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April 19, 2012

Matt Murphy wins “Tough Mudder”

ough Mudder”, the ﬁtness event that captured the imagination of the world’s elite athletes and attracted 21,000 entrants at Phillip Island in Victoria earlier this month, was won by Berkley Vale’s own, Matt

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Murphy. The “Tough Mudder” is regarded as one of the world’s most strenuous events and forces every competitor to the absolute limit and beyond. The course is 20 kilometres long and features 28 monster obstacles that were designed by para military personnel to challenge even the toughest on the planet. Against international

competition, Murphy, in his Skins compression clothing won the event by a sizable margin, but still said it was the hardest event he’s entered. “The course is grueling, it’s relentless. “And the level of competition is the toughest you could imagine. “To win the event is incredibly humbling”, said Murphy.

The Central Coast based extreme athlete is no stranger to these kinds of events, having won the NSW and Victorian “Tough Bloke Series” as well as the “Warrior Dash” and “Valley Stampede”. Murphy, along with his wife Elyse, has made a lifestyle and career out of pushing himself to the edge. He’s recently been on tour

in the U.S. looking for the hardest events the country has to offer. He’s also recently been competing in events on the snow and going hard with the world’s best free climber, Alex Honnold, along with many other top athletes. “I’m an everyday athlete that searches for the greatest challenges. “I really do believe we can

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do whatever we set our minds and bodies to”, said Murphy. His Search4hurt.com website has a growing number of people following his adventure which resumes overseas after his ﬁlming and TV commitments are ﬁnished later in the year here in Australia.

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“The value of the bushland has been weighed up against the social and economic values and it is considered that given the above environmental concerns, other locations that are more centrally located to town and village centres should be considered for this land use.” The planning proposal was also contrary, according to Council staff, to the intent of the State Environment Planning Policy as residents would need to have facilities to access shops, banks, community services, recreation facilities and general practitioners. “‘Access’ means being located not more than 400 metres from these services or from transport able to take residents to these services. “Such access to these services or to the transport source is to be by a sealed footpath with a suitable grade. “The nearest and only services in the immediate vicinity of the site are the general store-service station at Empire Bay which is 500 metres distant. “There is no footpath to facilitate pedestrian access.” Mayor Cr Laurie Maher voted against his fellow councillors and in favour of the development, using the retirement village in South Kincumber as an example of how not all retirement villages were in walking distance to shops and other facilities. Council staff, however, stated in the report that the land was “simply not the right place”. “The land is not even on the edge of the urban footprint as it does not adjoin an urban zone. “In fact it is 560 metres from the urban zones of Empire Bay and 1.5 km from the urban zones of

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The council has resolved that the planning proposal was inconsistent with a number of Council policies and plans including the State Environment Planning Policy, Community Strategic Plan-Gosford 2025 and Biodiversity Strategy. Council also decided to write to the Minister for Mental Health and Ageing Mr Mark Butler, parliamentary secretary for Health and Ageing Ms Catherine King and Minister for Ageing and Disability Services Mr Andrew Constance regarding the exceptionally high costs involving the provision of residential care for older people. It will urge the government to create incentives to make it ﬁnancially viable for developers to provide this form of housing in urban areas. The matter was considered by Council at its meeting of Tuesday, February 14, only to be deferred to the meeting held Tuesday, April 3. In a report prepared by the council’s environment and planning directorate the planning proposal was described as inconsistent with the general and speciﬁc aims of State Environment Planning Policy No 19-Bushland in Urban Areas as the site, located at Lot 1 Empire Bay Dr, was covered by large, mature forest scale trees that exhibited an open forest structure. “This vegetation provides habitat for a range of threatened and non threatened fauna species. “Any proposed aged care facility would result in extensive tree and habitat loss.

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Regional library to progress

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Despite our front page report last issue stating that the rollout on the Peninsula starts this month, work will not actually start on the Peninsula under the ﬁrst three year rollout plan until September 2014 at the earliest, with work on some parts of the Peninsula not starting within three years at all, according to the NBN company website. “We will commence work in

your area from September 2014 in phases with last work scheduled to commence in June 2015,” the website stated. “It is estimated that the average time from work beginning to NBN services being available is 12 months.” The Peninsula News report stated incorrectly that work in listed Peninsula areas would start between April 1 and June 30. The report was based on a media release from the Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill, which included Gosford and other areas within her electorate where work is expected to start this month. The media release stated that

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round 77,700 homes and businesses in the Gosford Local Government Area (LGA) will have access to National Broadband Network (NBN) fibre services under the NBN’s first three year fibre rollout plan.

Bensville.” “The main reason the applicant has provided for justiﬁcation of this planning proposal for seniors housing at Empire Bay is the current and future lack of seniors housing on the Woy Woy Peninsula.

“This alone is not a strategic planning justiﬁcation for locating, what is essentially an urban use, on land that is zoned for Conservation and Scenic Protection purposes and acts as a ‘green’ buffer between settlements. “The location of such a use

outside of the existing urban footprint is contrary to approved Council strategies such as the Community Strategic Plan and Biodiversity Strategy.” Gosford Council Agenda ENV.28, 3 Apr 2012 Photo: Gosford Council

No NBN for three and a half years National Broadband Network ﬁbre optic services are not expected to be available on the Peninsula for at least three and a half years, with parts of the Peninsula not getting services before July 2016 - over four years away.

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work would start in all listed areas up to June 30, 2015. The year was omitted from our report. It also referred readers to the NBN website. This reference was also omitted from our report. “We were wrong to omit these details from our report,” said Peninsula News editor Mr Mark Snell. “These details were not included in the item I was editing,” he said. “We ask that items submitted to Peninsula News are just about the Peninsula. We do not cover areas beyond our own locality. “All items submitted are vetted for relevance to our Peninsula

readers before they are forwarded to me. “Any references to areas outside the Peninsula are removed and sections are rewritten in an attempt to ensure statements accurately reflect plans for the Peninsula. “In this case, our process failed and relevant details were also removed.” Mr Snell said the media release from Ms O’Neill’s office was, nevertheless, misleading in that services under the so-called “first three year rollout plan” were not actually expected to be available on the Peninsula for up to four and a quarter years, and work in some parts of the Peninsula would not start within three years.

Peninsula News put in a request with Ms O’Neill’s for clariﬁcation of timing of the work on the Peninsula for this edition. No response had been received before we went to press. “The bottom line is that, in this case, I did not apply the maxim: If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is,” said Mr Snell. “A rollout of NBN on the Peninsula starting this month was just too good to be true. “I did not double check the facts. “I should have. “I take full responsibility.” Mark Snell, 13 Apr 2012 Website, 13 Apr 2012 National Broadband Network

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osford Council has resolved to progress the development of a Regional Library in the Cadillac Club adjacent to Council’s administration building.

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The development would also include additional ofﬁce space, commercial space including university space, car parking and associated ancillary facilities. In 1997, Council set a levy to raise funds for the building of the Regional Library. This is still being collected, and the purchase of the Cadillac Club was made for a Regional Library.

The last proposal for the library on that site was rejected in 2001 due to a lack of funds. In 2005, Council requested a comparison of the Civic Precinct (Cadillac Club) and Kibble Park. It was determined that the footprint for a 3000m2 building in Kibble Park would be too big. In December 2005, Council resolved that a

survey be held to determine the public’s preference for the site. The results showed that 94.46 per cent of those who took part (3157) wanted the library to be built in Kibble Park. While workshops and presentations had been held since that time, no further decision had been made regarding the future of the Regional Library.

During the Gosford Challenge, and now with the CCDRC, the matter had been present but not solved. The CCDRC continued the Challenge’s desire to draw a university campus into the city centre. In 2011, Council delayed a decision on urgent public amenity needs in Kibble Park until a decision had been made on the future of the Regional Library. Gosford Council Agenda NM.5, 27 Mar 2012

Avoca Beach, Copacabana, Davistown, East Gosford, Erina, Erina Heights, Forresters Beach, Fountaindale, Gosford, Green Point, Holgate, Kangy Angy, Kariong, Kincumber, Kincumber South, Koolewong, Lisarow, Macmasters Beach, Matcham, Mount Elliot, Narara, Niagara Park, North Avoca, North Gosford, Picketts Valley, Point Clare, Point Frederick, Saratoga, Springfield, Tascott, Terrigal, Wamberal, West Gosford, Wyoming and Yattalunga are among some the selected suburbs in the Gosford LGA. “Under the three year rollout plan, construction of the fibre network in these areas will begin progressively between 1 April 2012 and 30 June 2015,” said Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill. “The NBN rollout is ramping up and is about to go into high gear and the Central Coast is poised to make the most of it,” Ms O’Neill added. “In the next three years, 77,700 homes and businesses locally will be on the way to having access to fast, reliable broadband through the NBN’s fibre network. “The NBN will connect 93 per cent of homes and businesses around Australia to high-speed

fibre broadband, capable of speeds of up to one gigabit per second. “Seven per cent will have access to high-speed fixedwireless or next-generation satellite technologies providing peak speeds of 12 megabits per second. “The NBN is about more than just faster broadband. This is about supporting businesses in Robertson and around Australia to connect to new markets and find new, better ways of doing things to make their businesses more productive and more profitable,” Ms O’Neill said. “It’s about families in Robertson getting online to access health and aged care services, it’s about people who need government services being able to access those online, and it’s about our kids getting access to world class education services, for example by being able to take a class at another school via the NBN. “The NBN will drive a new wave of digital innovation, changing the way Australians live, do business, receive services and connect with the world. The NBN is just the platform; the really exciting part is the new possibilities it opens up.” Media release, 30 Mar 2012 Richard Mehrtens, Office of Deborah O’Neill MP

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Terrigal BMX riders at nationals by Andrew Farrell

hirty BMX riders from the Terrigal BMX Club will be competing in the 2012 Subaru BMX National Championships that started this week in Mount Gambier, South Australia.

