The Bugle 11 February 2017
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Kiama Hospital: time to share memories While a date is yet to be set, Kiama Council has taken up the suggestion from local residents and is planning a community event to mark the end of an era at Kiama Hospital. The event will take place sometime after formal title for the hospital site is transferred to the Council. This is expected to happen by the end of this month. “We want as many people as possible to come along to mark the occasion of its closing,” says Julie Stokes, Secretary of the Kiama Hospital Auxiliary. “Many people have sentimental connections with the Hospital. They’ve had their children, been nursed back to health or have said goodbye to loved ones there. “We are keen to get as many people as possible along to have one last wander through the building before it is demolished to make way for the new aged care facility.” While the Hospital’s remaining beds were transferred to Shellharbour Hospital’s Kiama Ward (located at Shellharbour Private) mid last year, the other services offered in the building are in the process of being transferred to the new building, awkwardly named the Kiama Integrated Primary and Community Health Centre. The Centre will be fully operational and open to the public from 13 February, with a formal opening planned for mid-March. Services offered will include dental, primary health nursing, physiotherapy, diabetes, audiology, early childhood, podiatry, health promotion, aged care, immunisation clinics, specialist clinics, and violence, abuse and neglect services. Julie Stokes says the Auxiliary is interested in hearing from people who have photos or memorabilia of the Hospital, which was opened in 1930. “We would also love to have former staff attend the event to honour their contribution, so if anyone knows someone please get in touch with us.” It is hoped the event will be a fundraiser for the Auxiliary, which is dedicating its efforts towards supporting the new Kiama Ward. Details: Anyone with something they would like to share on the occasion, or who has contact details of former staff, is encouraged to get in touch with June Powell on 4233 1394
Inside this issue New Australian citizens p3
Good news on the Berry Bypass p5
Kiama Farmers’ Market turns three p6
Honey: We need a strategy for the future Mayor Mark Honey has used his attendance at the February meeting of the Minnamurra Progress Association to re-emphasise the major focus of his term as mayor. “A lot of time and effort of this Council is going to be devoted to long term planning - planning for the future of the municipality for our children and grandchildren,” he said. “We want to get it all under control so that we can understand what the place is going to look like in 2030
rather than just letting things happen ad hoc. “I am going to put a lot of emphasis on strategic planning for the whole municipality, but we will probably start with the Kiama CBD where there are traffic flow and parking problems that need to be addressed.” He also signalled out Gerringong as needing a new DCP. “It seems to be booming into almost another central coast type town with the amount of apartment development going on.” A DCP has already been
foreshadowed for Jamberoo. Another area of great strategic importance in the long term will be Bombo Quarry. “The site is currently owned by State Rail and Boral, and very soon we hope to sit down and have discussions with the landowners to start developing a strategic plan for the site when mining ceases. “It is 200 acres, the size of Kiama Downs, and represents an incredible potential for the future.” See p7 for the appointees to the new Planning Committee
Kiama Sevens ready to kick off p 12
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What’s on? Every Wednesday
18-19 Feb
Sat 25 Feb
Friday 3 March
Kiama Farmers’ Market Kiama Harbour 3-6pm
150th anniversary of Jamberoo Anglican Church See page 7
Kiama Sevens See page 12 Kiama Makers & Growers Market Black Beach, 9-2pm
Pics & Flicks Gerringong Town Hall
On weekends Live music at The Sebel, Kiama Leagues Club, The Mecure, Jamberoo Pub and other venues.
Sun 12 Feb Cologne Chamber Orchestra Kiama Anglican Church, 2 Terralong St, 8pm Tickets from Visitors Centre, $25
17-22 Feb Kiama Arts Trail Showcase Exhibition Old Fire Station Kiama
17 Feb Kiki and Tommy (see right)
Sat 18 Feb Gerringong Lions’ Motorfest & Car Show Mick Cronin Oval, 9-1pm $5 Gerringong Village Markets In and around Gerringong Town Hall
Sun 26 Feb
10-12 March Kiama Jazz & Blues Festival More next issue
Get a sneak preview of Kiki’s show, with Tommy as a bonus
Jamberoo Village Market Reid Park, 9-2pm
Music returns to Gerringong
Sun 19 Feb Kiama Seaside Markets Kiama Harbour, 9-3pm Gerringong Music Club presents Duo Historie (see right)
Fri 24 Feb Green Day Out Contact Gerringong Golf Club for details
Gerringong Music Club is beginning 2017 with a concert by Duo Histoire, featuring Nick Russoniello on sax and Murilo Tanouye on guitar. The duo plays a sparkling mix of Argentinian tango, Spanish romantic music, bossa nova and classical. Nick is practically a local - he grew up in Wollongong and his parents now live in Gerringong. He has a Bachelor of Music degree with First Class Honours from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and he has completed further studies in Italy, France and the UK. Membership of the Club brings substantial benefits, providing entry to four concerts free of charge plus a discounted entry for a fifth concert. Annual membership will be available at the door for $50. Details: Sunday 19 February, Gerringong Town Hall, 2pm. Free for members, children and students. Tickets for visitors are $20 at the door. Doors open 1.30pm. Afternoon tea available.
