Medals won in pool rescue champs

Umina Surf Life Saving Club was awarded six gold, five silver and three bronze medals and a high number of top six results at the Australian Pool Rescue Championships in Adelaide from August 17 to 19.

The club placed 10th overall with seven competitors competing in obstacle swims, relays, patient tows, manikin tows and carries and line throws, all designed to simulate rescue situations in aquatic environments.

Kiesha Bovill, Mollie Murphy, Jemma Smith, and Rachel Wood were gold medallists in the 200m 4 x 50m obstacle relay and the 200m 4x50 medley relay.

Indigo Verhoeven received a silver medal in the 100m manikin carry with fins.

In the Masters category, Umina was represented by two mums, Kerry Armstrong-Smith and Karen Murphy, who were awarded a gold medal in the 100m line throw relay throw, only one second off an Australian record.

"Not only is it great for Umina from the competitive perspective, this is also reassuring for the Peninsula community to know the local beach is patrolled by members who can demonstrate remarkable capabilities in rescue related techniques," said club publicity officer Mr Peter Talty.

Email, 23 Aug 2012

Peter Talty, Umina Surf Life Saving Club