Normally regarded for its volcanic geology and famous Blue Lake that

changes colour throughout the year, Mount Gambier is playing host to BMX’s 30th Anniversary year of National Championships. A number of families have entered multiple family members from the Terrigal BMX Club and the categories that they have entered for the event range from seven-year-old girls to 50+ year old men. The families with multiple

members in the club include the Baird, Booker, Craft, Mcnamara, Mears, Milington, Pal, Porter and Wall family and Dean Johnston, Ian Lancaster, Brett Scruse, and Perry Wall join them. An ofﬁcial opening ceremony of the Subaru BMX National Championships will also be held on Saturday, April 21, where 2011 X-Factor Top

Five contestant, Declan Sykes will sing the national anthem and perform. Saturday is said by BMX Australia to be shaping up to be one of the hottest days of racing when the championships classes take to the track and the top 16 will qualify as riders for the World Championships in Birmingham, England.

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Netball, cricket and sailors receive state funding

Sponsorship for five local sport stars ive Central Coast residents have received a total of $3750 in sponsorship from the Central Coast Regional Organisation of Councils (CCROC) to participate at both national and international sporting events.

A joint initiative of Gosford and Wyong Councils, CCROC provides sponsorship to residents who have been selected by a national, state or regional body to participate in a recognised sporting or cultural event. In return for sponsorship,

the recipients promote the Central Coast in the local, interstate and international arenas. Jordan Groom of Point Clare and Darcy Sneddon of Umina are currently representing Australia on the Trans Tasman Oztag Tour in Auckland, New Zealand. The boys, who each received $1000, were chosen for the team as a result of their strong performances at the Australian Junior National Championships. Blue Haven resident Mark Leard, after his excellent performance and dedication shown in the selection trials, was awarded $500 to attend the 2012 National Provincial

Baseball Championships held in Adelaide from April 8-15. Avoca’s Teal Kilbride was selected for the team as a result of her strong performance during trials and will collect $250 to represent the U13s NSW State Metro Girls Football Team at the National Junior Football Championships being held in Canberra from April18-20. Hayden Crampton of Narara was selected by Archery Australia after his exemplary qualifying scores and will receive $1000 to attend the Trans Tasman Archery Challenge being held in Rotorua, New Zealand from April 15-21.

by Chris Holstein

hree sporting clubs on the Central Coast will receive funding as part of the NSW Government’s Community Building P a r t n e r s h i p Program.

Gosford Netball Association will receive $55,867, Mountains Kariong Cricket Club will receive $6570 and Sailability NSW Inc will receive $3378. Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein said he was delighted the NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell announced

the roll out of $35 million for 1424 community projects throughout the state. “Gosford Electorate has 15 projects, ranging from $3500 to $100,000 that will receive funding, making a great impact on the day to day lives of our communities. “This is the delivery of another election commitment from the NSW Liberals and Nationals Government to renovate infrastructure across the State,” he said. “Local construction and trades jobs and local businesses stand to beneﬁt from the activity as

community infrastructure is built, refurbished or enhanced. “The Government has contributed $400,000 for Gosford projects and, combined with other funding locally, including Gosford City Council, the total value of projects is over $750,000 for Gosford. “I look forward to seeing the beneﬁts to our communities as projects are undertaken and, more importantly, put into use across Gosford Electorate,” Mr Holstein said.

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Tysoe is Australian 110m hurdles champion

by Warwick Whitmore

Mitch Tysoe

itch Tysoe is the latest athlete from the Central Coast Academy of Sport to add ‘National Champion’ to his list of achievements.

At just 20-years-old, Tysoe was the ﬁrst Australian across the ﬁnishing line in the 110m Hurdles at last weekend’s Australian Athletics Championships in a time of 14.04 seconds. Tysoe was the fourth runner to cross the line in

the final, but due to the first three runners coming from overseas nations, including first place getter Siddhanth Thinghalaya from India, Tysoe was named as the Australian champion for the 2012 titles. Tysoe’s heat time of 14.32 was 0.01 of a second quicker than his time at the Australian Olympic trials, which was also held in Melbourne earlier this month, where he clipped the last hurdle and lost his battle for the lead. With a smoother run

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under his belt at the Victorian Athletics Centre, Tysoe ran a blistering time of 14.04 seconds and is now ranked second in Australia based on times for 2012 by just 0.01 of a second behind Daniel Martin of Victoria. The next major meet on Tysoe’s calendar will be when he travels to Taiwan as a member of an Australian U21s team in late May. Tysoe’s training partners Kevin Moore and Matt Lynch also ran at the National Championships and were looking to advance their

chances of selection for the 2012 London Olympic Games. Both athletes qualified for the Men’s 400m Final and while race times were not of great importance due to the slow nature of the Albert Park track, placings were crucial for their Olympic dreams. Kevin Moore finished in fourth place with a time of 46.56 seconds and while he would have liked to have finished higher up in the order, he did enough to be selected for Australia’s

4 x 400m relay team that will race at the Penn State Relays event, to be held in Philadelphia (USA) in late April. There was a vacant spot in the relay team after John Steffenson injured his hamstring at the Stawell Gift, which was held on Easter Monday. The signiﬁcance of this selection is that the Australian team must run a qualifying time for the Olympics at the Penn State event and that should they be successful, it is likely

that the Australian Olympic selectors will show faith in the members of this team. Meanwhile, Matt Lynch ﬁnished in sixth place and narrowly missed out on selection for the Australian team to travel to the United States. In order to further enhance their chances of Olympic selection, coach Larry Spencer said that both Moore and Lynch may travel to Japan in order to prove themselves to selectors.

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Battle of the Coast boxing tournament

Uminafied minaﬁed, a youth skate, BMX and Scooter competition will be held at Umina Skate Park on Saturday, April 21, to help celebrate the 2012 National Youth Week.

Categories for the skate and BMX competitions are 12-15 years and 16-24 years, and for the scooter competitions, 12-17 years. Competitors can register now or on the day from 9am with competition starting from 10am and going until

3pm. National Youth Week focuses on young people between 12-24 years and aims to provide an opportunity for celebration as well as discussion on the issues and concerns young people face on a local level. ‘Slide n Glide’ and ‘Kariong Skate Sessions’ are two other skateboarding events that were held during the week in addition to a variety of workshops, exhibitions and music events funded by Gosford Council in conjunction with the NSW Children’s and Young

Peoples Commission. Gosford Council’s Youth and Senior Services team leader Ms Fiona Morrison said Youth Week was a great opportunity to celebrate the contribution young people make to the local community. “We are hoping to make this year’s event the best yet. “The theme ‘Imagine, Create and Inspire’ really has something for everyone from art exhibitions to skateboarding competitions and a Battle of the Bands music event,” said Ms Morrison.

by Joel Keegan

he Umina Police and Community Youth Club (PCYC) are seeking ﬁghters on the Central Coast for a ‘Battle of the Central Coast’ Boxing Tournament to be held on Saturday, May 12, at 7pm.

The tournament will include competitors from both the ABA and the ABL, who usually do not have the opportunity to challenge each other. Umina PCYC boxing director Joel Keegan said:

“For too long, we have had boxers running around in two separate associations, with two sets of Champions etc.” “We have an opportunity now for both associations to compete against each other so they should.” Two time Australian Champion Satali Tevi Fuimoano will compete in the tournament as part of his ﬁnal preparation for the Ringside Wold Championships in Kansas, USA, in early August. No Australian has ever won these Titles, and Satali’s preparation has been spot

on,” said Mr Keegan. Alongside the Australian Champion will be many of the Central Coast’s best boxers including Brady Robinson and brothers Luke and Jordan Bunder, all NSW champions, Troy O’Meley, a World Series Boxer representative, and sons of Hall of Fame Champion Kostya, Tim and Nikita Tszyu. “Nikita and Tim Tszyu are two of the hottest prospects in boxing, and will bring a great style of ﬁghting to the night, it’s just like watching the old man,” said Mr Keegan.

$250,000 prize money for Gosford Guineas by James Heddo

he decision by Gosford Race Club to identify the Listed De Bortoli Wines Gosford 3YO Guineas (1200m) as a race with the potential to be afforded Group status has again

been vindicated with high quality n o m i n a t i o n s received. Total prize money of $250,000 for the Gosford 3YO Guineas makes this the richest 3YO sprint of the Sydney Autumn Carnival and, this year, Gosford Race Club has also partnered with

Inglis to offer an additional $75,000 Inglis bonus if the winner is paid up in the Inglis Race Series. The race is scheduled for Sunday, April 22, and leading stables including Chris Waller, Gai Waterhouse and Peter Snowden are all represented in what promises to be a superb contest.