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As a warm-up for her appearance at the Adelaide Fringe, Kiama’s own Kiki Bittovabitsch is performing in a special one-off show with Tommy Dean. Tommy, a regular on ABC Radio’s Thank God It’s Friday, met Kiki when he starred in last year’s Kiss Arts Festival. While obviously what happened at the Festival stays at the Festival, let’s just say they have a mutual respect for each other’s brand of comedy and a beautiful friendship has ensued. Kiki, aka Tamara Campbell, is thrilled to be appearing at the Adelaide Fringe, the world's second-largest annual arts festival. Her show, Fully Disclothed, will be running from 7-19 March. The Merrigong pop-up is a chance to preview her show in an intimate cabaret venue before she heads south. And then sit back and enjoy the work of one of Australia’s best stand-up comedians. Details: Friday 17 Feb, 7.30 for 8pm, The Music Lounge, Illawarra Performing Arts Centre, Wollongong. Tickets $35 plus booking free from www.merrigong.com.au or 4224 5999
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Cultural Grant deadline approaching
Tourism: opportunity to have your say
Individuals or organisations wishing to apply for a Cultural Grant from Kiama Council should note the deadline for the first round of applications for 2017 is Friday 17 February. Council provides a total of $20,000 in Cultural Grants each year to support the development and delivery of arts and cultural projects within the Kiama local government area. Applicants can apply for up to $3000 per project. Cultural Grants are assessed by the Kiama Cultural Board two times a year (the next round is in August), using the following criteria: • provides a strong sense of community spirit • stimulates opportunities for participation and positive community connections • improves community and individual self esteem and wellbeing • encourages participants to explore and pursue positive arts experiences • acknowledges and promotes cultural diversity • supports local artists in their development within the arts.
whether they are members of Kiama Tourism or not, to make submissions on whether responsibility for tourism operations and strategy should revert to the industry member body or be run by an in-house tourism unit of Council, with an advisory panel. The Chair of Kiama Tourism, Robert Schiaccitano told The Bugle in January, “I think it would serve the community better to have the work done by an independent tourism body, as it had been prior to this from 1986, rather than make it a Council function.” The industry body has around 220 members. Details: Submissions close 28 February. See kiama.nsw.gov.au for details.
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Details: Applicants should read the Cultural Grants guidelines, available at www.kiama.nsw.gov.au, prior to submitting their application, and contact the Community and Cultural Development Officer for assistance.
Council’s General Manager Michael Forsyth is keen to get the opinions of a wide range of people operating in the tourism industry as part of the current review of Council’s tourism arrangements. “The value of tourism to our community is in the order of $140 million, and the employment of over 1000 people is directly or indirectly associated with the sector. “Council expends approximately $350,000 on tourism, and we want to get this review as right as possible.” The review was foreshadowed when the current Memorandum of Understanding was reached between Kiama Tourism and Council to split the roles between them. Council is asking people with involvement or experience in the tourism industry,
Kiama has 28 new Australian citizens
Stephanie Panecasio is the 2017 Kiama Showgirl. She is a journalist and aspiring documentary maker, who loves Kiama. A great ambassador for our town!
Jamberoo up in arms again The Jamberoo Ratepayers and Residents Association Inc has urged Council to reject its proposed amendment of the Kiama Local Environment Plan to allow a sub-division on Jamberoo western boundary (as reported in our last edition). Graham Pike has told The Bugle members voted against the Drualla Road proposal for a number of reasons, including fears of loss of rural village character; increased traffic and traffic noise; more agricultural land would be lost to ‘greenfields’ development; the visual impact leading to a reduction in Jamberoo’s tourist appeal; and that Jamberoo would become over-developed. Submissions on the issue are being encouraged.
