt and the ■■ Congratulations to Life Member Team for next year’s World Titles in March Past team for organising the John Salmon and his wife Kerryn Adelaide. He will do us all proud. Aussies Sunday night dinner. The on receiving an OAM, partly due to ■■ Thank you to our caretakers, Steve young ones said it was the best one their work on our S2S. and Jamie Winner. We wish you all ever!! ■■ The Bate Bay Ball in May. It was the best for the upcoming birth of ■■ Fantastic Presentation night, with a great night. Solly danced up a your baby. over 230 attending. Thanks to the storm. Thank you to Jeanie Iredale I wish to thank the other Bate Bay organisers Ken Smith, Lizzy Sargeant and Anita Pryke for representing clubs, especially their Presidents, also and Sharon Collier. Wanda on the organising the District and Branch Boards for ■■ Congratulations to Gordon McKirdy. committee. supporting Wanda and myself through As you know Gordon is a major part ■■ To our club member dubbed “The this very busy year. of our R&R section. This year he Phantom” who has made many Lastly, I wish to thank my three girls coached our Open Mens team to an anonymous complaints to every Lizzy, Georga and Michaela for their amazing 10th straight Aussie title. level of surf lifesaving, council continuing support. I couldn’t do this job without them.
Next year will be just as big with plenty of things happening and developing. Also the World titles in Adelaide and Aussies in Perth.
Let’s all be positive, move forward and do it again next season, just bigger and better.
Thank you all. Mark Sargeant PRESIDENT
12 CLUB CAPTAIN’S REPORT
The club membership up. Make up patrol hours provided awards to give our patrols a greater 1,802 hours well below the 3,142 depth of lifesaving skills. The key dropped from 585 to 557 hours of NO SHOWS. roles in which we are lacking are Silver this season but the JAG Medallion Beach Management, IRB Thanks again to all of our patrol driver/crew, Advanced Resuscitation was healthy with 423 captains, IRB drivers/crew and ARTC Techniques and First Aid. nippers and 238 Parent holders who are critical to each patrol General members. meeting NSWSLS requirements. There Congratulations to all competitors were 8 members who gained 100% across all age groups who competed attendance and 9 members who at all levels and particularly to our new The Patrol roster showed 182 active, patrolled over 75 hours, including 4 State, Australian and World champions. 20 cadet, 4 reserve active, 2 long members who broke 100 hours. service and a life member being Thanks to the Board of Directors for asked to provide 9,912 hours of On a personal note a big thanks their support and to Elizabeth Sargeant work on the beach. The season was to all of my nipper parents who who again helped with her knowledge a long 7 months from September to made patrol 12 a success for the the of all things SLS during the season. second year running. April with 70 days patrol including 8 Ken Smith public holidays. I appeal again to all patrolling CLUB CAPTAIN The statistics show over 41,000 beach members to seek training in advanced goers, 84 rescues, 102 first aids, 712 preventions and NO LIVES LOST.
We welcomed 24 new SRC members who obtained their award in their last year of nippers.
A big thank you to all patrolling members who spent 8,910 hours on the beach volunteering their valuable time to keep beach goers safe at our beach.
On a sour note NO SHOWS continue to be over 30% of all hours which puts undue stress on our patrol captains when they don’t know how many members are going to show
BEST LIFESAVER ON PATROL
PATROL 1 Denny Rowlands PATROL 7 Elyssa Pierce
PATROL 2 Mia Atkinson PATROL 8 Luke Sothern
PATROL 3 Steve Bonnici PATROL 9 Sorrel Handforth
PATROL 4 Aaron Scheibel PATROL 10 Lachlan Crawford
PATROL 5 Natalia Aiton PATROL 11 Jim Traves
PATROL 6 Mick Conroy PATROL 12 Graeme Wright
13 PATRON’S MESSAGE
We were well placed in all levels of time behind the scenes. We are between first and seventh club. not a small club and we have a big However, it was disappointing that clubhouse plus we don’t stop to think the association cancelled many events how much voluntary effort it takes to owing to surf conditions and pollution run and I hope everyone of you give a at The Australian Championships. thought to this next season.
This disappointed most of the To list these members would take competitors as they were the ones who another few pages but my thanks and had done all the hard training for these congratulations goes to them not events. As can be seen elsewhere to forget other members who have in this report we would have been worked behind the scenes are our up there with the events that were Ladies Auxiliary who ban together cancelled. whenever there is a special occasion such as socials, our carnivals, etc. when It would be remiss of me if I didn’t they supply food and drinks for officials mention our future. In saying this I they are always there. refer to our Junior Activities members What a season. I guess it (nippers) who also rank as one of the To the Directors and all members who top clubs in Australia this means that participated in the club and gave their would rate as one of the our club can look forward to a bright efforts freely, I thank you. You must worst I can remember. future for many years to come. To these be proud of the results that you have members, parents and team managers, helped achieve, as our club is envied In saying this, don’t take etc you should be proud of the results by many other clubs. of your efforts. We look forward to and it the wrong way until you Please keep up the good work in welcome those young 15 year olds who future years. read on. will enter the senior club next season. First may I mention that the main The aforementioned would not have Ernest B. Stephens (Solly), reason we are here is about OAM been possible without the office patrolling. Records would show that LIFE MEMBER bearers and coaches who spend a lot it was necessary to close the beach approximately 25% of the occasions owing to the state of the surf. We had a rip current in front of the tower and one in line with John Davey Avenue as well as a channel of deep water between the water’s edge and the shallow bank 40 metres or so off the beach, add to this more than our share of southerly winds. Regardless of these conditions, our patrols carried out their duties as required and these members are to be congratulated on their efforts and especially the patrol captains who were responsible for them.
As to the competition side of the club that involves also patrolling members the club should be proud of our ranking as can be seen in the competition section of this report.
14 DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION REPORT
It gives me great pleasure of the Founders Room to become the same concept. I must thank Brett to present to you for a bistro that can be enjoyed by Richardson from the Council for his members, family and the general support on the day, allowing us to your consideration the public. This was a big step for the relocate to Kurnell. 71st Annual Report of the Board and the club and negotiations are still progressing at the moment. The Board is still working in the off Wanda Surf Life Saving season to ensure that we get stronger Club Incorporated and The final draft or the new each season and with all the new in doing so I encourage Constitution and regulations have developments happening in the area, now been submitted to the Board for we need to attract more people to all members to take the approval and will be available for all come and join this great club as active time to read the report, members to look at and come back lifesavers. which showcases the to the committee with any questions and suggestions. Then it is proposed I would like to record my thanks to achievements of the club to have an open forum before the President, Mark Sargeant, for your and its members. document is put to the members for support, leadership and guidance endorsement and adoptions. This to the Board this season. You have has been in the progress stage for always been available and forward At the 70th Annual General Meeting approximately four years and it is thinking for the betterment of the we saw past President, Anita Pryke, now ready. Club at all times, as has the rest of the elevated to the status of Life Member Board of Directors this season. We of our great club, which was great The club again ran a very successful have achieved many goals and that recognition of all the work that Anita PAYCE Sutherland to Surf and thanks has come by working as a team. had put into running the club for go to Michael Brannock, Anne eight years as President, as well as Caterson and the many members who Finally, I would like to thank our very hold other positions on the board as assist to make this a fun event and hard working office staff for all your well as an active lifesaver and past also brings the whole club together to support and help to the Board and competitor for the Club. make our biggest fund raising event members of the Club and especially the success that it is. thank Margaret Ryall and Alex At the last Annual General Meeting Johnson who retired from the office we also had a few officer changes on Lifesaving in the Club continues to at the beginning of the season for all the Board and I would like to thank improve each season and members your work during the time you were those officers that did not seek re- are to be congratulated on your in the office. And I welcome Sharon election for your contribution to the outstanding efforts in ensuring that Collier and Elizabeth Sargeant to the success of the Club. It was good that we meet our patrol obligations to the team who have looked after the day we filled all positions throughout the Council, State, Branch, club and, most to day running of the Club as well as season. Board meetings were held of all, the general public that use our supporting the Directors and the JAG monthly and some strong decisions beach on a weekend, knowing that, throughout the season. were made by the Board to continue should they get in trouble, we are in the direction of going forward and ready to assist. John De Cean building a stronger and sustainable DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION Club for all members to enjoy. The introduction of the One Club Carnival this season was another The Board has been working hard great success even though we had to reduce the loan and managing to relocate to Kurnell for the event. the running of the club, as well and The feedback from the Club and during the season, the members competitors was outstanding and we made the decision for the Board to should all work to make it bigger and continue to investigate the leasing better next season and continue on
15 DIRECTOR OF FINANCE REPORT
My first season as Director of Finance has been busy and although we are a surf lifesaving club we are a business. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the Directors, my Deputy Director Matt Peterie and members who have supported and assisted me during the season, in particular John Douglas, Ken Davidson and Brian Mayoh. In April we were faced with a $15,000 as well as their assistance at Club repair bill after water damage in activities; the caretakers premises, we are Gay Curtis who does a great job This season has been a busy season investigating an insurance claim. and work in progress to secure the managing all of our sponsors. We are future for our club. The Board made The Board continues to work on the very appreciative of our sponsors’ two important decisions to secure budgets of all sections and I thank all contribution to lifesaving; the future of our club. The first to the Directors for their assistance. I Sharon Collier and Cara Woods who investigate the leasing out of The worked very closely with the Director assist with the admin of the accounts Founders Room, this was taken to of Surf Sports, Greg Pierce, and the for the Club and The Founders Room a Special General Meeting of the surf sports expenses were well under respectively; Members and the Members approved budget due to Greg’s hard work. A the Board to continue investigation. competition levy of $80 was introduced Samantha Sharp (our bookkeeper) The second decision was to set up a this year, this assisted with funding the who has worked tirelessly to keep our sinking fund for future maintenance entries for carnivals – entries for The MYOB accounts up to date and end of and repairs. Aussies now cost $95 a competitor. month reports ready for meetings; and Frank Larosa for his advice and work on The Club is responsible for maintaining Our tenants are paying rent in line with the audit throughout the year. all tenanted areas of the building the current leases and our ANZ loan including The Founders Room, the for the building works has reduced by Lastly I would like to thank my family, importance of this fund became $204,396.43 to $928,927.19. Dale, James and Emily for their evident with two major items of continued support at home which The PAYCE Sutherland to Surf is still maintenance during the year. allows me the time to volunteer at our major fundraiser and an iconic Wanda. The first item being the replacement event for the Sutherland Shire. The of the windows on the southern side entries were down a little for 2016 of Fitness First – the total cost was but we managed to hold our profit Anne Caterson $80,000. We were very fortunate and there is continued expressions of DIRECTOR OF FINANCE that Sutherland Council contributed interest from potential sponsors. 50% for this work and I will take this I would like to thank – opportunity to thank the Council for their contribution to this work. The Ladies Committee for their financial contribution to the Club
16 DIRECTOR OF FINANCE REPORT DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES REPORT
The future operating model a deal that will not only help support Finally, with stage 2 building works our financial future, but also provide now firmly behind us, our attention has of The Founders Room our members with greater access, turned to completing much needed consumed a significant improved facilities and better services. essential repairs and maintenance amount of time and effort I would like to thank the entire Board of to the Club. In January, with the Directors as well as Sam Axiotis, Tracey kind support of Sutherland Council, this year. Lentell and Brian Mayoh for their input, we replaced the leaking windows effort and ideas during this process of the Fitness First façade and After much intense discussion and and I looking forward to sharing the also commissioned and received debate, in November 2016 we issued outcome with you soon. a dilapidation report to scope and a request for expressions of interest prioritise the essential repairs and Despite this distraction, bookings for from suitably qualified and experienced maintenance we need to complete functions and Sunday trade grew over operators to take over management over the next 3 years to ensure the the year and we will once again post a of The Founders Room. We received building remains in good shape. good profit. I would like to thank Cara over 30 responses and following an Tender documentation for the highest Woods and the entire bar staff team for extensive evaluation process and priority work is currently being their ongoing hard work. The feedback with the support of our members we prepared and we expect works to we receive from our customers after commenced detailed negotiations with commence later this year. 3 companies. each event on the quality of service, the venue and their overall experiences Paul Auglys At the time of preparing this report we is fantastic and you should all be proud DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES were in the final stages of negotiations of your efforts. and confident that we would secure
17 PATROLS 2016-2017
PATROL CAPTAINS, VICE CAPTAINS & IRB DRIVERS
PATROL CAPTAIN VICE CAPTAIN IRB DRIVER
PATROL 1 Kurtis Smith Denny Rowlands Denny Rowlands PATROL 2 Jake McDonald Clayton West/James Hannan Jake McDonald/Clayton West PATROL 3 Michael Bonnici Mikaela Sutherland Jared Adams-Lau/Michael Bonnici PATROL 4 Yvonne Holland/Glenn Bell Anita Pryke Aaron Scheibel PATROL 5 Jon Dimitriou Graham Hill Jon Dimitriou PATROL 6 Emma Cullen Luis Rudenas Mitchell Palmer PATROL 7 Izaak Smith/John Woods Elyssa Pierce/Tom Colquhoun PATROL 8 Ben Harris Jack Porter/Peter Axiotis PATROL 9 Matthew Peterie Michaela Sargeant Matthew Peterie PATROL 10 Jayden Wilde Scott McMaster Jayden Wilde PATROL 11 Paul Auglys Geoff Considine James Traves PATROL 12 Ken Smith
PATROL ATTENDANCE BEACH ATTENDANCE
100% 300% 500% 1700% Peter Axiotis Glenn Bell Graham Hill Jon Dimitriou Denny Rowlands Stephen Bonnici Stephen Trembath 10 ,171 6,057 25,616 TOTAL Ken Smith 41,844 Swimmers Craft On Beach
TYPES OF FIRST AID TYPES OF RESCUES PERFORMED
Minor Marine Stings 60 Rescue Board 40 Minor Cuts/Abrasions 30 Rescue Tube 20 Other 7 IRB 18 Fractures/Dislocation 2 Other 4 Major Wounds 2 No Gear 1 Incidents Requiring Ambulance 2 TOTAL TOTAL RWVC 1 Spinal 1 102 84
18 DIRECTOR OF LIFESAVING REPORT
Statistics The 2016/17 season has again been a very busy RESCUES DONE one for our patrols and it is with pleasure that 84 ON PATROL I can record NO LIVES LOST during the season, due to the efforts of all 41,844 our patrolling members who attended patrols this their attendance on patrol. It means TOTAL BEACH ATTENDANCE attending all your rostered patrols, season. which makes it a lot easier when This season we saw a few doing rosters when we know that TOTAL experienced Patrol Captains move people will attend their patrols. into long service membership and we We again encourage members 102 FIRST AID had a few members step into the role to become up-skilled by getting of Patrol Captain for the first time this another award, as we are short on season and I thank our new Patrol IRB Drivers, IRB crew, ARTC, Spinal Captains, Kurtis Smith, Paul Auglys Management and Silver Medallion 712 PREVENTIONS and Jayden Wilde for taking on Beach Management members for our this very important role and I hope patrols, which we now require for all that you all continue in the roles for our patrols and remember - many LOST several years. I would like to record hands make light work for others. 5 CHILDREN my thanks to Graham Hill, Andrew Sharp and Matt Waugh who stood I would like to record my thanks to down. Thank you for your many years Trevor Taylor, our IRB Captain for SHARK of service in patrolling Wanda Beach. all the work he did in this area but unfortunately, Trevor had to resign 1 ALARM A big thank you to all our Patrol from the role to move Interstate with Captains for your continued his family. Thank you also to Sam service in the role and support Axiotis and his crew who gave up and dedication to all our patrolling their time to put members through members during the season. Your the Drivers and Crew awards this professionalism in the way you look season. after your patrols and members is what we are all about. Special thanks to our Club Captain, Ken Smith, who puts in so many Our nipper parents patrol only gets hours at the club either fixing gear, stronger each season and it was a or doing patrols, or checking on fantastic decision that the club made our patrols each weekend and last season to introduce them and it proficiencies as well as training also takes away some of the pressure squads. from our young members and allows us to reduce hours as well. John De Cean DIRECTOR OF LIFESAVING This season we had eight members gain their 100% patrol attendance, which is down on last season and I again ask members to consider lifting
19 DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION REPORT
With a great 2016-17 year awards from the junior’s through to the Many thanks to Joanne Handforth, senior members. Karen Ross, Sam Axiotis, Dave Philpott, coming to the end; Wanda Anita Pryke and Ken Smith who were A big thank you to District Education has had a consistent flow of instrumental in the Education of our Manager Steve Urquhart and district patrolling and water safety members. members completing their assessors who helped facilitate a Thanks for going above and beyond bronze medallion assessment at Wanda surf life-saving awards. in assisting and facilitating award with these assessments continuing to programs on all levels. I look forward to flow into the coming 2017-18 season I would like to thank both water and working with you all in the new season. beach management teams for all the and for making the assessment days hard work during the season ensuring enjoyable despite large numbers of Benjamin Vincent all members are up to date with their willing candidates. DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION
WANDA EDUCATION AWARDS 24 SURF RESCUE Ava Southwell Stephen Coles CERTIFICATES Chloe Cotter Abby Adams Shea McKenzie Chris Smart Adam Moriatis Bianca Bristow Corey Sullivan Annika Durante David Childs Gregg Mackinder Ashley Auglys Ellie Dodson Jorja Boylan Brooke Dixon BRONZE MEDALLION HOLDERS Holly de Young Marcelino Pimentel Emily Eaves Jessie Phelps Mark Dunham Jackson Stewart Brayden Gossling Joannne McStravick Kayla Phillpot Melinda Kilpatrick Jed Buckley Todd Hulbert Lesley Rawlings Zach Coles Mia Ross Matthew Emanuel Todd Lester Margaret Ryall-Egan Benjamin Brown Nathan Chandler Cromwell Olivier Marilyn Georgaris 5 SILVER MEDALLION Damon Carr Nathan Mooney Joshua Crowther Narelle Hunt BASIC BEACH Ella McLachlan Nicole Wilding Stephen Trembath Paula George Finn Ross Scott Purves MANAGEMENT Gracie Berry Wayne Gentle Anna Hayes 5 ADVANCED 4 ATV INDUCTIONS Hayley Stone Caitlin Hammond Kurtis Smith RESUSCITATION Cromwell Ollivier Jayden Maakaroun Chloe Gentle David Burns TECHNIQUE AID Denny Rowlands Lara Peake Damien Cavanough Brett Thatcher CERTIFICATES Joshua Crowther Denny Rowlands Lilly Auglys Nikki Teasel Geoffrey Considine Stephen Trembath Max Buckley Kyle Palmer 2 RWC OPERATOR Michael Conroy Nicholas Middleton Blake Paton Michael Bonnici David Burns 2 TRAINING Riley Dixon Brian Lo Jayden Wilde Todd Lester OFFICER (BRONZE Rochelle Natoli David Mayer Chris Dann MEDALLION) Samantha Archer Elise Kallmeier 7 IRB DRIVERS Ken Smith Samantha Babister Eloise Cantlon Joshua Crowther 2 FIRST AID Ben Vincent Amber Carroll Hudson Berry Kai Atkinson CERTIFICATES Isabella Conroy Mikaela Sutherland Mairead Brannock 1 TRAINING OFFICER 49 BRONZE Joel Paton Stephen Trembath Denny Rowlands (ART AID) MEDALLIONS Lena Bradbury Denny Rowlands Ken Smith Ashlee O’Neile Lianne Moller Troy Ryan 9 RESUSCITATION 1 TRAINING OFFICER Glen Kilpatrick Luke Cusack Ken Smith AID CERTIFICATES (SPINAL) Layne Ryan Michael Treloar Donna Hatcher Anita Pryke Adam Symons-Troy Robert Rybanic 7 IRB CREWS Jann Townsend Annalise Bell Shane Ewings Anna Hayes Jeanie Iredale 20 DIRECTOR OF SURF SPORTS & HEAD COACH REPORT
I am pleased to report BEACH Thanks also to those groups of people without whom our athletes would that Wanda SLSC has had Jock Campbell, Wayne Owen, Larry Leabeater and Ty Courtney not be allowed to compete. These another successful year in groups are our officials, IRB crews, first competition. As a Club we BOATS aid providers and all those patrolling Les Townsend, Nathan Spinner, Dave members who keep our beach safe on finished 2nd at Cronulla, Chapman and Rod Holdsworth those days when the carnivals are on. retained the Steve Warren MARCH PAST To our sponsors Tradies, TJM Cup and won the Branch Tony Holland and Brian Cowan Southside, Taper Logistics, Shire Local Championships. We also Banking, Real Play, Gerard Malouf R&R & Partners and Channel 9. We are managed to finish 3rd at Gordon McKirdy and John Douglas extremely grateful for your continued the State Titles and 7th support. Also to Sharon, Lizzy and at the cyclone affected POOL LIFESAVING JD in the office and our Surf Sports Blake McCrindle Committee, Yvonne Holland, Karin Aussies. Jones, John Wilde, Dave Chapman, WATER I will not go through all of the Dean McMahon, Troy Ryan, Justin Charlie Brown, Kate Allum, Troy Ryan, individual results as these are Baratta, Carol Woods, Izaak Smith, Dean McMahon, Mick Georgaris Snr, highlighted throughout the Annual Trevor Taylor & Mick Georgaris Ian Ross, Todd McLachlan and the Star Report however, I would like to Snr. Thanks for all you have done Academy especially congratulate our World, throughout the season. Branch, State and Australian We are certainly very fortunate to have As our Competition Section continues Champions. Congratulations also to such a knowledgeable group of people to grow there are certainly many our Sydney Branch Representatives mentoring our competitors. challenges ahead but by working who successfully won the Interbranch together we can set up a structure Thanks to Charlie Brown for the Championship and well done also to that will ensure Wanda remains a Club fantastic job he does as Team Manager Hayden Allum for his performance in that allows you to compete to the best and to the Board of Directors for their the Nutri-Grain Series. of your ability no matter what your support throughout the season. To interest. It is great to see the increase in our all the parents, especially those who number of competitors in recent years. helped out with tents and trailers, Greg Pierce In the last three seasons our numbers the recovery area and organizing and SURF SPORTS DIRECTOR AND HEAD have grown from 83 to 170 and these attending fundraisers and functions, we COACH increases have mainly occurred in the really appreciate your efforts. Water, Boats & Masters. It’s fantastic to see so many of our Nippers now continuing on to the Senior Club. On behalf of these competitors I would like to thank all the Coaches who have helped us this season.
21 DIRECTOR OF MEMBER SERVICES REPORT
Firstly, I would like to It was a very exciting year with some tents at carnivals, towing trailers and very hard and important decisions to upkeeping the great spirit and values thank my fellow Board be made on the future of Wanda. That of Wanda. of Directors and all the said, it was also very rewarding. We received our new patrol trailer Wanda members for the I would like to thank all our dedicated this season and I must say it looks opportunity, support patrol members that gave up their awesome on the beach. Thank you and their help to guide time to patrol our beach and kept it to our sponsors, Lloyds SUPA IGA safe this season for our community. I Cronulla, and Trevor Taylor for making me through my first year would also like to congratulate all of it happen. our competitors on their hard work as Director of Member I hope you all have a nice break in competing for Wanda with some winter and hope to see you all next Services. I feel very great results throughout the year in season. privileged to be your all aspects from juniors, opens and representative. masters. A big thank you goes to all Steve Stavrou the members that help out around DIRECTOR OF MEMBER SERVICES the club with maintenance, setting up
22 DIRECTOR OF MEMBER SERVICES REPORT
23 MAJOR AWARD WINNERS
Open Lifesaver Swimmer of the Year R & R Competitor Most Improved of the Year RILEY DIXON of the Year Under 17 Member MICHAEL CONROY Trophy Donor GEMMA COOKE GEORGIA SINCLAIR Trophy Donor Michael Kay Trophy Donor ANNIKA DURANTE ‘R J Mickelson Gordon McKirdy Memorial Trophy’ Beach Captain’s Award JED BUCKLEY JAMEE SMITH Most Consistent and Trophy Donor Junior Lifesaver Improved R & R Team Bill Maker Marc Leabeater of the Year Memorial Trophy COLIN JONES ANNA HAYES Most Consistent Trophy Donor EMILY CATERSON Under 17 Member Trophy Donor The Leabeater Family Anita and Mitchell Pryke KATIE SPINNER CHLOE GENTLE Boat Captain’s Award GRANT SANDSTROM TYLER NOTT Most Outstanding JACK KENNING Trophy Donor IRB Operator BROCK DOUGLAS Trophy Donor Don and June Hudson STEPHEN TREMBATH Trophy Donor Trevor Elliott ‘Ron Sandstrom Most Improved Trophy Donor Memorial Trophy’ Kevin Lennox Most Improved Junior Under 19 Member Boat Rower Most Improved LAUREN MCMAHON Most Outstanding KURT BENSON Under 15 Member Trophy Donor Instructor Trophy Donor NATHAN JAY William Prestage DAVID PHILLPOT Mick Brannock MIA ATKINSON Trophy Donor Most Consistent Peter Brady Boat Crew of the Year Trophy Donor Under 19 Member ‘Jamie Walker KURT BENSON BRITNEY PIERCE Open Ski Champion Memorial Trophy’ JACK BUTLER Trophy Donor MICHAEL GEORGARIS Greg Allum OAM, JNR BRAD QUERZOLI Most Consistent Under 15 Member and Family Scott Bickley LIAM RYAN KAI HAMMOND Memorial Trophy Trophy Donor JACK SPOONER KIERA WARN Trophy Donor Ron and Joy Bickley Trophy Donor Gary and Margaret Ernest ‘Solly’ Stephens, OAM Bradshaw
24 PRESENTATION NIGHT 2016-2017
MAJOR AWARD WINNERS
25 2016-2017 PRESENTATION NIGHT
26 IN RECOGNITION
JOHN DE CEAN LIFE MEMBER OF SURF LIFESAVING NSW
Congratulations to John De Cean, our Director of Lifesaving and Director of Administration on being awarded Life Membership of Surf Lifesaving NSW. This is a huge honour and is awarded to surf lifesaving members who put in many, many years of service, not only to Wanda SLSC, but to surf lifesaving in general. Thank you John for your continuous support of Wanda Surf Club.
JOHN DE CEAN GREG ALLUM, OAM LIFE MEMBER SURF LIFESAVING SYDNEY
Congratulations to Wanda Life Member, Greg Allum, OAM, who was elevated to Surf Lifesaving Sydney Life Membership on 2 August 2016.
ANITA PRYKE LIFE MEMBERSHIP AT WANDA SURF CLUB
We wish to congratulate Anita Pryke on receiving her life membership at Wanda Surf Club. Anita received this award in recognition of her hard work and dedication over her many years of service to Wanda. ANITA PRYKE
ANNE CATERSON COOK COMMUNITY AWARD
Congratulations to our Finance Director Anne Caterson who was awarded the Cook Community Award 2016 in recognition of her valued contribution to our surf club and the local community.
JOHN AND KERRYN SALMON OAM ANNE CATERSON In January 2017, John and Kerryn Salmon, two of the founders of the Sutherland to Surf fun run received Medals of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the Australia Day honours.
27 SECTION 3 JAG REPORTS AND AWARDS
CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT
Another season has blown past in the Wanda experience. Our Sunday blink of an eye. This season allowed program has undergone a renovation me to see things from a different with a move away from the standard perspective. Having held many swim, board, sprints and flags. This different roles on the committee over season we have seen Age group the years from BBQ Coordinator, programs and plans distributed weekly, Uniforms, Carnival Entries, Admin, as well as the inclusion of team days, Secretary and Team Manager it was mixed gender racing, lifesaving days, with trepidation, following in Ian’s handicap races as well as visits to footsteps, that I agreed to take on the Kurnell. These are all activities that role of Chairperson. I’m sure you’ll all we will be continuing as we ensue we agree “what a season it was”. engage all Nippers each week.
