Krucler family takes awards

Krucler family have taken out the Umina Surf Lifesaving Club's most prestigious awards.

Gaby Krucler won Junior Club Person of the Year, Jordan Krucler was joint winner in the under-18 Club Person, their father Carl was the Senior Club Person of the Year.

Club secretary Ms Christine Lavers said the family had contributed "so much" to Surf Life Saving both this year and in previous years.

"Gaby was nominated by Umina Surf Club as our representative for Junior Life Saver of the Year and has conducted a 'Women in Sport' workshop for young women in our surf club," Ms Lavers said.

"Jordan won a Bronze medal at this year's NSW State Titles in Champion Life Saver event which encompasses surf skills, first aid knowledge and written exam the event takes all day because of the levels of skills required.

"Jordan has done quite well during the season in other competition arenas and has also been a devoted club member.

"Carl holds many roles within the Surf Club such as team manager, patrol member and also is our nominated Year of the Life Saver co-coordinator.

"This year Carl was involved in a display in Deepwater Plaza promoting the values and benefits of being a member of Surf Life Saving and the community involvement it has. "The youngest member of the family Helen is also showing signs of following in the footsteps of her older brother and sister and no doubt will aspire to do just as well.

"This is just one of many families within Umina Surf Club that have demonstrated their commitment to us, Surf Life Saving and the community."

Press release, 28 May 2007 Christine Lavers, Umina Surf Life Saving Club