Good results in lifesaver event

Ocean Beach Surf Life Saving Club received "excellent results" in the recent Champion Lifesaver competition which was held at Ocean Beach.

Club publicity officer Ms Kristene Murphy said that the event comprised an exam, resuscitation on a mannequin, resuscitation on a live person, a beach sprint, a surf swim race, a board race and a tube race.

"In the Open section, Richard Grimmond came first beating much younger opponents, Bryce Sainty placed third and Nigel a commendable fourth," Ms Murphy said.

"Shelley Smith came third in the women's section.

"In the Under-17s, Ocean Beach took out all of the top spots - Lauren Swain came first, Ashleigh Swain second and Jess Moyes third, beating a host of Terrigal competitors.

"Bryce Sainty came second.

"Bryce had to do all physical events twice as he competed in both Opens and Under-17s."

In the Under-15 girls, Ocean Beach performed well, with Natasha Swain first and Brooke Carr second.

In the Under-15 boys, Matt Hurst came first, Keelan Bridge second and Greg Bennett fourth.

"This was a wonderful result as the boys all competed up an age, as did Brooke," said Ms Murphy.

Press release, 18 Jan 2007 Kristene Murphy, Ocean Beach Surf Life Saving Club