Large turnout at junior champs

The NSW Junior Lifesaving Championships were held recently at Umina and Ocean Beach with a large turnout.

More than 4000 young lifesavers from 89 clubs competed in 113 events over the weekend.

Several important awards were handed out over the weekend including this year's Junior Lifesavers of the Year, Mitch Garth of North Steyne and Marikki Watego of Cudgen Headland.

Cronulla managed to top the scoreboard, marking its eighth straight Junior Life Saving Championship title.

The collaborative dune protection plan was also a success.

Dunecare group coordinator Mr Michael Gillian said he was very pleased with the way the event was handled

"NSW Surf Life Saving deserves credit for their efforts and I am optimistic that the local Surf Clubs will see this as an opportunity to provide ongoing environmental protection."

Stuart Baumann, March 3