Our achievements have been Building on our sporting foundations absolutely fantastic across many areas, has certainly seen countless There were also achievements off including competition, lifesaving, achievements this season. the beach: we were congratulated by fundraising and community events. This We have competed across many Branch for successfully implementing also includes all the voluntary hours disciplines including pool rescue, paperless registration, everyone got that our committee and volunteers put surfboard riding, R&R, 1 and 2 km behind raising funds in our Shave a in, from our week to week organisation, runs as well as beach, flags, swim and Coach for Frank, we won the inaugural coaching, communication, admin, board. We were well represented ‘Relay for Life’ Nipper Challenge and water safety and IRB’s, age managers, in selective events including Henri’s took out all three Junior Athlete of the uniforms, registrations, finance, inclusion in the Junior Development Year categories at the Sydney Branch carnivals, entries, officials, BBQs and Camp, six of our Nippers selected in Awards. fundraising. Thank you for investing the winning Sydney Interbranch team, your time and efforts; without you all I must make mention of our graduating as well as a full contingent of U11s and we wouldn’t have the solid foundation U14s; congratulations to you all, we 13s attending the Branch Camps at for our Nippers to achieve what they wish each of you all the best in the Deer Park. do. U15s and in your future as lifesavers Across the Carnival season we have on our beaches. With your years of This was the third year of our three-year certainly excelled be it at the Cook experience, we also encourage you to plan. I’m pleased to say we achieved Classic, 4 Ways, Branch, State or come back to assist us at any time. what we set out to do across lifesaving, Aussies Youth Championships just to our Sunday program and competition. Thank you to all our Sponsors and name a few. In true surf club tradition, Lifesaving and education has been a the priceless support you give to our these were contested in the extremes major focus, with us now engaging nippers; ADA, Purnell, ANSTO, Music of a heat wave at Branch and a cyclone a sponsor in this area. We again Bus, Elliot Tuthill, Jock Athletic, Tempus at Aussies. A definite highlight was achieved 100% success rate with our Wealth, Highland Property and Bailey our results at State. We were all very U14s gaining their SRC. The Assessor Personnel. mindful that our strong competitive even commented on their level of girls would not be there having Reflecting back, there was no need knowledge. Lifesaving education is graduated into the U15s this year. for me to be nervous taking on this a permanent element in our weekly These 3 days of competition were a new role, everyone has been very program across all age groups from rollercoaster of emotions, wins and supportive. It also gives me the our U6s to our U14s. Our U11s and PBs, that ended in a succession of opportunity to be proudly associated U13s now also attend the development golds in the final hours, including the to all 400 Wanda nippers. Thank you. camps well prepared in this area. We All Age Board Relay. This saw us not are already discussing opportunities to The nippers of today are the future of only achieve 2nd place, for the third further enhance this focus next season. surf lifesaving tomorrow. year a row, but we accumulated 201 Our Surf Confidence program points. Our plan set us a target of 200 Tracey Green continues to be a crucial part of the points three years ago! DIRECTOR OF JAG
28 CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT JAG OFFICE BEARERS
CHAIRPERSON COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER UNIFORMS COORDINATOR Tracey Green Shannon Dixon Nicole Lloyd SURF SPORT MANAGER WATER SAFETY MANAGER CARNIVALS MANAGER Ian Ross Brett Thatcher Julie-Anne Warn MEMBER SERVICES MANAGER NIPPER PROGRAM MANAGER REGISTRAR Gary McNamara Brooke Thatcher Angie Rippon and Trudy Zelcer-Webb FINANCE MANAGER GENERAL COMMITTEE Darren Rossen Adam Buckley PROFICIENCY (IRB Coordinator) Hayden Berry ADMINISTRATION MANAGER Nat Buckley Andrew Cole RECORDING Tim Mayo Andrew Cole ADMINISTRATION COORDINATOR (SECRETARY) ADMIN ROLES GEAR Todd Hulbert (NON-COMMITTEE) Ian Ross
TEAM MANAGER MEMBER PROTECTION OFFICER AGE GROUP PHOTOS Brooke Thatcher Paul Oliver Tracey Christensen SURF LIFE SAVING MANAGER SPONSORSHIP MANAGER OFFICIALS COORDINATOR Jo Handforth Evette Tattam Steve Doran
WANDA JAG OFFICE BEARERS 2016-2017 DURING THE SEASON, THERE WERE 8 GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETINGS. Attendance for the year was:
POSSIBLE NAME ATTENDANCE APOLOGIES MEETINGS
Tracey Green 8 7 1 Ian Ross 8 7 1 Gary McNamara 8 7 1 Darren Rossen 8 6 2 Andrew Cole 8 8 0 Todd Hulbert 8 8 0 Brooke Thatcher 8 5 3 Jo Handforth 8 3 5 Shannon Dixon 8 4 4 Brett Thatcher 8 6 2 Adam Buckley 8 0 8 Nat Buckley 8 6 2 Tim Mayo 8 5 3
29 JAG SPECIAL AWARDS
NIPPER OF BOYS ROD WHITEMAN THE YEAR AND Benjamin Brown ENCOURAGEMENT NOMINATIONS AWARD CHAIRPERSONS Shea McKenzie Finn Ross AWARDS Max Buckley NOMINATIONS Shea McKenzie Finn Symons-Troy Jayden Goffet BOYS GEORGE ROBBINS Ethan Lee NIPPER OF THE YEAR AWARD - MOST Ramon Saba Josh Abrahams Henri Carrera IMPROVED BEACH COMPETITOR Riley Porteous CHAIRPERSONS AWARD Zara Lammers Josh Tattam COACHES AWARD NOMINATIONS NOMINATIONS BEACH Jacob Fong Aaron Lake Joshua Tattam Kai Hammond Aedan Bonar Kai Hammond Harry McNamara WATER Keira Vincent Jake Sullivan Henri Carrera and Tahli Bailey Morgan Lloyd Riley Porteous GIRLS DON HUDSON AWARD COMPETITORS - MOST IMPROVED OF THE STATE NIPPER OF THE YEAR WATER COMPETITOR Matilda Handforth Jayda Zammit-Mayer CHAMPIONSHIPS Riley Dixon and India CHAIRPERSONS AWARD NOMINATIONS Hulbert Zoe Jay Charli Cash Tahli Christensen NOMINATIONS Zoe Jay JAG VOLUNTEER Carly Osborne Nicholas Middleton Ellefteria Kotsis Aedan Bonar AWARDS Indianna Ryan Aaron Lake Teagan Thatcher WATER SAFETY MICHELLE HOGAN Karen Bonar CLUBPERSON ENCOURAGEMENT IRB AWARD Brett Porteous AWARDS Talia Goffet OFFICIAL GIRLS NOMINATIONS David Cahill Kayla Phillpot Keira Cash BBQ VOLUNTEER NOMINATIONS Milla Hurley Grace Spinner Louis Carrera Ella McLachlan Elyse Abrahams Ellie Dodson AGE MANAGER Lili Maroney Lilly Auglys Tim Mayo Lara Peake Samantha Babister CLUB VOLUNTEER Gary McNamara
30 JAG ATTENDANCE AWARDS
U6 BOYS 100% U10 BOYS 200% 500% William Corbett Liam Athanassiou Henri Carrera 100% Jacob Vincent 500% Garvyn Kendrigan Keenan Ewings Oliver Considine Rhys Cremona Cameron Bonar Dane Mitchell Morgan Lloyd Patrick Dean Dylan Porteous Harley Inglis 100% Riley Porteous Emmett Jenkins Eamon Webb Oscar Lo Connor Fitzgerald 200% Edward Jonkman Felix Lonergan 400% Samuel Rossen Evan Athanassiou Hunter Lentell Emilio Biordi Ramon Saba Jack Doran Zed Lester Joshua Kay U8 BOYS 100% Luke Salomo Oliver Lloyd U12 Harry Pal Kobe Simpson 300% Jayden Morton BOYS Arlo Snape Joshua Tattam Heath Mirabito-Dodd Robert Ollivier 700% Blake Spaul Jesse Venables 300% Zach Baratta Felix Tran U14 200% Robert Hart Benjamin Sutton BOYS Willem Tremellen Liam Mooney Ethan Lee Riley Webb 900% Nicholas Veldekis U7 100% 200% Max Buckley BOYS Jake Butler Edwin Carrera 600% Finn Ross 300% Oliver Dean Cooper Rowlands Lachlan Cole 800% Joshua Dann Jack Dickson 100% Ryan Peake Benjamin Brown Benjamin Pal 200% Logan Buddle 200% 400% Patrick Salomo Ryan Harris Jacob Fong Josh Abrahams Riley Dixon Finn Symons-Troy Isaac Lo Luke Parmeter Cooper Sutton 300% Tyler Metters Ethan Payne Massimo Biordi Damon Carr U9 Jackson Middleton Max Christensen BOYS Zach Coles William Cusack Kai Thatcher U13 400% BOYS Nicholas Middleton Harley Morton Jayden Goffet 100% Noah Rossen U11 800% Dane Sutton BOYS Dalton Rowlands Aedan Bonar Shea McKenzie Finn Wheelock 300% 600% Aaron Lake Darcy Teasel Tom Oliver Jayson Peake Harry McNamara 100% 300% Jake Sullivan Riley Fong Anton Park Ziggy Lester
31 JAG ATTENDANCE AWARDS
U6 GIRLS 200% 100% Larni Clachar-Smart Giselle Abrahams 100% Neve Grinham Natalia Adra Anna Corbet Lara Spink Sally Archer Penelope Crimmins Audrey Tran Ella Kendrigan Eden Kilpatrick 100% Zoey Lester Cali Mackinder Amity Buckley Jayda Zammit-Mayer Estelle Slater Sienna Dunham Liesl Spinner U14 Charlotte Ellery U11 GIRLS Indiana Tarasoff GIRLS Sophie Hammon Willow Appleton 900% Tara Hannah-Campbell 600% Rosalee Buckley Kayla Phillpot Addison Mackinder Talia Goffet Jessica Hammon Ara Kotsis 800% Kaila Hayes Chelsea Sutton Samantha Babister Annabel Mills U9 GIRLS 400% 700% Lillian Mooney 500% Tahli Christensen Lara Peake Chloe O’Brien Zara Buckley 300% 200% Milla Coles U7 Ava Cahill Lilly Auglys GIRLS 400% Alita Crossley Ella McLachlan 200% Zoe Cole 200% 100% Isabel Adams Aurora Ewings India Hulbert Gracie Berry Soffie Berry Alice McNamara Ebony Jackson Ellie Dodson Lucy Nicholls Imogen Porteous Grace Parmeter Jesse Rykers 300% 100% Penelle Constantoulas Evelyn Cusack Isabella Cox 100% 200% Christie Kannengiesser Kiani Johnson Madison Hayes Madeleine Wyse Ella McGuinness 100% Jessica Mayer Matea Saba U12 GIRLS Zara Zammit-Mayer Sarah Sharples Arabella Blanch 700% Charlotte Fagg U10 Tyler Coles Isla Foley GIRLS 600% Kyah Gallen 500% Maya Dixon Zoe Hoekstra Harper Constantoulas 300% Zahri Lester Grace Spinner Claire Sheekey Jade Oliver 400% 100% Alexandra Considine U8 Elyse Abrahams GIRLS 200% Giselle Kay 300% Hollie Adams Zara Lammers Gabrielle Chandler Matilda Berry Kaitlyn Middleton Jamie Chandler Ella Buckley Grace Considine Sienna Spaul U13 GIRLS Tiana Crossley Keira Vincent Zara Douglas 300% Charlotte Ollivier Zoe Jay Ellefteria Kotsis Teagan Thatcher
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U8 GIRLS Marathon Champion Runner Up Age Runner Up Age & Flags Board Champion Eadie Hurley Champion, Sprint Champion Noah Doran Age, Sprint & Flags & Flags Champion Noah Eason Champion Lifesaving Award Matilda Handforth Iron Person Champion Charlotte Ellery Amelia Dann Lifesaving Award Benjamin Sutton Lifesaving Award Ziggy Lester Runner Up Age Lifesaving Award Carly Osborne Swim Champion Champion Natalia Adra Encouragement Award Ethan Payne Elodie Hayward Encouragement Award Jayden Goffet Encouragement Award Lili Maroney Lifesaving Award Iron Person Champion Grace Spinner U10 BOYS Nicholas Veldekis Sienna Mead U14 GIRLS Encouragement Award U11 GIRLS Age Champion, Sprint, Marathon Champion Age, Swim, Board, Wade Flags & Marathon Josh Abrahams Charlotte Ollivier Age, Swim, Iron Person, & Marathon Champion Champion Marathon Gracie Berry Jacob Fong U13 BOYS Wade Champion & Wade Champion & Encouragement Award India Hulbert Runner Up Age Runner Up Age Age, Swim, Board, Wade Keira Cash Champion, Sprint Champion, Swim, Board, & Surfboard Riding Runner Up Age & Flags Champion Wade & Iron Person Champion Lifesaving Award Champion Kayla Phillpot Champion Jake Sullivan Neve Grinham Ebony Jackson Kai Thatcher Runner Up Age & Iron Runner Up Age, Sprint U9 GIRLS Board Champion Person Champion Lifesaving award and Flags Champion Chelsea Sutton Ella McLachlan Joshua Kay Brooklyn Berry Age & Flags Champion Milla Coles Sprint & Flags Champion Surfboard Riding Encouragement Award Iron Person Champion Jade Tattam Champion Ethan Lee Henri Carrera Runner Up Age Samantha Babister & Wade Champion Lifesaving Award Marathon Champion Alice McNamara Madeline Wyse Lifesaving Award U11 BOYS Aaron Lake Rochelle Natoli Age, Swim, Board Board & Swim Champion Encouragement Award Lifesaving Award & Wade Champion Talia Goffet Encouragement Award Morgan Lloyd Zara Buckley Fletcher Warn Lara Peake Iron Person Champion Encouragement Award U12 GIRLS Runner Up Age Matea Saba & Sprint Champion Riley Porteous Age, Swim, Board U8 BOYS Marathon Champion Liam Athanassiou & Wade Champion Age, Wade & Sprint U14 BOYS Evelyn Cusack Maya Dixon Champion Flags Champion Age Champion Sprint Champion Declan Noonan Garvyn Kendrigan Runner Up Age Nicholas Middleton Abbie Kelly Champion Runner Up Age, Flags & Ironperson Champion & Kaitlyn Middleton Marathon Champion Encouragement Award Runner Up Age, Lifesaving Award Swim, Board, Wade Imogen Porteous Flags Champion Heath Mirabito-Dodd Ramon Saba & Surfboard Riding & Lifesaving Award Champion Encouragement Award Iron Person Champion & Marathon Champion Tyler Coles Lifesaving Award Riley Dixon Milla Hurley Dane Mitchell Jack Dickson Iron person Champion Lifesaving Award Iron Person Champion U10 GIRLS Charli Cash Encouragement Award Anton Park Finn Ross Finn Symons-Troy Age, Wade, Sprint Sprint & Marathon Marathon Champion & Flags Champion Champion U12 BOYS Kai Hammond Keira Vincent Zara Lammers U9 BOYS Age, Wade & Marathon Sprint, Flags Champion Runner Up Age, Encouragement Award Age, Swim, Board, Champion & Encouragement Award Wade, Sprint, Iron Swim, Board, & Wade Elyse Abrahams Sam Hulbert Shea McKenzie Champion Person & Marathon Champion Runner Up Age, Sprint & Lifesaving Award Jayda Zammit-Mayer Flags Champion U13 GIRLS Dane Sutton Benjamin Brown Iron Person Champion Age, Swim, Board, Ryan Peake Sienna Spaul Wade, Iron Person & Marathon Champion Zoe Jay 33 JAG TEAM MANAGERS REPORT
Well another season starts With our new U6 & U7 program kicking end of the day. This couldn’t happen off this season, looking the part with without our dedicated volunteers. and ends in a flash. It feels their Music Bus sponsored shirts and Thank you to you all. like we fit so much into this tents keeping them protected on This season our water confidence the beach. It was great to see these season past. area continued and we have seen youngsters running around the beach great success for those nippers not With 400 Nippers registered ready and learning about the beach and as confident in the main water area. for a jam packed season, our new environment throughout the season. U6’s excited to play, learn and make Thank you to Nat Buckley for keeping new friends. Our Club Captains Ella Our U8’s this year had some mentoring this program going, I look forward to & Riley kicked off our season on Day from our keen U12 boys, sharing skills, seeing where we can take this program One and led by example this year, and knowledge and fun in the sun with for next season to make sure we were great role models for the nippers some targeted body boarding sessions are supporting our nippers through looking up to them. to get our U8’s getting the feel of the their nipper life, with enjoyment and surf on a board before their transition understanding of the surf conditions There really was no time to rest on our for next season. I look forward to and confidence in the surf, building our usual Sunday programs with carnivals seeing our U8’s transition to U9’s future life savers. and championship days filling our next year with continued support and Our life saving program this year weekends. mentoring from this great U12 group. stepped up to a new level and our Age We did have time to have a bit of fun A huge thankyou to our extraordinary Manager engagement was fantastic as well this season, with some team team of committee and parents that with educating our Wanda Nippers for days, lifesaving days and handicap make our Sundays happen, from the future life savers this was seen from the races that had smiles all round. planning, running and of course the feedback received from the U11 & U13 fantastic finish with the BBQ at the camps this year.
34 Our Sundays would not happen army of Officials and Water Safety who weekend and I was so proud of all of without our Age Managers and were always there without fail to ensure our Wanda Nippers on the beach and Assistants, I take my hat off to you all. our nippers were able to compete this in the water. It was a pleasure working with you season. Thank you to our coaches for your this season from our normal Sundays Our transition program for the U14’s dedication to the Wanda Nipper through to our major carnivals at to seniors continued for our U14’s Team, for all of your time spent Branch and State. I look forward to including training and competing in getting our nippers trained and ready working with you all again next season some senior carnivals this season with for competition. The Wanda team’s and I know the kids would be saying great success. success is really a showing off your time the same. and dedication to getting our team to We also had great representation in It was great to see our R & R team and their best. the Sydney Branch team again this training program continue this year, year in competition at Inter Branch I look forward to next season where paying off with a Gold Medal at Branch Championships which saw the Sydney we will see the introduction of the and a Bronze Medal at State. Well Branch team come out on top. Well mentoring / assistant Age Manager Done team and JD for your time and done to all of our Wanda Nippers that program giving an opportunity for dedication to training this team. were part of this successful team. the outgoing U14’s to come back and As always, we achieved some awesome share their knowledge and leadership This year we sent a team of 130 results at carnivals this year from the skills with the younger age groups nippers to State Age Championships kick off carnival at Forster through every Sunday by becoming Assistant at Swansea Belmont. A fantastic effort to the pinnacle event State Age Age Managers. by all and again resulting in a 2nd Championships at Swansea. A huge place position in the overall placings Thank you to Tracey for great thank you to Julie Ann for her time with a mammoth 201 points scored. leadership this year and to our great and efforts in ensuring our nippers are The Wanda Nippers represented team of Committee and Age Managers entered for competition. Wanda with great sportsmanship and that make the season so enjoyable for Without our parent volunteers, we really portrayed the Wanda values our kids. would not be able to compete at in all behaviours over the weekend See you next season! these carnivals, this season we saw of competition. With great results in the introduction of the nipper to water all events and age groups over the Brooke Thatcher safety & official ratios which meant we weekend and finishing with a Gold JAG TEAM MANAGER needed all of our volunteers at every medal in the last event of the day the carnival. A big thankyou to our parent All Age Board Relay. It was a great
35 JAG CLUB CAPTAIN REPORTS ELLA MCLACHLAN
This season at nippers journey. I have experienced so many A big thankyou to our Age Managers things in my time as a Nipper. From Todd, Todd, Dicko and Pete. We really has definitely been one Sunday nippers, to patrols, gaining our appreciate everything you guys have of my favourites. Not SRC, carnivals, trips away, representing done for us and thank you for making only was I chosen as the club and fundraising. Nippers has nippers so much fun. given me the opportunity to meet so This year we placed 2nd overall at Club Captain, but I also many people and to make many new State for the third year in a row!! It’s have been given so many friends, not just from local clubs, but so good to see how all of our hard Australia wide. amazing opportunities and work and training has paid off. A big experiences that I’m so My favourite thing about nippers is all thankyou goes out to all the coaches, the amazing friends that I’ve made and Rossi, Dean, Potty, Greg and Charlie. grateful for. It has been a been lucky enough to share my nippers Without you guys we wouldn’t be privilege and an honour journey with. A special mention to all achieving these great results. Thank to be chosen by awesome the U14 girls who make nippers a blast you for your commitment and all the and something to look forward too! I hours of coaching, hard work and friends and leaders of our have loved every second of nippers effort that you have put in to help club. with you all and I’m going to miss improve our skills and make us better everyone very much. You are the best competitors. Firstly, I would like to thank all the bunch of girls and we have made so people who give up their time week Last of all, I would like to thank Wanda many memories as an age group. Also in week out to make nippers happen, Surf Club for giving us the opportunity to the U14 boys, nippers wouldn’t be from Tracey and the Committee, to to experience our nipper journey and the same without all of you. You guys the awesome coaches, water safety, to have so much fun with our friends. are some of the funniest boys that I’ve age managers and parent volunteers. It’s such an amazing club and I’m so ever met. You make nippers a laugh! We wouldn’t be here without you and glad that I’m a part of it. Thanks to Our U14’s trip away to Tallebudgera we all appreciate the hard work and everyone for making this season one was the most enjoyable trip that I’ve dedication that you put in. to remember and I hope to see you ever been on. It was the best couple all next season whether it’s at training, To everyone who attends and days of my life and a great way to carnivals, patrols or at nippers. You’ll participates in nippers, I encourage celebrate our time as nippers. definitely see me around. you to keep at it all the way up until the u14’s because it truly is an amazing Ella McLachlan
36 RILEY DIXON
What another great season and IRB crews that help out in all sorts nippers and then just hanging around of weather and surf conditions. with my friends afterwards, going back at Wanda. I’ve really out in the water on our paddleboard or Like many of you, competition has enjoyed being Wanda’s surfboard for hours. been a big part of nippers for me. club captain this year Competing is fun, but can also be One of the best times I’ll remember - competing, learning, tough. I couldn’t have done it without is our u14 trip away to Queensland. watching the team and the help of coaches Kenny (u8s), We had such a good time and it was a Rossi and Dean in nippers, and Greg, great way to end nippers. patrolling the beach. Charlie, Steve and Nathan this year. I encourage you all to stay in nippers Thank you for being there at every Wanda Nippers had an excellent and Wanda surf club. Looking back I’ve carnival and training session and giving season in competition. Second at had so many incredible experiences, us advice and tips. And to all the State again is a big achievement, in fun times and I’ve made some of beach, fitness and other coaches who tough surf conditions, and a credit to the best friends I have in my life. I’ve help all our nippers, thank you. our nippers’, coaches, parents and learnt so much about the ocean and helpers. We shouldn’t forget how hard Huge thanks to our u14 boys age lifesaving. Doing nippers has let me that is to do for three years straight, managers Peter and Christopher. be totally confident and capable in something to be very proud of and I’m They’ve done the job for 9 years and the surf. I’ve got friends, skills and glad I’ve been part of it. Wanda was had to deal with us boys that whole memories for life. What more could also up there in the top clubs at just time! We’ve had a great age group, you ask for! about every carnival we went to. We close friends and many good times. sure know how to compete, race for Hope to see you patrolling the beach our club and always show the best club I started nippers when I was 5 years in the years to come. I look forward spirit. old in the u6s. It’s been my favourite to seeing you all come through sport and I’ve loved every minute of nippers and then spending many years I’d like to thank everyone that makes being at Wanda. One of the things I’ve together, as one big team, as part of nippers happen every week, for all enjoyed most is just the regular nipper the mighty Wanda SLSC. their volunteer hours and hard work. Sunday mornings - surfing first, doing Special mention to the water safety Riley Dixon
37 JAG SURF SPORTS MANAGER REPORT
Well another season has Congratulations must go to all the you’re safe during training. come & gone with some great beach competitors who put the hard A massive thank you to all, especially yards in each week & came away with results in the Big One, State Lakey & Karen who are at the beach good results & extra confidence from plus Gunnamatta every week. titles. I was so impressed having such good coaches in Brad & Ty with all the competitors from to guide them. Last, but not least I have to thank our wonderful coaches Potty, Brad, Ty, JD, Wanda & to come away with A big Thank you to Yvonne & JD again Yvonne, Todd Mc & the 2 Andrews for second place again was out of for helping out with March Past & R & all their help during another successful R. Winning a bronze medal in R & R is season. We couldn’t do it without you. this world. testament to the amount of training JD Now rest up, pull out the steamer & There was lots of great individual does with the kids, they couldn’t ask for get ready for some winter training. performances, the teams also did a a better coach. great job & with our All age Board I say it every year but none of you Until next season, Relay winning for a second year could train without the wonderful water running shows just how hard we’ve all safety helpers we get through the year Ian Ross trained this season. who give up their time to make sure SURF SPORTS MANAGER
JAG BEACH COACH REPORT
Reflecting back on the season for our and Kai Hammond a great run to take Nippers on the beach I am very proud gold in the 2km run. of how far they have come. We started I would like to personally thank Ty the season working on the basics and Courtney for his time and effort in as the kids kept turning up to training working with our “flaggers”. Sharing and working hard, the results started his deep technical knowledge and to follow and our Wanda Beachies experience is such a huge advantage team went from strength to strength. for the team, and will ensure we have Like anything, success comes from a strong squad of beach talent coming commitment, hard work and being through. passionate about what you’re doing. The team’s commitment definitely paid A number of the kids were already off. talking about their goals for next year’s state carnival straight after their We had strong results across all events finished this year. I love that carnivals that we entered throughout passion, and encourage you all to hold the season, culminating in some onto it during the off-season. Thanks fantastic results at state, winning 3 to everyone for another great year. golds and two bronze medals, with Remember WANDA CAN RUN! Our some of our best results ever in the champion beachies will be back bigger, number of competitors that made it better, and faster next year. Can’t wait! through to the quarters and the finals across the sprints, flags and distance Brad Tattam runs. Special mention to Keira Vincent, JAG BEACH COACH double gold in the flags and sprints
38 JAG SURF LIFE SAVING COORDINATOR REPORT
This season Lifesaving Education confidence and understanding of Surf Lifesaving education. Thank you at Wanda Nippers has made great Beach safety, CPR and First Aid and to Karen and Potty for their time and progress. It has been evident in the teamwork. Lifelong skills continue to be commitment helping to prepare these knowledge the children have displayed developed and put into practice. young lifesavers for their SRC. on the beach from the regular Again another 100% success rate Thank you to all Age managers for your integration of education in the weekly with our U14 completing their SRC. enthusiasm, commitment and support Nipper program. Although the kids were a little nervous, to the program to keep Lifesaving The educational program developed after 10 minutes they realised how education at Wanda most admired. this year has supported our Age much they understood and knew. We Thanks to Tracey and Brooke for being managers to autonomously deliver were congratulated by the assessors so supportive and passionate for the content to their age groups on on their outstanding knowledge and education. a weekly basis. We have noticed a skill in the surf. It is being recognised bigger difference this year from our how Wanda nippers is developing as Jo Handforth JAG SURF LIFE SAVING young lifesavers through gained a Surf Club with a high standard of COORDINATOR
JAG IRB COORDINATOR REPORT
This season started a little differently by never saying no. Every time we for us in the IRB team with the well- needed someone to step up and cover, deserved retirement of some long-term the guys all made sure that at least members: Steve Stavrou, Mark Sothern, one, if not more of us were there to Mick Conroy and Brett Atkinson. What cover. is it they say that you don’t know what Special thanks must go to Gerard Café you’ve got until it’s gone!! who despite having no kids in nippers This meant my fellow long-termers made the trip up to Swansea Belmont with our IRB team, I’d like to thank you, - Mark Lloyd & Brett Porteous were to help us cover our mandatory shifts sometimes it isn’t easy being the first joined by our newbies Cromwell over the entire 3 days of the state age on the beach and last off it but you Ollivier & Pat Warn which allowed us championships, we are truly lucky to guys make it bloody fun!! to cover our duties every weekend have guys like Gerard in the club that Thanks again (with a little help from those previously help out so that our kids can compete. mentioned). I’d like to thank all the Adam Buckley For everyone that helped out this year guys involved for making my job easier JAG IRB COORDINATOR
39 JAG WATER SAFETY REPORT
2016/17 season proved to Parent Patrol continued for a second be another enjoyable and year with great success. fun filled season. A small run Our drill was a success for a second year in a row, well done team. of beach closed days and a couple of moves to Kurnell, Water confidence area continued with great support from our SRC and our but as always good tough 15’s coming down to help out. conditions at Wanda give A big thank you to our usual suspects our Water Safety team their who are always there to help out at workout for the weekend. training and carnivals and our normal Sunday running of the water area. I With our SRC group getting through know I can count on you guys. early gave our water confidence and water areas a boost for water safety I would like to encourage more parents helpers when we needed them. for next season to complete their Bronze and come and be part of a We had new Bronze members come great team and more importantly be through and fill in positions that we there on the other side with the kids in part at training and on a Sunday. much needed this year especially with action as I believe this is the best view Brett Thatcher the introduction of the nipper to water and being part of the activities with the ratios at carnivals. kids. This can be the most rewarding
JAG R&R REPORT
RESULTS were at Swansea and what happened - a third place. 3RD STATE TITLES This team is capable of a lot more 1ST SYDNEY BRANCH TITLES success, but must stay together to Firstly, I would like to thank Kate achieve this. We have a good leader Osborne for her help throughout the in Carly, backed up by Elle, Layla, Riley season. Her efforts made coaching a and Indianna. Next season we will lot easier. I would also like to thank still continue to work on the basics, the mums and dads who assisted in the full team will have to train twice a transporting the Reel and Team to week and enter as many carnivals as training and carnivals. possible. Maybe an Aussie medal. What a season. At the start, we were Finally, at the Australian Titles another short of members. However, with the coach approached me and told me arrival of Riley and Layla, training went how they were impressed with the Team – Ellefteria (Elle) into full swing. It took time to establish team. Kotsis, Layla Molloy, Carly the basics. Gradually, I could see the I would like to wish all team members team coming together. We needed a success in their winter sport and look Osborne, Riley Porteous, carnival to see how far we had come forward to seeing you all next season. and then came the Sydney Branch Indianna Ryan Carnival. Wow, a first place. However, John Douglas we still needed a lot of work before the R & R COACH State. Then before you could think we
40 JAG WATER SAFETY REPORT AGE MANAGERS REPORTS
U6 GIRLS
Wow what an absolute pleasure it was this season to take the u6 girls. We certainly experienced all the elements over our the water activities with some of them taking on the rough weeks at nippers - windy days, beach closures and a guest shores. A big thank you to Josh for all his hints and tips, and appearance by a shark one day. Over the weeks, the girls help at the beginning of the season. Also to Glen, Catherine managed to wipe away their tears and have lots of fun with and Simon for chipping in each week. Thank you to all the some great experiences to remember such as meeting Sally parents who turned up full of enthusiasm, always helping Fitzgibbons, greeting Santa down on the beach and testing out with the weekly activities, water safety, BBQ, set-up, etc. our water skills on both boogie and nipper boards at both the A special mention to the all the girls for always turning up Bay and Silver Beach. The girls had an absolute ball showing each week with smiles on their faces, being full of energy and off their talents both in the water and on the beach. They committed to getting stuck into every activity without a fuss, loved playing tug of war against the parents, winning making they became serious about competing, made great friends them smile even more. Limbo was another favourite in testing and quickly learnt the Wanda team spirit their skills each week. I loved seeing all the girls enjoying all Jenae x
U6 BOYS
What an amazing group of young boys the under sixes were this season. This is a testament to the parents and their continued help throughout the season no doubt. As new age managers, the jobs never intimidated Megan or myself once we had seen the level of support and assistance these kid’s fantastic mums and dads were prepared to offer. On our first day, many of the boys were very apprehensive of the water and there was no shortage of tears early on. But by the end of this year’s nippers, they were all water babies. The day we had the shark alarm go off, plenty of the boys go on to represent Wanda in years to come. I am sure Santa were happy to get back in the water as soon as they were would have been a highlight for many of the boys and it allowed at the conclusion of our session. Getting smashed feels like there were so many other highlights that I couldn’t by big waves on the days the older nippers took them out on possibly touch on them all. We managed to keep nearly a full body boards, was no deterrent for our brave little under six roster this year and we hope that continues. I know that both nippers, many of them went back for seconds. Like sponges, Megan and myself are excited to see the boys progression they all took on-board all of our sun smart, beach smart and to lifeguards as the seasons progress. Look forward to seeing water safety messages and knew signals as a game by the you all next year. end. As well as the astounding progress, some of the boys are already showing a competitive nature and will no doubt Nathan Simpson
U7 GIRLS
When week one finally rolled around it was fantastic to see so many girls from last year back for another crack plus a group of smiling newbies ready for some fun on the beach
While weather and surf conditions limited our activities some weeks we always managed to fill our sessions with fun and fitness and the occasional education lesson with senior lifeguards.