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Canadians Mark Stewart and Lindsay Murphy were amongst the 28 people to become Australian Citizens in Kiama on Australia Day. The numbers were much up on last year, and reflective of a wide range of countries of origin including the UK, the United States, Canada, China and the Middle East. Mark and Lindsay have lived in Australia for five years, and their daughter Esme was recently born here. This year’s Australia Day theme, Everyone Everywhere, was addressed by Kiama’s Australia Day Ambassador, Amy Wilkins of Active Kidz, following a Welcome to Country from Aunty Joyce Donovan.
Beach erosion: an alternative view As a counterbalance to an article in our last edition, the Kiama Greens have been in touch to present an alternative view. This is an edited version of their statement. The full version is on our website: www.thebugleonline.com
Kiama Greens, along with support from local residents and the local community, are concerned by BeachCare Kiama’s claims regarding modification of Jones Beach dune structure and vegetation and the impacts of sand dune vegetation on beach safety. Beaches are dynamic and ever changing, and a beach’s current condition depends entirely upon current storms. While it is unfortunate that storm damage can leave a beach less usable for surfers and swimmers until it repairs itself over time, that is not a reason to remove vegetation and dunes to create a perfect flat sandy surf beach. The pressures to modify dune vegetation at these beaches by the BeachCare group and supported by Councillor Mark Way is highly contentious. At the heart of the conflict over the future of this dune vegetation are a number of “vested interests”, including: views of the ocean impacted by the dune vegetation and the quality of waves required for a quality surfing experience. It’s important to understand the role this vegetation plays in protecting resident’s homes and providing ecosystem services. Shrubs and trees build the dunes by collecting windblown sand, and the plant roots then stabilise this sand. Reforming the dune by removing vegetation at the front of the scarped dune at Jones Beach to reinstate low growing spinifex, as suggest by BeachCare, could change the
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dune structure and contribute to dune retreat. These grasses are ephemeral and normally occupy the frontal incipient dune area that has been temporarily washed away. It would be wiser to replant these grasses when this area re-establishes itself naturally. Unfortunately, there is little opportunity to mimic a natural beach vegetation sequence because the zone between the beach and residents at Jones Beach is limited. The storm surges last year actually demonstrate how well the current dune vegetation has done its job, the beach area washed away but the vegetated dune held firm. Before actions to modify this vegetation are considered by Council or local land care groups we need to be patient and understand the cyclic nature of beach sand movement and replenishment and wait to see if the sand returns as it usually does. We don’t really know what role sea level rise will play in this process over time so we need to be very cautious in our response. An understanding beach hydraulics in the context of rising sea levels should inform planning before we allow headstrong residents and Councillors to intervene in dynamic beach systems. The CSIRO informs us that sea levels have already risen by over 200 mm and are currently rising at around 2.5 mm a year. They also tell us that this increase amplifies the effects of high tides and storm surges. So clearly the sea is rising and threat-
ening our coastline and this community dispute may well be the first of many climate change related conflicts that we need to resolve in an informed and rational way. Kiama Council initiated the dune revegetation program at Werri and Jones Beaches more than 25 years ago to stabilise the dunes and protect properties against ocean surges. It has worked effectively and is even more relevant today as we experience climate change impacts. Regrettably Council has no plan to respond to sea level rise and the current state government has let them off the hook by relaxing sea level planning requirements. We urge Council to address its obligation to undertake a coastal zone risk management plan that considers impacts of sea level rise before making decisions that could increase coastal risks for residents. Otherwise these conflicts will be driven by uninformed opinions and ad hoc solutions while storms increase in intensity and frequency and the ocean continues to rise and threaten beach ecosystems and residential properties. I personally can't see any connection at all between any increase in rips due to the dunes on any beach. If for one of many reasons waves wash up against a vertical wall of sand the waves will be reflected as backwash. Backwash is not a rip and it does not behave like a rip. Warren Holder saveourdunes.kiamagreens.org.au
Minnamurra Bends boardwalk moves one step closer
Long held dreams to have a shared pedestrian and cycleway along the Minnamurra Bends have moved closer to reality with Council’s Director of Engineering and Works, Gino Belsito, saying he will soon be appointing a company to do concept plans for the initiative. Council approved the move last year. Given the environmental and safety considerations, and unlike the photo above, the idea is for the structure to be anchored into the side of the road and cantilever out over the river’s edge. “We will work with the consultants to come up with a low footprint, modular design that looks attractive while coping with the geotechnical issues of the site,” he says. The concept plans, which will cost in the order of $30,000, should be ready in April/May, and will enable grants to be applied for to fund the project.