“The Gosford Race Club is thrilled with the support from the Industry for this event,” stated Gosford Race Club chief executive James Heddo. “It is our aim to establish the Gosford 3YO Guineas (1200m) as the 3YO Sprint Championship of the Sydney Autumn Carnival and we are hopeful of elevating the race

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Mariners draw with Seongnam entral Coast M a r i n e r s recorded a 1-all draw with Korean side Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma in the AFC Champions League Group G clash at Central Coast Stadium on Tuesday, April 3, despite playing the majority of the second half a man down after Josh Rose was sent off.

Rose was dismissed in the 62nd minute for a challenge inside the penalty box. Tricky Brazilian Hevertinho stepped up to take the penalty for Seongnam but failed to convert when he struck the cross bar. A poacher’s goal from Mariners forward Adam Kwasnik in the 50th minute was cancelled out by Seongnam striker Everton dos Santos just seven minutes later, as both teams were forced to share the

spoils. On loan, striker John Sutton looked the most likely to find a way through the Seongnam defence in the first half. His first sight on goal came in the 16th minute, when he sent a long-range shot over the bar. Sutton’s next attempt proved to be the best chance of the first half from either side. Some fancy footwork from the Mariners marksman turned the Seongnam defence inside out and his right footed shot sailed just wide of the goal, leaving Seongnam goal keeper Ha Kang Jin rooted to the spot. Seongnam’s Heverton Duraes Coutinho Alves had his sides’ best chance of the opening half, but he failed to hit the target. As the half went on, both sides settled and began to play more enterprising football, however, neither team was able to capitalise despite several strong opportunities and the two

combatants went to half time with the score still tied at nil-all. The Mariners came out looking the more aggressive of the two sides to begin the second half and had Seongnam on the back foot early. The yellow and navy came close to scoring barely a minute into the half, but Kwasnik’s curling rightfooted shot was denied by the goal post. As the pace quickened both sides became vulnerable to counter attacks and it was Kwasnik who drew ﬁrst blood for the Mariners. Kwasnik opened the scoring after Seongnam goalkeeper Kang Jin was unable to control a strike from veteran Mariners attacker Daniel McBreen. The ball then fell to the feet of the ever-present Kwasnik who tapped the ball into the back of the net to send the crowd of just over 5000 into a frenzy. The Mariners’

celebrations were short lived, however, as Seongnam wasted little time levelling the score at one goal apiece. Everton found himself with plenty of room to move inside the Mariners penalty area and coolly slotted the ball passed Mariners custodian Mat Ryan. After Rose was sent off the momentum was ﬁrmly in favour of the visitors. However, Seongnam was unable to capitalise on their numbers advantage and had to settle for a draw. Striker Vladimir Jovanovic missed a golden opportunity to give the away side the lead in the 77th minute when he inexplicably sent his strike out of the stadium from six yards out. The Mariners almost managed to steal all three points in the 87th minute after Sutton launched a header straight at Kang Jin forcing a great reaction save from the Seongnam stopper. The result saw the Mariners sitting equal with Seongnam on three points in Group G of the AFC Champions League.

Both sides had recorded three draws from as many games. Post-match, Mariners head coach Graham Arnold praised his charges performance and outlined his teams ambition to make the second round of the 2012 AFC Champions League. “I can’t be prouder of the boys,” Arnold said. “The effort that we put in was incredible, and was made even tougher with the send off, so 10 men. “We stuck with a fourthree-two and we went for the win because we wanted obviously to try and get the three points.”

Match Details Central Coast Mariners 1 (Kwasnik 50’) Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma 1 (Everton 57’) Central Coast Mariners: 1. Mathew RYAN (Gk), 2. Daniel MCBREEN (21. Sam GALLAGHER 67’), 3. Joshua ROSE, 4. Pedj BOJIC, 6. Patrick ZWAANSWIJK, 7. John HUTCHINSON, 11. Oliver BOZANIC, 14. Michael MCGLINCHEY (12.

Troy HEARFIELD 72’), 18. Alex WILKINSON (C), 19. John SUTTON, 23. Adam KWASNIK (9. Bernie IBINI 78’) Subs not used: 10. Adriano PELLEGRINO, 16. Trent SAINSBURY, 17. Tomas ROGIC, 20. Justin PASFIELD (Gk) Yellow Cards: None Red Cards: ROSE 62’ Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma: 1. Ha KANG JIN (Gk), 3. Young SUN, 6. Park JIN PO, 9. EVERTON, 10. Vladimir JOVANCIC, 11. SANGWUN (22. Jeon SUNGCHAN 57’), 14. Yoon BIT GA RAM (8. Kim SUNG JOON 85’), 16. Kim SUNGWHAN (C), 19. Namkung WOONG (12. Hong CHUL 46’), 20. HEVERTINHO, 35. Lim JONG EUN Subs not used: 5. Lee JAE KWANG, 18. Lee CHANGHOON, 21. Joeng SAN (Gk), 27. Sim JAEMYUNG Yellow Cards: JONG EUN 66’ Red Cards: None Referee: Kovalenko VALENTIN (Uzbekistan) Crowd: 5,018

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Mariners

Off side goal keeps Mariners out of Grand Final entral Coast Mariners have fallen agonisingly short of reaching the 2011-12 Hyundai A-League Grand Final after succumbing 5-3 on penalties to Perth Glory following an enthralling battle at Bluetongue Stadium on Saturday, April 14.

With the two sides locked at 1-1 following regulation time and neither side able to break the deadlock following 30 minutes of extra time, the game was decided by penalties. With the ledger sitting 4-3 in Perth’s favour, Mariners midfielder Michael McGlinchey stepped up to take the pressure kick, only to see the ball sail over the cross bar. Perth skipper Jacob Burns secured the Mariners fate when he coolly slotted the decisive penalty past Hyundai A-League Goalkeeper of the Year Mathew Ryan. Both sides had numerous opportunities to end the game in regulation time. It was McGlinchey who had the first chance of the game. After the Mariners earned a free kick just outside the penalty area, McGlinchey sent a curling shot around the Perth wall and forced a save from Perth custodian Danny Vukovic. Perth had their first chance of the game on 19 minutes when a Burns free kick found marksmen Billy Mehmet, whose flick on forced Ryan into a fine diving save. The Mariners then seemed to take control of the game and were unlucky

not to hit the lead after 24 minutes following clever link up play between dynamic midfielder Tom Rogic and right back Pedj Bojic, who was playing his 100th Hyundai A-League match. The play resulted in Rogic firing a shot on target that was narrowly deflected wide by the Perth defence. The Mariners’ hard work eventually paid off in the 33rd minute when foundation player Adam Kwasnik goaled. After Perth failed to clear a corner, the ball rolled through the legs of Glory midfielder Travis Dodd and found its way to Kwasnik, who was waiting on the far post. The Mariners crowd was silenced shortly after though as Perth wasted little time getting back on equal terms courtesy of a Shane Smeltz goal in the 34th minute. Billy Mehmet’s run into the penalty area was given the benefit of the doubt by officials, and after drawing out Mat Ryan, Mehmet

passed to a supporting Smeltz who simply tapped the ball into the back of the net as both sides went to half-time locked at 1-1. Replays indicated the goal should have been disallowed. The Mariners came out after the break looking like a team with a point to prove, and it was Rogic who almost gave his team the lead just after the second half resumed. Indeed, the crafty playmaker had a shot blocked by Vukovic and while Josh Rose did well to follow up, he could only manage to strike the side netting. The game took a dramatic twist soon after with Mehmet having a header ruled out for offside. The Mariners broke swiftly up the other end, and won a penalty after Kwasnik was adjudged to have been fouled in the box. Perth protested and, following a long delay, Dutch defender Patrick Zwaanswijk thumped the

spot kick into the cross bar to the disappointment of the Mariners faithful. The Mariners made the majority of the running in the second stanza. Kwasnik especially was proving a handful, and sent a shot millimetres wide in the 68th minute. Ryan showed why he is considered the competition’s best custodian in the 83rd minute, standing tall to block a Shane Smeltz header with the pressure rising. Nevertheless, neither team could manage to ﬁnish the match in normal time, meaning the crowd would be treated to an extra 30 minutes of frenetic, committed, and ultimately tense football. It took six minutes for the Mariners to craft their ﬁrst opportunity of extra time and it was substitute Bernie Ibini who had the chance to score. With Daniel McBreen nodding the ball on to the pacey front man, Ibini couldn’t manage to connect

cleanly with his effort and as such failed to trouble Vukovic. And while further chances for the yellow and navy fell to Ibini who struck the side netting, and Rose who forced Vukovic into a stunning one handed save, referee Strebre Delovski was forced to take the match into dreaded penalties. With Glory converting their first four spot kicks and the Mariners their first three, it was McGlinchey who had the misfortune of firing over. McGlinchey’s miss handed Burns the opportunity to send Perth into their first ever Hyundai A-League Grand Final, and with the Glory captain sending his shot into the back of the net, the purplewhites broke into celebration at the expense of a devastated Mariners outfit. Fittingly, the Mariners gallery stayed to applaud their heroes despite the defeat. While understandably disappointed with the result, Central Coast had little time to dwell on their 2011-12 Hyundai A-League exit. They departed for Korea Republic the following day, where they faced Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma on matchday four of the AFC Champions League on Wednesday. Post match, Central Coast boss Graham Arnold praised his teams A-League season and believed his charges were the better side on the night. “I’m a traditionalist and while of course we wanted another crack at Brisbane, for me the Premiership is more important because it rewards consistency,” Arnold said. “Over 27 rounds our players were brilliant, I couldn’t be prouder of their efforts.