41 AGE MANAGERS REPORTS (CONTINUED)
U7 GIRLS (CONTINUED) Special thanks to Lisa and Tracey for their help on and off the beach this season and to all the mums and dads who jumped Once again still water sessions at Gunnamatta and Silver in to help with activities. Also thanks to the parents who Beach proved popular with all of the girls showing great form helped with BBQ duties as set-up. There was one 40+ degree and balance on the boards. day where we covered the BBQ from 10.30am until almost 2pm....it was brutal but done with a smile!! Like every group, we have mix of kids who are very confident in the water and others who aren’t quite there yet, but I know The girls are learning and growing in confidence, I really can will be if they stick with it. Some girls from last year who see that and I hope they are having fun as well. It would be were timid in the water grew in confidence and the same will awesome to see all of them back again next year! happen with others, be it next year in the 8’s or the following Cheers, Matt year in the 9’s.
U7 BOYS
We ended the 2015/16 with many positives in the under 6 boys and high hopes for the boys to progress in the 2016/17 season. I am delighted to report that our high hopes for the under 7 boys have been met and exceeded. We have a large and diverse group of lads with so much potential. I have no doubt that if we can maintain this group we will be able to continue the proud traditions we hold dear at Wanda. The kids are growing in confidence every week whether that be in the water or on the beach. They are learning lifesaving skills, and general life skills that they will be able use in their day make the Sunday mornings fun and enjoyable for the kids. You to day lives away from nippers. We are starting to see their all will need to pick up your game a bit for tug-a-war as the individual strengths and personalities evolve and shape the kids keep on beating you. group. The way our nippers are developing is both a credit to Wanda and you as their parents and role models. Finally, to close, I hope to see everyone from our group return for next season. Also, please don’t be afraid to volunteer to I’d like to take this opportunity to thank Alan, Brendan, Louise help out with our activities. Your ideas and help is welcome and Morgan for all their help week-to-week as assistant age as we the age managers don’t have all the answers for what is managers. Their patience, skill and hard work has made my the best thing for the kids. Thank you to the kids for putting job easier and we all owe them a debt of gratitude. I’d also such a great effort. You’re an awesome bunch of nippers. like to thank the parents who help each week as you also Ben Harris
U8 GIRLS
The Purple Caps had another wonderful and busy year.
The girls had many opportunities throughout the season to focus on their life saving skills. They have excelled and shown great knowledge in DRSABCD. Although they can’t pronounce defibrillator too well! Their general knowledge of the surf certainly improved this year with lots of quizzes and time spent with the life guards.
The majority of the Purple Caps now confidently participate in wade and have all improved their dolphin dives throughout
42 U8 GIRLS (CONTINUED) around. We have already started board training at Gunnamatta ready the year. Their first iron woman and marathon was a tough for next season with our new friend the ‘foamie’. race with all girls striving to finish and doing their best. Our group always encourage each other and celebrate The Purple Caps thoroughly enjoyed their nipper days at achievements together. This chatty and friendly group of Gunnamatta and Kurnell this year. girls have fun each Sunday but also understand that they are We took a full team to Branch with great results. They all love learning skills that will one day enable them to become life participating in relays and had many opportunities this year at savers. our local carnivals and Branch. Congratulations to the girls who earned their 100%, 200% or The Golden Goggles have survived another year. 300% awards. We are so proud of everyone’s achievements Congratulations to the girls who were awarded the Golden this season, whether that be a medal at Branch, doing their Goggles throughout the season. first dive in a wade or getting on a board at Gunnamatta and paddling on their own. We have had the pleasure of watching We had a large group of parents complete their Bronze this these girls gain confidence and skills throughout the season year, so it will be great for the girls to do their first ocean swim and we can’t wait to see their confidence and skills grow even and board with their mum or dad out in the water with them. more next season. Thank you to all our parents who helped each week with activities in the water or sand and carried the buckets or bags Brock, Mel, Scott, Stephen, Marie and Christie
U8 BOYS
We had an awesome season with the U8 boys and were so impressed with the progress all of them made, throughout the season. Many had to conquer their fears and overcome personal obstacles each week, and it was amazing to watch each boy improve over the summer.
This year we were able to take a small team to the Branch Carnival at Maroubra. The boys all performed well with Beau Waters placing in the flags. This was a season highlight for us as new assistant managers, since we had not experienced a branch carnival before. parents who put their hands up consistently for BBQ and set up. A huge thank you to our Age Manager, Tim, who was given the daunting task of managing not only 30+ U8 boys each Jake and Lex had a fantastic time, made plenty of new mates week, but two newbie Nipper parents. Another big shout out and learnt a lot about surf safety. We hope all the boys had as to the lovely Brooke, Tracey and Andrew, who also assisted us much fun as our families did and we look forward to another greatly throughout the season. And to Potty and Ken, on the great season. beach, for helping with education and the occasional nudge Adam and Kate to the kids to pay attention to us! Huge thanks also to the
U9 GIRLS
The ‘red caps’ have had a great season this year. We welcomed back a lot of the girls from last season and a few new nippers and their families to the U9 girls this year.
This year saw the girls challenge themselves both in the swim and on their boards. The girls while timid to start, really enjoyed the challenges, some competing in various events over the season, with great results.
Several of the highlights of the season included: Sydney Water, the 4-Way Carnival, Sydney Branch and State. We have Congratulations to all those nippers who completed the learnt a lot over this season which will be consolidated and season and to those that gained 100%, 200%, 300%, 400% developed moving forward to the U10’s. and 500% awards. 43 AGE MANAGERS REPORTS (CONTINUED)
U9 GIRLS (CONTINUED) season and these girls continue to smile and have fun each Sunday and at competitions. A big thank you to the parents for helping out this year, We encourage the girls to continue to swim and board paddle especially those that gained their Bronze Medallion over the over Winter and we look forward to seeing you on the beach season to assist in the water. and in the water in 2017/18. We see love seeing the U9’s girl’s confidence grow over the Kaylene, Kylie & Michael
U9 BOYS
Well here we are another year done and dusted, and what an exciting year it’s been! Our boys have come so far excelling in every way possible each and every one has brought something to our group. They have blown us away with the big transition from u8 to u9, wading to swimming and getting on their boards and giving it a go!
It’s wonderful to see how the friendships are growing within our group.
They have also participated in several competitions and have It’s a great achievement and it shows your commitment to our shown us fantastic waiting and listening skills. club, well done!
7 of our boys competed at our first state titles and boy did We would like to encourage all the boys to continue their they show determination and comradery even bringing a squad and board training through winter it makes a massive few medals home. They made us so proud to be their age difference once the season starts back up. managers! Thank you to each and every boy for doing their personal A big thank you to all the parents that helped out during best! the season and at state, without you doing IRB, water safety, We are looking forward to another great season ahead. officiating or simply just getting your kids to the beach none of it would be possible. See you all (hopefully) at training! Congratulations to the boys who have achieved 100%-400%. Santie and Scott
U10 GIRLS
Thank you to my beautiful pink caps on making my Sunday mornings fun. We had 33 girls registered this season. All with smiling faces and willing to give most things a try. With a mixture of abilities and occasionally unpredictable conditions, some Sunday’s can be challenging. But with my assistant age managers, water safety and parent helpers we always make it a priority to cater for every girl. We hope Sunday mornings are fun for all the girls.
This season we had a group of girls compete at various another. It is lovely to see the friendships that are developing. carnivals. Our girls are becoming very competitive young They attended a wide range of carnivals; Sydney water, ladies. That being said, they are also very supportive of one Wanda, Australia Day iron person, Newport, Manly, Cronulla,
44 U10 GIRLS (CONTINUED) Thank you to Stefan and Drew for taking charge of the beach girls, and Glenn for helping me in the water area. Thank 4way, Branch and lastly State. All girls giving 100% at every you to all the Parents and Family’s for being so patient and carnival achieving some tremendous results and many supportive. Thank you to the water safety and first aid helpers. personal bests. Thank you to the tent volunteers. Thank you to Sonia for organising the Saturday night dinner. And a special thank you Congratulations to the girls receiving the 100% awards. This is to Brielle who had her hand in plaster but still came to hang a wonderful achievement to turn up every week. Your Parents, out and cheer on her friends. Grandparents and Family all deserve a big hug for helping you gain this award. A very special thank you needs to go to my Assistant age managers; Drew, Glenn, Geoff, Stefan and Sean. We all have Also, thank you to all the parents that helped with the set children in younger age groups so it’s great to have a group of up/pack up days, BBQ duty, and carnival setups - without experienced assistants that can rotate and take turns helping our hard working helpers Wanda nippers, simply, would not with the pink caps. happen. I hope to see all the girls back next season. We are heading This season the State Titles was held at Swansea Belmont. into the u11s which means the girls will progress to the This proved to be a tough weekend with torrential rain and fibreglass boards. Keep up the swimming training over winter. challenging surf. I am very proud of all 13 girls that competed Try and attend the winter training session to improve your at the State. Although the conditions were horrid, the girls skills all ready for next season. had smiles on their faces from start to finish. A massive congratulations to the medallists from the State; Looking forward to seeing you all back at Wanda in October.
■■ Keira V - State Champion/Gold Medallist in both the Flags Katie Spinner and Sprint. ■■ ‘A’ Swim team (Isla, Jayda, Sienna and Giselle) Bronze medallist in swim teams
U10 BOYS
Another season has flown by and the pink caps have passed the halfway point in their nipper careers. This season unfortunately saw the departure of a few of our regulars, including gun sprinter and flagger Boston Berry, who was turning his hand to cricket. However, the competition was stiffened with the arrival of the key figures of Jacob Fong, Matthew Mayer and Tyler Metters, who all had great seasons.
Competition was fierce all season, in particular for the sought after board relay team positions. Those boys that had put in the hard yards with winter training and regular mid-week In terms of results throughout the season, regulars Cameron training were starting to show their colours and increasing Bonar, Eddie Carrera, Olly Lloyd, Logan Buddle and Kai skills, especially by the end of the season. Thatcher got a head start on the field, competing in the Sydney Water series with overall top 5 placings to Kai (2nd) It was great to see the boys smiling faces each week and great and Logan (5th) in very tough competition. rivalries being formed both in the water and on the beach. A fierce rivalry also began this season on the beach, between Choppy conditions with a powerful pull greeted the boys at Logan Buddle and Jacob, with all flag, sprint and even the 4 Way with Kai continuing to display his dominance in the marathon events closely fought. water with 1st Board, 2nd Swim, 2nd Board Relay. Swimmers - Jayden Morton 3rd, Matthew 4th and Eddie 5th and boarders Again the season appeared to be heavily affected by Eddie 4th and Cameron 5th nipping at Kai’s heels in both weather and surf conditions, with many of the carnivals events showing the strength of our water teams and positive and Champo days affected. The boys patiently waited out signs of things to come. The Beach boys fought very hard but many timetable and event changes. The unpredictability of top 5 placings were out of their reach after some issues with the weather and the surf conditions is evidently a constant sprint results but they all did us proud as usual. part of both competition but also lifesaving as a whole and makes our lifesavers such an important part of our beach All Champo rounds were fiercely fought in all events. One culture in Australia. In view of this it was great to see the boys notable battle was the Champos Marathon event with Jacob embracing the education, CPR, first aid and rescue techniques 1st and Logan 2nd fighting it out all the way to the line, with more and more this year. Ethan Lee and Tyler rounding out the top four.
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Well done to all the boys who competed at the NSW State U10 BOYS (CONTINUED) Championships at Swansea-Belmont. It was a tough three days with the wet weather and big surf conditions playing Unfortunately, the horrible conditions closed Wanda for the havoc. The biggest congratulations must go to Kai Thatcher, Inaugural Wanda Carnival, resulting in the relocation of the who was rewarded for all his training and hard work with a water events to Silver Beach, Kurnell. The flat conditions Silver medal in the individual board event. It was wonderful allowed some of the strong still water swimmers and beachies to see him so happy and so proud to win a Silver medal, to close in on the top surf swimmers however Kai showed with the biggest grin and fist pump as he crossed the line, his class in all conditions with 1st in the Board and 5th in the his first State medal in an individual event. Kai rounded out Swim, as well as combining with Cameron and Dane (U9) to a wonderful carnival with another gold medal as an integral place 3rd in Board Relay (combined U9/10 team). Meanwhile member of Wanda’s All Age Board Relay team. on the beach, a huge congratulations to Jacob - 2nd in Sprints and 5th in Flags after having jumped an age group and Our A Board Team (Kai, Cameron and Eddie) were fantastic to competed in the U11’s 1km Beach Run taking out 1st place, place 5th in the final and Jacob had an awesome result with well done. 6th place in the sprint final.
Again, big surf conditions affected the Sydney Branch carnival Thank you to all the boys for their participation, efforts and with the cancelation of the board event. The surf swim was still cooperation. It is great to see the boys grow every year, giving held and Kai placed 2nd with a great swim, but the highlight their all to become future lifesavers, but also forming friendly of the day and possibly the season was Eddie Carrera’s body rivalries and developing a wonderful camaraderie with their surfing skills down a massive wave to take out 4th. Our sprint team mates. Thank you also to Assistant Age Managers, Karen relay team - Ethan, Tyler, Robert Hart and Emilio Biordi did Bonar and Jason Buddle for their assistance throughout the well to place 8th in the final, missing the sprinting prowess season. of Jacob and Logan, who were both missing in action at the State Oztag carnival. Michael Baker
U11 GIRLS
What an eventful season. A tremendous season of personal achievements. The girls stepped up to the next level & smashed it. Congratulations to all our girls for achieving their best & putting in 110% all the time. We are all extremely proud of their achievements to date!
All the events, training & competitions are gearing our girls to become the next generation of Surf Life Savers. The girls have been learning CPR since they were in the U6’s. This season they learnt the more technical aspects of lifesaving & put their challenge which they were able to master & conquer. With body on the line. They became a lot more physical in all the the new boards they focused on board dismounts, catching surf & beach sport skills. We focused on recognising when waves, board relay & rescue. They further enhanced their skill someone was in danger or injured & how to help them with sets of surf swimming techniques & body surfing. A prime the simple things such as First aid, CPR & board rescue. These focus on the beach was the crouching sprint starts & baton skills help prepare our girls for the Resuscitation Certificate changes for the relay teams. A combination of water & beach in the U14’s & any situations they may need to utilise these events saw our girls compete as iron women and compete in skills. There was discipline & homework for the girls as they the Cameron relay. were required to learn communication both interpersonal and through beach signage. The girls lined up along the beach Our team of girls are well recognised amongst the other Surf one person behind another, going through the various beach clubs. The U11 Girls sportsmanship is second to none. Their & surf signals. comradery, friendliness, positivity, enthusiasm, respect, team player attitude, initiative, competitiveness & communication This year saw the girls move to the fibre glass boards. Another are all preparing them to be future leaders, not only within
46 U11 GIRLS (CONTINUED) was helping out at carnivals, on Nipper days, bbq duty, water safety, officiating or just helping out in general…. Thank you. Surf Life Saving, but within their own personal lives as Thank you to all the coaches & committee members who children, young ladies & professionals. helped out this year.
Our Wanda Family would not be who we are today if it wasn’t All the girls in the U11 Girls are fabulous! We love them all!! for all the support of the parents, carers & grandparents. We would like to welcome all the new families that joined our A massive Thank You, to you all. The term “Family” shone U11 Girls Team this season or even returned to Wanda this through this season when we had times of extreme sadness. year. We enjoy having new people join the club. WELCOME With this, I would like to once again pass on our condolences to the WANDA Family!!! to the families that had family members pass away this season. See you all next season & don’t forget to train during the off Our thoughts of them are forever with us. season. To all those that helped in some way or another, whether it Cassandra, Evette & Nigel
U11 BOYS
Another summer has come and gone but what a terrific season for the boys, as usual it was great to see most of the boys back for another year and a warm welcome to the new boys. The new boys were made to feel welcome and fitted right in.
Once again the first few weeks gave us perfect conditions and great opportunities for the boys to hit the water to see where they were at early in the season. Each week the boy’s skills improved whether on the sand or in the water, all the boys should be proud of their efforts this year and although their Liam and Jade to bring home gold in the Cameron Relay. attention spans can be pretty short, when it was time to race All in all, we would like to say congratulations boys, we hope or practice they all gave it their best with real enthusiasm (with you got as much out of it as Brad and myself did. Thank you a little coaxing of course!). all for being part of the Team in 2016/17 you all made it As always and most importantly sportsmanship is what can fantastic to be there each and every week: sometimes stand out and again this was shown amongst Liam, Blake, Connor, Garvyn, Lucas, Dane, Mohamed, Anton, our own boys and in competition. Always encouraging and Alexander, Jayson, Samuel, Jacob, Tyler, Ramon and Fletcher. supporting each other, whilst keeping the competitive spirit alive, it shows how much they are growing up. Lastly, we would really like to thank all the parents for showing up each week and helping out when required, volunteering To all those that picked up medals at the carnivals during as Officials, Water Safety, Set-up or BBQ it was great for the the year and for those that saved the best for the end of sense of Team and Community. the season and competed at state, we are all proud of your huge efforts. A huge mention must go to Fletcher Warn who The next season is only six months away so keep up the showed his absolute dominance in the water winning the triple training and see you all soon back on the beach. - board, swim and ironman. He also teamed up with India, Darren
U12 GIRLS
What a season from our u/12 Wanda Girls this year. With all of our girls returning from last year, and a couple of new faces to the group, it was really great to see such strong numbers for what can normally be a challenging age to keep nippers involved. With the start of high school for half of our girls, and each and every one of our team having other sporting commitments (and lots of injuries this year to work around), it was great to see everyone so committed to their Sunday morning nipper sessions. In saying that, it hasn’t been hard to want to be on the beach on a Sunday. Blessed with such great This season we had an incredibly competitive and successful weather, and an outstanding group of girls, who get along so bunch who achieved so many great results throughout the well and have a lot of fun together, certainly has made being year from strong champo days, to bate bay carnival and together very easy. 47 AGE MANAGERS REPORTS (CONTINUED)
U12 GIRLS (CONTINUED) we got to do a whole heap of fun stuff this year together especially when the weather and waves weren’t in our favour, branch results. We were excited to see one of our u/12 girls, like watching the Nutri Grain Ironperson Series, and watching Maya, selected to represent Sydney at Interbranch. The the Sally Fitzgibbon Surf Carnival together. Many of our girls highlight of the competitive component was this year’s state competed in their first open water swim with the Sally Surf carnival where we took a group of 10 of our girls (more than Carnival. We finished the season with fun, partying at a well- 50% of our team), who we were so proud of the effort and earned Sky Zone end of season reward for our hard efforts all passion they put into their racing for the entire carnival. This season. payed off in so many ways and delivered so many great results The U/12 girls would like to thank the efforts that the especially all the PB’s, the number of finals we made it in, and parents, all the coaches especially our Head Coach Rossi, the the gold medal that we achieved in the important swim team committee, the water safety and IRB crew and the officials event. who put so much work every week into making sure that Our final state results included: Gold: Swim Team – Maya, we could participate each week in an organised and safe Jade, Kaitlin and Tamika; Bronze: u12-u14 5 person R&R - environment. Layla, Carly, Elle, Indianna, Riley; 5th: ironperson - Maya; 6th: With such a great year behind us, I know that many of our board relay - Maya, Kaitlin, Charli; 6th: ironperson - Kaitlin; girls are ready to go for next year and look forward to getting 6th: sprint – Zara. a head start with winter training. With the experiences and all But it wasn’t just the champions and placegetters who the hard training this past year, our results and achievements impressed us at all the meets, it was the attitude, the effort next year will be even better. We welcome our returning girls and the fun that all our girls displayed each week from normal back and any new faces that may want to join our great team. nipper sessions to every competition. So many of our girls this Thanks girls for making Jason and my own job as your Age year achieved many personal goals that really had nothing Managers a great experience. We look forward to joining you to do with medals both in the water and on the sand. From next year on the beach and in the water to watch you achieve our girls who achieved their first completed swims, or kept more of your goals... we promise no smelling fish pranks this giving board a try, or completed a water event without water year, but we do promise there will certainly be some other fun safety’s help, we loved watching week in and out, girls push to be had. themselves to build their own self-confidence. Belinda We not only spent a lot of time training and competing, but
U12 BOYS
Another fantastic year and excellent turn up. Congratulations to Sam and Noah on their selection into the Sydney branch squad this year. You made Wanda proud.
This year the boys participated in surf education on a weekly basis and excelled passing random tests conducted by Phil Webb.
Participation in carnivals was excellent, as were the results. Ben, Noah, Sam, Lachlan and Ethan qualified for state in Iron man and board rescue at Sydney branch. Fantastic result. great time on the waves and the parents got some excellent photos as well. A big thank you goes out to all the boys who The competition was strong at state but the Wanda boys gave helped make this happen. it their all with great results and personal bests by all. Well done to all the boys. Thank you to Phil Webb and Andrew Cole for your ongoing support throughout the year. l look forward to seeing you all This year the squad set up and manned the body boarding on the beach next year. station introducing the U6, 7, 8 & 9’s to this fun sport and educated them on basic surf skills. The participants had a Spiro 48 U13 GIRLS
We had a very small group of girls this year, which made for a very cohesive group of girls that got on very well. They make Katie and my jobs as age manager very easy. They are a great group of girls very supportive of each other and get on extremely well.
This was probably the best year yet for this group of girls, although only a small group they achieved some great results in the water, receiving places in the top 3 in every carnival they entered. Tilly continued to dominate the beach this year team and went on to achieve a bronze medal at the State and again received a number of medals and top three places Championships. throughout the year. Katie and I would like to thank all the parents for another The girls represented well at the State Championships, we great year. Without their ongoing help doing water safety and had someone in every final in the water area this year, which is officialling with the kids it would all not be possible. a first for the girls. A big Congratulations. See you all next season for out final year at Nippers. Special mention to the R&R team this year that Carly, Elle and Indiana were a part of. They started the year as a new Katie and Susan
U13 BOYS
With the core group of 17 boys returning keen and enthusiastic for another season, we started off with a touch of good weather which did not last for long, as per normal.
Several of the boys started out the season with Sydney Water, soon realising that the competition had gotten a whole lot bigger and stronger. They realised they had a lot hard work and training to do.