Berry bypass to open by Christmas Sighs of relief all around at the news that the Berry bypass section of the Princes Highway upgrade is to be completed six months ahead of schedule. Just in time to avoid a repeat of the delays experienced over the last Christmas holiday period. For those readers who were stuck in the traffic jam that was Berry over the peak period, the bypass will be extremely welcome. The work to be opened includes the 610 metre bridge at Berry, allowing highway motorists to bypass the township completely. The announcement follows the recent good news that the Foxground bypass section, south of Gerringong will be open by Easter. “This means motorists will be able to travel on the two lane divided highway for five kilometres in both directions bypassing the Foxground bends,” Gareth Ward MP said at the time. Premier Gladys Berejiklian made the Berry bypass announcement when she was in Berry on the recent Show weekend. “This upgrade gives the people of Berry back their
town and will also be a huge boost to improving road safety and travel times for motorists,” she said. “Since the first sod was turned just over two years ago remarkable progress has been made and by Christmas this year motorists will be travelling on around 10 kilometres of new highway with two lanes in each direction.” In total, the 12.5 kilometre, $580 million upgrade has been designed to improve safety and travel time for the 19,400 motorists travelling on the highway
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daily and is expected to save up to seven minutes travel time, reduce crashes and improve safety of Berry’s pedestrians.
As with Kiama, it won’t be long before people will find it hard to imagine the highway went down the main street.
Out & about League looks after their own In what looks set to be an annual affair, Kiama Leagues Club is again hosting a fundraiser for the Men of League Foundation. Old League greats, including Alan Fitzgibbon, John Armstrong, Fred Jones, Peter Fitzgerald, Shaun Timmins and Ron Costello will be on hand to help this great cause. The afternoon is an opportunity to enjoy a sausage
sizzle and beer with the greats of the game. 24 February, Kiama Leagues Club, 3-7pm, $10.
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Projects to move ahead High School drop-off The safety of students being dropped off and collected at Kiama High has long been a concern. Kiama Council has recently received an offer of $25,300 from the RMS for the installation of a turnaround bay for Kiama High School on Saddleback Mountain Road. The funding will be available in the 2017-2018 financial year and will cover 100% of the estimated cost of the project. In the meantime, interim measures have been put in place to increase safety.
Kiama Farmers’ Market celebrates 3rd birthday
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The rain that our farmers have been praying for meant that celebrations to mark the Kiama Farmers’ Market’s third anniversary have been postponed until Weds 15 February. True to its commitment to its stallholders, who have fresh produce to sell whatever the weather, the Market went ahead but the cake and other celebrations will happen a week later.
On the eve of the anniversary, the Market farewelled regulars Wally and June as they moved to Tamworth to be closer to family. “Wally hasn’t missed a market in the three years - even on rainy days - and we worked out he has purchased over 1500 litres of The Pines Kiama milk during that time!” says Market Manger Tricia Ashelford. The Market is on at Surf Beach, 3-6pm.
Local wins national sailing title Harcourts Kiama Director Andy Wharton has narrowly won the National Championships for Melges 24 footers on his boat, Accrewedinterest, competing on Port Phillip Bay. This is just the second year Andy has competed in the very competitive class of single hulled, keeled yachts. “Two of my crew race big yachts around the world, and the other two race 18ft skiffs in Sydney,” he says. “Last year we came 9th, and this year we won by just one point.” Andy has been sailing since he was nine, beginning
Andy (centre) with some of his crew and the trophy
on Lake Illawarra and proWhile the win qualifies gressing to Sydney Harbour. him for the world champiHe has lived in Kiama for onships, he doubts he will over 40 years. be able to make it to Finland.