“I’ve said it many times that it’s a joy turning up at work each day. “Our season is not over. We play Seongnam in Korea this week and our aim is now to qualify for the round of 16 of the AFC Champions League. “We are in with good opportunity to fulﬁl that target, and can now focus all of our efforts on Asia’s premier club competition.”

Match Details Central Coast Mariners 1 (Kwasnik 33’) Perth Glory 1 (Smeltz 34’) *Perth Glory win 5-3 on penalties after extra time Central Coast Mariners: 1. Mathew Ryan (Gk), 3. Joshua Rose, 4. Pedj Bojic, 6. Patrick Zwaanswijk, 7. John Hutchinson, 11. Oliver Bozanic, 14. Michael McGlinchey, 17. Tomas Rogic (2. Daniel McBreen 81’), 18. Alex Wilkinson (C), 19. John Sutton (9. Bernie Ibini 61’), 23. Adam Kwasnik (12. Troy Hearﬁeld 101’) Subs not used: 20. Justin Pasﬁeld (Gk), 16. Trent Sainsbury Yellow Cards: Rogic Red Cards: None Perth Glory: 1. Danny Vukovic (Gk), 3. Bad van den Brink, 4. Billy Mehmet, 5. Steve Pantelidis (2. Josh Mitchell 108’), 7. Jacob Burns (C), 9. Shane Smeltz, 10. Liam Miller, 13. Travis Dodd (12. Scott Neville 80’), 19. Joshua Risdon, 27. Andrezinho (17. Todd Howarth 58’), 35. Dean Heffernan Subs not used: 20. Neil Young (Gk), 14. Steven McGarry Yellow Cards: Pantelidis, Mehmet, Neville, Mitchell Red Cards: None Referee: Strebre Delovski

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P10 - GRANDSTAND - April 19, 2012

Mariners ready for Seongnam in Korea fter the heartbreak of their Hyundai A-League exit on penalties to Perth Glory on Saturday (April 14) evening, Central Coast Mariners settled into their hotel in downtown Suwon, Korea Republic, in preparation for AFC Champions League matchday 4, due to take place on Wednesday, April 18 as we went to press.

After a day of travel, the Mariners arrived in Suwon at 10pm on Sunday evening

and, after a light meal, the travelling squad headed direct to bed for some much required rest. In good spirits, despite the disappointment of falling just short of qualiﬁcation for back-to-back Hyundai A-League Grand Finals, the team had their ﬁrst training run in Korea Republic on Monday afternoon. The Mariners match vs Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma at Tancheon Sports Complex, Seongnam, was scheduled to kick-off at 7:30pm local time (8:30pm AEST) Mariners National Youth League (NYL) head coach Tony Walmsley had been in Korea since Friday, April 13, to ensure the teams

arrangements, including transfers, meals and training facilities, were satisfactory in order to give Graham Arnold’s men the best opportunity possible to defeat Seongnam. Late on Sunday night, Walmsley said he was conﬁdent everything would run smoothly throughout the teams’ time in Korea. “Seongnam have looked after me very well,” Walmsley said. “Today, we went to see the training venue which is FC Seoul’s old ground.” Impressed by the standard of the facility, Walmsley added: “It’s a little bit ﬂattering that they would let us train in a Stadium like

that just a for non-ofﬁcial training session.” The NYL mentor took time to praise the hotel Seongnam had provided for the club, as well as the helpful schedule put in place for the next four days. “It’s a very pleasant hotel, the food is top notch, so the players are going to be well looked after here,” he said. “We’re in the middle of town, in the middle of Suwon city, so there is plenty to do in their down time. “We’ve got all our logistics in place, so its full systems go from here,” he concluded.

Mariners win top awards entral Coast M a r i n e r s goalkeeper Mathew Ryan and head coach Graham Arnold were honoured at the Hyundai A-League Awards Gala held in Sydney on Tuesday, April 10.

Ryan, 20, was named the competition’s NAB Young Player of the Year for the second consecutive season, as well as being feted as the Hyundai A-League’s Goalkeeper of the Year, also known as the Golden Glove. Astute tactician Arnold was named Coach of the Year having guided the

yellow and navy to their second Hyundai A-League Premiership. Under Arnold’s management, the Mariners were a consistent force throughout the Hyundai A-League season, and also managed to secure a highpressure 2-1 away victory over Wellington Phoenix on the final day of the regular campaign to ward off the challenge of a fast finishing Brisbane Roar outfit. Returning to top form, following a knee injury that cruelled his chances of playing for the Qantas Young Socceroos at the 2011 FIFA U20 World Cup in Colombia, Ryan’s star has continued to

rise this term. And while the regularity of his reliable performances cannot be understated, perhaps one particular performance will stick in the minds of Mariners fans for years to come. On Wednesday, January 18, Ryan sparkled between the sticks to keep a sublime clean sheet against Melbourne Heart at AAMI Stadium. As Ryan dazzled, the hash-tag #thingmatryancouldstop began to trend nationally on Twitter as the custodian earned the applause and attention of football fans across the country, and

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Mariners

Mariners defeated in major semis entral Coast Mariners have been defeated 3-2 in the second leg of the Hyundai A-League major semi-ﬁnal played at Bluetongue Stadium on Sunday, April 8.

The cumulative 5-2 defeat to Ange Postecoglou’s team over two legs meant Graham Arnold’s men needed to dispose of Ian Ferguson’s Perth Glory outfit on Saturday, April 14, at Bluetongue to to secure back-to-back Hyundai A-League Grand Finals at Suncorp Stadium. It was a spirited Mariners outfit that took to the field on Sunday inspired by a parachocial home crowd. Presented the Hyundai A-League Premier’s Plate before kick-off for finishing the regular season top of the pile, the Mariners had their tails up as they left the sheds. However, the contest couldn’t have started any worse for the home team when they fell behind 1-0 on the night and 3-0 on aggregate in just the second minute of play. Indeed, it was in highly controversial circumstances that Roar extended their aggregate advantage, with youngster Mitch Nichols appearing to be in an offside position and then advancing into Mariners goalkeeper Mathew Ryan’s line of sight as German import Thomas Broich floated in a well-taken free kick. With Ryan having to cover his near post, the ball evaded everyone to fly across the six-yard box and into the back of the net. Despite the substantial setback, Central Coast refused to accept the battle had been lost, and had two half-chances to restore parity on the night through Josh

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Rose and Adam Kwasnik in the 19th and 21st minutes. First Rose made a powerful run from the left only to fire directly at Michael Theoklitos, before the same player delivered an enticing cross for striker Kwasnik two minutes later. Kwasnik did well to make contact with Rose’s cross, however, his diving header flew past Theoklitos’ right post. In the 26th minute, Roar doubled their advantage on the evening and looked to have put the tie beyond reasonable doubt. Crafty work from Brazilian attacker Henrique found Nichols who slid the ball past Ryan on the angle. Graham Arnold has developed a proud group of players and determined not to let themselves or their fans down, the Mariners looked to find a way back into the contest. Tom Rogic fired over Theoklitos’ woodwork shortly after Nichols’ goal, before dynamic Dutch defender Patrick Zwaanswijk halved the deficit on the night in the 29th minute. Striking a powerful low shot from 25 metres having picked up possession

outside the box, Zwaanswijk gave the yellow and navy faithful hope that they may be about to witness an historic comeback. The fans in the stands began to believe one of the most epic nights in Mariners history could be on the cards when Kwasnik levelled proceedings in the 32nd minute. Bending the ball past Theoklitos following good work by Oliver Bozanic, Kwasnik not only restored parity to the match but added life to the two-legged tie. The buzz began to grow at Bluetongue Stadium and the message from astute Mariners mentor Arnold in his half-time address seemed obvious after the break. Needing three goals for and zero against in the ensuing 45 minutes to take the tie, the Mariners looked to attack from the start of the second stanza. And it was Rogic and John Sutton who had chances to hand the Mariners a second leg lead. Unfortunately for the home team, Rogic’s shot from the edge of the area ﬂew over the bar, while Sutton couldn’t quite manage to connect with an incisive

pass from midfield general John Hutchinson. At the other end, Ryan, celebrating his 20th birthday on the day, showed his talent to drop low and deny Brisbane striker Besart Berisha his 20th goal of the season in the 57th minute. With less than half an hour to play, it was obvious Arnold’s team still believed they could fire three more past Roar, and Rogic and Bozanic both crafted good attempts to score. Slaloming through the heart of the Roar defence, an off balance Rogic saw his shot at the end of his mazy run fly wide of Theoklitos’ left post. Soon after, Bozanic cannoned a stinging drive at goal from long range, but the former Melbourne Victory custodian was up to the task to push the ball away for a corner. Unfortunately for the Mariners, Henrique, scorer of a goal in the first leg held eight days earlier in Brisbane, would find the back of the net