We also had the U13 camp where 6 of our boys and 3 of the girls represented Club Wanda and did us proud with teams straight away for the All Age Board relay - 2 gold medals in 15 through to the semis and finals on the last day and having a minutes, sensational! On top of that, the other highlights were sensational time on the way. Josh winning Bronze in the flags and Riley (and his harem) also winning Bronze in the R&R. Considering the conditions, I feel Suddenly we are at the business end of the season with the it was a good result for all. With some much time spent under boys having some good results and medals at the 4 Way while the team tent out of the elements, it was great to see the having lots of fun, good to see. team bonding between the boys and girls and also with the While enjoying some decent surf at Branch the boys, in true other Bate Bay clubs. Wanda style, showed their true colours. Henri, Jake and Well, with that season out of the way we now enter our final Morgan qualified for Ironman at State, our two board rescue season of nippers, so bring on the Mals (I’m sure the bigger teams also qualifying and the A Cameron team winning gold. boys will be looking forward to this). So off to State at Swansea Belmont we go to see what the Last, but certainly not least, a huge thank you once again weather gods can throw at us this time! Due to the big surf to all the trainers and coaches, water safety, officials and conditions there was a lot of heartache with the qualifying committee for all your tireless efforts. Also, thank you to our numbers being cut so harshly and a lot of the boys realising great bunch of parents for volunteering their time for set up, what surf racing is all about. On the other hand, there was BBQ and assistance throughout the season. We couldn’t do it some great triumphs with Henri’s inspirational Gold in the all without your help. swim and Jake’s effort in the Cameron Relay after a huge day already to help our team win Gold, and then back up Mark & Brad
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U14 GIRLS
Another great year for the U/14 girls and they certainly made the most of their final year in Wanda JAG. This year showed enormous courage in returning from hospital after we welcomed one new girl, Ellie to the team and she fitted some X rays to help our Swim and Board Relay teams to the in well with the all of the returning old faces. Firstly I must finals competing with a badly swollen arm. Sammy typified the congratulate Ella McLachlan and Gracie Berry for being courage that is always shown by our team. elected Club Captain and Vice-Captain, both were deserved recipients showing leadership both on the beach and off it. Gracie, Ella and Lilly also went on to compete at Senior State and Aussies this year with some great results achieved. Gracie During the season the girls showed their commitment to won Gold at State as part of a Cameron Relay team and most surf lifesaving by becoming SRC accredited and joining the impressively, placed 4th at Aussies in the Board in a closely patrolling members of Wanda. The team kept their trainers on contested final. A massive achievement!! Well done. their toes, especially Potty, however passed the theory and practical with flying colours. We missed Lara Peake this year in the water. Half way through the season she was struck down with a ruptured bowel which Once again the girls performed well at carnivals, the 4 way resulted in a long hospital stay and recovery, sidelining her for this year was split between two beaches due to conditions, most of competition season. Happy to report that she is on the beach competitors were at Elouera where Kayla took her way to a full recovery and will soon be back to her smiling gold in the Flags, and our sprint relay team of Sam, Kayla, self. Bianca and Hayley won silver. In the water at Cronulla, our girls came home with a swag of medals both in Individual The U/14 this year went to Tallebudgera for our end of season and team events. Gracie, Ella, Sam B, Lilly, Lara, Rochelle and trip. A great time was had by all and I’m sure it will be a Amber all contributing to the medal haul. Branch this year was lasting memory for all the girls. contested in big surf conditions and our girls showed their skills and courage. Again, Gracie bagged some individual The success of the year would not be possible without the medals and our teams won medals in every team event. Both help of Todd McLachlan who we all know did the lion share of of our Board Rescue teams medalled with Silver and Bronze, the organising and I’d like to thank him for his efforts this year. Silver in the Swim Teams and Gold in the Board Relay. Gracie We have also been fortunate to be surrounded by a great and Ella both qualified for state in the Iron person and Sam bunch of parents who have always been supportive of us, the Babister won Gold in surfboard riding. On the beach, the girls and Wanda. A big thankyou to all of the parents for the sprint relay team of Sam, Kayla, Hayley and believe it or not, time and effort you have put into Wanda JAG over the years. the flying Lilly Auglys won a bronze medal. State this year was contested in challenging conditions and all the girls gave their So to Hayley, Sam B, Sam A, Kayla, Bianca, Amelia, Rochelle, best. Gracie won Silver in the iron person and narrowly missed Amber, Lara, Ellie, Gracie, Ella and Lilly, I would like to wish medals in the swim and board, Lilly and Ella both made the the girls all the best in the future and hope they have had as final in the swim and Ella would have made the final in the much fun as Toddy and I have had as there Age Managers. Iron person had she not snapped her board in the Semi Final. Todd Stone On the beach Kayla made the final in flags. Sam Babister
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What a great final season – a fantastic collaborative effort allowed our fund raising to come together with far less pain and reflect upon not only the season just past but the entire 9 than we all anticipated. The kids were well involved form the years at Wanda Nippers. very beginning with raffles, Sutherland to Surf and the snow cones proving the big contributors and this culminated in a What a fantastic learning experience Nippers has been. fantastic weekend away in Queensland – the kids had a ball. Pete and I were only talking recently about what a complete Well done and well deserved. privilege it has been to be age managers to a group of impressive young men and how fortunate we were to have Although we yet again had to contend with some challenging been well supported over the years by a great group of weather and surf conditions, this season we did manage invested and involved parents. to complete 4 Way, Branch, Junior State, Senior State and Aussies without significant interruption or delay – I believe this It has been an honour to watch the these boys evolve from could be the first time this has ever occurred in the boys entire the 6’s through to the 14 & 15’s. From wiping away tears and Nipper career?! filling their rash shirts with sand, through to patrolling with confidence and competing with success at the highest levels Heaps of fun and some really great results both in the water in the sport in the country. as well as on the beach made for an extremely successful final year. Congratulations to all. I would like to wish the boys every success in the future. At the end of our final year at Wanda it’s great to be able to sit Chris Dixon
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WANDA FOUNDED 1946 seniors nippers
557 TOTAL 423 TOTAL 70 YEARS OF SERVICE
TOTAL 980 MEMBERS
MAJOR CHARITY EVENT PAYCE S2S 2016
ASSOCIATED 45 NUMBER OF YEARS RUNNING SUB COMMITTEES 5,559 NUMBER OF ENTRIES OVER 300 CLUB MEMBERS NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS 70TH REUNION AND OTHER HELPERS 00:30:24 BY MIZAN MIHARI CONSTITUTION RECORD TIME IN 1999 GYM FIRST MALE ACROSS THE LINE JAG 0:32:26 JUDICIARY 00:36:37 FIRST FEMALE ACROSS THE LINE LADIES AUXILIARY 392 NUMBER OF TEAMS LIFE MEMBERS 309 TOTAL NUMBER OF FEMALES STRATEGIC 2450 TOTAL NUMBER OF MALES SUTHERLAND TO SURF 715 NEW ENTRANTS TEA BAGS SUBURB WITH THE MOST ENGADINE AMOUNT OF ENTRANTS
52 EDUCATION AWARDS
24 SRCs COACHES (SENIORS) LIFE SAVING 49 Bronze Medallions 4 Beach 4 Boats 24th September 2016 5 ARTC Patrol Season Swim March Past to 25th April 2017 Silver Medallion Basic 3 2 5 209 Patrolling Members Beach Management 6 Board 1 Pool Rescue 12 Patrols 7 IRB Drivers 4 Ski 1 Surfboard Riding 9,912 Patrol hours 7 IRB Crews 2 R & R 1 Lifesaving 41,844 Beach Attendance 2 RWC Operator 84 Patrol Rescues 2 First Aid Certificate Resuscitation AID First Aid MEDALS 102 9 Certificates Preventative Actions 712 4 ATV Inductions Aussies – Opens 1 Shark Alarms Training Officers Placed 7th with 70 points 2 10 Lost Children (Bronze Medallion) 5 Gold 0 Lives Lost 1 Training Officer 4 Silver Training Officer Bronze 1 (Spinal) 1
Aussies – Masters WANDA SURF CLUB COMPETITIONS Placed 16th with 93 points 5 Gold COMPETES IN Carnivals Attended 3 Silver Aussies 7th 4 Bronze BEACH 1st Cook Community Classic SWIM 2nd Cronulla Aussies – Youth BOARD 1st North Cronulla 2 Gold SKI 3rd State 1 Silver R & R 1st Sydney Branch 2 Bronze BOATS 1st Wanda Carnival MARCH PAST State – Opens Placed 3rd with 202 points POOL RESCUE NSW Pool Rescue 9 Gold SURFBOARD RIDING 2nd Open Division 13 Silver LIFESAVING 3rd Youth Division 12 Bronze 3rd Masters Division State – Masters Placed 5th with 129 points COMPETITORS (SENIORS) 6 Gold 160 Number of competitors 7 Silver 94 Number of male competitors 8 Bronze 66 Number of female competitors 30 Number of masters competitors State – Nippers Placed 2nd with 201 points 12 Gold 9 Silver 7 Bronze
53 SECTION 4 CLUB REPORTS
BEACH REPORT
Wanda’s beachies had beach relays) at all carnivals – not face a number of challenges. One is just at Aussies, when many water just to maintain (if not increase) our another successful season. events were cancelled numbers. There are many carnival In terms of carnival results, ■■ The masters runners, who just never points and medals going begging we were 3rd in the State stop competing hard (and getting because we can’t field people some great results) (especially relay sides) across all and 5th across Australia for events. Attrition rates for young beach ■■ Ex-nippers rising through the ranks competitors also tends to be higher- beach events. At the World of the seniors than-average due to school/education titles held in Amsterdam ■■ Being able to field 2 very commitments and from other sports. in September 2016, we competitive open male beach relay (Unfortunately, the lure of the wave is gained numerous medals sides (both clearly in the top 10 in less strong for runners). So if you have the country) some friends who can run and like the amid some great individual ■■ Our 2 km beach runners, who would feel of sand between their toes, please and team performances. have to be among (if not the) best in bring them on down! the country For most surf clubs, choosing the Another (related) challenge is to ■■ The hot field we managed to attract Beach award is a relatively straight- continue to develop our coaching to the Wanda carnival, in particular forward exercise. However, for Wanda program(s). This is not to criticize our the open male sprint (won by Dean this year, we’ve had to “overlook” current coaches’ technical or mentoring Scarff from Collaroy) Australian and World champions, such skills. It just reflects the need to get is the depth of talent at the club. ■■ Our “Mr Dependable” Dean Reilly to some “critical mass” where it then coming a very close 5th in the sprint becomes feasible to begin tailoring These are some fantastic results at at State and making the semis at programs more specific to where the “big 3” carnivals of the 2016-17 Aussies athletes currently are at. One such season, Aussies, State and Branch example is our attempts to train with however, as usual, they don’t always Our beach athletes’ success didn’t some other local clubs, especially if the convey the full picture. Some of the just happen by chance. They trained added competition can push our own other highlights include: hard and had good support from their coaches, the club and families. So athletes to the next level. ■■ The support from other sections thank you one and all! Larry Leabeater of the club to fill gaps (particularly Over the next few years, we beachies ON BEHALF OF THE BEACH TEAM
54 BEACH REPORT 2KM BEACH REPORT
What a great season. We had excellent growth in our squad good as we could have wished for. with new members Holly, Jesse Phelps, On the Australian scene, the success Starting all the way back in Lauren McMahon, Britney Pierce, with of Kai Hammond (1st in everything May 2016 when our Worlds’ the return of Mitch Brown, and even he did), Jesse Phelps, Mitch Palmer sprinters Greer Calabro, Meggsey team started preparing and Annika Durante was amazing and Brannock and Jesse Thus who all had a real boost to the team. And from for the Word Titles in a crack in major competitions (making their hard work and dedication they September 2016, all the them automatic members). deserved every bit of their success. It’s way through to Aussies in So many great results. I just want to tough to mention everyone, as it’s clear early April 2017 and even make special mention to our Worlds we are the strongest 2km team in the (Rescue 2016) competitors. The tough country. Our results show this, and it is some of our masters then thing about Worlds is it makes your amazing we have such an abundance carrying on to dominate the season run for a full year. The athletes of talent in the one club. I enjoyed World Masters Games in have to train through the winter with coaching you all and loved the spirit limited surf lifesaving races leading of the team. I have to mention Emily Auckland in late April 2017. in. Our runners Mel Campbell, Donna Rohr after having a poor season for In the 2km squad we don’t separate Cox, Dee McCarthy, Chloe Gentle, her ability, pulled one out of the fire to age groups or the club, our masters Ali Najem and John Woods trained again place 4th at Aussies, was a great train with our opens and all the way for an uninterrupted 18 weeks after comeback to form and has assured me down to our under 8’s in the nippers. Aussies and were able to deliver when she will do better than 4th next year. it really counted. For the 2km runners Our athletes work exceptionally hard, I am really proud of our runners, for there’s no Summer of Surf, Nutri Grain support each other in training and their commitment in training, racing, or pathway to an Australian Team. racing, and have great fun doing it. fundraising, patrolling and to finding a There’s Australian Titles and World Support comes in many ways, but way. Five stories epitomize our team, Titles, so we target those carnivals and when Holly De Young ran in her first and our girls this year really led the want to recognise the great effort of ever carnival and had a tough run way way. back in the pack, Mitch Palmer, Lachy those individuals that committed and Crawford and World Champ, Mel succeeded. Our masters continue to To give an idea of how well our runners Campbell, after finishing their race, ran lead the way and show how to train went, see below for the Points Score % back and ran her into the finish line. and compete and are such great of golds we won. Truly amazing for a That to me sums up our team. examples to our juniors. To come away small club. with five golds and two silvers is as
POINTS AND GOLD MEDALS Rescue 2016 Worlds Titles (OPENS AND YOUTH) 19 points (2 out of 4 gold medals available) – 50% of gold available
Aussies 2017 31 points (2 out of 10 gold medals available) – 20% of gold available
NSW State Titles 2017 50 points (4 out of 8 gold medals available) – 50% of gold available
SYDNEY Branch Championships 45 points (including 5 out of 8 gold medals available) – 62.5% of gold available
55 2KM BEACH REPORT (CONTINUED)
1 Chloe Gentle. I had been planning with Chloe for two and at over 50 continues to do PB’s each year. Dee won things over the past two years, one to win youth World her first ever World medal and first ever Australian medal Title at age 15 (18 and under age group) and 2. To race with a brilliant, come from 4th place fight back, to get a both 17’s and then back up afterwards and race Opens great 3rd. Dee has even booked accommodation with at State and The Aussies. Now unless you have done this Donna for Worlds in Adelaide and Aussies next year. race you won’t realise how much it takes from you, in the Already Dee is asking to work on improving her soft sand big races you have to push so hard you either go dizzy, running technique over the winter, now there’s an attitude feel sick or both and sometimes pass out – ask Ali. So worth catching. to back up as a 15 year-old girl, 20 minutes after a State Mitch Palmer’s dedication, six days a week training or National final is a big question on your character. We 4 towards the 2km this year really showed what is capable trained for this and kept it pretty quiet. At no stage ever of. Gaining his first Aussie medal in running and so did Chloe question this or show any unwillingness. In nearly running over the top of the 2nd place runner was the state titles she ran a great race to win U17’s and then a thrill, not only for me, but the entire club cheering him backed up to come 3rd in the Opens. At Aussies she did on, showed awesome team spirit and was one of the the same with a win in the U17’s and then 7th place in highlights of the year. Opens. In English Super league their man of the match is called “The Man of Steele” award, and that’s what Chloe 5 Donna Cox and Greer Calabro, my Masters Trojans, enter wins for this season. every race, come to every training session and are as dedicated as any of my athletes. Greer’s consistent swag 2 Mel Campbell at age 40 with 3 kids and a business, of medals all season, including four golds at the World having already retired was convinced to come back by Masters Games and Donna’s hanging on through injury her coach and team-mates, and being inspired by Ali’s to win her 18th Aussie Gold Medal (16 water ski Aussie open Gold at Aussies, Mel came back for World Titles. titles) at Nationals makes these girls so inspiring. Having the best lead-in of uninterrupted training in her career and not missing a training session for 18 weeks Thanks to our team for such a great year, we had amazing straight she was able to win 2 golds in the masters and results. We have some exciting new appointments for next then back it up with the big one, the open World Title. year, after having a break after World’s this season, Ali Najem Starting her career at age 30, having 3 babies along the is back and will be our 2km team Captain. And with the way and finishing at age 40 with an Open competition numbers getting pretty big and Don Hammond not offering career of 3 Branch Titles, 1 State title, 1 World title much else we thought we’d make him Team manager, either and an Aussie Silver medal in only 3 full seasons of that or most improved. Part of his role will be to check the competition. I’m biased, but that’s a good career. sand consistency at each beach with a rating of grains per KG. Training has begun for next year, look out, the “big 3 The team member of the year is Dee McCarthy. She dogs” are coming. comes to every carnival, made the food at most of the fundraising events, did massive patrol hours, provides Jock Campbell protein balls after training, is at every training session ON BEHALF OF THE 2KM BEACH TEAM
56 SWIM CAPTAIN’S REPORT
Yet again another season a close group, the environment A massive thank you goes out to those and atmosphere around the club is who continue to assist me with this has come and gone and the enjoyable to be a part of. position in every way possible and next is fast approaching. also to the club itself which makes this It was another great year for the position an honour to undertake. We are left with a reminder club both competitively and also as of a season that could have a volunteering unit. I would like to Overall, it has been another great been with two of the major commend all competitors on their year for the club. As we continue to efforts this season both at training grow and improve, both as a club carnivals having several and also in the competition arena. and individually, it is exciting to see interruptions and eventually Some well-deserved results were what the next few seasons entail. I achieved across all age groups, look forward to future improvements the Australian Titles being most notably, Riley Dixon winning throughout the club and to assist with cancelled for the water the U/14 Male Surf race at the Youth the growth and development of our competitors. Australian Championships. The U/15 swimmers. Onwards and upwards into girls age group was stronger than ever, next year!! As we continue to grow as a club, producing consistent results across the both in numbers and together as season. Izaak Smith SWIM CAPTAIN
BOAT CAPTAIN’S REPORT
This season should be Contribution. Our boaties contributed a massive amount of patrol hours this regarded as a success for season. There were always plenty of our Wanda boaties both volunteers when required to help at on and off the water. There fundraisers and events such as PAYCE Sutherland 2 Surf, Beach Run, Wanda are a number of things that Carnival, Sunday raffles etc. define a successful season. If we continue in this vein the results themselves very well, finishing the Team harmony. Everybody in our boat will follow! And the results have started season strongly. It was very unfortunate section stuck together, worked hard to come already. The Aussies were called off as I think for each other, filled in for each other’s our girls were primed for a big one. Wanda Veterans crew started the crews. We also developed positive The rapid improvement they showed season with a win in their division in relationships with all of team Wanda, all year was culminating for an ambush the annual River Run, a gruelling 14 from all competition sections, patrols, on the u19 women’s division. Well km race down the Georges River. They and executive. done Les Townsend for all the great competed in the South Coast Boat work with the girls this year. Enjoyment. We worked hard this year Series, coming 4th overall. Best result to make our training and competing a very close second - robbed!. Semi Wanda pirates u19 men’s crew started while sometimes hard and challenging, finalists at state and Australian titles. the year with a good showing in the always rewarding, and not so tedious River Run. Unfortunately circumstances Wanda u19 women competed in the that training becomes boring and beyond our control saw this crew south coast boat series, State and repetitive. We finished the season still struggle to put together consistent The Australian Titles. This was their improving, and keen to continue to training due to outside commitments. first season competing and acquitted improve next season. This was reflected in results. This was
57 BOAT CAPTAIN’S REPORT (CONTINUED)
in no way a fault of the two mainstays Carnival at Collaroy (should have been Unlucky at State. We were performing of this crew, Beau Grimley and Kurt a final, sorry boys) saw the boys earn very well but couldn’t draw a good Benson. These two continued to turn an invitation to the Best of the Best alley or find a break in the surf, one of up for training, showing tremendous challenge at Narrabeen. The big end those days. With just a little run of luck spirit even though they were obviously of the season saw these boys with Kurt this crew could be recognised as one very disappointed to see their crew Benson now in the bow really start to of the best in Australia. fold. Displays like this show just how work well. A highlight was the surf skills Wanda rReserve crew started the strong the cub spirit we have is, and the boys developed. I was confident season late and competed in some you were both an inspiration to the with these boys in any surf conditions. of the South Coast series. This was others lucky enough to be competing This culminated in a silver medal at the a beginning for the boys with some in a settled crew. Kurt eventually was NSW championships. To come away rowers with some experience joining rewarded with a call up to the Wanda with a medal in challenging conditions some novice rowers. They finished the Weapons when their bowman Brad was a real credit to these boys. Well year at the State Titles being unable to Querzoli succumbed to appendicitis done. compete at The Aussies due to work with 7 weeks to go in the season. Wanda Blue u19 men’s crew have been commitments. This crew has a good Wanda Weapons u19 men’s crew our most consistent crew for the last 3 attitude to training, is a great bunch started the year steadily with a strong seasons. They have been consistently of blokes and has loads of athletic row in the River Run. Early racing right near the top of the u19 division. potential. With a good off season will in the South Coast Boat Series saw This year was no exception. Even be more than competitive next year. this crew underachieve, with some though there were some very strong Some season highlights were; Wanda disappointing results. With a new crews in the u19 division this year every having 2 crews selected for the Best of commitment to training, and a crew event they competed in carried an the Best. change putting Jack Butler into the expectation of a result. Strong in the stroke seat, the boys started to hit their River Run, strong in South Coast Series. Being a bees .... away from having 2 straps. Some good results in South Always in the final. Final of the Young boats in the final at Young Guns. This Coast Boat Series and the Young Guns Guns. 3rd place at the Best of the Best.
58 was a 4 boat final and we should have had 2 crews there.
The return of the bus trip! We had 2 bus trips this year to the South Coast carnivals and were a raging success. Usual shenanigans including off colour songs, various refreshment stops along the way home and a healthy kangaroo court with no shortage of defendants punished for crimes that cannot be spoken about outside of court. (Next kangaroo court to round off season will convene in the weeks to come.) Wanda Masters crew; Dave McGrath, Many many thanks to our sponsors Dave Chapman, Geoff Considine, Paul Gerard Malouf and Partners Solicitors, Next year will see the crews that Auglys, Nathan Spinner. Late inclusions Shire Local Banking, Club on East, finished the year continue to improve, Bo and Wes Dredge. Channel 9 News. with a good off season and some continuity we aim to be right at the top Wanda u19 women; Jess Spooner, Tyla All of the above have ensured we have of any competition we enter. Clough, Eliza Benson, Lena Bradbury, plenty of good equipment and we will Les Townsend. Also Paris Whitaker. endeavour to reward our sponsors with We are still trying to expand our plenty of exposure in major carnivals Wanda Pirates u19 men; Mitch numbers with a young junior crew and events and hopefully come away Brennan, Beau Grimley, Jackson starting soon, and several senior rowers with some good results. coming on board to strengthen our Stewart, Kurt Benson, David Chapman. ranks. If you think you might like to Thanks to the competition committee Wanda Weapons u19 men; Brad have a row or know anybody you think and board of directors for their Querzoli, Liam Ryan, Jack Spooner, might fit in, let us know now as this is continued support and genuine Jack Butler, Nathan Spinner. Late the time to start getting a feel for the willingness to see our boat section inclusions Kurt Benson, Dave Chapman boat on the flat water ready for next flourish. Wanda Blue u19 men; Conor McGrath, season. Matt Pescud, Jack Kenning, Tom Lastly thanks to all of our boaties We are entering a crew in the George Colquhuon, Les Townsend Wanda for a fantastic year. It’s a pleasure Bass Marathon from Batemans Bay reserve grade men; Matt Peterie, to be around such a great group of to Eden starting on the 31 Dec 2017 Michael Treloar, Aaron Bolton, people and it’s very rewarding to see running for 7 days. Training is well Matt Burgess, Nathan Spinner/ Les our rowers training hard, competing underway with 2 crews doing long Townsend. wholeheartedly and seeing results distance pacing work on weekend come from their hard work. See you all Huge thank you to the Jack family for mornings as well as gym and fitness in the gym or the boat soon. their donation of a new surfboat. work during the week. Several of our David Chapman quality rowers have returned for this BOAT CAPTAIN race as well as some other quality rowers with experience at other clubs. We aim to give this race a good shake and will be as well prepared as possible. This race needs a big support crew so anybody who wants to come along and help in any way is welcome. There is also talk of a Wanda Legends crew competing? This would mean two boats and would be fantastic to see.
59 SKI CAPTAIN’S REPORT
As Ski Captain for the a great base to work on. I personally would like to say 2016/17 Season I feel that Start off our training in the winter a big thanks to: Wanda had an outstanding period we had a good turn out of Mick Georgaris Senior, for all his help younger members and a new (Hayden and the great repairs to the equipment ability that produced some Smart) turning up each week at the throughout the year. awesome ski paddlers, and river keen for a crack at paddling but unfortunately numbers dwindled. Mick Georgaris Junior for his the depth of the club is dedication and commitment towards shining through thanks to Throughout the season we had great the ski section year after year and results building towards State and The turning out great results. the likes of Greg Pierce and Aussies, many achieved their own goals many others. and all paddlers did the club proud, Georgia Sinclair for her improvement and commitment to hard training which The fantastic programs we had written Branch was a good hit out with many is starting to pay off. and were guided by the great Nathan outstanding results, followed by State Smith helped every paddler achieve and Aussies. And Bruce S, Adam B, Greg A, Greg their goals, along with his knowledge P, and all that helped get the skis to of the surf was greatly appreciated this Unfortunately a bit of a hit and miss different locations during the season. season. at The Aussies as we all know and the help of cyclone Debbie. Troy Ryan Building up to all the carnivals we had SKI CAPTAIN
60 BOARD CAPTAIN’S REPORT
Having witnessed the strongest and had some great results and we were direction along with Charlie Brown, most consistent off season and pre- looking the goods to have a massive Nathan Smith, Steve Warren, Chris season training I knew that Wanda was influence at the Australian titles but Iredale and Todd McLachlan. in for a big season in the water. unfortunately cyclone Debbie had Despite the season coming to an other ideas! Our board section has been building unusual end for most of us, we must every year and we now have some The youth competitors did compete look at the positives that have come of the best board paddlers in the and were dominate as they have been from this season. Looking forward to a country both male and female across all season and will be the nucleus for great 2017/2018! all age groups, whilst more importantly this club for many seasons to come. demonstrating an amazing team spirit Dean McMahon A huge thank you must go to Greg BOARD CAPTAIN and creating life-long friendships. Pierce for again being the brains At Branch and State, the board section behind moving Wanda in the right
MASTERS CAPTAIN’S REPORT
Please refer to major results AUSSIES WRAP UP in the Results Section of Again we got through the two days of competing before they pulled the this annual report. pin on the Opens. Bad luck makes you more determined for next year. We STATE TITLES WRAP UP were a small team, but WOW, a lot of At State this year we had a good roll events. Boat crew made it to the Semi up in boats, beach and water. It was Finals. And a fantastic effort from our competing. Next year let’s see if we good to see a masters boat crew along women runners. with our women runners. I would like can get a few more swimmers to join to see more in water events in swim, Water events from 30 to 60 plus all him. board, ski and boats. Bad luck for the performed well. Good surf conditions. Michael Georgaris SNR Mark Sargeant swam in the 2K Ocean over 60’s that couldn’t get a start in MASTERS CAPTAIN water events. race. Good to see our President
61 UNDER 15’s REPORT
Another season has passed finding replacements etc. It is great group into the senior club. To all the to see and I hope they continue to parents for getting the kids to training by for our U15 boys and volunteer even if they decided not to and carnivals, helping pack and unpack girls, their 1st full season compete going forward. trailers setting up and pulling down tents or just attending our fund raiser. of competing with the From a results perspective, if there was It was great to see the turn out to the a carnival to compete in these kids senior club. They were well comedy night from this group and I were there giving their all for Wanda. supported at carnivals by am sure they enjoyed themselves. To From our Wanda One club carnival Dicko, Rossi, Lou and Toddy for making our U14 boys and girls and through to State, with the pinnacle sure they were marshalled and ready being the Aussie Youth Championships. some of their results on a to race. To Charlie for his efforts and personal and team level At this carnival there were some consideration of this group as Team Manager. Greg for the tireless work were outstanding. fantastic results and these were not just medal results, with all attendees and effort you put in to ensure these The culture that has been developing getting in a having a real crack and kids get exposed to best training in the senior club was embraced by all flying the Wanda flag. Some notable available and racing possible. Mate it the kids and they have fitted in with our results were, Bronze medals for our is a thankless job and one you did with more experience competitors without U/15 Female Board Rescue of Mia minimal fuss. Well done. To anyone drama. I would like to thank the senior Ross and Kiera Warn, Silver Medals I have missed on the committee and competitors for taking them under their for our U/15 Female Surf Team of Mia within the office who in some way have wings and helping out with training, Ross, Kiera Warn, Rachel Sothern and assisted this group thank you. while competing and patrols, or just Mia Atkinson and Bronze Medal U/14 Cheers and I hope to see you all pulling them into line when required. Male Surf, Nic Middleton. These kids back next season patrolling at and deserve a big congratulations, though With our main function as a surf competing for Wanda. the loudest applause should go to our club being to patrol the beach, I am 2 Gold Medallists, Riley Dixon in the Cheers pleased to say this group of young U/14 Male Swim and Kia Hammond in men and women continue to maintain the u/14 Male 2km Beach Run. Well Justin Baratta their patrol hours with minimal fuss, ON BEHALF OF THE U/15’S TEAM done lads thoroughly deserved. whether they are competing or not. Doing extra patrols when required or Finally I would like to thank everyone following the correct procedures in who helped me in transitioning this
62 MARCH PAST REPORT
The 2016-17 season has seen continued improvement. The Wanda throughout the season we were we have great background support in March Past Team is in the awarded a Silver Medal for most Peter Cox at training. A special thank improved team at the State Carnival, you must also go to Ross Hunt and mix and well regarded coming in just behind former Australian Peter Bouris for carting our reel many by their peers as real Champions Burning Palms. kilometres for training. We really appreciate it. contenders. With the Aussies turning into a low-key There were four new recruits this year. affair due to most carnival events being The team who represented Wanda Joanne McStravick, Donna Hatcher, cancelled, we held our own as part of SLSC at the Aussies was: Anita Karen Byron and Lesley Rawlings who the beach section. The girls performed Pryke, standard bearer and Captain all fitted into our group with ease and brilliantly, only conceding 4 points with Joanne McStravick in the belt. became excellent marchers. There including only 1 for ‘wheeling’, (our Carrying the reel was Yvonne Holland, were several others that filled in at best result ever in this discipline). This Karen Byron, Margaret Ryall and Donna various times throughout the season resulted in achieving 10th place overall, Hatcher. Pivots were Jeanie Iredale including Karin Jones, Emily Caterson just outside that elusive medal position and Paula Cox with Jann Townsend, and Karen Byron’s sister Jenny. yet again. Narelle Hunt, Lesley Rawlings and Marilyn Georgaris following in the back Once again, we are extremely lucky to The carnivals that Wanda March line. Past attended were: North Cronulla, have Brian Cowan assist us as technical Wanda, Manly, Coogee, NSW State coach. He has transformed the team Tony ‘Peroni’ Holland and Aussies. As our points decreased into a competitive unit. As always, MARCH PAST MANAGER & COACH
R & R REPORT
The season started with a the year. Gordon McKirdy, the coach of the 6 man, 5 man and mixed teams, recruitment drive which put once again put in a huge amount of R & R amongst hundreds of time and energy. The team members nippers and parents. are very thankful for his unyielding dedication to this section. Due to weather conditions, we were unable to promote using the beach as John ‘JD’ Douglas recruited new our backdrop. We will most definitely competitors this season and we look have another drive next season and forward to watching their continual especially promote the 2 person R&R improvement. I have enjoyed watching to hopefully recruit for the future JD’s U15 team grow with confidence, of Wanda R & R. Wanda has the commitment and dedication. They are foundation with coaches and officials a credit to Wanda with their obvious to support anyone who wishes to team spirit. participate. The Wanda R & R teams once again Wanda R & R teams once again performed with distinction at Aussies. performed with distinction throughout
63 R & R REPORT (CONTINUED)
(Please refer to all major results in this A special thanks to our relentless band Annual report). of helpers. Blake McCrindle and Tony Holland for packing and loading the Other Carnival Participation trailer. Thanks to Glenn Bell for driving the trailer to Aussies. Thanks to Tony and Results: Holland and Colin Jones for taking turns driving the trailer to State.
NORTH CRONULLA Thank you to all our officials, Gordon 4th Open mixed McKirdy, Anita Pryke, Paula Cox, WANDA Yvonne Holland, Solly Stephens, Tony OPEN MALE 5 PERSON 1st Open Mixed Holland, John Douglas, Karin Jones, R&R TEAM Glenn Bell, Colin Jones and Brock 1st Open 6 Person Blake McCrindle, Kurt Melville, Stuart Douglas. Smith, Grant Sandstrom, Brock Douglas FRESHWATER 1st Open Mixed And last of all, a BIG thank you to our 3rd Open 6 Person sponsors Hales Redden Chartered Accountants, TWH Transport and COOGEE Cronulla Smash Repairs. 1st Open Mixed 2nd Open 6 Person I am looking forward to another great 2nd Open Male season of R&R. 5th Open Female Yvonne Holland R & R CAPTAIN
OPEN 6 PERSON R&R TEAM Emily Caterson, Blake McCrindle, Kurt Melville, Stuart Smith, Grant Sandstrom, Brock Douglas
OPEN MIXED 5 PERSON R&R TEAM Colin Jones, Emily Caterson, Katie Spinner, Grant Sandstrom, Brock Douglas
64 Congratulations to the Open Male 5 Person team on a terrific performance at the Australian Championships.
With the event being revised to prevent teams entering the water, the judges paid extra attention to the teams’ work on the beach and the results were very close.
