Killcare masters pick up medals
Killcare Surf Club's Masters performed well at the NSW Surf Life Saving Championships held earlier this month.
Overall, Killcare Masters members picked up a tally of six medals, with two gold, a silver and three bronze.
Additionally, a number narrowly missed placings in Open Men's and Women's and Junior events.
Michaela Hofer, a prolific medallist at global, national and state levels, confirmed her world rating when she won gold in the 35 to 39 years women's sprint and the 140 years combined ages women's beach relay team with Laura Washington, Leah Fotofili and Tegan Spackman.
Additionally, Michaela secured a silver medal in the 35 to 39 years women's beach flags.
Other Killcare medallists were the bronze-winning 160 years women's boat crew of Sarah Doak-Stride, Monique Keogh, Deb Stenning and Megan Sheppard, with Mel Smith as sweep, Kellie Robinson in the 40 to 45 years women's beach flags and current world and national titleholder Phil Tubby, who finished third in the men's 50 to 54 years beach flags.
Reflecting on the Killcare team's performances, club coach John Bourne nominated those of Michaela Hofer, Kellie Robinson and the women's boat crew as "standouts".
"Michaela's (performances) speak for themselves," he said.
"She is a wonderful competitor and a great team person.
"Kellie Robinson is improving with every performance and the ladies boat crew, after qualifying for the final through the round robin series, came home strongly and were a strong chance to grab a silver medal in the dying seconds of this event.
"It all augurs well for the upcoming Australian titles in a couple of weeks' time in Queensland."
Media Release, 14 Mar 2013
Allan Wilson, Killcare Surf Club