in Gosford as well. Known as the ‘slippery fish’, Henrique rounded an advancing Ryan following a neat ball from Berisha, prodding the ball into an unguarded net. While Zwaanswijk unleashed another stunning effort at goal in the 72nd minute only to have his drive this time tipped away for a corner, the Mariners couldn’t manage to fashion too many more chances to equalise on the night. Indeed, Arnold made three substitutions in the final 20 minutes of play in a late bid to level or even win the second leg, however, Roar held on to claim the 3-2 victory and their place in the competition decider. After the match, Arnold said that in a crazy way he was happy that his team would have to play again next week. “It might sound crazy but I’m very happy that we’re not having a weekend off and that we’ll play Saturday,” he said. “When you have a weekend off it can flatten you and it can kill your momentum, hopefully we’ll play like that.” And, Arnold said he was proud of the way his team applied themselves in the contest. “We didn’t get the big decisions today,” he said. “What we can control is our football performance and it was very good. “It was a great game of football, a great spectacle. “You’ve got to give full credit to Brisbane, they’ve had a tough week and they’ve put on a great performance. “If we got totally outplayed

and we were not at the races, then there’d be concern.”

Match Details Central Coast Mariners 2 (Zwaanswijk 29’, Kwasnik 32’) Brisbane Roar 3 (Broich 2’, Nichols 26, Henrique 68’) Central Coast Mariners: 1. Mathew RYAN (Gk), 3. Joshua ROSE, 4. Pedj BOJIC, 6. Patrick ZWAANSWIJK (16. Trent SAINSBURY 73’), 7. John HUTCHINSON, 11. Oliver BOZANIC, 14. Michael MCGLINCHEY, 17. Tomas ROGIC (22. Mustafa AMINI 73’), 18. Alex WILKINSON (C), 19. John SUTTON (9. Bernie IBINI 77’), 23. Adam KWASNIK Subs not Used: 20. Justin PASFIELD (Gk), 2. Daniel MCBREEN Yellow Cards: Kwasnik, Zwaanswijk, Bojic, Sainsbury, Wilkinson Red Cards: None Brisbane Roar: 1. Michael THEOKLITOS, 2. Matthew SMITH (C), 3. Shane STEFANUTTO (19. Jack HINGERT 71’), 5. Ivan FRANJIC (4. Matthew JURMAN 84’), 6. Erik PAARTALU, 7. Besart BERISHA, 8. Massimo MURDOCCA (18. Luke BRATTAN 59’), 10. HENRIQUE, 16. Mohamed ADNAN, 17. Mitchell NICHOLS, 22. Thomas BROICH Subs not Used: 20. Andrew REDMAYNE (Gk), 24. Nick FITZGERALD Yellow Cards: Brattan Red Cards: None Referee: Jarred GILLETT Crowd: 9,846

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A Shen Yun show is a fusion of classical arts with modern appeal. As one audience member put it, “It’s like a fashion show, opera, concert, and dance performance all rolled into one.” Difficult? Yes. Impossible? No. Our passion motivates us to bring all these elements together into one extraordinary experience. Classical Chinese dance lies at the heart of our performances. The dancers—with what some have called “limitless bodies”—turn an intensely difficult art form into something beautiful and effortless. China’s 5,000 years of civilization provide an endless source of inspiration. The choreographers work closely with the composers to recreate ancient stories and legends, or convey an aspect of the culture, through short pieces that last no more than a few minutes. Our graphic artists, meanwhile, use advanced digital technology to produce stunning animated backdrops that correspond precisely to each dance. After seeing the show, one audience member marveled, “This production… is nothing short of a miracle.”

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Football

P14 - GRANDSTAND - April 19, 2012

Killarney Vale on top of Men’s Premier League

Newcastle wants to leave A-League

by Alistair Kennedy

fter a series of close results in the opening round of the CountyNet Mens Premier League competition, most of the second round matches went as expected with a minimum of three goal margins as the leading teams ﬂexed their muscles.

In what was expected to be a tight encounter at Budgewoi Soccer Field, the home team ran out comfortable 4-1 winners against East Gosford. Budgewoi had the game under control at halftime with a 3-nil lead and, although East pulled a goal back in the second half and Budgewoi had a player sent off, the result was never in doubt. Jai Kelly with a double, Peter Hamill and Troy Runge were Budgewoi’s goal scorers. A hat-trick to Ryan Gibson was the highlight of Killarney District’s 5-1 win over Avoca

at EDSAAC North. Newly-promoted Avoca were well in the match at halftime with the scores locked at 1-all, however, Killarney’s greater experience and fitness showed in the second half as they found the net on four occasions. Matt Lawrence and Nathan Byrn were Killarney’s other scorers while Michael Simmonds scored Avoca’s first-half goal. The win takes Killarney to the top of the table on goal difference. It was a similar story at the Doyalson RSL field where the other promoted team, Doyalson, held defending premiers, Umina, to a 1-nil half-time lead before the southerners also scored four second-half goals to run out comfortable 5-nil winners. The highlight was a goal to Grant Brisbin in his second game back after suffering a broken leg in last year’s First Grade grand final. David Brewer, Matt Goodwin, Todd Beckman and Ben Scully were

Umina’s other goal scorers. Berkeley Vale also saved their best for the second half, scoring all three of their goals after the break as they accounted for Kanwal 3-nil at Mingara Sports Field. David Graham, back in the team after a nagging injury, scored for the home team along with form striker, Scott Imberger, and Troy Mumford. Berkeley Vale joins Killarney District and Budgewoi as the only teams with back-to-back wins and joint leadership of the competition. Despite going behind in the ﬁrst minute, Wyoming proved too strong for The Entrance in their match at Alan Davidson Park running out 4-1 winners in an impressive display. After being put back on their heels by the early strike from The Entrance’s promising youngster, Josh Swadling, Wyoming gradually took control, equalizing through Graham Toope midway through the ﬁrst half then taking the lead

just before half-time with a runaway goal to Michael Payne. The second-half saw Wyoming dominate and only poor ﬁnishing prevented them from clocking up a large win. Daniel Edwards and Daniel Surridge were Wyoming’s second-half goal scorers. The highlight of next weekend’s round three matches will be the Saturday night local derby between The Entrance and Killarney District at Pat Morley Oval. The match is for the Travis Bragg Memorial Shield held annually by The Entrance in memory of their former junior player tragically killed in the road collapse at Somersby in 2007. The other four matches are Umina v Avoca at Umina Oval, East Gosford v Doyalson at Hylton Moore Oval, Budgewoi v Berkeley Vale at Budgewoi and Kanwal v Wyoming at Wadalba Sports Complex.

Killarney Vale WPL off to flying start illarney District W o m e n ’ s Premier League side has found itself leading the SeaFM WPL ladder at round two.

With six points in the bag and 15 goals for and none against, they are poised to make their mark this season. However, it might be noted they are yet to take on some of the stronger sides.

Their start has seen them pitched against what could be considered as the weaker squads gracing this season’s premier league. With last Sundays convincing 6-nil win over an under strength Avoca Sharks, they need to sustain their run when coming up against an informed Gosford side in round three at Gavenlock. For their part, the Gosford Dragons ended the winning

streak of Kariong with a 2-nil win at Kariong Oval securing Gosford as joint leaders with Killarney, but being edged out on goal difference. Killarney will have their work cut out for them to retain their leading position when coming up against Gosford this Sunday (April 22) at Gavenlock Oval. Doyalson remain in the hunt with a 4-nil win over Wyoming and The Entrance fought a high scoring 3-all

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draw with Tuggerah United. Umina secured three points by defeating a brisk Kanwal squad 2-nil and remain contenders if their previous outings are anything to go by. All round three games are scheduled to be played this Sunday, April 22, provided there are no cancellations due to washouts.

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he Newcastle Jets Football Operations Pty Ltd (Newcastle Jets) has announced it is seeking to relinquish its license to operate the Newcastle Jets football club in the Hyundai A-League.

Football Federation Australia (FFA) has stated that it does not accept that the Newcastle Jets have the right to return their A-League licence. FFA spokesperson Mr Adam Mark said the FFA expects that the Jets would continue to honour the Club Participation Agreement with FFA, which is for a term expiring on June 30, 2020. FFA also expects that the Jets would continue to honour the playing contracts in place with each of their players. FFA CEO Ben Buckley expressed his dismay at Hunter Sports Group’s (HSG) announcement. “HSG has made repeated undertakings to the people of the Hunter Valley about their commitment to building football and helping the community in Newcastle and the region,” said Mr Buckley. “There are players, coaches, members and supporters who put their heart into making the club a vibrant part of the Hunter Valley. “Today’s announcement makes no sense for all those people and for the other clubs in the Hyundai

A-League. “They can rightfully feel let down.” Mr Buckley said that no grounds exist for the Newcastle Jets to unilaterally walk away from its obligations. “FFA has held countless hours of discussions with HSG on a wide range of issues affecting the club and the A-League,” said Mr Buckley. “The Jets know very well that the Jason Culina matter is subject to arbitration before an independent panel of arbitrators in accordance with the Grievance Procedure and that a hearing is scheduled. “The issues surrounding the operating model of the league and its clubs were addressed just a fortnight ago when all clubs were shown a road map towards sustainability. “In addition, the clubs will have a greater say through the Joint A-League Strategic Committee, which has equal FFA and club representation. “The FFA chairman Frank Lowy and I have made numerous offers to meet in person with Nathan Tinkler. “Just two weeks ago a scheduled meeting was cancelled by HSG at short notice. “However, none of this provides a justiﬁcation for today’s (April 10) announcement by HSG or provides any grounds for the Newcastle Jets to relinquish their licence.”