To drill 0.00 and win this event for the 3rd time in 4 years is testament to how I picked up my tenth gold medal as a This made my life a lot easier. Also, good this team really is. Particularly as coach to equal my mentor. thanks Mums and Dads of the Under 17s in the Team who transported their Kurt Melville was missing for most of Congratulations also to Gemma Cooke daughters to and from training and the season working in Melbourne. for winning the R&R competitor of carnivals. The Open 6 Person side also drilled the year. Her dedication in travelling 0.00 but missed the Gold Medal on a over the years to training needed to This season has been a big learning countback. I’m still astounded as it’s be rewarded. Gemma learned how curve for most of the team. Firstly unlikely that this has ever happened important her role was at No. 4 and the Georgie had to learn R & R fully and in the history of R&R, an event that team fought particularly hard to get Eloise, Izzi and Gemma had never dates back to the very first Australian results in the Open Female event when been in a team where they had the Belt Championship competition. most of the team were under 17. Swimmer and Patient actually swim. Jo was the only one who fully understood Before I finish, I’d like to say a special The team should be extremely proud the event. of themselves as it’s been a very long thank you to Peter Cox. Peter spent time since one team has completed countless unpaid hours on our old and Unfortunately, training was disrupted both the Open Male 5 Person and the badly worn down reels, making them due to holidays, work and University Open 6 Person events without making look immaculate and performing like studies. Even with this I was extremely an error. Stuart’s performance in the they were brand new. With the supply pleased with Georgie who quickly heats to not lose a point whilst drilling of some parts from Brian Cowan of learnt the event and was positive with in the important No. 4 position was Cronulla Smash Repairs, our reels the rest of the team. The young girls tremendous. remain the envy of every surf club in learnt a lot and will be far better next Australia. year with the experience. Jo as usual As Cyclone Debbie played havoc with worked with the others to better the Finally, thank you to Vanessa and all flights and pre-event training, my focus team. was on moulding Kurt back into the the other spouses and partners for team with limited time. Particularly allowing us to spend time away from The team performed best at The after a couple of poor results at the our families to continue Wanda’s great Aussies which will give them incentive State Championships. This may have record in R&R. It’s only a short trip to to compete next year. Perth next year! affected the Open Mixed 5 Person To the U17s – speak to your friends team that were always in the running Gordon McKirdy about doing R & R in 2017/18 and visit but not quite able to dominate like the R & R COACH the gym and train. You have programs. other two sides. I wish you all the best at your winter But I couldn’t have asked for a more sports. dedicated team and the silver medal My R & R Team of Eloise Cantlon, was still a massive achievement, Isabella Conroy, Gemma Cooke, Your Coach Joanna Stavrou, Georgie Woods particularly with their family John Douglas commitments. Their consistency I would like to thank Colleen Cantlon R & R COACH throughout the year earned them the and Georgie Woods for their assistance Ron Sandstrom trophy. Ron’s legacy is in communicating with the Team. even more special to me this year as
65 IRB SECTION REPORT
Another season has passed new drivers and crew. We really and a big thank you to appreciate it. ALL our IRB drivers and Also thank you to crew who assisted over the Brett Atkinson for season. his assistance this season with many Trevor Taylor, took on the role of IRB things within our Captain at the start of the season but IRB section. have our IRB ready to go. due to work commitments, Trevor had A couple of our new drivers stepped to re-locate his family to Queensland at up and were the first ones to ‘put up Thanks must also go to some of our the end of 2016. This was a sad day for their hand’ when the call went out nipper parent IRB drivers who often Wanda as Trevor has been an integral for drivers to assist on the weekend assisted with helping out on patrols part of the Wanda IRB crew for several patrols. We thank every driver/crew over the whole weekend, not just on years and he will be missed. Thank you, person who offered their assistance Sunday mornings, when the call went Trevor, for all you did for Wanda. and, in some cases, this was each out. This season we saw five new crewmen weekend. This section welcomes anyone who is and seven new drivers gain their This season showed that we need more interested in joining this great bunch awards. Congratulations to you all on members to gain their crew and drivers of members. The next season is not achieving this very important award. awards. A couple of patrols were far away. If you would like to join us Without all our drivers and crew, we without drivers and we were constantly contact the club and we can get on would not be able to run our patrols calling in from our group of members your board. Come along and join in the each week. to assist, most weekends. This is a very fun! Thank you to Sam Axiotis for the important part of our patrols and we Steve Stavrou time and effort he put in training our cannot ‘put the flags up’ if we don’t ON BEHALF OF THE IRB SECTION
GYM MANAGER’S REPORT
It is great to see an increase be a financial gym member I would also like to thank the members who use the gym and put the effort in members using the to utilise this facility. into keeping it clean and tidy in gym in particular the boat Please feel free to make any particular, Gary and Jim. suggestions in relation to training section and I encourage all Finally to all our gym members equipment new or existing which will remember the gym is there for the our competing members add to your experience. I know some benefit of all financial gym members, to use the facility to assist of the equipment is starting to wear so please respect the equipment by and where possible I will look to repair with their surf sports returning it to the appropriate place or replace. training and training for and keeping the facility tidy. I would like to thank Stick, Ken and Cheers the off-season sporting Sarge for allowing me to bounce ideas endeavours; however off them and supporting me in policing Justin Baratta please be advised you must the gym and it patrons. GYM MANAGER
66 2016 LIFESAVING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS EINDHOVEN/NOORDWIJK, THE NETHERLANDS
2016 LWC TEAM MEMBERS With eight kids in tow the Masters Jock was physically and mentally competed first at the championships cooked from preparing for his own Tait Brannock (TM), Jock Campbell (C), and set the tone for Wanda’s success race, spending massive days on Mel Campbell, Lauren Campbell, Meg throughout the championships. Tait the beach for all the athletes over Brannock, Donna Cox, Dee McCartney, won the first medals with two bronze’ this period, his reward to years of Greer Calabro, Peter Axiotis, Matt in the 40-44 200m obstacle and 50m dedication was gold in the 45-49 Peterie, Mitchell Palmer, John Woods, manikin tow smashing the Australian 2km battling it out to the end. Jock Clayton Beranek, Adam Leabeater, record along the way. From the pool wouldn’t have it any other way “in life James Karagiannis, Matt Lewis, Jesse to the beach the medals kept coming, you don’t get what you want, you get Thus, Ali Najem, Chloe Gentle. gold in the 110 beach relay Greer, Mel what you deserve, and that’s what our 2016 LWC OFFICIALS and Lauren (Lauren now officially the athletes got”. best runner in her house with husband As Jock finished his gold medal Greg Allum, OAM Zane Campbell on child minding performance, Mel crossed the line to Ernest “Solly” Stephens, OAM duties). Silver went to Greer in the take her second gold 40-44 female 30-34 sprint where she dominated the 2km. Mel was a class above the rest in early rounds and had a very close finish her race smashing the field to bits, only behind Egyptian Open National team The world’s finest surf a few minutes later Tait crossed the line member. A late inclusion in the flags and claimed gold in the 40-44 male lifesavers competed Greer wound back the years to claim 2km to take Wanda’s tally to five gold Silver. Silver also went to Lauren in a in ocean and pool medals. Our lone water competitor solid 35-39 sprint with Meg hot on her lifesaving events at the also rounded off the medals with a heels to claim bronze. Meg later won silver in the 40-44 surf race. 2016 Lifesaving World silver in the Flags behind Coledale’s Championships (LWC) Davina Strauss both coached in flags Our masters are some of the most by Wanda champion Tyron Courtney. held in Eindhoven and committed athletes you will find, from Donna added silver in the 50-54 2km the food they eat, injury rehab, body picturesque Noordwijk in with Dee claiming 4th. Meg combined maintenance, their commitment to The Netherlands. Wanda’s with Dee and Donna to win a bronze racing and training, these masters in the 130 beach relay topping off a are great role models for the younger team returned with a huge medal haul on day 1 of the beach club members and prove with kids, club record Seven World events. businesses, being older, there is Champions. no excuse for missing training and obtaining your goals.
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WORLD Open 2km Beach Run O/40 2km Beach Run CHAMPIONS Melissa Campbell Melissa Campbell
Open Men’s Beach Relay O/40 2km Beach Run Jesse Thus, Matt Lewis, James Karagiannis, Peter Axiotis Tait Brannock
110 Female Beach Relay Youth 2km Beach Run Greer Calabro, Mel Campbell, Lauren Campbell Chloe Gentle
O/45 2km Beach Run Jock Campbell
Open age group – The open carnival Jesse’ blistering leg put us in front with Tara and Tom, her family, fan club of started a few days after the masters the rest of the team clearing out to Cori and Roy Campbell, and of course and the fun continued. The carnival claim Gold, Wanda’s first open beach Club Patron Solly Stephens. A magical started off brilliantly with Mel, at age relay gold at a World or Australian performance from Chloe who has an 40 and in the best shape of her life Championships. Matt’s explosive extremely bright future ahead of her at dominating from start to finish taking changes were enormous and a feature Wanda SLSC. out gold in the open Women’s 2km. of the team’s success, he attacks the The Wanda team worked hard to raise Ali Najem’s race started not long after changes better than anyone we have funds exploring new events with mixed Mel’s finished, and despite a rocky seen. Adam and Clayton represented success. The Beer, Wine & Pizza night build up in the last few months we still Wanda in the flags, swim final for was held with support from Crust, Moa had very high hopes. In the race of the Woodsy for the second successive Beer, DeBortoli Wine and Jock Athletic. carnival 600m in, it was a two horse Worlds and he later teamed with Matt “The Debrief” was another new event race with Ali and the eventual winner to qualify for the board rescue final. aimed at the younger members and dropping the current two-time world Youth – The youth division is for attracted lifesavers from northside champ early in the race. Ali ran a great athletes 18 and younger and we of the harbour and south as far as race, dropping his opponent a couple had one brave soul in the end that Wollongong. of times with well-planned surges, but committed to this journey at 14 unable to match the sprint home in the Thank you to the members who years of age. I say brave because it’s last 120m finishing with a silver. In the supported the team at the Sunday a big effort to go all the way to the same race Mitch ran a great 5th and raffle ,BBQ’s, in particular the Crust Netherlands for a 6-8minute race to Woodsy came home in 11th. Cronulla boys Andrew and George, take on international athletes four years Daryl Tuffey Moa Beer, Jock and Mel Over to the sprinters and Jesse Thus in older whose ability you have no idea Campbell from Jock Athletic, Wayne his first year of Surf Lifesaving qualified about. Well Chloe Gentle, who beats Owen, Tyron Courtney, Larry Leabeater, for the B final as did James which was most adults in surf lifesaving, didn’t Carol Woods and the support from our a huge achievement for Jesse and also disappoint, at the half way point of the families. James whose year was plagued with race Chloe had decimated the field injuries, I was extremely satisfied to see and despite another nose bleed with Tait Brannock & Jock him line up for the open beach relay. 500m to go was able to power home Campbell Matt finished best from Wanda at 5th in and win well. Chloe was fortunate to ON BEHALF OF THE WORLD TEAM the A final with Peter 7th. These boys have the support of her coaches Jock combined in the open beach relay, and Mel, her training partners Ali, Luca,
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69 SUNDAY SURF RACE REPORT
The surf races are now Mitch Brown started the season Good numbers during the season with with 3 strong wins however family many different winners on race day finished for the season. We commitments took priority. Kirra started include Ken Smith, Denny Rowlands, had good numbers in the the season late given she now lives Tickets (John Wilde), Mick Conroy veterans with some new outside the Shire but finished with a & Ben Harris just to name a few. solid 3rd. Hopefully next season some However, Waugh won it again however members in attendance. of our open swimmers can swim more this was due to good luck as the beach From late Feb, there was a regularly on a Sunday. was closed for 6 weeks while he was travelling, It could have been Sarge’s period of 6 weeks including JUNIORS year but it wasn’t. Solly had a solid year Easter where the beach was 1. Isabella Conroy due to his attendance but had 2 DNF’s closed which affected the 2. Sarah Brown for not rounding the buoy while other times he was well off course. numbers. 3. Joel Paton Numbers were limited this year. All the best over winter, look forward POINT SCORES RESULTS to seeing you on the starting line next VETERAN’S: session. A GRADE: 1. Graeme Waugh Mick Kay 2. Mark Sargeant 1. Mick Kay RACE SECRETARY 3. Solly 2. Mitch Brown 3. Kirra Laughlan (Jones)
WANDA BEACH BODY SURFERS “TEA BAGS” REPORT
Founded by long serving conditions, to enjoy the Wanda Club Members camaraderie associated Don Hudson and John with early morning surfing. Myers this year marks On Australia Day a presentation the 30th Anniversary of is made to the Body Surfer of the Year in recognition of extraordinary the formation of the Tea achievements over the previous year. Bags, an eclectic group Last year’s holder, Graeme Waugh of Club Members who chose this year’s winner Club Patron Ernest “Solly” Stephens, not only on went missing in action during the past share a common interest the basis of his surfing skills but also his year and are all enthusiastically looking enthusiasm, and ability to maintain the in body surfing. The group forward to the next big wave day. meets each morning groups’ spirits with an endless supply of bad jokes. Murray McPherson at 7am throughout the ON BEHALF OF THE WANDA BEACH It is pleasing to report that no Tea Bag year, irrespective of the BODY SURFERS
70 SUNDAY SURF RACE REPORT LADIES AUXILIARY REPORT
LADIES AUXILIARY COMMITTEE AND MEMBERS LADIES AUXILIARY MEMBERS Patroness – Beryl Iredale Jenni Allum Beryl Iredale Chairperson – Lyn Robbins Sue Backhouse Norma McDonald Deputy Chairperson – Sue Brannock Sue Brannock Lyn Robbins Secretary – Sue Backhouse Donna Brown Joan Magee Treasurer – Denise Strong Noelene Caesar Wendy Sandstrom Assistant Secretary – Merilyn Holdsworth Beryl Driscoll Lorraine Steer Assistant Treasurer – Judy Hunter Rhonda Fox Denise Strong Activities Coordinator – Merilyn Holdsworth Merilyn Holdsworth Bev Walker Equipment Officer – Beryl Iredale Sue Hughes Jan Vial Judy Hunter LIFE MEMBERS LADIES AUXILIARY Ann Ainsworth ^ Judy Hunter Nita Allum † Beryl Iredale • Sue Backhouse Sylvia McCarthy † Mary Brady † Lyn Robbins Noelene Caesar • Wendy Sandstrom • † DECEASED ^ 50 YEAR MEMBER • 25 YEARS SERVICE Jean Gibbons †
We have catered for different functions place as the Chinese Restaurant at I would like to convey a special thank this season; the Annual General Tradies closed. It was an ideal meeting you to Sue Backhouse for her work as Meeting, Police lunches for the PAYCE place with a quiet room downstairs Secretary. Thanks for all the emails and Sutherland to Surf, the boat launch for and good big round tables upstairs for SMSs and organising our meetings and Audrey and George Jack, the Wanda dinner. weekends away. Carnival - which was huge this year This year we will once again sponsor Thank you also to Wendy Sandstrom with so many more competitors. Once the 100% patrol attendance - there for looking after and re-stocking the again, we had big seas and all the were eight this year, well done! Coca-Cola machine, and to Denise water events were moved to Kurnell. Strong as Treasurer - thank you for We organised an afternoon for officials Our Christmas night out was well looking after our finances. from Japan. The Ladies made up attended and a good night with good sandwiches, fruit platters and cheese company, however the gentleman I look forward to your continued platters for them and they were most at the restaurant were not so good! support and socialising next season. appreciative. It was a nice way to Thanks for organising it Merilyn. welcome them to Wanda. Lyn Robbins Thanks to all the ladies who helped this CHAIRPERSON We have had to find a new meeting season, many hands make light work. 71 SECTION 5 CARNIVALS AND EVENTS
WANDA SLSC 70TH REUNION years of surf lifesaving
Wanda held the 70th The highlight of the weekend was back. Unfortunately Fred passed away the Saturday night function, where recently. RIP Fred. Reunion on the weekend approximately 160 people attended. We also had a great collection of of the 7th, 8th and 9th The evening was broken up into old photos and memorabilia which different eras and I thank the speakers October 2016 at our members contributed. Thanks also to on the evening, Phil Turnbull, Rex our club chaplain, Reverend Thomas clubhouse. Events were McDermott, Mal Dickey, Mick Schmid. Thanks also to our regular MC, held on Friday night, Brannock, Jeff Brown, Glenn Bell, Justin Baratta. Saturday night and Sunday Wendy Sandstrom and Kate Morris. All speeches were fantastic and told many Lastly, this event took an enormous afternoon. All events were stories and tales of their eras and the amount of organising so a big thank well attended. Many people characters of our club in those times. you to our organising committee of Carole Smith, Alan Kentwell, Mick travelled long distances A last minute withdrawal from the Brannock, Peter Bitmead, Aub Vial, reunion was Fred Richards, our to attend the reunion and Bruce Bagnall and Mark Sargeant last surviving foundation member. (Convenor). several from overseas. Unfortunately, Fred had to withdraw at the last moment due to a bad ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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73 PAYCE SUTHERLAND 2 SURF REPORT
45TH PAYCE near Melbourne to take part in our the lunches for the many police who SUTHERLAND 2 SURF road race, adding valuable experience work along the course. 2016 to a promising sporting career heading ■■ On the publicity side, we had Katie towards International recognition. Spinner looking after the Facebook The 45th PAYCE Sutherland 2 Surf Bundeena’s Emily Schreider won the page which in itself takes a lot of was held on Sunday 24th July. Thanks 14-year-old female youth category in time. to the efforts of our many club 39:08 which was good enough to finish ■■ Trevor Elliott in finance. members and friends who help out fourth in the overall women’s race. ■■ David Gittus and Tony Holland, the year after year. This was certainly one Wanda Club member, Chloe Gentle, finish line. to remember. To celebrate 45 years all was second with Stephanie Torley third. finishers including the visually impaired ■■ Nathan Spinner and Boaties, the Christopher Breen from Cronulla won with their Guide Dogs from Vision start line. the Male Youth Category in 36:40. Australia received a commemorative ■■ Sam Axiotis, First Aid. Gymea’s Jack Porter was second with medallion to mark their successful Kareela’s James McNaughton placing ■■ The Dredge Brothers and family for completion of the course. third. setting up the pulldown of the water Our official race starter who was still station. The PAYCE Sutherland 2 Surf, one recovering from a serious road accident ■■ And a great helper over the years of the largest and longest running was TV Personality and crowd favourite has been Peter Cullen in erecting community events in The Shire and Glenn Wheeler. Milly Clark, 27, used the many road signs along the Wanda Surf Life Saving Club’s biggest the PAYCE Sutherland 2 Surf as a Kingsway … Thanks Peter. fund raiser would not be possible warm up for her upcoming Olympic without the support of club members The PAYCE Sutherland 2 Surf would campaign in which she represented like: not be viable or possible to run without Australia at the Rio Olympics in the the support of our sponsors and Marathon. Milly who is based at ■■ Anne Caterson who coordinates especially our Naming Rights Sponsor, Abbotsford cruised home in a time of with Police, SES, RTA, Council PAYCE. We’d also like to thank our 36:37, nearly two minutes ahead of and Ambulance services and road major sponsors Brooks, Nova 96.9, Charlotte Wilson and Sylvania’s Belinda closures. Coateshire, The Athlete’s Foot, Sydney Martin, a three-time winner. ■■ Gay Curtis, who coordinates Water, Kareena Private Hospital, Caltex and ANSTO. Thank you everyone Twenty-year-old, Jack Rayner, was sponsorship and marketing for the for helping make the 45th PAYCE the overall winner in a time of 32:26 event. Sutherland 2 Surf such a wonderful beating out last year’s winner Jordan ■■ Sue Backhouse and Sue Brannock, success. Gusman by 12 seconds and last year’s late entries on the Saturday and runner up Matthew Cox who was one Sunday as well as clothing. Michael Brannock second further back. Rising track star ■■ The Ladies Committee who make up RACE COORDINATOR/ORGANISER Rayner made the long trip from Altona
74 TJM SOUTHSIDE / TRADIES “ONE CLUB” WANDA CARNIVAL REPORT
The first annual Wanda The major Carnival sponsors were TJM The highlights of the Carnival included: Southside and Tradies with significant ■■ A great “One Club” effort in the TJM Southside / Tradies event support from Brooks, Fitness delivery of the event. “One Club” Carnival was First and Taper Logistics. Thank you to ■■ conducted on Sunday, 22 these valuable and much appreciated The TJM Southside Open Male sponsors and supporters. Taplin Relay being won by North January 2017. Cronulla. There were 26 clubs in attendance ■■ The Tradies Open Female Taplin from as far afield as Redhead from The Organising Committee planned for Relay being won by Cronulla. Newcastle and Windang on the South an innovative event delivery with: ■■ Coast with over 900 competitors The Brooks Marc Leabeater Cup Open Mens Beach Sprint being ■■ A Sunday morning only event participating from Under 9 to Over 40 won for the second time in a row by involving competitors from U9 to Years of age. Dean Scarff of Collaroy. O40 competing simultaneously in Despite favourable predictions we were five water arenas and one beach ■■ The Fitness First Open Female caught out with big surf. However, with area. Beach Sprint being won by Ngaire the cooperation of the Sutherland Shire Hadfield of Cronulla. ■■ Selected events that are easy Council, the Organising Committee ■■ The Tradies Open Male 2km Beach to conduct, are fast moving and made an early decision to relocate all Run being won by Wanda’s Jock provide variety for participants. water events to Kurnell. The Beach Campbell. ■■ Featured sponsored events with events, March Past and the R&R cash and prizes. remained at Wanda along with the VIP ■■ The TJM Southside Open Female 2km Beach Run being won by ■■ Other prizes and random draw give- hosting. The relocation was certainly Clovelly’s B Chisholm aways distributed to around quarter the correct decision and ensured a safe of the participants. day for all. The whole club worked ■■ The Taper Logistics Open Ironman together as a team and Wanda was being won by Jake Moses of North ■■ Up-beat event presentation widely praised by clubs, competitors Cronulla. including product stalls, music, and officials for their efforts and the selected commentary and sponsor ■■ The Taper Logistics Open delivery of the event. and supporter promotion. Ironwoman being won by Manly’s Taylar Puskaric with excellent This carnival format is the future of surf The Carnival lived up to its promise of performances by Britney and Elyssa lifesaving events as competitors and delivering exciting surf sport at Kurnell Pierce to finish second and third their families have the opportunity to and Wanda and was complemented by respectively. participate in a number of races and a festival atmosphere on the beach and they do not need to spend the whole in the park featuring, BBQs, stalls and day at the beach. camaraderie.
75 WANDA CARNIVAL REPORT (CONTINUED)
This was the biggest carnival held in First Aid, the Branch Office, the St and looks forward to an even better Sydney Branch this season and Wanda George and Sutherland Shire Leader, Carnival in 2018. was successful in winning the Carnival. and the IRBs led by Peter Burst. In Prepared by: addition, the Club also received The success of the day was due to the outstanding support and cooperation efforts of whole club and the support of Carnival Sub Committee from the Sutherland Shire Council and Greg Allum, OAM and Greg Pierce, our sponsors and supporters. Particular its lifeguards led by Manager Brett Justin Baratta, Wayne Druery, Tracey thanks and acknowledgement is Richardson. Green, Rod Holdsworth, Mark made of the work of the Organising Sargeant, Ken Smith Committee, the Club’s Board, The The Carnival Sub Committee was Nippers, Workforce, Ladies Committee, delighted with the outcome of the day Office, Officials, Water Safety, Patrol,
76 THE 11TH WANDA SNAP/TJM WANDA CARNIVAL REPORT (CONTINUED) SPRING BEACH CLASSIC REPORT
Sensational day for our Championships Luca Campbell of TJM Southside. We thank them for participated in his first 2K race where their continued support of this race Snap/TJM Spring Beach he won the Under 14 Age category! alongside Snap Caringbah and Brooks. Race with near perfect Definitely following in his parent’s The event was compered by Wanda footsteps. We also had the King Spring conditions down at member Jock Campbell of Jock Family competing together (Russell, Athletic. Wanda Beach. Sophie, Hugo and Sam) with Russell This year saw a new category with and Sophie winning the Over 40 the introduction of the 2k run event category and Hugo winning the U19 OTHER RESULTS which attracted some very elite runners age group. Great event for families to 2K RELAYS including our very own Mel Campbell participate together. 1st Male - Ali Najem and Lachlan and Chloe Gentle who placed 1st and Crawford The 2K race was basically a soft sand 2nd respectively with Wanda’s Emily 1st Female - Audrey Amiya-Hall and race whereas the 8K race was a mixture Rohr placing 3rd. Both Mel and Chloe Nicole Wilding of soft and hard sand racing. Winners have just recently returned from the of the 8K race were as follows: 2K AGE CATEGORIES Rescue 2016 World Champions held in Male U14 - 1st Luca Campbell Noordwyck in Holland where Mel won MALE 8K Male U19 - Hugo King Gold in the Open’s and Masters 2K and 1st Rory Darkins (Wanda) Male Over 40 - Russell King Chloe won Gold in the U15 2K race. 2nd Michael Hirher Female U14 - Emily McGee 3rd David Wood In the Men’s division Ali Najem Female Over 40 - Sophie King FEMALE 8K took out 1st place in the 2K (Ali has 8K AGE CATEGORIES also just returned from the World 1st Audrey Amiya-Hall Male U19 - Joshua Cocks Championships where he won Silver in 2nd Nicole Wilding Male over 40 - Ben Swinfield the Open Men’s) and Lachlan Crawford 3rd Magda Karimali Female U14 - Sky Gosby (Wanda) and new Wanda recruit David Great to see some of our sponsors Female over 40 - Angie Macken Jones came 2nd and 3rd respectively. participating in the events including Justin Baratta Inspired by watching both his parents George Gourlas and Andrew Valacas RACE DIRECTOR (Mel and Jock) win Gold at the World from Crust Cronulla and David Woods
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79 DEVELOPMENT NETWORK PROGRAM AND BEACH TO BUSH PROGRAM
During late November Gilbert Olzomer and Phillipa Butt kids have never heard of the red and – Director of Finance) to share our yellow flags so these educational talks last year, I was fortunate opinions to hopefully bring change. are extremely important in preventing enough to be selected This was an amazing experience being further drownings along our beaches. to participate on the able to discuss key issues with leaders The 5 days spent on Beach to Bush of our organisation. On the final day, taught me a lot about how lucky we Development Networking we visited North Bondi SLSC to learn are here in Sydney having so many program and the Beach to about how one of the busiest beaches patrolled beaches and safe areas to Bush program run by Surf in Australia functions effectively. This swim. was an eye-opening experience for all, To conclude, these two programs Life Saving New South particularly those from country clubs. that I have participated on have been Overall, the DNP program was such Wales. influential to not only changing me as an amazing experience getting to a surf life saver but also as a person. The DNP program is designed to bring meet people from all around the state, The experience I have been lucky young lifesavers from around the state learning about how they do things enough to gain from these programs together to discuss and resolve issues at their club and how I can improve will be cherished forever. I am deeply that our organisation faces going myself as a person and Surf Lifesaver as thankful to SLSNSW and Wanda for into the future. The weekend started a result. off with lots of ice-breaker games as always providing ongoing support. I the ‘networking’ component of the Directly after the DNP program, encourage all members of Wanda to weekend. We quickly became a tight I participated in the Beach to keep an eye out for programs run by knit group, sharing all our experiences Bush program. The Beach to Bush Branch and State as they are all life and stories from our individual program is run for 5 days a year changing experiences. across all country areas of NSW and clubs. We were lucky enough to be Michael Bonnici have guest presentations from John uses volunteers like myself to go Restuccia who spoke about the coastal around to schools and teach kids drowning report for 2016, Suzanne about beach safety. My group of 3 Young (recognised in the top 100 of (Kim Rayner – Director of Education women of influence in Australia) who North Coast Branch/Port Macquarie gave a motivational talk about how SLSC and Luke Blunn – Evans Head if you work hard, you can achieve SLSC) were tasked to the Gloucester anything and from Kane Hughes the country region of NSW. We visited 7 North Cronulla member who recently public schools in Scone, Murrurundi, achieved the monumental award of Tamworth, Barrington, Wallabadah Australian Lifesaver of the year from and Gloucester reaching over 1000 which he gave advice about how to school kids in under 5 days. Travelling be a better patrol captain and how to 100’s of kilometres every day between make change within the organisation. schools was certainly tiring but seeing Throughout the weekend, we were in the smiles on the young kids faces groups which we were assigned a key when they would dress up in the patrol issue that Surf lifesaving in general uniform and pretend to paddle on faces. Some of the issues included the surf rescue board was well worth retaining members, encouraging it. It was an amazing opportunity to the up skill of younger members see country NSW and learn about and bridging the divide between water safety for the local creeks and competitors and no competitors within dams. This program, run every year, a club. On the final day we had the is extremely important to saving lives, opportunity to present our issues and as over 70% of people that drown resolutions to the SLSNSW board of on beaches in NSW travel over 50km directors (David Murray – President, to get to the beach. Most of these
80 THE “AUDREY AND GEORGE JACK” BOAT LAUNCH
In late September 2016 We therefore officially launched the the launch with us and was very boat at Cronulla beach in beautiful understanding over the time it took to we launched our newest conditions, in front of members and realise her brother’s request. surf boat, the “Audrey & friends of the Jack Family, our patron Thank you to our Boat Captain, David Solly Stephens OAM, the majority George Jack”. This boat Chapman. Also Nathan Spinner and of the Board of Directors and many the entire boat section for their help in was generously donated by members of the surf club and our organising and in launching the boat. Audrey and George’s son, growing boat section. Thanks also to our Ladies Committee Phillip Jack. One of our junior crews, swept by for the beautiful lunch. Phillip died five years ago and donated Nathan Spinner, carried out the the money to purchase a new surf boat above request then rode back home We look forward to seeing the “Audrey to be named in his parents’ honour. to Wanda. Once there, in front of & George Jack” surf boat competing He also requested that when the boat approximately sixty members and and representing our club for many was launched, a pair of swimming guests, they rode a wave in, straight as years to come. a gun barrel. costumes and goggles would be Mark Sargeant thrown overboard at Cronulla Point in Thanks must go to Christine Steeles, PRESIDENT this memory. Phillip’s sister, who helped coordinate
81 BOB “SMOKEY” CANE BOAT LAUNCH
“Smokey” joined Wanda SLSC on 1st his time at Wanda and has received October 1962. He obtained his bronze patrol service awards and long service medallion on the 7th April 1963. awards, as well as being recognised for He then went on to obtain his Silver his service to Surf Lifesaving through Medallion IRB Crew and Driver’s awards State and National Council. on 21st December 1980. Smokey Smokey has, for many years, driven the competed in IRB racing in the early IRB for carnivals for Wanda Surf Club 1980’s. Smokey became IRB Captain at including States and Aussies. Smokey Wanda Surf Club for the seasons 1981- has been a fixture around the surf club 1982 and 1982-1983. for many, many years and has been an Smokey went on to obtain many, many integral part of Wanda’s IRB section. awards whilst at Wanda. He was also It was with pleasure that, Sunday 17th instrumental in the testing of IRB’s and July 2016, the newest IRB, donated by the running of ‘can laying’ courses in The Holt Group, was named after Bob the 1980-1990’s. ‘Smokey’ Cane.