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150th anniversary Jamberoo Anglican Church will be celebrating the 150th anniversary of the opening of the church building at two events over the weekend of 18-19 February. The Church of the Resurrection was officially opened on 2nd January 1867, and has been the meeting place for Anglican churchgoers in Jamberoo ever since. Jodie McNeill, Senior Minister of Jamberoo Anglican, says that the congregation is going from strength to strength as new families move into the area. Everyone is welcome to come to the free family-friendly celebrations, which start with a Devonshire Tea and historical display from 3pm on Saturday, leading onto a contemporary church service at 5pm, followed by a sausage sizzle and bush dance in the hall. On the Sunday, at 9.30am, the church will host a traditional church service of praise and thanksgiving for the 150 years, with special guest preacher, Bishop of Wollongong, the Right Reverend Peter Hayward.
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Council committee members endorsed Seventeen people nominated to sit on the newly created Planning Committee, which has been established to help retain the Municipality’s character in an era of growth and will play a pivotal role in the shaping of the future Kiama. The new committee combines the work of the now defunct Commercial Centres and Community Safety Committee, the Development Industry Committee and the Local Environment Plan Review Committee. At a recent extraordinary meeting, Council endorsed four nominees to take on the role: Penny Morris AM is an architect and company director with a wealth of experience in the property and construction industries; Mark Hitchcock is an architect/urban designer who has worked on the Kiama Local Environmental Plan Review Committee and the Architect’s Panel for Medium Density Developments; Karen Lang is a semi-retired IT consultant with over 30 years’ experience project management and skills in policy development and planning; and Daryl Smith is the director of a large local plumbing company. An extraordinary meeting of Council has endorsed the make-up of this and its various committees, which advise it on specialist areas (see below). Councillors and staff also sit on the committees and their deliberations are reported back to Council for action.
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Membership of other Council committees Companion Animals Management Advisory Committee Ian Hornsby Merryn Joske Gordon Bell Anthony Mitchell Kevin Hodgson Kim Elder
Kiama Access Advisory Committee George Puris Beryl Batten Merryn Joske Graham Fairbairn Chris Cassidy Melissa Gorman
Kiama Health & Estuary and Floodplain Sustainability Advisory Management Committee Committee Ben Pinch Leeonie Walsh Warren Holder Graham Pike Barry Mahoney
Beth Horner Bruce Flint Cornelia Graf Kay Cope John Fardy
Walking Tracks and Cycleways Committee
Kiama Cultural Board Committee
Peter Stuckey Alan Pomering Fiona Wilmott Neil McLaren Gwyneth Rhys Robert Booth
Anthony Body Catherine Carr Gregor Cullen Bruce Ferguson Paula Gowans Judy White Gail Morgan Terri Rowe Tamara Campbell Michael Lothian
Streets and Reserves Naming Committee Richard Payne Suzanne Eggins Sarah Hamblin
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Mayoral Column Each edition, Mayor Mark Honey uses this column as a way of communicating directly with residents and ratepayers.
It’s a strange thing to be already thinking rugby with the cricket season still in full swing, but I note the 2017 Kiama Sevens is only a few weeks away (25 February 2017). Having played for Kiama in 1975 and 1976, I feel great pride at how far things have come since those many, many, finals between Kiama and Randwick. In recent years the tournament has hosted local, interstate and international players representing clubs across Australia. Importantly, women’s rugby is now represented. Council enjoys a strong relationship with the Kiama Sevens and in 2017 we are again providing financial assistance, use of The Pavil-
ion and Showgrounds and waste and cleaning services. This recognises the many ways this iconic event benefits the community. The Kiama Sevens attracts hundreds of players, coaches, supporters, their families and friends each year. They all provide a huge direct financial injection to our economy, as well as indirect economic benefits such as visits to the surrounding towns, attractions and return visits by the fans and their families. This is good business for Kiama. It is also good for the people who live and work here. Council is responsible for promoting and supporting activities for the health and wellbeing for the community. The Kiama Sevens promotes the health benefits of sporting activity. It also is a huge social event, with people enjoying the festivities on and off the field. This allows us to forge, continue or renew friendships that provide the foundations of our strong
community. Kiama enjoys having a significant number of social, cultural and sporting organisations that underpin our strong community spirit, but rugby does hold a special place. The Kiama Rugby Club has been going since 1893 and still enjoys good health. It provides a sporting and social focus for the community, catering for 7 to 70 year olds. But it also, in true Kiama spirit, is a vehicle for much charity work by members for each other and for the wider community. The work of the Kiama Rugby Club is a great example of the role sporting clubs plays in our community and the fantastic work done by sporting administrators and volunteers. Whether it is rugby, rugby league, soccer, Australian rules, cricket, tennis, badminton, golf, surf lifesaving, hockey or any of a hundred sports, remember the people behind the scenes who make it all happen.