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Bojic plays his hundreth game or the past four Hyundai A-League seasons, Pedj Bojic has been ever-present at right back for the Central Coast Mariners.

With two goals and six assists from 26 matches, Bojic, who juggles his fulltime football commitments with his personal training business, joined the Central Coast Mariners 100 club when he took to the field against Perth Glory on Saturday, April 14. Bringing up 100 appearances in any competition is always a special moment, but Bojic doesn’t believe reaching the milestone in such an important match will add any extra pressure for him for the grand final. “It can (add pressure) if you think about it now, but come game day you’re not worried about it,” Bojic said. “You’re just out there trying to get the result to get to the Grand Final. “A hundred games has come around quick for me. “I have excellent memories here from the last four seasons, it’s been an amazing journey.” An integral part of Graham Arnold’s back four, Bojic was one of the men tasked with stopping an in form Shane Smeltz and the powerful Billy Mehmet in the Grand Final Qualifier. While the 28-year-old

former Northampton Town defender has the utmost respect for his opponents, he said he and his teammates were determined to consolidate their strong record over their opponents at Bluetongue Stadium. In nine meetings with Perth Glory at Gosford’s idyllic bayside arena, the Mariners have never lost to the purple-whites. Indeed, eight of the nine clashes have ended in favour of Central Coast, with Glory earning just a point from a possible 27 from their travels to Bluetongue. “We know what they’re about,” he said. “Smeltzy’s a quality ﬁnisher, we know his history in front of goal and obviously we have to do our job defensively as a unit. “Mehmet’s a strong guy, so we’ve got to make sure we win our one-on-one duels and nullify them. “It’s a great record for the Mariners and we want to capitalise on that and build on that too so they don’t get a win,” he said. Central Coast Mariners chairman Mr Peter Turnbull and director Mr Bob Graham presented Bojic with a memento of his 100 Hyundai A-League games as a Mariner at the match. Bojic joined teammates Alex Wilkinson, John Hutchinson, and Adam Kwasnik in the Mariners 100 club.

Kariong Skate Park comp s part of National Youth Week celebrations, Kariong Skate Park played host to the Sea FM Kariong Sessions Skate, Scooter and BMX Competition on Saturday, April 14.

The Sessions are a joint initiative of The Hill Youth Centre, Brackets and Jam and the Kariong Community Action Team. As in previous years, local young people organised

and ran the event using the opportunity to develop skills in event management as well as essential team work, time management and organisational skills. Gosford Council youth centre coordinator Ms Michelle Tilden said entries were open to riders of any skill level. “With young people having such a strong involvement in this event from start to ﬁnish we have seen a great response over the last few years,” said Ms Tilden.

News by Annona Pearce

he Century Challenge Cycle Ride, a 100km ride that takes riders through the hinterland of the Central Coast, starting and ﬁnishing at Mt Penang Parklands,will be held on Sunday, May 20.

This year there are three

road rides to choose from and a Kids Challenge. The 100km ride is for experienced cyclists, as it contains some challenging climbs. The 50km ride also takes in some of the beautiful scenery on the Central Coast hinterland, but, as the name implies, is half the challenge. This year, a 20km Family Friendly Challenge has

been added. Not only can families participate, but individuals who want a pleasant Sunday ride without the challenge of hill climbs can also take part. The three Challenge rides start and ﬁnish at Mt Penang Parklands, where, at the end of the rides, cyclists can enjoy a sausage sizzle, music, a massage and a well-earned rest. The Kids Challenge is

held in the grounds of Mt Penang Gardens and is designed for those aged four to12 years. The Century Challenge Cycle Ride is an event of the Rotary Club of Erina and the major beneﬁciary of the ride is Coast Shelter. Other beneﬁciaries are the Gosford Guides and Terrigal Sea Rescue Services.

Woy Woy Taekwondo to compete in Nationals by Clare Fenwick

xtreme Martial Arts Taekwondo Club in Woy Woy has organised a series of fundraisers to help its team compete at the National Titles TaekwonDo Tournament in Maroochydore, Queensland, in November.

The team will be a collection of students from training locations at Woy

Woy, St John Baptist School and Pretty Beach. These students will represent the Central Coast and NSW and is open to all students who have competed in local tournaments and meet the behaviour standards of the dojangs. Activities, including rafﬂes and a kids disco at Woy Woy leagues on the Thursday, April 19, have been organised to fundraise for the club.

The fundraising goal is $10,000, which will fund a Friday to Monday return trip to Maroochydore for the 20 students wanting to compete in the tournament. All expenses for the trip are to be funded by the parents, less what is able to be raised through fundraising activities and sponsors. Sponsors will receive positive exposure through their names being printed on the back of team t-shirts, a

result report, a certiﬁcate of appreciation, and mentioned in any media and social events that the club hosts. Extreme Martial Arts and Fitness Centre fundraising assistant Clare Fenwick said: “We are looking for sponsors to help with this expense, so that all kids regardless of their ﬁnancial circumstances have a chance to attend.”

Rugby League

P16 - GRANDSTAND - April 19, 2012

Sharks and Magpies lead the Rugby League pack he Terrigal Sharks and the Ourimbah Magpies made the early running in the 2012 Central Coast Cup as the competition heads into week three.

Good Friday at Erina Oval saw the Eagles fumble from the kick off and rapid fire Sharks tries set up an early 10-0 lead. The tricolours steadied through consecutive Nathan Steven four pointers, however, Terrigal kicked away late in the second stanza to secure a fine 3422 victory. Amongst a host of good performances, Sharks’ props Chris Burchill and Justin Sopp toiled tirelessly toward achieving the win. Sharks’ coach Gavin Spain said: “Both our props play above their weight but they’re strong and have big motors, they get through a large amount of work.” Hooker Mitch Goddard kept Terrigal on the front foot a week later when 90 seconds into the clash with Umina he speared over from dummy half to establish an early advantage. Despite the Sharks finding themselves trailing 12-6 on the half hour, a mix of up tempo football and feverish enthusiasm saw the men in black and blue

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prevail 26-18. Coach Spain said he was pleased with his teams progress after the opening fortnight as the Sharks look to adapt to a more expansive style of football in 2012. “We need to keep playing at the same level or better if we are going to be any chance later in the year. “That’s the challenge for us as a team.” The eagerly awaited ﬁrst round derby between Umina and Woy Woy lived up to all

expectations as a sun kissed Easter Saturday crowd bore witness to tribal footy at its passionate best. In the etched parlance of cricketing legend Bill Lawry, it certainly was “all happening” down at Col Gooley Oval, the see sawing contest, garnished by a police helicopter hovering overhead, the traditional second half crowd brouhaha just in beyond the northern dead ball line, an eight point try and a drama charged

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climax in which Umina clawed their back to achieve scoreboard parity. It ﬁnished up at 26 apiece. Woy Woy captain and co-coach Adam Tippett was superb for the visitors laying on each of the Roosters four tries with either deft kick or telling service. Beau Bovis was strong on the right edge while, for the Bunnies, backrowers Todd Maloney and Mack Fawcett caused the red and whites no manner of grief down the edges. Premiers Berkley Vale are experiencing a bout of deja vu. The champs began slowly last season before storming home to claim the silverware and with back to back home losses to start the year, a tardy opening would appear to be the Panthers modus operandi.

Defeat at the hands of The Entrance was followed by a 30-22 deficit against a fired up Northern Lakes, and a visit to Woy Woy beckons this Sunday, April 21, as Tony Gleeson’s charges look to find some traction. By contrast, last year’s other Grand Finalists, Ourimbah, have begun their campaign with the upmost composure and surety. A big 40-4 win at Erina was preceded by a classy 36-22 victory over Kincumber at home. In the win over the Colts, playmaking centre-fiveeight Jason Thorne was the standout for the Magpies laying on a brace of tries for newcomer Tahamano Vainga with wonderfully timed passes while also converting all six tries. Prop Jordan Deaves was strong in centre field

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in his ﬁrst grade debut and completed the afternoon well bandaged. The former East’s rugby star returning for the second half with his jaw in a sling, giving the somewhat macabre impression that he’d endured extensive root canal work during the coaches mid game natter. The new look Colts were best served by forwards Beau and Troy Woodley alongside giant prop Aaron Sykes; the men in scarlet scraping past the Hawks 1716 in the second round at Toukley. The nomadic Tigers aren’t scheduled to play a home game until mid June owing to the upgrade of EDSAC stadium. Their present state of homelessness led them to Woy Woy for their most recent encounter. The Entrance were up 10-nil just seconds before half time and appeared to have the measure of an undermanned home side, however, the plucky Roosters regrouped and second half tries to Manson, Drew and Brent Bovis, two of which came from delicate Adam Tippett grubbers, got the red and whites home 2014. Last season’s Central Coast Rookie of the Year Mitch Manson was a clear man of the match from fullback while Tigers rake Josh Walsh had a tremendous game for the vanquished. Round three this Sunday, April 22, will see Kincumber v Erina, Terrigal v Toukley, Northern Lakes v Umina, Woy Woy v Berkley Vale and Ourimbah v The Entrance, with all ﬁrst grade games kicking off at 2.30pm.