Smokey has held many awards over Congratulations Smokey!
BATE BAY SURF CLUBS BLOOD DRIVE
WANDA took out 2nd Place in the 2016 Bate Bay Surf Clubs Blood Drive winning $600 for the Club!
We were hoping for 1st place, but with 23 of our members donating blood, this went on to save over 91 lives which is a great effort.
1st place: North Cronulla 29 donations $650 2ND PLACE: WANDA 23 DONATIONS $600
3rd place: Cronulla than 273 lives saved and $1,200 was 22 donations $500 donated to The Sutherland Children’s Ward. This is an awesome contribution 4th place: Elouera to our community’s wellbeing. 17 donations $100 cash & $300 worth of Equipment Servicing Donated by Thank you to everyone who donated. Vital Resus Maybe we will claim the 1st With the 4 Clubs combined there was a total of 91 donations. That’s more Place title in 2017!?
82 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS SECTION 6
BOB “SMOKEY” CANE BOAT LAUNCH SURF RESCUES AND RECOGNITION
RESCUE 14/12/16 because of Chris’s skills and courage It’s great to see our new and I’m so proud to say he’s from my – FROM FACEBOOK POST Club. How many people can say that lifesavers putting their skills FROM JOCK CAMPBELL sport and athletes directly save lives. to work! OF JOCK ATHLETIC Well done Chris! On Christmas day, new SRC awardee, Lifesaver Chris Iredale - a professional Max Buckley, was on his board in the lifeguard who saved two kids’ lives last RESCUES 11/12/16 surf when he noticed a man in trouble week. in a rip. Max went to see if he needed Congratulations Jake Little and the help but the man said “no”. However, We were at the beach running training members of Patrol 9. A major rescue Max noticed he was still struggling, so on Monday afternoon last week and was performed by Matthew Peterie he asked again if he needed help, but the surf was quite rough. Two parents and the members of Patrol 9. Here is the man sent Max away again. came running over asking if the an email received from a very grateful lifeguards were still on late afternoon member of the public. Max continued to watch him and as there were two girls holding their noticed the man started to tire and Last Sunday 11/12/16 my partner Kelly hands up - stuck in a rip, getting couldn’t swim. Max then put the man and I visited Wanda for a swim and pummelled. on his board and called for assistance. while we were in the water managed to The Council lifeguard and Adam Immediately I looked around, couldn’t be swept off the sandbar between the Buckley (IRB driver and Max’s dad) see any lifeguards as they had finished flags and were caught in a rip. came to his assistance, however Max for the day and thought we’d have to Kelly is not a strong swimmer so we was able to paddle the man back to attempt a rescue as we’ve done a few realised fairly quickly we weren’t shore. The man was a very big bloke - times at training. Thankfully, Chris came making it straight back in to shore. probably three times the size of Max. tearing down to the beach, calmly got We then made the decision to start his board out through the rip and to heading out with the rip and back Well done Max! the fast going under girls. around. Surf Sports was developed as a way While this was happening, your to keep lifesavers fit enough to make Lifesavers had noticed our situation rescues and test their skills under and one of them, Jake, made his way pressure. Chris just so happens to be out on a board. He brought Kelly an ex AUSTRALIAN Board Champ back in to shore quickly and safely and has honed his skills from nippers and turned what had the potential to all the way through to a senior citizen be something serious into something lifeguard. So, when I saw who it was minor. paddling out I thought how thankful that those girls should be that Chris I just wanted to say thanks on behalf was still there and that honing his skills of Kelly and myself for Jake’s help, over the years in racing and training the other crew there on the day that made such a rescue very comfortable noticed our situation and to the Wanda for him. SLSC as a whole for keeping us and others safe in the water. Yes, it’s his job, but such deeds need to be recognized. Our group gave him Kindest regards and a safe summer to a round of applause afterwards. So, you all, this is why I love surf sports so much, because those girls are healthy and Paul happy today because of my sport, 12 JAN 2017
83 SECTION 7 RESULTS
AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS GOLD COAST
OPENS MASTERS OVERALL
Placed 7th with Placed 16th with Placed 11th with 70 Points 93 Points 163 Points
OPEN RESULTS OPEN MALE 5 PERSON RNR OPEN MIXED CURLEWIS 6 BRONZE Stuart Smith PERSON RNR Grant Sandstrom Team A OPEN MALE 2KM BEACH GOLD RUN Kurt Melville Stuart Smith Mitchell Palmer U17 MALE BEACH SPRINT Blake McCrindle Grant Sandstrom, Jamee Smith Kurt Melville Brock Douglas 4TH PLACE U19 FEMALE SURF BOARD Gordon McKirdy (Coach) Blake McCrindle RIDING Brock Douglas OPEN FEMALE 2KM BEACH Lauren McMahon SILVER Emily Caterson RUN Gordon McKirdy (Coach) Emily Rohr U17 FEMALE 2KM BEACH U17 MALE SURF BOARD RUN RIDING OPEN MIXED 5 PERSON RNR U17 FEMALE TAPLIN RELAY (3 TEAM) Chloe Gentle Tyler Nott Team A Team A U17 MALE BEACH RELAY Grant Sandstrom U17 FEMALE 2KM BEACH Georgia Sinclair Team A RUN Brock Douglas Emily Eaves Kai Atkinson Annika Durante Katie Spinner Brooke Dixon Hudson Berry Colin Jones Jamee Smith Emily Caterson OPEN MALE BEACH RELAY Kurt Stavrou Gordon McKirdy (Coach) Team A Jamee Smith Peter Axiotis Dean Reilly James Karagiannis
84 5TH PLACE SILVER 5TH PLACE 4TH PLACE
OPEN FEMALE 2KM BEACH 40-44 MALE 2KM BEACH 110 YRS MIN MALE SINGLE U15 FEMALE SURF RACE RUN RUN SKI RELAY Mia Atkinson Melissa Campbell Tait Brannock Team A AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS U15 FEMALE BOARD RACE Benjamin Bolewski U23 MIXED (COND MARCH 35-39 MALE IRONMAN Mia Ross PAST) MARCH PAST Paul Buttel Scott Allen GOLD COAST Madeleine Taper Michael Georgaris Jnr U14 FEMALE BOARD RACE 35-39 MALE SINGLE SKI Abbey Schott Gracie Berry Michael Georgaris Jnr 45-99 MALE DOUBLE SKI Georgia Sinclair Team A 5TH PLACE Danielle McMahon BRONZE Scott Allen Elyssa Pierce Troy Ryan U15 FEMALE BOARD RELAY Britney Pierce 50-54 FEMALE 2KM BEACH TEAM A RUN 35-39 FEMALE 2KM BEACH Lauren McMahon RUN Kiera Warn Deidre Mccarthy Emily Eaves Mairead Brannock Rachel Sothern Jayden Morgan 45-49 MALE IRONMAN Mia Ross 30-34 MALE IRONMAN Brooke Dixon Scott Allen Benjamin Bolewski U14 FEMALE 2KM BEACH Emily Rohr 45-49 MALE RESCUE TUBE RUN Joanna Stavrou RACE 6TH PLACE Jessie Phelps Michaela Sargeant Scott Allen U14 MALE IRONMAN 35-39 FEMALE BEACH Georgie Woods 55-59 MALE BOARD RACE FLAGS Riley Dixon Christopher Iredale 6TH PLACE Mairead Brannock 6TH PLACE 110 YRS MIN MALE TAPLIN U19 FEMALE 2KM BEACH 4TH PLACE RELAY (3 TEAM) RUN U15 MALE CAMERON RELAY 150 YRS MIN MALE TAPLIN Lauren McMahon Team A Team A RELAY (3 TEAM) Benjamin Bolewski Riley Dixon OPEN FEMALE SURF TEAM Team B Tait Brannock Nicholas Middleton Team A Scott Allen Paul Buttel Kai Hammond Kirra Laughlan Christopher Iredale 40-99 Male Board Rescue Kane Baratta Elyssa Pierce Michael Kay Britney Pierce Team A U15 FEMALE CAMERON 150 YRS MIN MALE SURF Tait Brannock, Andrew RELAY Brooke Dixon TEAM Evans Team A U19 FEMALE SURF TEAM Team A Ella McLachlan Team A Scott Allen Kiera Warn Britney Pierce Christopher Iredale YOUTH RESULTS Mia Ross Lauren McMahon Michael Kay Holly De Young Emily Eaves 35-99 MALE DOUBLE SKI GOLD U14 MALE 2KM BEACH RUN Brooke Dixon Team A U14 MALE 2KM BEACH RUN Nicholas Middleton Michael Jnr Georgaris Kai Hammond Paul Buttel U14 MALE IRONMAN MASTERS RESULTS U14 MALE SURF RACE Nicholas Middleton 35-39 FEMALE BEACH SPRINT Riley Dixon U14 MALE BOARD RACE GOLD Lauren Campbell Riley Dixon SILVER 50-54 Female 2km Beach Run 30-34 FEMALE BEACH Donna Cox SPRINT U15 FEMALE SURF TEAM 140 YRS MIN FEMALE Greer Calabro TEAM A BEACH RELAY 55-99 MALE BOARD RESCUE Kiera Warn Team A Team A Rachel Sothern Greer Calabro Christopher Iredale Mia Atkinson Mairead Brannock Jonathon Lavers Mia Ross Lauren Campbell 45-49 MALE SURF RACE Melissa Campbell BRONZE Michael Kay 60-64 MALE BOARD RACE U15 FEMALE BOARD Jonathon Lavers RESCUE 40-44 MALE RESCUE TUBE TEAM A RACE Kiera Warn Tait Brannock Mia Ross 30-34 MALE BOARD RACE U14 MALE SURF RACE Benjamin Bolewski Nicholas Middleton 85 2016 LIFESAVING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS EINDHOVEN/NOORDWIJK, THE NETHERLANDS
YOUTH RESULTS 5TH PLACE SILVER 35-39 BEACH SPRINT Meg Brannock MEN'S SPRINT 50-54 2KM RUN GOLD Matt Lewis Donna Cox 40-44 200M OBSTACLE Tait Brannock 2KM RUN MEN'S 2KM RACE 35-39 FLAGS Chloe Gentle Mitchell Palmer Meg Brannock 40-44 50M MANIKIN CARRY Tait Brannock 30-34 FLAGS OPEN RESULTS MASTERS RESULTS Greer Calabro 4TH PLACE 35-39 BEACH SPRINT Lauren Campbell 50-54 2KM RUN GOLD GOLD Dee McCarthy MEN'S BEACH RELAY 30-34 BEACH SPRINT 110 YEARS FEMALE BEACH Greer Calabro 50-54 BEACH FLAGS Peter Axiotis James RELAY Donna Cox Karagiannis Matt Lewis Greer Calabro 40-44 SURF RACE Jesse Thus Melissa Campbell Tait Brannock 5TH PLACE Lauren Campbell 2KM BEACH RUN 30-34 2KM RUN Melissa Campbell BRONZE 45-49 2KM RUN Greer Calabro Jock Campbell 130 BEACH RELAY SILVER Donna Cox 35-39 BEACH FLAGS 40-44 2KM RUN Lauren Campbell Tait Brannock Dee McCartney Meg Brannock MEN’S 2KM BEACH RUN 40-44 2KM RUN Ali Najeem Melissa Campbell
86 87 AUSTRALIAN POOL RESCUE CHAMPIONSHIPS GOLD COAST AQUATIC CENTRE
GOLD OTHER TOP 20 PLACES U14 WOMEN U17 MEN 100M MANIKIN TOW W/ FINS 200M SUPER LIFESAVER 35-39 MEN 40-44 MEN Kiera Warn - 11th Nathan Clarke - 13th 100M MANIKIN TOW W/ FINS 100M MANIKIN TOW W/ FINS Tait Brannock Troy Ryan - 7th U17 MEN U17 MEN 200M OBSTACLE RACE 100M MANIKIN TOW W/ FINS 35-39 MEN U14 WOMEN Nathan Clarke - 12th Nathan Clarke - 15th 50M MANIKIN CARRY 35M MANIKIN CARRY Tait Brannock Kiera Warn - 9th U17 MEN U14 MEN 100M MANIKIN CARRY 35M MANIKIN CARRY W/ FINS Kalani Ryan - 19th Nathan Clarke - 12th
NSW STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
OPEN RESULTS U/17 MALE BEACH RELAY U/17 5 PERSON R&R U/19 MALE SURF BOAT Atkinson, Kai Brown, Sarah Butler, Jack WANDA Berry, Hudson Cantlon, Eloise Benson, Kurt 3rd PLACE Smith, Jamee Conroy, Isabella Ryan, Liam 202 POINTS Stavrou, Kurt Cooke, Gemma Spooner, Jack U/19 FEMALE 2KM BEACH Hammond, Caitlin GOLD RUN U/17 FEMALE 2KM BEACH BRONZE McMahon, Lauren RUN U/15 FEMALE SURF TEAM OPEN FEMALE 2KM BEACH Durante, Annika Atkinson, Mia U/19 FEMALE BOARD RELAY RUN Ross, Mia Eaves, Emily U/17 FEMALE SURF TEAM Gentle, Chloe Sothern, Rachel McMahon, Lauren Auglys, Ashley OPEN MALE 5 PERSON R&R Warn, Kiera Pierce, Britney Dixon, Brooke Douglas, Brock Eaves, Emily McCrindle, Blake U/15 FEMALE CAMERON SILVER RELAY Taper, Olivia Melville, Kurt Boylan, Jorja OPEN - 6 PERSON R&R U/17 FEMALE 2KM BEACH Sandstrom, Grant Berry, Gracie Caterson, Emily RUN Smith, Stuart Durante, Annika Sothern, Rachel Douglas, Brock OPEN MALE BOARD RACE Southwell, Ava McCrindle, Blake U/17 MALE BEACH SPRINT Allum, Hayden Smith, Jamee U/15 FEMALE 2KM BEACH Melville, Kurt OPEN MALE BEACH RELAY RUN Sandstrom, Grant U/19 FEMALE TAPLIN RELAY Karagiannis, James Phelps, Jessie Smith Stuart (3 PERSON) Leabeater, Adam U/15 MALE IRON MAN OPEN FEMALE DOUBLE SKI Eaves, Emily Lewis, Matthew Dixon, Riley McMahon, Danielle McMahon, Lauren Reilly, Dean Pierce, Britney U/15 MALE 2KM BEACH RUN Schott, Abbey U/15 FEMALE SURF RACE Hammond, Kai OVER 24 RESTRICT FEMALE U/19 FEMALE 2KM BEACH Warn, Kiera SURF RACE RUN U/17 FEMALE 2KM BEACH Pierce, Britney U/15 FEMALE CAMERON RUN Laughlan, Kirra RELAY Gentle, Chloe OVER 24 RESTRICT MALE U/19 FEMALE BOARD RACE Atkinson, Mia SURF RACE Pierce, Britney De Young, Holly Allum, Mitchell Ross, Mia Warn, Kiera 88 U/15 FEMALE BOARD RACE U/19 FEMALE SURF RACE MASTERS RESULTS 170YRS MIN. FEMALE Warn, Kiera Pierce Britney BEACH RELAY Brannock, Mairead U/15 MALE 2KM BEACH RUN WANDA 6TH PLACE Calabro, Greer Middleton, Nicholas 5th PLACE 129 POINTS Cox, Donna U/17 FEMALE TAPLIN RELAY OPEN FEMALE SURF RACE McCarthy, Deidre (3 PERSON) Pierce, Elyssa Dixon, Brooke GOLD 30-34 MALE IRON MAN OVER 24 RESTRICT Pyett, Cameron Eaves, Emily MALE SURF RACE 110 YRS MIN. Sinclair, Georgia Fagerstrom, Mitchell MALE TAPLIN RELAY 35-39 FEMALE BEACH FLAGS U/19 MALE BEACH RELAY Bolewski, Joel OPEN FEMALE Brannock, Mairead Atkinson, Kai 5 PERSON R&R Brannock, Tait Berry, Hudson Cantlon, Eloise Georgaris, Michael Jnr 35-39 MALE 1361 2KM BEACH RUN Smith, Jamee Conroy, Isabella 150 YRS MIN. Bolewski, Joel Stavrou, Kurt Cooke, Gemma MALE SURF TEAM Allen, Scott 35-39 MALE IRON MAN OPEN 5 PERSON R&R Stavrou, Joanna Iredale, Christopher Bolewski, Joel Caterson, Emily Woods, Georgie Kay, Michael Douglas, Brock OPEN FEMALE TAPLIN 40-44 MALE SURF RACE Jones, Colin RELAY (3 PERSON) 30-34 MALE SURF RACE Brannock, Tait Sandstrom, Grant McMahon, Danielle Pyett, Cameron 50-54 FEMALE Pierce, Elyssa Spinner, Katie 35-39 MALE SURF RACE 2KM BEACH RUN Pierce, Britney U/19 FEMALE SURF RACE Turner, Luke McCarthy, Deidre OPEN FEMALE BOARD McMahon Lauren 35-39 MALE IRON MAN RELAY 4TH PLACE Buttel, Paul 4TH PLACE McMahon, Danielle 40-44 MALE 2KM BEACH 35-39 FEMALE Pierce, Elyssa 2KM BEACH RUN OPEN FEMALE 2KM BEACH Pierce, Britney RUN RUN Brannock, Tait Brannock, Mairead OPEN MIXED DOUBLE SKI Rohr, Emily 35-39 MALE SINGLE SKI Georgaris, Michael Jnr SILVER Georgaris, Michael Jnr OPEN MALE SURF TEAM Morgan, Jayden Allum, Hayden 110 YRS MIN. MALE SURF 45-49 MALE 1306 BOARD OPEN FEMALE BEACH Fagerstrom, Mitchell TEAM RACE RELAY Smith, Izaak Brannock, Tait Allen, Scott Calabro, Greer Woods, John Buttel, Paul Rohr, Emily Pyett, Cameron 5TH PLACE OPEN MALE IRON MAN Sargeant, Michaela Allum, Mitchell Stoker, Brittany 110 YRS MIN. MALE 1314 30-34 MALE BOARD RACE BOARD RELAY OPEN MALE 2KM BEACH Bolewski, Benjamin OPEN MALE BEACH RELAY Allen, Scott RUN Axiotis, Peter 35-39 FEMALE BEACH Bolewski, Joel SPRINT Palmer, Mitchell Beranek, Clayton Pyett, Cameron Brannock, Mairead U/17 MALE SURF TEAM Smith, Jamee Clarke, Nathan Thus, Jesse 30-34 FEMALE BEACH 35-39 MALE DOUBLE SKI SPRINT Emanuel, Matthew Buttel, Paul U/17 FEMALE SURF TEAM Calabro, Greer Georgaris, Michael Jnr Nott, Tyler Adams, Abby 30-34 MALE BOARD RACE Paton, Joel Brown, Sarah 45-49 MALE DOUBLE SKI Pyett, Cameron U/19 MALE TAPLIN RELAY Durante, Annika Mead, Michael (3 PERSON) Kallmeier, Elise 35-39 MALE SURF RACE Ryan, Troy Clarke, Nathan Buttel, Paul U/17 FEMALE IRON PERSON 35-39 MALE SINGLE SKI Nott, Tyler Dixon, Brooke 45-49 MALE IRON MAN Buttel, Paul Smith, Kurtis Allen, Scott U/17 FEMALE BOARD RELAY 6TH PLACE Dixon, Brooke 50-54 FEMALE 2KM BEACH 5TH PLACE RUN Durante, Annika 150 YRS MIN. MALE TAPLIN Cox, Donna OPEN MALE BEACH SPRINT Eaves, Emily RELAY Reilly, Dean Iredale, Christopher U/17 MALE BEACH FLAGS BRONZE Kay, Michael U/15 FEMALE BOARD RELAY Smith, Jamee Ross, Mia 110 YRS MIN. MALE SINGLE Ryan, Troy U/19 FEMALE IRON WOMAN SKI Sothern, Rachel 30-34 MALE 1234 IRON MAN Pierce, Britney Warn, Kiera Allen, Scott Bolewski, Benjamin U/19 MALE SURF RACE Bolewski, Benjamin U/17 FEMALE 2KM BEACH RUN Dixon Riley Georgaris, Michael Jnr Brown, Sarah 89 NSW POOL RESCUE CHAMPIONSHIPS
Combined Team Scores Combined Team Scores Combined Team Scores MASTERS DIVISION OPEN DIVISION YOUTH DIVISION
Wanda SLSC 49 Wanda SLSC 144 Wanda SLSC 113 (CB)
GOLD MEN 15-18 200 LC METER 17-19 MEDLEY WOMEN 13-14 100 LC METER 14-15 RELAY OPEN MANIKIN CARRY RELAY YOUTH MEN 15 & OVER 200 LC METER OPEN Wanda Team A Wanda Team A OBSTACLE RACE OPEN Kai Atkinson, Nathan Clarke, Jordan Mia Atkinson, Annaliese Bell, Rachel John Woods Duncan, Kurt Stavrou Sothern, Kiera Warn WOMEN 17-18 200 LC METER U19 OBSTACLE RACE OPEN WOMEN 17-18 50 LC METER U19 FREE MEN 15 & OVER 100 LC METER OPEN Brittany Stoker W/FINS OPEN MANIKIN TOW OPEN Brittany Stoker Alex Clarke MEN 12 YEAR OLDS 100 LC METER U13 OBSTACLE RACE YOUTH MEN 12 YEAR OLDS 50 LC METER U13 MEN 39-48 100 LC METER 40-49 Riley Dixon FREE W/FINS YOUTH MANIKIN TOW MASTERS Riley Dixon Patrick Warn MEN 15 & OVER 200 LC METER OPEN OBSTACLE RACE RELAY OPEN MEN 15 & OVER 50 LC METER OPEN MEN 11-12 2X50 LC METER 12-13 Wanda Team A FREE W/O FINS OPEN PATIENT TOW RELAY YOUTH Alex Clarke Wanda Team B Alex Clarke, Nathan Clarke, John Morgan Lloyd, Nic Middleton Woods, Blake McCrindle WOMEN 15 & OVER 50 LC METER OPEN FREE W/O FINS OPEN WOMEN 11 YEAR OLDS 2X25 LC METER MEN 13-14 200 LC METER 14-15 Brittany Stoker U12 LINE THROW RELAY YOU OBSTACLE RACE RELAY YOUTH) Wand Team A Wanda Team A SILVER Tiana Bell, Zoe Jay Luke Montedoro, James Pratt, Kalani Ryan, Wyat Worthington MEN 15-16 200 LC METER U17 MEN 15 & OVER 2X25 LC METER OPEN OBSTACLE RACE OPEN LINE THROW RELAY OPEN WOMEN 17-18 200 LC METER U19 Wanda Team B SUPER LIFESAVER OPEN Nathan Clarke John Woods, Blake McCrindle Brittany Stoker MEN 39-48 200 LC METER 40-49 OBSTACLE RACE MASTERS MEN 39-48 2X25 LC METER 40-49 LINE WOMEN 17-18 50 LC METER U19 THROW RELAY MASTERS MANIKIN CARRY OPEN Patrick Warn Wanda Team A Brittany Stoker WOMEN 13-14 200 LC METER 14-15 OBSTACLE RACE RELAY YOUTH Patrick Warn, Troy Ryan MEN 29-38 50 LC METER 30-39 MANIKIN CARRY MASTERS Wanda Team A MEN 39-48 100 LC METER 40-49 Tait Brannock Max Buckley, Riley Dixon, Morgan MANIKIN CARRY MASTERS Lloyd, Nic Middleton Patrick Warn MEN 12 YEAR OLDS 50 LC METER U13 BRICK CARRY YOUTH MEN 15 & OVER 50 LC METER OPEN WOMEN 17-18 100 LC METER U19 Riley Dixon MANIKIN CARRY OPEN RESCUE MEDLEY OPEN Alex Clarke Brittany Stoker MEN 15-18 100 LC METER 17-19 MANIKIN CARRY RELAY OPEN Women 13 Year Olds 50 LC Meter U14 WOMEN 13-14 200 LC METER 14-15 Wanda Team A Manikin Carry Youth MEDLEY RELAY YOUTH Wanda Team A Kai Atkinson, Nathan Clarke, Jordan Kiera Warn Mia Atkinson, Annaliese Bell, Rachel Duncan, Kurt Stavrou MEN 15 & OVER 100 LC METER OPEN MANIKIN CARRY RELAY OPEN Sothern, Kiera Warn MEN 29-38 100 LC METER 30-39 MANIKIN TOW MASTERS Wanda Team A Tait Brannock John Woods, Blake McCrindle, Nathan Clarke, Alex Clarke
90 BRONZE
WOMEN 13 YEAR OLDS 200 LC METER U14 OBSTACLE RACE YOUTH Keira Warn MEN 39-48 200 LC METER 40-49 NSW POOL RESCUE CHAMPIONSHIPS OBSTACLE RACE MASTERS Troy Ryan MEN 15 & OVER 200 LC METER OPEN SUPER LIFESAVER OPEN Alex Clarke MEN 39-48 50 LC METER 40-49 MANIKIN CARRY MASTERS Patrick Warn MEN 12 YEAR OLDS 50 LC METER U13 BRICK CARRY YOUTH Nic Middleton MEN 13-14 100 LC METER 14-15 MANIKIN CARRY RELAY YOUTH Wanda Team A Luke Montedoro, James Pratt, Kalani Ryan, Wyatt Worthington WOMEN 13 YEAR OLDS 100 LC METER U14 MANIKIN TOW YOUTH Kiera Warn MEN 39-48 100 LC METER 40-49 MEN 39-48 100 LC METER 40-49 MANIKIN TOW MASTERS 4TH MANIKIN CARRY MASTERS Troy Ryan MEN 15 & OVER 200 LC METER OPEN Jason Clarke MEN 15-16 2X25 LC METER U17 LINE OBSTACLE RACE OPEN MEN 15 & OVER 100 LC METER OPEN THROW RELAY OPEN Blake McCrindle RESCUE MEDLEY OPEN Wanda Team A MEN 12 YEAR OLDS 100 LC METER U13 Blake McCrindle Kurt Stavrou, Kai Atkinson OBSTACLE RACE YOUTH Nic Middleton MEN 15 & OVER 50 LC METER OPEN MEN 15 & OVER 100 LC METER OPEN FREE W/FINS OPEN MANIKIN CARRY OPEN MEN 13-14 200 LC METER 14-15 Blake McCrindle Blake McCrindle OBSTACLE RACE RELAY YOUTH Wanda Team A MEN 13 YEAR OLDS 50 LC METER U14 MEN 15 & OVER 100 LC METER OPEN FREE W/FINS YOUTH RESCUE MEDLEY OPEN Luke Montedoro, James Pratt, Kalani James Pratt Alex Clarke Ryan, Wyatt Worthington WOMEN 13 YEAR OLDS 50 LC METER MEN 15 & OVER 200 LC METER OPEN MEN 15 & OVER 200 LC METER OPEN U14 FREE W/FINS YOUTH MEDLEY RELAY OPEN SUPER LIFESAVER OPEN Rachel Sothern Wanda Team A Blake McCrindle John Woods, Blake McCrindle, Alex MEN 15 & OVER 50 LC METER OPEN 5TH Clarke, Nathan Clarke MANIKIN CARRY OPEN WOMEN 11 YEAR OLDS 100 LC METER MEN 13-14 200 LC METER 14-15 MEDLEY Blake McCrindle U12 OBSTACLE RACE YOUTH RELAY YOUTH WOMEN 13 YEAR OLDS 50 LC METER Zoe Jay Wanda Team A U14 MANIKIN CARRY YOUTH Luke Montedoro, James Pratt, Kalani Annaliese Bell MEN 15 & OVER 200 LC METER OPEN Ryan, Wyatt Worthington SUPER LIFESAVER OPEN WOMEN 17-18 100 LC METER U19 John Woods MEN 11-12 200 LC METER 12-13 MEDLEY MANIKIN TOW OPEN RELAY YOUTH Lauren McMahon MEN 15-16 200 LC METER U17 SUPER Wanda Team A LIFESAVER OPEN MEN 11-12 2X50 LC METER 12-13 Nathan Clarke Max Buckley, Riley Dixon, Morgan PATIENT TOW RELAY YOUTH Lloyd, Nic Middleton Max Buckley, Riley Dixon MEN 39-48 50 LC METER 40-49 MANIKIN CARRY MASTERS MEN 15 & OVER 50 LC METER OPEN WOMEN 13 YEAR OLDS 2X25 LC METER Troy Ryan FREE W/FINS OPEN U14 LINE THROW RELAY YOU Alex Clarke Mia Atkinson, Kiera Warn WOMEN 13 YEAR OLDS 50 LC METER U14 MANIKIN CARRY YOUTH MEN 12 YEAR OLDS 50 LC METER U13 WOMEN 17-18 100 LC METER U19 Mia Atkinson FREE W/FINS YOUTH MANIKIN CARRY OPEN) Nic Middleton Brittany Stoker
