Umina surf club members excel

Several members of Umina Surf Life Saving Club "excelled" at this year's NSW State Surf Carnival at Swansea, according to club secretary Ms Christine Lavers.

"As a whole the club did really well with many participants making it to the finals, but there were a few that really excelled in gaining major placings," Ms Lavers said.

"In the juniors, Rachel Wood displayed her surf swim skills and won a bronze medal in the Under-10 female surf swim.

"This is the second year that Rachel has placed in the top three in the state and shows improvement every year.

"In the seniors, Jordan Krucler again won a gold medal for Champion Life Saver which he also won at the local branch carnival earlier in February.

"Not to be outdone his younger sister Gaby Krucler won a bronze medal in the Champion Life Saver event.

"Their coach and mentor Kerry Armstrong Smith won a silver medal in the Open Female Champion Lifesaver.

"Kerry also competed in the masters carnival the following week and won a silver medal in the Iron Women event.

"Kerry contested 11 events on that one day and was in the majority of the finals.

"Umina had four boat crews attend the State Championships this year and although not in the top three they also made finals.

"Our master's crew will be travelling to the Australian Titles in Western Australia early April."

The club will hold its juniors presentation ceremony at Club Umina on Sunday, April 4, and the seniors presentation on May 23, at the Ettalong Beach Club.

Press release, 12 Mar 2009 Christine Lavers, Umina SLSC