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April 19, 2012 - GRANDSTAND - P17

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Round two Union preview

by Larry Thomson

ound one of the Central Coast Rugby Union competition was held on Saturday, April 14.

Kariong defeated Terrigal by 27 points to ﬁve at the Haven Oval after they opened the game strongly and dominated most phases of play leading by 14 points to nil at halftime and then went on with the same form to win the game. Best players for Kariong were lock Blake Sylvester, and Jay Shepherd-Mannix. Kariong halfback Scott Handley also had a very strong game and controlled proceedings from the centre of the ﬁeld with aplomb. However, there were also many good performers for Terrigal such as Ryan Metcalfe and Alex Farquhar in the forwards that certainly

made their mark on the game. Kariong did score three tries to one and this was a good indication of the flow of the match. Gosford defeated Northlakes by 47 points to 20 at Slade Park. Gosford really took control of the match in the final 20 minutes but the game was hard fought for the entire 80 minutes. Northlakes got away to an excellent start with the first try of the game, however, Gosford were able to hit back and, approaching halftime, had taken the lead and led by 17 points to seven. It was a real arm wrestle in the second half, but Gosford were always just ahead on the scoreboard. With 20 minutes to go Gosford only led by 27 points to 20 and the game

was up for grabs. In the ﬁnal quarter of the game, Gosford took control and crossed for several match-winning tries. Best for Gosford were centre Tim Hill, and locks Mitch Cornwell and Luke Henig were outstanding. Northlakes were best served by centre Brenton Law, and Shane Nesbitt. Avoca continued their great form from last year when they defeated Woy Woy at Woy Woy Oval by 26 points to six. Avoca were the better team on the day and deserved the win. They scored two tries to nil on the day. Winger Matt Maloney had a great game for Avoca scoring a try and kicking six goals for a personal tally of 21 points. Best for Avoca were Matt Hipwell and David Gee

who both put in sterling performances. Woy Woy were best served by prop Tyrone Fleming, and Jake Wildschut. The Entrance and Warnervale played out a tough encounter at Joseph Banks Oval, with Warnervale scraping home by 14 points to 10. The Entrance led by 10 points to nil at halftime and it seemed the home side was heading to victory. The Entrance did not score a point in the second half while Warnervale posted 14 unanswered points. The Entrance had several very good players including Lock Luke McLenaghan and Robbie Clydesdale. Warnervale’s best players were prop Ketoni Toutai and half Josh Holman.

Fleming voted best player by Warwick Whitmore

t the 2011 C l u b s N S W Academy Games, held in Armidale, Damien Fleming from the Central Coast Academy of Sport was voted to be one of the best players at the tournament and also had the opportunity to meet and train under the Australian Wallabies head coach, Robbie Deans.

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ound 2 of the Central Coast Rugby union competition will be held on Saturday, April 21.

The match of the round will see Terrigal travel to Gosford Showground to take on Gosford. Gosford will go into this clash as slight favourites based on the performances in round one but the matches between these two clubs are always very tight. Gosford were winners in round one but it was only in the last 10 minutes of the match that the result was cemented. Gosford will rely on a steady forward pack with ﬂanker Andrew Moseley starting the season in good form. Terrigal have several new faces in their line-up this year so it will take quite a few games to get the combinations right. Terrigal Coach Mark Grills will know what to work on from last week’s performance and Adam Carlisle from Gosford would know what he has to do with his team as well. Another interesting game will be at Slade Park when Avoca travel north to meet Northlakes. Northlakes played well last week for much of the game and only faded on the scoreboard in the dying stages.

Avoca did not have it all their own way last Saturday before defeating Woy Woy and will not find the trip to Northlakes any easier. Avoca have several injury concerns at present and this will not help their cause. Northlakes would have taken a lot out of their game last week and will be well prepared for this game on Saturday. Ourimbah are at home for their opening game of the season and play The Entrance at Ourimbah Rugby Park. The Entrance had their chances last week and led at halftime in that game. They will take a lot of heart from that and will give Ourimbah a tough week out in the home side’s first hit out of the season. Warnervale are at home and meet Woy Woy at Woongarrah Oval. Woy Woy were committed last week and will push the Warnervale outfit for the full 80 minutes. Warnervale took their time to get control of the game last week against The Entrance and it was a close win. This game, because it is early season, holds much interest and a result could go either way. All coaches know that wins in the early part of the season are so vital so they can get their respective teams on their winning ways.

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Bowls

Pinkerton and Freestone win Ray Maher Pairs

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Zach Robertson wins U18 singles championship T

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he ﬁnal of the Bowls Central Coast U18 Singles competition was held recently and won by Zach Robertson of Ettalong who beat Mingara’s Chad Williams 31-5.

osford City Bowling Club conducted the Ray Maher Pairs tournament on Monday, April 16, and Tuesday, April 17.

The event is held annually and acknowledges a popular man in the city who was founding president of the Central Coast Leagues Club and held that position for 50 years. It was an open tournament and this year attracted entries from Wyong, Avoca, Ourimbah, Terrigal, Ettalong, Bateau Bay and two holidaying players from Great Britian in Malcolm Bishop, who has represented Wales and Phil Down who has represented England. The format is three games of 13 ends over two days. After the second game each day, a buffet lunch is provided by the club. “Monday was ideal and provided some magniﬁcent bowling,” said Gosford City Bowling Club member Rex Brown. After rain on Monday night, the tournament started under very dark clouds at 9am on Tuesday.

Adam and Peter being presented with the shield and Bob Frasier

Three short stoppages were experienced in the ﬁrst game and, when most rinks were on their tenth end in the second game, the sky opened up and the

tournament was cancelled. Ray Maher couldn’t attend the presentations because of ill health so senior vice president Bob Fraser ofﬁciated.

Several consolation prizes were awarded and the overall winners were Adam Pinkerton of Gosford and Peter Freestone from Terrigal.

Robertson was fully tested by Everglades Luke McBeatty in the quarter final (25-22) who had won the Fours and Pairs earlier in the week and then overpowered Ettalong’s Cody McDonald 25-4 in a semi-final to go into the final as hot favorite. In the other half of the draw, Chad Williams finished strongly to beat Jayden Moody 25-8 in the quarter final and steamed home over Caileb Peck 2514 in the semi-final for a well deserved berth in the blue ribbon final. Robertson, 17, who has been playing bowls since he was nine and has represented Ettalong in the Grade One Pennant competition for the past two years was just too experienced for Chad Williams who only took up the game some 18 months ago. The Singles title was the culmination of three big

days of bowls for the up and coming U18 bowlers with Caileb Peck, Jayden Moody, Chad Williams and Luke McBeatty taking out the Fours title and Jacob Caswell and Luke McBeatty beating Chad Williams and Jayden Moody in an entertaining Pairs ﬁnal. All these winners will be invited to contest the NSW State U18 Championships to be played at Warilla in July At the presentation to the Singles winner, Bowls Central Coast U18 manager Garry MacFadyen congratulated all the boys for their participation and great sportsmanship displayed over three full-on days of competitive bowls. A special vote of thanks was extended to the directors of the Ettalong Memorial Bowling Club and their bowls coordinator John Roberts for hosting these championship titles in a most professional manner. Bowls Central Coast president Kevin Dring, who marked the Singles ﬁnal said: “These championships dispel the myth that the sport of lawn bowls is only played by older people and with such young talent on display the sport will continue to grow in popularity.”

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Sherriff to skip for NSW in nationals

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U18 fours bowls championships at Ettalong by Doug Rose

by Aiden Davis

ttalong bowler Aron Sherriff will skip his team in the Australian Sides Championship and Super Six series in Broadbeach from April 18-24.

