Presidents News - Feb 2004

____Surf Life Saving Illawarra - Life Saving News February 2004

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Sydney Water Surf Premiership - North Gong

North Wollongong SLSC hosted a fantastic final round of the Sydney Water Surf Premiership.

Sydney Water Results after Final Round

South Coast Boat Series - 2003 / 04

Warrilla Bowls and Recreation Club have sponsored a series over 4 rounds that saw 74 crews participate in the final round at Warrilla Barrack Point Beach.

South Coast Boat Series Final Results

Bluescope Steel First-aid Championships

The first aid championships were held on the Saturday of the Junior Championships and many commented on the demonstration spectacle it provided. Competition was dominated by the teams from Windang SLSC but many clubs after seeing what first-aid competition involves are keen to compete next year.

Picture above shows the U16 silver medalists Emily Harrision & Ebony Ausin-Hajwan treating the victim of a nasty skateboard accident. Below the Windang team of Laura Scott & Kimberley Harvey wrap up the patient and the U16 gold medal.

The U19 competition was excellent with the Windang Teams of Kimberley Harvey / Laura Scott & Amanda Scott / Lori Hutchinson equal first place for the Gold Medal. U19 Gold medalists pictured below.

The U19 of Lori Hutchinson and Amanda Scott pictured below excelled themselves to go on and win silver in the open competition.

I was privileged to assist in the judging of the competition and am committed to see First-aid, Patrol and Champion Lifesaver competition developed in the Illawarra.

Kaye Norris and Kerrie Cuthbert on the right above won gold in the open first aid competition and are pictured here with Windang's U16 & U19 first-aid winners.

The Bluescope Steel Open First-aid Champions pictured above:

Gold Kaye Norris & Kerrie Cuthbert Windang
Silver Lori Hutchinson & Amanda Scott
Bronze Grant & Malcom Bulli SLSC

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Bluescope Steel Illawarra Branch Championships

Congratulations to Thirroul SLSC for their efforts in hosting a very successful Bluescope Steel Branch Championships.

Troy Johnson President of Woonona SLSC shows good form to compete in the Masonicare Life Saver Relay. Troy had not paddled a ski for 15 years and did a fine job paddling a great ski leg. Good on you Woonona for having a good go!

Wollongong City SLSC won the Masonicare Life Saver Relay and Paul and Dean Buttell proudly receive the new racing mal from Masonicare.

Medallists in the Mixed Double Ski. Gold to the mighty Locke Duo from Fairy Meadow SLSC with North Wollongong teams taking Silver and Bronze.

Sandra Whiteman "Rocky" from Thirroul SLSC presents the medals in the U19 Ski. Gold to Ben Allen North from Wollongong SLSC and Silver to Josh Minogue from Thirroul SLSC. Sandra Whiteman can always be found at carnivals helping with officiating or organising the presentation of medals. Sandra also makes th best Rocky Road I have ever tasted and many others will testify to her cooking.

Austinmer Girls Win Boat Gold

Lou Whant - Director of Surf Sports interviews Kylie Paterson from the Austinmer Gold medal winning boat crew. All the Austinmer girls have had a big season and are ready to medal at the Aussies.

Bluescope Steel Branch Championships Results

SLSNSW Telstra State Junior Championships

Shellharbour SLSC hosted the 2004 Telstra Junior Championships. After the postponement of events due to massive seas on the Friday the competition resumed on the Saturday at beaches from North Warrilla to South Shellharbour.

The highlight for me was to be on the beach this morning for the announcement of the Junior Life Savers of the Year. Illawarra's Emily Costello from Sandon Point SLSC was named runner up in the girls section with a highly commended salutation. Congratulations Emily !!