Beach carnival attracts 650

More than 650 people competed in the Umina Surf Life Saving Club Beach Carnival on November 16.

Club secretary Ms Christine Lavers said competitors came from as far as the Hunter and Sydney Northern Beaches to participate in the carnival.

"This was the first carnival of its type held here and carnival referee Don Van Keimpina complimented and thanked Umina Surf Life Saving Club members for their efforts in making this a success," Ms Lavers said.

Umina placed first in the senior's competition, second in the juniors and second in the combined club with 201 points, just three behind Avoca on 204 points.

"This result is a carry-over from recent carnivals where Umina placed third at the junior carnival held at Copacabana and second overall at the Foster carnival," Ms Lavers said.

"The club's individual results in the carnival would not have been possible without the dedication of the team managers, coaches and parents and most of all the competitors.

"Umina also had three female competitors Jessica Mensforth, Helen Krucler and Teigan Miller participate in the NSW Surf premiership.

"This is a series of three carnivals.

"The first one was held in cold wet weather down the south coast at Towradgi Beach and the other two are to be held at Wanda and Redhead beaches.

"The three girls did very well in all areas and placed in the top six places for most events.

"Umina, Ocean Beach and Killcare nippers plan to have a twilight carnival between the three clubs with the emphasis being on fitness, fun and collaboration."

The carnival will be held on Sunday, November 30."

Press release, 18 Nov 2008 ChristineLavers, Umina SLSC