New South Wales will enter the Championships as firm favourites to reclaim the Alley Shield, boasting five Australian representatives within their 12-strong contingent. Recent Asia Pacific Championships gold medallist Mark Berghofer and national squad member Matthew Baus will lead the hopes for the Blues, while Aron Sherriff, Shane Garvey and Mathew Pietersen will skip each of their respective teams. Their biggest challenger comes in the form of a Queensland side intent on reclaiming the title for the second time in three years, this time, on home soil at Broadbeach. Leading the charge for the Maroons, like NSW, will be a trio of Australian representatives, with the onus on reigning Australian Open singles champion Mark Casey, world number six Brett Wilkie and current Australian Open pairs titleholder Nathan Rice to claim glory in front of their home faithful. The two states are poised to lock horns in an explosive round seven encounter on the final day, in what has the potential to be a tournamentdeciding clash. The likes of South Australia and Victoria will be out to cause an upset against their highly fancied opponents, with national squad member Wayne Ruediger’s form crucial to the Croweaters’

hopes, as will be the success of Australia A squad members Matthew Flapper and Nick McIntyre for the Victorians. In the Super 6, South Australia will enter the second edition of the series looking to defend their men’s singles and pairs crowns, but will need to fend off a host of Australian representatives to go back-to-back in 2012. World number four Aron Sherriff, former world champion Brett Wilkie and Commonwealth Games bronze medallist Barrie Lester will all mount a charge in an attempt to displace reigning titleholder Ashley Klose for the coveted singles silverware. In the pairs, hometown heroes Robert Wild and Mark Casey will be hard to overlook for early ascendency, whilst the triples event will be hotly contested by NSW, Queensland and Victoria, all of whom are all carrying Australian squad members. Staged from April 18 to 19, the Super 6 series will be held prior to the Alley Shield and Marj Morris Trophy competitions at the Australian Sides Championships. Six men and six women will represent their state in singles, pairs and triples in front of the national selectors, with each player closely watched to assess their potential to represent Australia at the up-coming South Australian International Series on May 15 and the 2012 World Championships in November. Featuring the top-12 men and women from each and every state and territory across the nation, the Australian Sides Championships will be played over four action packed days from April 21 to 24.

ttalong Memorial Bowling Club hosted the Bowls Central Coast U18 Championships earlier this month.

The winners of the Fours were Caileb Peck of Bateau Bay, Jayden Moody of Terrigal, Chad Williams of Mingara and Luke McBeatty of Everglades who defeated the Ettalong team of Baily Meti, Jacob Casswell, Cody Moffat-McDonald and Zac Robertson. According to skip Luke McBeatty, it was a game of “Ettalong verses the All Stars”. The Ettalong side was younger than the “All Stars”,

but they were still warm favourites to win the fours making it three years in a row for the powerful Ettalong Club. The scores were locked together at 18 all playing the 18th end when, on two occasions, skip Zac Robertson brilliantly killed two ends in a row before ﬁnally conceding a three which proved to be the winning lead with the teams sharing one point ends on the next three ends for a 22 to 20 ﬁnal score. The “All Stars” will now represent the Central Coast in the State Championships at Warilla in July.

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Debbie Thomas wins Layne Beachley lesson

Rachael wins 4 medals at CHS swimming carnival

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by Erin King

risbane Water S e c o n d a r y School Year 8 student Rachael Wood was named overall runner up 13 years age champion at the Combined High School’s (CHS) Swimming Carnival from April 1-3.

She won gold in the 100m 13 years freestyle, gold in the 200m freestyle, silver in the 100m backstroke and bronze in the 400m freestyle 12-14 years. She was selected to compete at the NSW All Schools Championship in three events. Other successes at the carnival were Indigo Verhoeven who was the Combined High Schools Age Champion and came ﬁfth in the 100m breast 15 years. She will also compete in the NSW All Schools Carnival in the 50m backstroke.

osford resident and Women in Focus community member Debbie Thomson was the lucky winner of a once in a lifetime opportunity, a surf lesson with seven time worldchampion surfer, Layne Beachley.

Thanks to the Commonwealth Bank Women in Focus team, Debbie took to the waves of Manly with Layne on Saturday, April 14, just days before the Commonwealth Bank Beachley Classic at Dee Why Beach. “As the major sponsor of the Commonwealth

Bank Beachley Classic, the Women in Focus team are able to deliver inspiration, information and connection to our community through Layne Beachley. “The Beachley Classic continues to be a great success and it’s wonderful to be able to give others the opportunity to take part and get up close and personal with the participants,” said Women in Focus Afﬁliate Business Banking general manager Ms Karen James. Following the two-hour lesson, Debbie had not only learned to stand up on a surfboard; she had also learned valuable life lessons from Layne. “What I learned was far more than how to surf, the

lessons Layne gave us would be equally valid if applied to our businesses, our careers, and our lives.” As part of the competition, runners up won double VIP tickets to see the world’s top 17 female surfers battle it out at the Commonwealth Bank Beachley Classic at Dee Why Beach from April 18 to 22. Over four days of spectacular surﬁng action, onlookers will see current women’s world number one Stephanie Gilmore defend her title against world champion Carissa Moore, the Northern Beaches’ own Laura Enever and South Coast surﬁng prodigies Tyler Wright and Sally Fitzgibbons.

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FRI - 20 0137 - 0.49 0735 - 1.48 1334 - 0.48 1955 - 1.68 MON - 23 0327 - 0.45 0926 - 1.39 1507 - 0.55 2132 - 1.73 THU - 26 0529 - 0.54 1127 - 1.26 1659 - 0.68 2329 - 1.62 SUN - 29 0113 - 1.53 0808 - 0.58 1415 - 1.24 1950 - 0.77 TUE - 2 0424 - 1.57 1049 - 0.42 1711 - 1.56 2315 - 0.54

SAT - 21 0215 - 0.46 0813 - 1.45 1404 - 0.50 2027 - 1.71 TUE - 24 0405 - 0.47 1004 - 1.35 1541 - 0.59 2208 - 1.71 FRI - 27 0616 - 0.57 1215 - 1.23 1745 - 0.72 MON - 30 0216 - 1.52 0906 - 0.55 1521 - 1.31 2104 - 0.73 WED - 3 0521 - 1.61 1136 - 0.37 1800 - 1.70

APPROX. TIME LAG AFTER FORT DENISON Ettalong 40 min, Rip Bridge 2hrs - Wisemans Ferry 2 hrs 30 min, Koolewong 2 hrs 10 min In view of the variations caused by local conditions and meteorological effects, these times are approximate and must be considered as a guide only. They are not to be relied on for critical depth calculations for safe navigation. Actual times of High and Low Water may occur before or after the times indicated

April 19, 2012 - GRANDSTAND - P21

Terrigal Surf Club’s best ever nationals

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Umina youths volunteer for Rotary program by Carl Krucler

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errigal Surf Life Saving Club achieved fourth place at the Australian Surf Life Saving titles at Kurrawa-Kirra recently.

The club finished just two points behind third placed Manly. It is Terrigal’s best ever result and the top result for a Central Coast club at the Australian Titles. Special mention must be made of Jack Moyes, who is only the sixth person in the history of surf life saving competition to make the final of the U19 and Open Ironman in the same year, joining the likes of Trevor Hendy, Ky Hurst and Grant Kenny. Saxon Lumsden also won both the Open and U19 Boardriding titles while U19 Women’s Board Relay Teamswon gold (Alicia Bain, Rachelle King and Lauren Stone) and Bronze (Megan King, Danielle Rippon, Michelle Schofield). Paul Lemmon was named Champion in the Masters events.

Masters 1st 40-44 Mens Board – Paul Lemmon 1st 40-44 Mens Swim – Paul Lemmon 1st 40-44 Mens Ironman – Paul Lemmon 1st 130yrs Mens Taplin Relay – Paul Broadbent, Terry Eltham, Paul Lemmon 2nd 40-44 Mens Tube Race – Paul Lemmon

U15 1st Womens Board Rescue – Alessandra Gasparotto, Zoe Hall 2nd Womens Cameron Relay – Alessandra Gasparotto, Zoe Hall, Elana Marks, Maddie Sheppard

U17 1st Womens Board – Karlee Nurthen 2nd Ironman – Jack Waddell 3rd Womens Ski – Karlee Nurthen 3rd Mens Board Rescue – Jackson Perkins, Jack Waddell 2nd Womens Board Rescue - Elyssia Gasparotto, Karlee Nurthen 2nd Womens Taplin Relay - Elyssia Gasparotto, Paige McGowen, Karlee Nurthen

U19 1st Surfboard Riding – Saxon Lumsden 2nd Womens Board – Lauren Stone 3rd Mens Beach Flags – Rob McIntyre 1st Womens Board Rescue – Alicia Bain, Lauren Stone 1st Womens Board Relay – Alicia Bain, Rachelle King, Lauren Stone 3rd Womens Board Relay – Megan King, Danielle Rippon, Michelle Schoﬁeld 3rd Womens Surf Teams – Alicia Bain, Elyssia Gasparotto, Rachel King, Danielle Rippon 3rd Womens Rescue Tube Rescue – Alicia Bain, Rachel King, Danielle Rippon, Lauren Stone

group of enthusiastic Umina Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) youths volunteered to assist with the annual Rotary Exchange Program session at Umina on February 25.

The day featured a variety of activities including rescue skill development, beach volleyball and educational

IRB demonstrations. The Water Activity Centre (WAC), an inﬂatable trampoline, slide and mat, was deployed some distance off shore with some even swimming out the whole way to the WAC. Umina SLSC youth development ofﬁcer Carl Krucler said:“Such programs allow youth members of the Surf Club to have a broader experience than usual sporting and community

service situations would normally provide.” This was the second year Umina SLSC has conducted this activity for Umina Rotary, and was considered to be a successful day of socialising and networking between the volunteers and over 20 exchange students. “As with last year, it is expected many participants will keep in touch through social networking and perhaps make contact in

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