Branch Wrap Up

The SLS Sydney Branch Championships were held on 24-25 February 2024 at Maroubra Beach.  Competitors faced testing conditions across the Youth, Opens and Masters events. Coogee achieved outstanding success within all age groups with our Minnows once again setting the benchmark, placing 2nd in the overall point score. A strong Masters contingent competed, with many new faces, as well as experienced regulars. ​

The Masters team finished a very impressive 3rd in the overall point score.  Coogee also excelled in the Surfboat competition and RnR events.  Congratulations to all Members who competed, we have listed our medallists below and look forward to cheering you on at the SLSNSW State Championships over the next couple of weekends.
On behalf of the Competition Team, thank you to the officials, water safety and IRB drivers / crew who volunteered to help over the weekend. Carnivals are not possible without your ongoing support and you made the weekend enjoyable and safe for all.
 
U17/19 Results
U19 Board – Third Place:  Daniel Kavanagh
U19 Ironperson – Second Place: Ava Szabo 
U17 2km Run – First Place: Ronan Sheppard
U17 2km Run – Second Place: Huon Groves
U17 1km Relay – First Place: Ronan Sheppard and Ari Swan
U17 1km Relay – Second Place: Huon Groves and Asher Thomasyu
U17 Sprint – Second Place: Amelia Byrne
U19 Sprint – Second Place: Luke Avati
U17 Relay – First Place: Amelia Byrne, Jemima Sewell, Juliette Gray, Sophia Costello
U17 Relay – Second Place: Ari Swan, Asher Thomasyn, Conor McFadden, Ronan Sheppard
U17 Relay – Second Place: Amelia Byrne, Asher Thomasyn, Ronan Sheppard, Sophia Costello
 
Lifesaving
U15 Champion Lifesaver – First Place:  Caitlyn Lee
U14 Champion Lifesaver – First Place: Courtney Codd
U14 Champion Lifesaver – First Place: Frederick Baldow
 
Masters Results (Age Categories Results)
Board – First Place: Blair Chapman, Gus Bennett
Board – Second Place: Fin Stronach, Elisha Smith, Linda Walsh, Mel Toomey
Swim – First Place: Gus Bennett, Elisha Smith
Swim – Second Place: Carolyn Martin
Iron person – First Place: Fin Stronach, Linda Walsh
Iron person – Second Place: Blair Chapman 
Surf team – First Place: Blair Chapman, Fin Stronach and Matt Larkin
Surf team – Second Place: Elisha Smith, Nicola Logan and Carolyn Martin
Female Taplin – Third Place: Nicola Logan, Linda Walsh and Mel Toomey
Beach Sprints – First Place: Sharon Deans
Beach Sprints – Second Place: Helen Deas
Flags – Second Place: Sharon Deans
2km run – First Place: Gus Bennett
2km run – Third Place: Mary Ryan, Tim Clifford
 
Surfboat Results
Junior– First Place: Nut Crabbers
Junior – Third Place: Filthy Oars
u/23 – Third Place: Havachats
Open– First Place:  DMG’s
Reserve– First Place: Sons
200+ Masters – First Place: COGS
 
RnR Results
Open 5 Person – First Place: Scott Ryan, Pat Kavanagh, J Carter, Grant Hayes, Drew Hayes (Andrew McEncroe as Coach)
Open 5 Person – First Place: Chiara Hammond, Ruby Hawkes, El Hawkes, Jaz Miller, Mickayla Penn (Drew Hayes as Coach)
Open 6 Person – First Place: Scott Ryan, Pat Kavanagh, J Carter, Luke Ryan, Yaz Steutz, Drew Hayes (Andrew McEncroe as Coach)
Open 5 Person Mixed – First Place: Bec Dawson, Charles Fountain, Grant Hayes, Drew Hayes (Andrew McEncroe as Coach)
U19 5 Person Mixed – First Place: Chiara Hammond, Pat Kavanagh, El Hawkes, Jaz Miller, Mickayla Penn (Drew Hayes as Coach)
U13/14 2 Person – First Place: Sophie Zammit, Sofia Hartcher (Jen Trinca as Coach)
U12 2 Person – First Place: Adelaide Zenere, Matilda Wu
U19 5 Person Mixed – Second Place: Charlotte Sole, Dan Kavanagh, Gaby Askham, Annika Freheit, Millie Bloxsom (Chris Gately as Coach)
U13-15 5 Person Mixed – Second Place: Sophie Zammit, Sofia Hartcher, Milla Hlywa, Coco Sweeney, Laura Peshevski (Chris Gately as Coach)
U14/15 2 Person – Third Place: Milla Hlywa, Laura Peshevski (Mikayla Penn as Coach)
U10/11 2 Person – Third Place: Edith Godfrey, Jessica Gilham (Laura Peshevski as Coach)