91 NSW POOL RESCUE CHAMPIONSHIPS (CONTINUED)
MEN 13 YEAR OLDS 100 LC METER U14 WOMEN 11 YEAR OLDS 50 LC METER MEN 15 & OVER 100 LC METER OPEN MANIKIN TOW YOUTH U12 FREE W/FINS YOUTH MANIKIN TOW OPEN Kalani Ryan Zoe Jay Blake McCrindle MEN 12 YEAR OLDS 2X25 LC METER U13 WOMEN 11 YEAR OLDS 2X25 LC METER LINE THROW RELAY YOUTH 6TH U12 LINE THROW RELAY YOU Wanda Team B Wanda Team B WOMEN 13 YEAR OLDS 200 LC METER Nic Middleton, Max Buckley U14 OBSTACLE RACE YOUTH Indianna Ryan, Teagan Thatcher MEN 15-16 2X25 LC METER U17 LINE Mia Atkinson MEN 15-16 100 LC METER U17 MANIKIN THROW RELAY OPEN CARRY OPEN MEN 13 YEAR OLDS 50 LC METER U14 Wanda Team B MANIKIN CARRY YOUTH Kurt Stavrou Jordan Duncan, Nathan Clarke Kalani Ryan MEN 15 & OVER 200 LC METER OPEN MEDLEY RELAY OPEN WOMEN 15-16 100 LC METER U17 MEN 15 & OVER 100 LC METER OPEN MANIKIN CARRY OPEN MANIKIN CARRY RELAY OPEN Wanda Team B Lauren McMahon Wanda Team A Patrick Warn, Troy Ryan, Jason Clarke, MEN 15-16 100 LC METER U17 RESCUE Kurt Stavrou, Jordan Duncan, Kai Kai Atkinson MEDLEY OPEN Atkinson, Patrick Warn MEN 15-16 50 LC METER U17 FREE W/ Nathan Clarke FINS OPEN Kurt Stavrou
SYDNEY BRANCH OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS
POINTSCORE: WANDA 442
1st Place
GOLD OPEN FEMALE SKI U15 FEMALE BOARD RESCUE Danielle McMahon Kiera Warn/Mia Ross OPEN FEMALE SURF TEAM Wanda Team A UNDER 19 FEMALE BOARD U 17 MALE BOARD RESCUE Britney Pierce Wanda Team A UNDER 15 FEMALE SURF TEAMS Wanda Team A UNDER 15 FEMALE CAMERON RELAY U 15 FEMALE BOARD RIDING Wanda Samantha Babister UNDER 15 MALE SURF TEAMS Wanda Team A OPEN FEMALE TAPLIN UNDER 17 MALE SPRINT Wanda Team A Hudson Berry UNDER 17 FEMALE SURF TEAMS Wanda OPEN MALE IRONPERSON 2K OPEN FEMALE Hayden Allum Mel Campbell OPEN FEMALE BOARD Elyssa Pierce UNDER 15 FEMALE IRONPERSON 2K OPEN MALE Kiera Warn Mitchell Brown OPEN FEMALE BOARD RELAY Wanda UNDER 19 FEMALE IRONPERSON 2K UNDER 15 FEMALE Britney Pierce Jessie Phelps UNDER 15 FEMALE BOARD Rachel Sothern OPEN FEMALE BOARD RESCUE 2K UNDER 15 MALE Danielle McMahon/Kirra Laughlan Kai Hammond
92 SYDNEY BRANCH OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS
93 SYDNEY BRANCH CHAMPIONSHIPS (CONTINUED)
2K UNDER 17 FEMALE UNDER 15 FEMALE IRONPERSON UNDER 17 FEMALE IRONPERSON Chloe Gentle Mia Ross Annika Durante U 17 MALE FLAGS U15 FEMALE BOARD RESCUE U15 MALE BOARD RESCUE Kurt Stavrou Rachel Sothern/Ava Southwell Scott Purves/Kalani Ryan OPEN MIXED 5 PERSON R & R U15 MALE BOARD RIDING OPEN MALE SPRINT RELAY Wanda Luca Durante Wanda OPEN MIXED 6 PERSON R&R U17 MALE BOARD RIDING 2K OPEN FEMALE Wanda Tyler Nott Emily Rohr 2K UNDER 17 FEMALE 2K UNDER 17 FEMALE SILVER Sarah Brown Caitlin Hammond OPEN FEMALE SURF UNDER 19 FEMALE SURF BOATS UNDER 23 MALE SURF BOATS Britney Pierce Wanda – Blue Wanda – Weapons UNDER 15 FEMALE SURF Kiera Warn BRONZE 4TH PLACE UNDER 17 FEMALE SURF OPEN FEMALE SURF UNDER 15 FEMALE SURF Ashley Auglys Elyssa Pierce Rachel Sothern UNDER 19 FEMALE SWIM OPEN MALE SURF UNDER 15 MALE SURF Britney Pierce Hayden Allum Nick Middleton OPEN MALE SURF TEAMS UNDER 15 FEMALE SURF UNDER 15 FEMALE SURF TEAMS Wanda Gracie Berry Wanda Team B UNDER 15 MALE SURF TEAMS UNDER 17 FEMALE SURF OPEN FEMALE BOARD Wanda Team B Emily Eaves Danielle McMahon OPEN MALE BOARD RELAY LIFESAVER RELAY OPEN FEMALE BOARD RELAY Wanda Team A Wanda Wanda UNDER 19 FEMALE SKI UNDER 17 MALE SURF OPEN MALE BOARD RELAY Britney Pierce Nathan Clarke Wanda Team B UNDER 17 FEMALE BOARD UNDER 19 FEMALE SWIM UNDER 15 BOARD FEMALE RELAY Emily Eaves Lauren McMahon Wanda Team B UNDER 17 FEMALE BOARD RELAY UNDER 17 MALE SURF TEAMS OPEN MALE BOARD Wanda Wanda Team A Nicholas Fox UNDER 17 MALE BOARD RELAY UNDER 15 BOARD FEMALE RELAY UNDER 15 FEMALE BOARD Wanda Team A Wanda Team A Gracie Berry UNDER 17 FEMALE SKI RELAY OPEN FEMALE SKI UNDER 19 FEMALE SKI Wanda Jayden Morgan Lauren McMahon UNDER 15 FEMALE CAMERON RELAY UNDER 15 MALE BOARD RELAY UNDER 17 MALE BOARD Wanda Wanda Tyler Nott OPEN FEMALE TAPLIN OPEN FEMALE SKI RELAY UNDER 15 MALE BOARD RELAY Wanda Team B Wanda Wanda OPEN MALE TAPLIN OPEN MALE SKI RELAY U 17 MALE TAPLIN Wanda Team A Wanda Wanda Team A U 17 FEMALE TAPLIN UNDER 15 MALE CAMERON RELAY OPEN MALE IRONPERSON Wanda Wanda Nicholas Fox OPEN FEMALE IRONPERSON OPEN FEMALE IRONPERSON UNDER 15 FEMALE IRONPERSON Elyssa Pierce Danielle McMahon Rachel Sothern
94 U15 MALE BOARD RESCUE UNDER 15 FEMALE BOARD UNDER 17 FEMALE SURF Samuel Hart/Kane Baratta Mia Ross Olivia Taper U17 FEMALE BOARD RESCUE UNDER 15 MALE BOARD UNDER 15 FEMALE BOARD Emily Eaves/Annika Durante Riley Dixon Kiera Warn OPEN MARCH PAST UNDER 17 MALE SKI RELAY UNDER 15 MALE BOARD RELAY Wanda Wanda Wanda OPEN MALE SPRINT OPEN MALE SPRINT OPEN MALE TAPLIN Riley Dixon Peter Axiotis Wanda Team B U 17 MALE FLAGS UNDER 19 MALE SURF BOATS OPEN MALE IRONPERSON Hudson Berry Wanda – Blue Mitchell Allum UNDER 15 MALE IRONPERSON 5TH PLACE 6TH PLACE Samuel Hart OPEN MALE SURF UNDER 15 MALE SURF U15 MALE BOARD RIDING Pierre Caley Riley Dixon Kane Baratta
2016 NSW BOARD RIDING CHAMPIONSHIPS
SILVER U15 MALE SHORT BOARD BRONZE Nathan Rohr U13 FEMALE BOARD RIDING U14 MALE BOARD RIDING Samantha Babister U17 MALE SHORT BOARD Luca Durante Tyler Nott
CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS RESULTS
UNDER 15 MALE CLUB CHAMPION UNDER 19 MALE CLUB CHAMPION OPEN MALE CLUB CHAMPION 1st Place Riley Dixon 1st Place Tyler Nott 1st Place Hayden Allum 2nd Place Finn Ross 2nd Place Kurt Stavrou 2nd Place Peter Axiotis Equal 3rd Place Nathan Jay 3rd Place Jamee Smith 3rd Place Clayton Beranek Nick Middleton UNDER 19 FEMALE CLUB CHAMPION OPEN FEMALE CLUB CHAMPION UNDER 15 FEMALE CLUB CHAMPION 1st Place Emily Eaves 1st Place Elyssa Pierce 1st Place Kiera Warn 2nd Place Britney Pierce 2nd Place Danielle McMahon 2nd Place Holly De Young 3rd Place Lauren McMahon 3rd Place Kirra Laughlan 3rd Place Rachel Sothern
95 WANDA REPRESENTATIVES SURF LIFE SAVING SYDNEY 2016 INTERBRANCH CHAMPIONSHIPS
UNDER 12 MALE RESULTS Sam Hulbert U12 MALE SURF RACE Noah Doran 3rd Place Sam Hulbert UNDER 12 FEMALE U12 FEMALE SURF RACE Maya Dixon 4th Place Maya Dixon UNDER 14 MALE U14 MALE SURF RACE Riley Dixon 3rd Place Riley Dixon Nick Middleton U15 FEMALE SURF RACE UNDER 14 FEMALE 3rd Place Kiera Warn Gracie Berry YOUTH FEMALE SURF RACE UNDER 15 FEMALE 1st Place Emily Eaves Keira Warn OPEN MALE SURF RACE Mia Ross 6th Place John Woods UNDER 17 FEMALE OPEN FEMALE SURF RACE Brooke Dixon 3rd Place Elyssa Pierce Emily Eaves U12 MALE BOARD RACE OPEN MALE 3rd Place Noah Doran Mitchell Rofe U14 MALE BOARD RACE John Woods 1st Place Riley Dixon OPEN FEMALE U14 FEMALE BOARD RACE Britney Pierce 3rd Place Gracie Berry Elyssa Pierce U15 FEMALE BOARD RACE TEAM CAPTAIN 6th Place Mia Ross Elyssa Pierce OPEN MALE BOARD RACE 4th Place Mitchell Rofe OPEN MALE SKI RACE 2nd Place Mitchell Rofe U12 IRONMAN 3rd Place Sam Hulbert U12 IRONWOMAN 3rd Place Maya Dixon U14 IRONMAN 2nd Place Riley Dixon U15 IRONWOMAN 2nd Place Mia Ross YOUTH IRONWOMAN 2nd Place Brooke Dixon OPEN IRONMAN 5th Place John Woods OPEN IRONWOMAN 3rd Place Elyssa Pierce
WANDA REPS INTERBRANCH
96 SYDNEY BRANCH CHAMPIONSHIPS - JAG RESULTS
GOLD U12 MALE CAMERON U10 MALE SWIM U14 MALE SWIM U14 FEMALE BEACH RELAY Kai Thatcher Riley Dixon RELAY ALL AGE BOARD RELAY Wanda A Wanda A Wanda U11 FEMALE BOARD U12 MALE BOARD Tahli Christensen BRONZE U14 MALE BEACH U9 MALE SWIM TEAM RELAY RELAY U8 FEMALE BEACH Wanda A Wanda A U11 MALE BEACH Wanda A RELAY RELAY U9 MALE SWIM U12 MALE Wanda A Wanda A IRONPERSON FOURTH Dane Sutton U9 FEMALE SWIM TEAM Sam Hulbert U12 FEMALE CAMERON U10 FEMALE SWIM RELAY Wanda A U8 FEMALE FLAGS TEAM U12 MALE BOARD Wanda A T Hannah-Campbell U10 MALE SWIM TEAM Wanda A Ben Sutton U12 FEMALE BOARD Wanda A U8 MALE FLAGS U10 FEMALE SPRINT U13 MALE BOARD RELAY Beau Waters U11 MALE BOARD Jake Sullivan Wanda A Keira Vincent RESCUE U10 MALE SWIM U11 FEMALE BOARD U14 FEMALE BOARD U12 FEMALE Wanda A Eddie Carrera RESCUE RELAY IRONPERSON U11 MALE CAMERON U11 FEMALE CAMERON Wanda A Maya Dixon Wanda B RELAY RELAY U11 FEMALE CAMERON U14 & U15 FEMALE U12 FEMALE BOARD Wanda A Wanda B RELAY SURF BOARD RIDING Maya Dixon U11 MALE SWIM TEAM U11 FEMALE SWIM Wanda A Sam Babister U12 FEMALE SPRINT Wanda A Ebony Jackson U11 FEMALE BOARD U14 MALE BOARD Tyler Coles RELAY RESCUE U12 FEMALE BOARD U12 FEMALE BOARD RESCUE RESCUE Wanda A Wanda A U12 MALE CAMERON RELAY Wanda A Wanda B U11 FEMALE SWIM U14 MALE BOARD Wanda B TEAM RELAY U12 FEMALE U12 FEMALE SWIM IRONPERSON Wanda A Wanda A U12 MALE BOARD Jade Oliver Noah Doran Jade Oliver U11 FEMALE U14 MALE SWIM TEAM U12 FEMALE SPRINT U12 MALE BOARD IRONPERSON Wanda A U13 MALE BOARD Zara Lammers RELAY RESCUE India Hulbert U13 FEMALE BOARD U14 MALE Wanda A Wanda A U11 FEMALE BOARD IRONPERSON RESCUE U12 MALE India Hulbert Riley Dixon U13 MALE Wanda A IRONPERSON IRONPERSON U13 MALE BOARD U11 FEMALE SWIM U14 MALE BOARD Henri Carrera Noah Doran RESCUE India Hulbert Riley Dixon U13 MALE SWIM U13 FEMALE Wanda B U11 MALE U14 MALE SWIM Henri Carrera IRONPERSON U13 MALE BOARD IRONPERSON Nick Middleton Zoe Jay RELAY Fletcher Warn U14 FEMALE BOARD U14 MALE 2KM RESCUE U13 FEMALE BOARD Wanda B U11 MALE BOARD Kai Hammond Wanda A Zoe Jay U13 MALE 1KM Fletcher Warn 5 PERSON R&R U14 FEMALE SWIM U13 MALE BOARD Thomas Gentle U11 MALE SWIM Elle Kotsis, TEAMS RESCUE U14 FEMALE Wanda A Wanda A Fletcher Warn Indianna Ryan, IRONPERSON U12 FEMALE SWIM Riley Porteous, U14 FEMALE BOARD U13 MALE SWIM TEAM Gracie Berry TEAM Carly Osborne, Gracie Berry Wanda A U14 FEMALE BOARD Wanda A Layla Molloy U14 MALE BOARD U13 MALE Ella McLachlan U12 FEMALE SWIM RESCUE IRONPERSON U14 MALE SILVER Wanda B Jake Sullivan Maya Dixon IRONPERSON U12 FEMALE BEACH U10 FEMALE SWIM U14 MALE U14 FEMALE BOARD Finn Ross RELAY IRONPERSON RESCUE Jayda Zammit-Mayer U14 MALE BOARD Wanda A Nick Middleton Wanda B U10 FEMALE FLAGS Finn Ross Keira Vincent U14 MALE BOARD U14 FEMALE SPRINT Nick Middleton Kayla Phillpot 97 SYDNEY BRANCH CHAMPIONSHIPS - JAG RESULTS (CONTINUED)
U14 MALE 2KM U11 FEMALE SWIM U12 MALE U14 MALE SPRINT U12 FEMALE BOARD Damon Carr Isabella Cox IRONPERSON Kai Hammond RELAY Ben Sutton Wanda B U11 FEMALE BEACH FIFTH RELAY U12 MALE SWIM SIXTH U12 FEMALE BOARD Wanda A Sam Hulbert Kaityln Middleton U8 MALE SPRINT U9 FEMALE BEACH Joshua Kannegeisser U11 MALE SPRINT U13 MALE BOARD RELAY U13 MALE 1KM Liam Athanassiou Morgan Lloyd Wanda A Jack Doran U9 FEMALE SWIM Matea Saba U12 FEMALE U13 MALE 1KM U9 MALE SWIM U14 FEMALE SWIM CAMERON RELAY Aaron Lake Ziggy Lester Gracie Berry U11 FEMALE BOARD Wanda B Chelsea Sutton U14 FEMALE U11 MALE FLAGS U12 MALE SWIM TEAM IRONPERSON Liam Athanassiou Wanda A Ella McLachlan
UNDER 14 BOYS
R & R
UNDER 10 GIRLS
UNDER 8 GIRLS
UNDER 13 BOYS UNDER 8
98 4-WAY CHAMPIONSHIPS JAG RESULTS
GOLD U12 MALE BOARD Noah Doran MALE ALL AGE BOARD RELAY U12 MALE BOARD Wanda RELAY Wanda A U8 MALE SPRINT Joshua Kannengiesser U13 FEMALE IRONPERSON U8 MALE BEACH RELAY Zoe Jay Wanda A U13 FEMALE BOARD U9 FEMALE SPRINT RELAY Milla Coles Wanda A U9 MALE SWIM U13 FEMALE BOARD Dane Sutton RESCUE Wanda A U9 MALE BOARD Joe Doran U13 MALE SWIM Henri Carrera U9 MALE BOARD RELAY U14 FEMALE BOARD Wanda A Gracie Berry U8 FEMALE WADE U11 FEMALE BOARD U13 MALE RELAY RELAY IRONPERSON U10 FEMALE SPRINT U14 FEMALE BOARD Wanda A Wanda A Henri Carrera Keira Vincent RELAY Wanda A U8 FEMALE BEACH U11 FEMALE SPRINT U13 MALE FLAGS U10 MALE BOARD RELAY Jade Tattam Joshua Tattam Kai Thatcher U14 FEMALE FLAGS Wanda A Kayla Philpott U11 MALE BOARD U13 MALE BEACH U11 FEMALE BEACH U8 MALE FLAGS Fletcher Warn RELAY RELAY U14 MALE SWIM Beau Waters Wanda A Wanda A Riley Dixon U11 MALE BEACH U9 FEMALE BOARD RELAY U14 FEMALE SWIM U11 FEMALE FLAGS U14 MALE BOARD RELAY Wanda A Gracie Berry Jade Tattam Riley Dixon Wanda A U12 FEMALE SWIM U14 FEMALE U11 MALE SWIM U14 MALE U9 MALE SWIM Kaitlyn Middleton IRONPERSON Fletcher Warn IRONPERSON Joe Doran Gracie Berry Nick Middleton U12 FEMALE BOARD U11 MALE FLAGS U9 MALE BOARD RELAY U14 FEMALE BOARD Liam Athanassiou U14 MALE BOARD Dane Sutton Wanda A RESCUE RELAY Wanda A U12 FEMALE BOARD Wanda A U9 MALE BOARD U12 FEMALE FLAGS Maya Dixon RELAY Zara Lammers U14 FEMALE SPRINT U14 MALE BOARD Wanda B RELAY U12 FEMALE RESCUE U12 MALE SWIM Wanda A IRONPERSON Wanda A U10 FEMALE BEACH Ben Sutton Maya Dixon RELAY U14 MALE SWIM U14 MALE BEACH Wanda A U12 MALE BOARD Nick Middleton U12 FEMALE BOARD RELAY Ben Sutton RESCUE Wanda A U10 MALE SWIM U14 MALE BOARD Wanda A Kai Thatcher U12 MALE Finn Ross IRONPERSON U12 FEMALE SPRINT SILVER U10 MALE BOARD Noah Doran U14 MALE Zara Lammers RELAY IRONPERSON FEMALE ALL AGE Wanda A U13 FEMALE BOARD Riley Dixon U12 FEMALE BEACH BOARD RELAY Zoe Jay RELAY Wanda U10 MALE BEACH U14 MALE BOARD Wanda A RELAY U13 FEMALE SPRINT RESCUE FEMALE ALL AGE Wanda A Tilly Handforth Wanda B U12 MALE SWIM BEACH RELAY Sam Hulbert Wanda U11 FEMALE SWIM U13 FEMALE FLAGS U14 MALE FLAGS Ebony Jackson Tilly Handforth Kai Hammond
99 4-WAY CHAMPIONSHIPS - JAG RESULTS (CONTINUED)
BRONZE U13 MALE BOARD U12 FEMALE BOARD U10 MALE BOARD U9 MALE BOARD RELAY Kaitlyn Middleton Cameron Bonar Noah Eason MALE ALL AGE BEACH Wanda A RELAY U12 FEMALE BOARD U11 FEMALE SWIM U9 MALE SPRINT Wanda U14 FEMALE RELAY Isabella Cox Riley Fong IRONPERSON Wanda B U11 FEMALE SPRINT U10 FEMALE BOARD U8 FEMALE WADE Ella McLachlan T Hannah-Campbell Tara Gentle Keira Rippon U14 MALE U12 FEMALE BOARD U9 FEMALE BOARD IRONPERSON RESCUE U11 FEMALE BEACH U10 FEMALE FLAGS RELAY RELAY Finn Ross Wanda B Breelle Bailey Wanda Wanda B U14 MALE SPRINT U12 MALE BOARD U10 MALE BOARD U9 FEMALE BEACH Shea McKenzie RELAY U11 MALE SPRINT Eamon Webb RELAY Mohamed Moussa Wanda B U10 MALE BOARD Wanda FOURTH U12 MALE FLAGS U11 MALE FLAGS RELAY U9 FEMALE FLAGS Garvin Kendrigan Wanda D U8 FEMALE WADE Ryan Peake Milla Coles C Oliver U13 FEMALE SWIM U12 FEMALE BOARD U10 MALE FLAGS U10 FEMALE SWIM Jade Oliver Jacob Fong U9 FEMALE BOARD Teegan Thatcher Sienna Spaul Zara Buckley U13 FEMALE BOARD U12 FEMALE U11 FEMALE SWIM U10 MALE SWIM IRONPERSON Ara Kotsis U9 MALE BOARD Teegan Thatcher Jayden Morton Jade Oliver Ziggy Lester U13 FEMALE U11 MALE BOARD U10 MALE BOARD IRONPERSON U12 MALE BOARD Dane Mitchell RELAY U9 MALE FLAGS Riley Webb Teegan Thatcher U12 FEMALE SWIM Wanda B Riley Fong U13 MALE BOARD U14 FEMALE SWIM Maya Dixon U10 FEMALE SWIM U11 FEMALE RELAY Ella McLachlan IRONPERSON Jayda Zammit-Mayer U12 FEMALE BOARD Wanda B U14 FEMALE BOARD Tameeka Johnson Ebony Jackson U10 FEMALE BOARD U14 FEMALE FLAGS RELAY U11 MALE SWIM RELAY Wanda B U12 MALE BOARD Wanda A Bianca Bristow Lachlan Cole Ramon Saba U14 MALE SWIM U11 MALE BOARD U10 MALE SWIM FIFTH Finn Ross U12 MALE RELAY Matthew Mayer IRONPERSON U8 MALE WADE U14 MALE BOARD Sam Hulbert Wanda A U10 MALE BOARD D Noonan Nick Middleton U12 FEMALE SWIM Eddie Carrera U13 FEMALE SWIM U8 MALE BEACH RELAY U14 MALE SPRINT Lili Maroney Jade Oliver U10 MALE BOARD Wanda A Kai Hammond U12 FEMALE RELAY U13 FEMALE IRONPERSON Wanda C U9 FEMALE SWIM IRONPERSON SIXTH Tiana Bell Kaitlyn Middleton U11 FEMALE BOARD Zoe Cole U8 FEMALE WADE U12 FEMALE SPRINT Chelsea Sutton U9 MALE BOARD U13 MALE SWIM E Haywood Morgan Lloyd Tyler Coles U11 FEMALE BOARD Tom Oliver U8 FEMALE SPRINT U12 FEMALE FLAGS RELAY U9 MALE BOARD U13 MALE BOARD Tyler Coles Wanda B RELAY E Haywood Henri Carrera Wanda C U8 MALE WADE RELAY U12 MALE SWIM U11 FEMALE SPRINT U13 MALE IRONPERSON Noah Doran Ava Cahill U10 FEMALE BEACH Wanda A RELAY Jake Sullivan U8 MALE SPRINT U13 FEMALE SWIM U11 FEMALE FLAGS Wanda B U14 FEMALE BOARD Zoe Jay Ava Cahill D Noonan U10 FEMALE FLAGS Ella McLachlan U8 MALE FLAGS U13 MALE BOARD U11 MALE BEACH RELAY Kiera Vincent U14 FEMALE SPRINT Jake Sullivan Z Roukanas U10 MALE SWIM Kayla Philpott Wanda B U9 FEMALE SWIM U11 MALE FLAGS Eddie Carrera Matea Saba U14 MALE SPRINT Liam Athanassiou Zach Coles 100 U13 CAMERON TEAM U12 GIRLS SWIM TEAM
U11 CAMERON
ALL AGE BOARD
JAG STATE CHAMPIONS
101 STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS - JAG RESULTS
GOLD U12 MIXED CAMERON U12 MALE BOARD RELAY U14 FEMALE SWIM TEAM RELAY Noah Doran, Sam Hulbert, Lilly Auglys, Samantha ALL AGE BOARD RELAY Tyler Coles, Layla Molloy, Ben Sutton Babister, Gracie Berry, Ella Riley Dixon, Noah Doran, Ethan Payne, Ben Sutton McLachlan Jake Sullivan, Dane Sutton, U13 FEMALE 1KM RUN U14 FEMALE IRONWOMAN Kai Thatcher, Fletcher Warn Tilly Handforth U14 FEMALE BOARD Gracie Berry RESCUE U14 FEMALE BOARD U10 FEMALE SPRINT U14 MALE SWIM Gracie Berry, Ella McLachlan Keira Vincent Gracie Berry Riley Dixon U14 MALE BOARD RELAY U10 FEMALE FLAGS SIXTH U14 MALE SWIM TEAM Keira Vincent Riley Dixon, Nick Max Buckley, Riley Dixon, Middleton, Finn Ross U9 FEMALE SPRINT U11 MALE SWIM Nick Middleton, Finn Ross Milla Coles Fletcher Warn U14 MALE IRONPERSON U14 MALE BOARD Nick Middleton U10 FEMALE BEACH RELAY U11 MALE BOARD Riley Dixon Hollie Adams, Eadie Hurley, Fletcher Warn U14 MIXED CAMERON FIFTH Zoey Lester, Keira Vincent U11 MALE IRONPERSON RELAY U10 MALE SPRINT U9 FEMALE FLAGS Fletcher Warn Riley Dixon, Kai Hammond, Jacob Fong Milla Coles Shea McKenzie, Nick U11 MIXED CAMERON U11 FEMALE 1KM RUN U9 MALE SPRINT RELAY Middleton Tara Gentle Liam Athanassiou, India Riley Fong U12 FEMALE IRONPERSON Hulbert, Jade Tattam, BRONZE U10 MALE BOARD RELAY Kaitlyn Middleton Fletcher Warn U9 MALE SWIM TEAM Cameron Bonar, Eddie U12 FEMALE SPRINT U12 FEMALE SWIM TEAM Joe Doran, Ziggy Lester, Carrera, Kai Thatcher Zara Lammers Maya Dixon, Tameeka Tom Oliver, Dane Sutton U11 FEMALE BOARD RELAY U13 FEMALE BEACH RELAY Johnson, Kaitlyn Middleton, U10 FEMALE SWIM TEAM India Hulbert, Ebony Tilly Handforth, Zoe Jay, Lili Jade Oliver Giselle Abrahams, Isla Jackson, Chelsea Sutton Maroney, Carly Osborne U13 MALE SWIM Lawson, Sienna Spaul, U11 FEMALE FLAGS Henri Carrera Jayda Zammit-Mayer Jade Tattam U13 FEMALE FLAGS Tilly Handforth U13 MIXED CAMERON U11 FEMALE SWIM U11 FEMALE IRONPERSON RELAY India Hulbert India Hulbert U13 MALE BOARD RESCUE Henri Carrera, Matilda Henri Carrera, Jake Sullivan U13 MALE FLAGS U12 FEMALE IRONPERSON Handforth, Jake Sullivan, Joshua Tattam Maya Dixon Joshua Tattam U12/U13/U14 5 PERSON R U12 FEMALE BOARD RELAY U14 MALE IRONPERSON & R Charli Cash, Maya Dixon, Riley Dixon Elle Kotsis, Layla Molloy, Kaitlyn Middleton U14 MALE 2KM RUN Carly Osborne, Riley U12 MALE SWIM TEAM Kai Hammond Porteous, Indianna Ryan Lachlan Cole, Sam Hulbert, U14 MALE BOARD RESCUE Ethan Payne, Ben Sutton SILVER Riley Dixon, Finn Ross U12 MALE IRONPERSON U11 GIRLS U9 MALE SWIM U14 MALE 2KM RUN Sam Hulbert Dane Sutton Nick Middleton U13 MALE SWIM TEAM U9 MALE BOARD RELAY Evan Athanassiou, Henri FOURTH Joe Doran, Ziggy Lester, Carrera, Morgan Lloyd, Dane Sutton U11 FEMALE SWIM TEAM Jake Sullivan U10 MALE BOARD Tahli Christensen, Isabella U13 MALE BOARD Kai Thatcher Cox, India Hulbert, Ebony Jake Sullivan Jackson U14 FEMALE SWIM U13 GIRLS Gracie Berry 102 IMB BANK COOK COMMUNITY CLASSIC
The IMB Bank Cook Community Classic was held on Sunday 20/11/16 at Cronulla Beach.
