Eumundi Voice - Issue 107, 28 November 2024

SPORT

Off season rugby action

Every Thursday afternoon after school, the Dragons Rugby Club hosts an interschool Tag Rugby 7’s competition.

The rules follow those of the original game formulated by Gibraltar Rugby Union in the early 1990s. It has been a raging success with Eumundi, North Arm and Yandina State Schools nominating 9 teams with a total of approximately 80 players.

The teams play in two divisions – seniors (911yo) and juniors (6-8yo). The kids have adapted to the rules quickly and have demonstrated excellent skills and outstanding sportsmanship. Visit: dragonsrugbyunion.org.au. Doug Toms

Eumundi Swim Club update

Eumundi Swim Club recently showcased their talent at the Qld State Short Course Championships. The team, consisting of Nyaa Berry, Henry Fletcher, Imogen Midgley, Nellie Pocock and Blake Templeton delivered

outstanding performances. They competed in 23 races, achieving 16 personal bests, 3 silver medals, 4 bronze medals, 8 top 10 finishes and 6 top 20 finishes.

Henry Fletcher, one of the youngest competitors, secured two top 20 finishes. Imogen Midgley excelled in the 200m Breaststroke, finishing in the top 20. Nyaa Berry earned a bronze medal in the 400IM. Nellie Pocock won a silver medal in the 200m Freestyle and bronze medals in the 200m and 400m Freestyle. Blake Templeton demonstrated his prowess in Backstroke, winning silver medals in the 100m and 200m

Backstroke and a bronze medal in the 50m Backstroke.

Sophie Jansen also achieved outstanding success at the 2024 Swimming Qld Open Water Championships and the Swimming Wide Bay Open Water Championships. In the 5km event, Sophie secured a bronze medal at the Qld Championships and a silver medal at the Wide Bay Championships. She has also recently qualified for the Australian National Open Water competition to be held next year.

The club is now gearing up for the long course season.