Surf club holds junior awards night

The Ocean Beach Surf Life Saving Club recently held its Annual Junior Presentation and Awards Evening.

"The presentation was not only for the children but for all those who contribute to the running of the junior activities," said director of junior activities Ms Robyn Carr.

"The evening was well attended and capped off a successful year for the club."

In the Under-8's, Sienna Inglis came first in the female group and Ben Amiet first in the male group, following by Phillipa Tonkin and Jack O'Keeffe in second, Tahlia Boyd, Shariah Tucket and Byron Watts in third.

Garion Verstegen received an encouragement award.

In the Under-9's, Jasmine Mandy and Ryan Jewiss came first, Caitlan Oakes and Sanden Hayes second with Jennifer Murphy and Coen Church third.

Jack Steed received the encouragement award.

In the Under-10's, Alessandra Gasparotto and Joshua Thorndyke came first, Sarah Pollard and Shaun Cole second with Kaitlyn Fredricks, Joshua Richardson and Terrence Yap third.

Khaleb Tyson received an encouragement award.

In the Under-11's, Mykayla Carr and Blake Arahill came first, Lauren Blanch and Wade Hannell second with Emma Woodger and Jacob Mandy third.

Joshua Doherty received the encouragement award.

In the Under-12's, Elyssia Gasparotto and Brett Riley came first, Ashleigh Fitzpatrick and Benjamin McDermott second with Rebecca Cooper, William Weekes and Laura McGlone third.

Samantha Standford received the encouragement award in this age group.

In the Under-13's, Sara Anderson and Matthew Hurst came first, Brooke Carr and Ryan Moate came second while Jessica Howarth and Kyle Inglis came third.

Aaron Jewiss received an encouragement award.

In the Under-14's, Natasha Swain and Matthew Thompson came first, Anna Tonkin and Max Kennedy came second and Gaby Remy and Connor Grimmond came third.

Nicolette Blanch received an encouragement award.

The Iron Man and Diamond Lady Champions were Mykayla Carr and Blake Arahill in the 11 Years group, Laura McGlone and Brett Riley in the 12 Years, Sara Anderson and Matthew Hurst in the 13 Years, and Natasha Swain, Matthew Thompson and Connor Grimmond in the 14 Years group.

The Age Managers of the Year were Under 11 managers Donna Hannell and Mark Arahill.

The Tony Doyle Memorial Trophy was presented to Gabrielle Remy as Junior Lifesaver of the Year.

The Most Improved Carnival Competitors were Jasmine Mandy in the female group and Ryan Moate in the male group.

The Competitor of the Year went to Matthew Hurst in the Under-13 group.

Alessandra Gasparotto was recognised as Junior Competitor of the Year.

The Team of the Year award went to the Under-13 Male Surf Team of Keelan Bridge, Matthew Hurst, Ryan Moate and Gregory Bennett.

Natasha Swain was named Rookie of the Year.

The Rudy Knight Memorial Trophy was awarded to Laura McGlone for Outstanding Sportsmanship.

State medallists included Elyssia Gasparotto as a gold medallist in the Under-12 Board and a silver medallist in the Under-12 Iron Person.

Alessandra Gasparotto was a bronze medallist in the Under-10 Surf Race.

Matthew Hurst was a bronze medallist in the Under-13 Ironman and Surf Teams.

In the Under-13 Surf Teams, Ryan Moate, Gregory Bennett and Keelan Bridge were all bronze medallists.

Ms Carr said age managers were Kathleen Watts, John Hawkins, Louise and Peter Lambeth, Sharon and Bernie O'Keeffe, Trevor Watts, Simon Mandy, Grant Hayes, Maree Cole, Michelle Stone, Donna Hannell, Mark Arahill, Gerry McGlone, Rob Gassman, John Anderson and Vicki Swain.

Officials were Dave Unger, Ben Smith, Stuart Bennett, Sue Bennett, Di Moate, Denise Lees, Graham Lees, David Thompson, Eric Daniel, Douglas Lees, Daniel Jaggers and Kevin Manning.

Press release, 10 May 2007 Robyn Carr, Ocean Beach Surf Life Saving Club