This is a fund raiser for charities and community groups within the Cook Electorate, with Scott Morrison MP as the Patron for the CCC.
This is the ninth year that the Bate Bay Surf Clubs have been running the ocean swim events and the mini surf carnival. Wanda has now won this trophy 6 times now over the nine years. Congratulatons to Emily Eaves winning 2nd Place in the 1KM Ocean Swim and Adam Moriatis 3rd Place in the 2KM Ocean Swim. Well done to all our competitors!
The Club would like to thank Anita Pryke and her band of helpers for their time and effort in making this event the success that it was.
Also a special thank you to Sam Axoitis and Trevor Taylor for driving the IRB for water safety.
103 SLS SYDNEY BRANCH AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE
WANDA NIPPER NOMINEES MASTERS ATHLETE OF THE YEAR Melissa Campbell UNDER 9/UNDER 10 ATHLETE OF THE YEAR COACH OF THE YEAR Keira Vincent Gordon McKirdy UNDER 11/UNDER 12 ATHLETE COACH OF THE YEAR OF THE YEAR Jock Campbell Fletcher Warn UNDER 13/UNDER 14 ATHLETE WANDA SLSC WINNERS OF THE YEAR UNDER 19 LIFESAVER OF THE YEAR Kai Hammond and Riley Dixon Michael Bonnici JAG AGE MANAGER OF THE YEAR COACH OF THE YEAR Tim Mayo Jock Campbell JAG TEAM OF THE YEAR DIRECTOR OF SURF SPORTS AWARD Under 14 boys Greg Pierce JD ATHLETE OF THE YEAR (9-10 YEARS) WANDA SLSC NOMINEES Keira Vincent JD ATHLETE OF THE YEAR (11-12 YEARS) UNDER 15 ATHLETE OF THE YEAR Fletcher Warn Kiera Warn JD ATHLETE OF THE YEAR (13-14 YEARS) UNDER 15 ATHLETE OF THE YEAR Riley Dixon Jessie Phelps UNDER 17 ATHLETE OF THE YEAR Jamee Smith UNDER 17 ATHLETE OF THE YEAR Chloe Gentle OPEN ATHLETE OF THE YEAR Elyssa Pierce TEAM OF THE YEAR Under 17 Male Beach Sprint Relay Kai Atkinson, Hudson Berry, Jamee Smith, Kurt Stavrou
104 MEMBERS & SPONSORS SECTION 8
SLS SYDNEY BRANCH AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE WANDA SLSC SPONSORS
Wanda Ladies Auxiliary Carnivals TJM Southside The Holt Group Tradies Lloyds SUPA /GA Cronulla Taper Logistics Cronulla RSL Real Play Cronulla Lions Club Club Rocky's Spring Beach Classic Snap Caringbah TJM Southside Crust Gourmet Pizza Bar, Cronulla Brooks Sutherland Shire Council Boat Section Gerard Malouf & Partners Solicitors & Barristers Sutherland to Surf Nine News PAYCE Brooks Beach and Swimming Section Nova 96.9 Hales Redden Chartered Accountants Caltex Terminal - Kurne/1 TWH Transport Kareena Private Hospital Jock Athletic ANSTO Board & Ski Section Coates Hire CJ Doyle Contracting Services Sydney Water Matthew Callaghan Highland Property Agents Veolia The Shire Local Banking The Athlete's Foot Fitness First Southside Runners McDonald's Sutherland Shire Restaurants Highland Property Agents ADA/Industrial Athletic Dynamic Performance Physiotherapy Purnell Motors St George-Sutherland Regional Law Society Jock Athletic Knock-Out Pest Control ANSTO Sutherland Shire Council Tempus Wealth NSW Police The Music Bus Roads & Maritime Services Elliot Tuthill Solicitors NSW State Emergency Services Highlands Property Agents Bailey Personnel
Peter Kerr of Kemp Strang Lawyers
105 WANDA SLSC - MAJOR SPONSORS
SURF LIFESAVING NSW SPONSORS
106 CLUB MEMBERSHIPS
LIFE MEMBERS LIFE MEMBER LONG SERVICE LONG SERVICE Nathan Smith Nathan Stewart (25) LADIES OVER 25 YEARS UNDER 25 YEARS Katie Spinner Gregory Allum, OAM • AUXILIARY (7) (37) (51) Nathan Spinner Francis Bailey • Ann Ainsworth ^ Scott Allen Luke Turner Stephen Barrett • Susan Backhouse Garry Baker Jared Adams-Lau Ian Wallace Peter Brady ^ Noelene Caesar • Glenn Bell Kathleen Allum Paul White Michael Brannock ^ Judith Hunter • Peter Bitmead Hayden Allum Tate Wilkins Jeff Brown • Beryl Iredale ^ Tait Brannock Scott Benson Anthony Buckingham^ Lynette Robbins Brian Briggs Benjamin Bolewski John Cadet ^ Wendy Sandstrom ^ David Clelland Jnr Joel Bolewski ACTIVE SENIORS Noel Cox ^ Phillip Clelland Trevor Bussell (122) Terry Dowers • Ian Coates Paul Buttel Melissa Allen Trevor Elliott ^ LONG SERVICE Kenneth Davidson Jock Campbell Paul Auglys Michael Gibbs • OVER 50 YEARS John De Cean David Chapman Joanna Axiotis Rodney Hurst • (30) Michael De Luca Donna Cox Peter Axiotis Douglas Iredale • Bruce Bagnall Robert Dews Albert Craig Justin Baratta Gordon McKirdy • James Baker Brock Douglas Andrew de Vries Glenn Bell • Sean McKirdy • Arthur Baxter Allan Driscoll Ronald Doolan Tim Bemand William Maker ^ Ronald Burmeister Stephen Driscoll Andrew Evans Clayton Beranek John May ^ Robert Cane Stuart Dutton Nicholas Fox Hayden Berry Robert Moffat ^ Edward Clarkson Ray Farley Susan Fox Matt Blackshaw Anita Prkye • David Clelland Snr David Hunt Kathleen Fox Aaron Bolton Colin Ricketts • Malcolm Dickey Christopher Iredale John Georgaris Francis Bonar John Salmon, OAM •^ Carl Elmoos Greg Iredale Michael Georgaris jnr Karen Bonar Ronald Smith • Michael Georgaris snr Colin Jones Paul Georgaris Michael Bonnici Ern. Stephens, OAM ^ Richard Grills Karin Jones Paul Jones Steve Bonnici Albany Vial ^ Rodney Holdsworth Michael Kay John Kentwell Tracy Booth Brian R Jackson Alan Kentwell Jonathon Lavers Mairead Brannock Walter Kirsop Anthony McAuliffe Brian Mayoh Emma Brown LIFE MEMBERS Colin Mulhall Timothy McLaren JAG (10) Ross Maloney Adam Buckley John Masters Brian Newell Blake McCrindle Natalie Buckley Donna Brown • Trevor Mathews Matthew Pepper Michael Mead Isabelle Bull Jeff Brown • Patrick J McDonald Brent Robbins Kurt Melville Matt Burgess David Clelland Snr • ^ Bruce McKirdy Grant Sandstrom Peter Meyer David Burns John Douglas • John McLean Mark Sargeant Dennis Pender Jack Butler Mark Howden David Mullinger Gary Schmalfeldt Cameron Pyett Karen Byron Don Hudson † Brian Nobbs Richard Smith Dean Reilly Greer Calabro Dean McMahon William Prestage Gavin Stewart Brenton Rose Pierre Caley David Mullinger Stephen Pynsent Tony Strong Bradley Royall Lauren Campbell Ken Smith Robert Spence Leslie Townsend Margaret Ryall Melissa Campbell James Traves • Alan Steege Troy Ryan Cherie Carrera William Stubbs Aaron Scheibel Emily Caterson Phillip Turnbull Andrew Sharp Lelien Chua Gordon Williams Ryan Shelley Scott Clancy Geoff Young James Sherratt Geoff Considine Ross Smith Stuart Smith
† DECEASED ^ 50 YEAR MEMBER • 25 YEARS SERVICE
107 CLUB MEMBERSHIPS (CONTINUED)
ACTIVE SENIORS Anita Pryke • Annalise Bell Jessica Spooner John Brown (CONTINUED) Lachlan Pryke Eliza Benson Kurt Stavrou Donna Brown • Bradley Querzoli Kurt Benson Jackson Stewart Gerard Cafe Murray Cooke Mitchell Rofe Hudson Berry Corey Sullivan Peter Carr Patrick Cooke Emily Rohr Jorja Boylan Olivia Taper Damien Cavanough Stephen Coles Karen Ross Mitchell Brennan Jenae Warn Nathan Chandler Tom Colquhoun Ian Ross Sarah Brown Shelby Wilde Peter Cullen Michael Conroy Denny Rowlands Jed Buckley Paris Whitaker Luke Cusack Joshua Crowther Luis Rudenas Eloise Cantlon Jamin Daniels Emma Cullen Liam Ryan Rowan Chamberlain Matt Dawson Christopher Dann Michaela Sargeant Nathan Clarke RESERVE ACTIVE Lisa Dixon Rory Darkins Abbey Schott Tyla Clough (4) Wesley Dredge Jonathan Dimitriou Andrew See Isabella Conroy Mitchell Allum Allan Driscoll • Boden Dredge Izaak Smith Gemma Cooke Mitchell Brown Mark Dunham Chris Durante Ken Smith • Chloe Cotter Jake Little Joshua Eason Mitchell Fagerstrom Kurtis Smith Lachlan Crawford David McGrath Shane Ewings Beau Grimley Mark Sothern Brooke Dixon Ray Farley • Joanne Handforth Jack Spooner Annika Durante Brett Furniss Sorrell Handforth Joanna Stavrou Emily Eaves CADET SRC (21) Wayne Gentle James Hannan Steve Stavrou Matthew Emanuel Mia Atkinson Marilyn Georgaris Benjamin Harris Brittany Stoker Joshua Fernandes Kane Baratta Paula George Graham Hill • Virginia Sullivan Lucy Furniss Ruby Blackhall Darren Gossling Bree Jones Mikaela Sutherland Chloe Gentle Isacc Dennison Donna Hatcher James Karagiannis Maddy Taper Brayden Gossling Holly de Young Glenn Hayward Anita Kelly Trevor Taylor Caitlin Hammond Lara Djapouras John Hick Jack Kenning Jesse Thus Anna Hayes Luca Durante Yvonne Holland Stephanie Kentwell Jim Traves • Jack Kaladelfos Olivia Eason Todd Hulbert Kirra Laughlan Michael Treloar Elise Kallmeier Sonny Handforth Narelle Hunt Tim Laughlan Stephen Trembath Jackson Lee Samuel Hart Jeanie Iredale Andrew Lawson Ben Vincent Ethan Luke Nathan Jay Patrick Jones Adam Leabeater Kaylene Walker Jessica Mills Oliver Martin Glen Kilpatrick Shane Lee Patrick Warn Adam Moriatis James Pratt Melinda Kilpatrick Todd Lester Graeme Waugh Hannah Munns Kalani Ryan Ian Knight Matthew Lewis Matthew Waugh Tia Naris Lara Saunders Paul Knox Deidre McCarthy Jayden Wilde Tyler Nott Alison Scott Casandra Kotsis Jake McDonald John Wilde Kyle Palmer Rachel Sothern Paul Kotsis Connor McGrath Nicole Wilding Blake Paton Caterina Stirton Mark Lake Todd McLachlan Clayton West Joel Paton Kiera Warn Raylene Lee Dean McMahon • Georgie Woods Britney Pierce Alexandra Weir Mark Lloyd Danielle McMahon John Woods Jack Porter Wyatt Worthington Brian Lo Lauren McMahon Rod Wyse Scott Purves Gregg MacKinder Virginia McMahon Ashlee O’Neile David Mayer Scott McMaster Mia Ross AWARD (83) Johann Mayer Jayden Morgan ACTIVE JUNIORS Layne Ryan Luke Ashford Tim Mayo Cromwell Ollivier (62) Georgia Sinclair Brett Atkinson Vanessa McKirdy Mitchell Palmer Abby Adams Hayden Smart Fiona Auglys Joanne McStravick Matt Pescud Natalia Aiton Jamee Smith Rosanna Avenia Craig Moffat Matthew Peterie Kai Atkinson Luke Sothern Sam Axiotis Lianne Moller Elyssa Pierce Ashley Auglys Ava Southwell Matthew Bodey Roger Monahan Brett Porteous Ella Southwell Mark Breadner Nathan Mooney
108 Joanne Munro Gary Davison David Phipson LADIES Aedan Bonar Paul Oliver Keith Dixon John Pickering AUXILIARY (12) Cameron Bonar Paul O’Neile Mark Fahey Tracy Pierce Lola Bowden Jenni Allum Maree Ovens Todd Fisher Veiko Placht Jake Boyle Sue Brannock Greg Pierce Chris Fox Craig Prentice Jayden Braid Beryl Driscoll Marcelino Pimentel Paul Fox Mitchell Pryke Daniel Brewer Rhonda Fox David Phillpot Roger Gilbert Sharon Puskaric Bianca Bristow Merilyn Holdsworth Lesley Rawlings David Gittus Peter Raftery Dylan Bristow Suzanne Hughes Mark Reilly Tracey Green George Robbins Benjamin Brown Joan Magee Robert Rybanic Garry Greenhalgh Michael Ryan Jai Brownlee Norma McDonald Bruce Sinclair Arthur Hall Andrew Sams Amity Buckley Lorraine Steer Chris Smart Brian Hall Elizabeth Sargeant Ella Buckley Denise Strong Carole Smith Neil Hallinan Thomas Schmid Max Buckley Jan Vial • Louise Southwell Karen Hardie Drew Schmalfeldt Rosalee Buckley Beverly Walker • Steven Southwell Lorraine Harper-Horak Daniel Scully Zara Buckley Glenn Spaul Bradney Harris Nathan Simpson Logan Buddle Adam Symonds-Troy Larry Hawke Bianca Skinner JAG (423) Caleb Bunker Brett Taper Jack Hawkins Simon Sly Jake Butler Elyse Abrahams Meegan Taper Matt Hayes Grant Smith Ava Cahill Giselle Abrahams Nikki Teasel Tony Holland Lisa Sothern Tyla Campbell Josh Abrahams Brett Thatcher Amber Hulbert Chris Stanton Cian Cantwell Hollie Adams Brooke Thatcher Stan Hyasatt Maria Stavrou Clara Cantwell Isabel Adams Jann Townsend Michael Jay Lisa Thompson Roxie Carbery Natalia Adra Simon Wild Alexandra Johnson John Urch Damon Carr Willow Appleton Steven Winner David Jones Roland Vance Edwin Carrera Sally Archer Graeme Wright Stephanie Jordan Tony Vaughan Henri Carrera Samantha Archer Scott Kitchener Sean Walsh Amber Carroll Jenson Ashby Marcus Latham Roger Warland Charli Cash Evan Athanassiou ASSOCIATE (106) Cate Lauricella Jeff Watt Keira Cash Liam Athanassiou Kim Alexander Bob Lauricella Marie Waugh Parker Cavanough Lilly Auglys Colin Arnold Joshua Lawson Michael Webster Gabrielle Chandler Jackson Aungle Christian Bakulic Michael Lea Andrew Wilson Jamie Chandler Olivia Aungle Michael Barron Larry Leabeater Richard Winston Anna Childs Sophie Aungle Denise Benson Paul Leighton Carol Woods David Childs Samantha Babister Joyce Bickley • Peter Levett Glenn Wright Grace Childs Breelle Bailey Ronald Bickley • Glenn Long Dianne Wright-Smith Max Christensen shayleez Bailey Gary Bradshaw • Paul MacDonald Tahli Christensen Tahli Bailey Matthew Brennan Peter McCray Larni Clachar-Smart Jack Baker Annette Brown Gregory McDonnell PROBATIONARY Callum Clancy Archie Baratta Roger Bullman • Murray McPherson • Liam Clancy (4) Myles Baratta Adam Butler Jason Middleton Joshua Cody Jaime Chapman Zach Baratta David Cahill James Moriatis Amilie Cokeley Lauren Jordan Tiana Bell Anne Caterson Marnie Moriatis Xavier Cokeley Isabella Doyle Brooklyn Berry Glenn Colaco Jaimee Mulder Lachlan Cole Hannah Darkins Gracie Berry Karl Colaco Garry Nelson Zoe Cole Matilda Berry Andrew Cole Dallas Newman Milla Coles Soffie Berry Kristy Craft Wayne Owen Tyler Coles Emilio Biordi Leigh Cunliffe Adam Peters Zach Coles Massimo Biordi John Danzey Brett Peters Alexandra Considine Arabella Blanch Les Davidson
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JAG (CONTINUED) Gabriella Edwards Sam Hulbert Chiara Levitski Jayden Morton Charlotte Ellery Eadie Hurley Morgan Lloyd Madena Moussa Grace Considine Aurora Ewings Frankie Hurley Oliver Lloyd Mohamed Moussa Oliver Considine Keenan Ewings Milla Hurley Isaac Lo Zain Moussa Harper Constantoulas Charlotte Fagg Alexandra Hyasatt Oscar Lo Mason Moyle Penelle Constantoulas Halle Ferguson Maya Hyasatt Felix Lonergan Christie Natoli Jacqueline Cooke Kai Firmstone Harley Inglis Malcolm Love Rochelle Natoli Anna Corbett Jack Fisher Ebony Jackson Mason Love Giuliana Nicholas William Corbett Connor Fitzgerald Renee Jackson Lenny Joso Lulic Thomas Nicholas Tilly-Jaye Cordoba Finn Foley Madeleine Jacobs Hunter Luostarinen Lucy Nicholls Oliver Cotterell Isla Foley Zoe Jay Jayden Maakaroun Sage Nicholson Isabella Cox Jacob Fong Emmett Jenkins Addison Mackinder Olivia Nicol Jemma Crawford Riley Fong William Jenkins Cali Mackinder Ella Nixon Mikayla Crawford Mia Fonseca Kiani Johnson Mawgan MacLennan Declan Noonan Rhys Cremona Thomas Fonseca Monique Johnson Gibbs Chloe O’Brien Penelope Crimmins Kyah Gallen Tameeka Johnson Dominique Mah Rory O’Dwyer Alita Crossley Tara Gentle Isla Jones Lili Maroney Connor O’Grady Tiana Crossley Thomas Gentle Edward Jonkman Sarah Marshall Jade Oliver Evelyn Cusack Levi George Christie Kannengiesser Brooklyn Masau Tom Oliver William Cusack Wyatt George Joshua Kannengiesser Riley Maskiell Charlotte Ollivier Olivia Dalgleish Jayden Goffet Giselle Kay Sophie Matheson Robert Ollivier Alexandra Damaso Talia Goffet Joshua Kay Tyler Matheson Anika Opai Hendrix Dams Milan Goldsmith Helena Kelloway Banjo Mathison Billy Opai Amelia Dann Aurelia Grasso Abbie Kelly Jessica Mayer Leonard Opai Joshua Dann Holly Grasso Olivia Kelly Mathew Mayer Carly Osborne Eloise Dargan Neve Grinham Ella Kendrigan Ella McGuinness Benjamin Pal Lani Dawson Jessica Hammon Garvyn Kendrigan Hannah McKay Harrison Pal Skye Dawson Sophie Hammon Noah Kennedy Ellie McKean Anton Park Oliver Dean Kai Hammond Eden Kilpatrick Shea McKenzie Shay Parkinson Patrick Dean Matilda Handforth Elizabeth Kosnetter Jack McKevett Grace Parmeter Evie Dickson Tara Hannah-Campbell Ellefteria Kotsis Lucas McKinnon Luke Parmeter Jack Dickson Hendrix Harris Marianna Kotsis Madeleine McKirdy Bronte Payn Maya Dixon Otis Harris Aaron Lake Thomas McKirdy Tristan Payn Riley Dixon Ryan Harris Liam Lakomy Ella McLachlan Ethan Payne Dane Djapouras Ben Harrison Zara Lammers Alice McNamara Jayson Peake Eden Djapouras Robert Hart Elody Lawson Harry McNamara Lara Peake Ellie Dodson Freya Hayes Isla Lawson Kobi Mead Ryan Peake Jack Doran Kaila Hayes Toby Lawson Sienna Mead Noah Pethers Joe Doran Madison Hayes Jack Layt Maxine Meijer Jessie Phelps Noah Doran Thomas Hayes Isaac Le Tyler Metters Kayla Phillpot Jade Douglas Elodie Hayward Cooper Lee Jackson Middleton Abbey Pimentel Zara Douglas Chelsea Henderson Ethan Lee Kaitlyn Middleton Elyse Pimentel Lotus Ducros Sami Henderson Imogen Lee Nicholas Middleton Joel Pimentel Thomas Duignan Lex Henshaw Jessica Lee Annabel Mills Dylan Porteous Sienna Dunham Blake Hodges Mikayla Lee Heath Mirabito-Dodd Imogen Porteous Alec Durante Lara Hodges Hunter Lentell Dane Mitchell Riley Porteous Charlotte Eason Zoe Hoekstra Zahri Lester Layla Molloy Frankie Potauaine Jacob Eason Jack Homer Zed Lester Liam Mooney Jimmy Potauaine Noah Eason India Hulbert Ziggy Lester Lillian Mooney Isabella Prany Oliver Eason Poppy Hulbert Zoey Lester Harley Morton Timothy Prany
110 Torah Pyper Nikita Sukkar Tallan Raftery Jake Sullivan Dante Ricco Charlie Surrey Jason Riordan Benjamin Sutton Jemma Riordan Chelsea Sutton Melanie Riordan Cooper Sutton Keira Rippon Dane Sutton Liam Rippon Finn Symons-Troy Alexander Romanos-Regas Amelia Tanuse Justinian Romanos-Regas Indiana Tarasoff Finn Ross Jade Tattam Noah Rossen Joshua Tattam Samuel Rossen Darcy Teasel Bonnie Rossini Karlin Terry Anthony Roukanas Kai Thatcher Jacob Roukanas Teagan Thatcher Zachary Roukanas Indiah Thomas Cooper Rowlands Audrey Tran Dalton Rowlands Felix Tran Isla Russell Willem Tremellen Sebastian Russell Eva Tuntevski Indianna Ryan Jessica Turnbull Leia Rybanic Nicholas Veldekis Zoe Rybanic Dallas Vella Jesse Rykers Jesse Venables Juliet Saba Jacob Vincent Matea Saba Keira Vincent Ramon Saba Aimee Walker Luke Salomo Ellie-Rose Walker Patrick Salomo Kayla Walker Julian Sekermestrovic Fletcher Warn Ashleigh Sewell Beau Waters Kayla Sewell Capri Waters Miloshka Sharma Eamon Webb Sarah Sharples Millie Webb Claire Sheekey Riley Webb Thomas Sheekey Lachlan Wellman Kobe Simpson Olivia Wellman Tyler Simpson Finn Wheelock Samuel Skrabak Isabella White Estelle Slater Fynn Wihare Arlo Snape Summer Wihare Blake Spaul Joel Williams Sienna Spaul Madeleine Wyse Lara Spink Jayda Zammit-Mayer Grace Spinner Zara Zammit Liesl Spinner Luka Stewart Hayley Stone
111 SURF LIFE SAVING ASSOCIATION REPORT
LIFE MEMBER INTERNATIONAL LIFE INTERNATIONAL LIFESAVING MEMBERS OF SURF LIFE SAVING SAVING FEDERATION OFFICERS SYDNEY Greg Allum, OAM Grand Knight in the Greg Allum, OAM – Member, ILS Greg Allum OAM, Glenn Bell Michael Order of Life Saving Sports Commission Brannock, Donna Brown, Jeff Brown, Robert Cane, John De Cean, Stephen LIFE MEMBER OF SURF LIFE SAVING SURF LIFE SAVING AUSTRALIA Doran, Brock Douglas, John Douglas, AUSTRALIA Greg Allum, OAM – National Sport Shane Ewings, Brett Furniss, John Greg Allum, OAM Technical Adviser Georgaris, Paula George, Tracey Ernest Stephens, OAM Glenn Bell – R & R Steering Panel Green, Joanne Handforth, Rod Holdsworth, Tony Holland, Yvonne LIFE MEMBER OF SURF LIFESAVING SURF LIFE SAVING NSW NEW SOUTH WALES Holland, Cassandra Kotsis, Paul Kotsis, Greg Allum, OAM – Surf Sports Trevor Elliott Tim Mayo, Gordon McKirdy, Virginia Technical Adviser Ernest Stephens, OAM McMahon, Gary McNamara, Joanne Munro, Jasmin Peake, Greg Pierce, Greg Allum, OAM SURF LIFE SAVING SYDNEY Anita Pryke, Col Rickets, Karen Ross, Dennis O’Sullivan Patron, Ernest Stephens, OAM Ken Smith, Louise Southwell, Steve John De Cean John De Cean – Director of Finance Stravrou, Ernest Stephens, OAM, Selection Committee, Branch Team LIFE MEMBERS SURF LIFESAVING Brooke Thatcher SYDNEY Manager Trevor Elliott Greg Pierce – Deputy Director of Surf Cronulla Sutherland District Council Ernest Stephens, OAM Sports District Council – Mark Sargeant, Ken John De Cean Tracey Green - Secretary of Surf Sports Smith, John De Cean, Anita Pryke Trevor Elliott – Finance Committee Greg Allum, OAM Cook Classic Organising Committee – Greg Allum, OAM – Surf Sports Adviser Anita Pryke and Greg Allum, OAM
BIRTHS, DEATHS AND MARRIAGES
ENGAGEMENTS Charlie and Donna Brown to Alita and Tiana Crossley Congratulations to the following – Granddaughter Zahlia Terry Gibbs couple on their Engagement Anita and Mitchell Pryke – Former Member and Brother of Bree Jones and Jordan Anderson. – Granddaughter Abigail Michael Gibbs MARRIAGES Ron and Joy Bickley Ian Inglis Our best wishes for a long and happy – Great Granddaughter Abigail – Former Member future together go to Kate and Daniel Morris Jim James (George) Dean and Kristen Reilly. – Daughter Bronte – Former Member Greg and Patricia Allum Glenn McDonald BIRTHS – Granddaughter Bronte – Father of Jake McDonald Congratulations to the Parents and Joe Caesar Grandparents OBITUARIES – Husband of Noelene Caesar, Life Cameron and Lauren Pyett Our deepest sympathies go out to the Member Ladies Auxiliary – Daughter Lily Isobel families and friends of the following Fred Richards Mitchell and Nicole Brown people who passed away this season – Foundation Member – Daughter Zahlia Grant Crossley – Member, Partner to Sharon and Dad
112 VALES
Mr Fred Richards - Veteran finally granted Official Recognition consisted of Venturer’s from Seaforth during 2009. Since that time Fred has Sea Scouts. and Wanda Surf Club also been issued U.S. Army Awards & It was Fred’s wish that the Banner Party Foundation Member Decorations. be complemented by a Member of During 1942, Fred as an Apprentice, Small Ships Section were Inducted into Wanda Surf Club. Our Club Patron was transported into Combat Zone the U.S. Army Transportation Corps Ernest “Solly” Stephens, OAM was after only 6 weeks training with the Hall of Fame by BG Brian Layer, which delighted to march alongside Fred Small Ships Section with many other is a highly distinguished Honour. Fred proudly wearing Club Colours. Surf Club Members. During 1944 a has also been awarded the Military Fred was very proud of his association Sydney Newspaper article referred to Order of St Christopher in the Ancient with Wanda Surf Club and was Fred as follows; ‘youngest surfer in the division, by Transportation Corps disappointed that circumstances State on active Service, was recently Regimental Association. chased by sharks”. At the time Fred prevented him from attending the 70th was a member of North Cronulla Club 2017 marked the 75th Anniversary Reunion last year. Fred was pleased to and had met with other club members of Small Ships Section and surviving come to the club after Anzac Day and in the combat areas; Stan Payten, Veterans’ were enthusiastic about meet the President and have a look at Norm Myers and Wally Poulton. commemorating their Service and the club one last time. He also talked participating in the Sydney ANZAC about how much he enjoyed his march After the war these men & boys Day Commemorative March. Fred was on Anzac Day with Solly. received no recognition for their accompanied by descendants of other RIP Fred. Service. The Australian Government Veterans and the Banner Party which
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