Competition is a great way to keep fit, have fun and support your club at the same time. Caves are active in most areas of carnival competition and have a proud record of carnival achievements. The club competition manager this year is Al Wallace Phone 49714473.
Al will handle all carnival entries and advise and support our Sectional captains. Al will be looking forward to seeing the maroon and white colours of Caves being displayed in the competition arena. Following is a list of surf carnival disciplines and an introduction to club competition. If you are interested in competing for our club contact these sectional captains who will be able to advise you of training days and times.
The Surfboats-Captain: Rob Ballard Ph: 0402 004224
There never was a thrill like cracking a good wave right to the beach. Surfboats since their inception have always been a challenge for their crews and sweeps. The hours that are spent in training to be a good boat crew are countless. It takes skill and endurance far in excess of most other sports. Caves have the finest men and women committed to Surfboat competition. Our Caves boat crews and Sweeps continue to excel due to there dedication to the sport. Come and talk to our Surfboat captain and meet the team.
The March Past.-Captain Al Wallace Ph: 49 714473
It is heartening to see that the fundamentals of March Past remain. The March Past is the most colourful event at any carnival and displays the true spirit of competition. Caves are currently the only march past team represented from the hunter branch.
The Board.-Captain Ian McMorland Ph:49 721603
Our club has a strong group of junior board paddlers learning many skills to combat all types of surf conditions. Ian will be training both junior and senior paddlers and has boards available for hire and loan from the club. Contact Ian for training times
The Beach Flags and Sprint.-Captain Anna Heasman Ph:0407454023 / Al Wallace Ph:49 714473
This event of lifesaving has been a part of the lifesaving competition at Caves since its inception. We have a current Australian beach sprint finalist in Anna Heasman heading up the team this year ,well supported by past Australian and State Champion and club stalwart Al Wallace. These events develop speed, timing and fitness, while promoting friendly competition.
The Surf Ski-Captain Paul Carter Ph: 0401 799108 / 49715895
Caves boast a strong master’s contingent of paddlers as well as some quality younger paddlers both male and female. This discipline is the most competitive within surf sport competition. Competitors include past and present Olympic champions. and some of the finest teams in craft in Australia. Our Club, over the years has attracted many new members who have reached the highest levels in competition due to the dedication of our Champion coaches and the family atmosphere at our Club.
The IRB Team.-Captain Scott Bryant Ph: 0413 745335
Before modern lifesaving equipment, Lifesavers had to perform rescue by swimming out to sea with a belt attached to rope. In the current era the most efficient rescue craft is the inshore rescue boat.
Competition is held during the winter months to hone the skills of our IRB drivers and crewpersons. There is many,many years of experience in our IRB competitive team . The team are the current state and world champions following the world surf sports titles in Victoria last year.
The Surf Swim.-Captain still required
In general surf swimmers within the club train with individual swim coaches. However club member Don Begg will again be holding a series of coaching sessions during the school holidays and further information will be available as the season progresses.
The Sunday Club Championship Events coordinator-Ken Pilgrim Ph: 49 720340
All Club members are encouraged to participate in club competition throughout the year. Events will be held during the season as well as the King and Queen of the beach competition which is a one off competition day contested at the Christmas break up day, giving the winners bragging rights to be King or Queen of the beach for twelve months. Ken Pilgrim is this year’s club competition coordinator and will be looking for you on the start line this year. This is a handicapped fun competition that will improve your skills on the sand and in the water. The Sunday morning competition starts at 9am for Nippers and 11am for seniors. |
