Killcare brings home Masters medals

All 12 representatives of Killcare Surf Club at the East Coast Classic Masters Carnival at Collaroy Beach on Saturday, February 3, have brought home a medal.

The carnival, which is acknowledged as the third biggest in Australia.

Gold medallists were Michaela Hofer, Joel Maybury, and Phil Tubby, each of whom claimed a treble, and Jo-Ann Edwards.

Michaela, the current Australian beach sprint champion and runner-up in the World titles, scored victories in the women's 35 to 40 years categories of the beach sprint and flags and as a member of the 140 years (combined ages) women's sprint relay with teammates Laura Washington, Tegan Spackman and Leah Fotofili.

Joel Maybury's golds were achieved in the 35 to 40 years men's beach sprint and flags and the 170 years sprint relay with Phil and Colin Tubby, and Moses Fotofili.

Phil Tubby, who triumphed in the global event in Adelaide last November, notched up his victories in the men's 50 to 55 years categories of the sprint, flags and the sprint relay.

Jo-Ann Edwards won the Over-50 section of the surf race which was hailed by club officials as a "wonderful effort" in the heavy seas.

Killcare Masters newcomer Natalie Howden, who has recently overcome illness, gathered minor medals in the women's 35 to 40 years beach flags and 170 years sprint relay with Jacquie Payne, Jo-Ann Edwards and Kellie Robinson.

In reviewing the club's season to date, Killcare president Ms Leah Fotofili said she was delighted with the performances at all levels of the club from the Nippers program, to the Open and its Masters ranks.

"We are determined to maintain the momentum achieved at last November's World titles and are delighted with the wonderful depth of talent which currently exists in our club," she said.

"Our increasing membership ranks justify the huge upsurge in interest where public safety on our beach is of paramount importance," she said.

Media Release, 11 Feb 2013

Allan Wilson, Killcare Surf Club