Umina wins seven pool rescue medals

Umina Surf Life Saving Club members have returned from the Australian Pool Rescue Championships with seven members winning medals.

The national event was held at the Gold Coast Aquatic Centre from August 9 to 11.

The championships was a record year for the surf lifesaving event with more than 600 competitors competing in 234 events across masters and opens championships.

Umina had nine athletes compete the three-day event with Davara Marshall, Christine Bishop, Shelley Smith, Skye Marshall, Jennifer Rodham, Kaylah Holmes and Blake Hessel all picking up medals.

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Media release, 12 Aug 2019

Donna Wishart, SLS NSW