Umina wins pool challenge

Umina Surf Life Saving Club is heading into the new season on a high after winning the Central Coast Surf Lifesaving Pool Challenge.

Eight members of the club formed a team to compete in this fun event on Friday, September 22, which heralds the start of the 2017-18 season.

The competition pitted young against old, beginners against seasoned competitors in a series of team and individual events, according to club spokesman Mr Richard Braddish.

Some tested lifesaving skills and fitness, the obstacle races, manikin carry and 50m swim.

Others tested teamwork such as the medley relay and the most anticipated event of the evening the eight-person bogie board relay.

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Media release, 27 Sep 2017

Richard Braddish, Umina SLSC