CWA looks to open an evening branch
Jennifer Bowe, left, with members of the CWA Wollondilly group
Kiama CWA is on a recruitment drive, and it is getting help from nearby sister branches to kickstart an evening branch to attract younger members. “The establishment five years ago of an evening branch in the Southern Highlands has been a great success,” says Jennifer Bowe, President of the Moss Vale CWA. “Evening branches typically adopt a different style to the traditional branch. Once in CWA craft and cooking was almost a requirement, but today’s members might like to have a meal together after a meeting, a glass of wine and enjoy great friendships. It’s about using the prestige of the CWA name in a way suitable to today’s needs. “Evening branches raise funds for good causes, but that might come from running a movie or theatre night, rather than a cake stall. These branches do not have years of tradition so are able to be much more flexible in all aspects of their working.” Jennifer is keen to stress the CWA is an organisation which has always lobbied at the highest level for change, especially with matters affecting women, children and our country regions. Details: Those interested in finding out more are invited to attend a meeting on Friday 24 March, 6 for 6.30pm at the Kiama Leagues Club. Enquiries to Jennifer 0418 600 068 or Jann 0427 962 119.
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Spare time Thursdays? To help fund its weekly free lunches for the less fortunate, Kiama’s Homestead of Hope is offering Mahjong lessons and rock’n’roll and line dancing sessions down at the Kiama Scout Hall. The Mahjong lessons are for players of all levels, under the guidance of a very patient and experienced teacher. Other games will also be available. The sessions will be on each Thursday at 10 am for morning tea then playing from 10.30-12.30pm. The dance group will on the same day, from 1.30pm. You can join in either or both of these activities by making a donation to the charity’s work. It operates the Good Shepherd Welcome Centre, which offers a free lunch on a Tuesday from 11.301.30pm at the Kiama Scout Hall on Blowhole Point. Details: For further information contact Marion 42332490 (Mahjong) or Mary 42321824 (Dancing)
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At the 169th Kiama Show David Hall of the Kiama Picture Co in Terralong St, has been kind enough to share some of his impressions of this year’s Kiama Show.
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45th Kiama Sevens: a celebration of grassroots rugby
Some of the action at last year’s Kiama Sevens.
At a time when the popularity of Rugby Sevens is reaching new heights, due to the HSBC series and its inclusion in the Olympics, the Kiama Sevens is preparing to host its 45th competition. The first Kiama Sevens took place on the last Saturday in February in 1973 with an eight team tournament. This year, 32 men’s teams and eight women’s teams will compete in the five separate competitions of the tournament the Kiama Sevens Cup, the Women’s Vase, the Country Cup, the Plate and the Bowl. Total prize money including trophies is valued at $25,000. The Tournament’s Director Mark Bryant says the decision three years ago to not take international or representative sides any more has proved a wise move. “There are a number of rep side competitions around now,
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but we are offering a competition for the clubs to compete on a level playing field,” he says. “Any money won goes back to the clubs. This makes us a different type of tournament.” He says the popularity is evidenced by there being 16 teams on the stand-by list for this year’s event. This year will see the return of the Tuggeranong Vikings, known as the strongest team club in Australia, after a fifteen year absence. Queensland University is also sending men and women’s teams. These are in addition to leading Shute Shield teams such as Manly, Randwick, Sydney Uni, Warringah and West Harbour. Having Australia’s best clubs compete is a perfect opportunity for ARU and state talent identifiers to spot promising players. Andy Friends, the Australian Men’s Sevens coach, will again
be attending the competition. He holds the Kiama Sevens in such high regard that he has said that any squad members not picked to travel to the US that weekend will be asked to play for their club sides instead. Mark Bryant is proud that a competition initiated to raise funds for the rugby club and its juniors has grown into what he believes is the biggest weekend of the year. “While the competition is on one day, with sides arriving as early as Thursday and leaving on the Sunday, it makes for a very big weekend for tourism and businesses in Kiama. “I encourage everyone to come down and enjoy the sport and the atmosphere.” Details: Saturday 25 Feb, Kiama Showgrounds, from 8.30am. Semis from 3pm. $10 entry.