A recent flyer from the Noosa Pirates Rugby League Club reports that pre-season training is well underway – with robust attendance and enthusiasm as the club’s junior teams, prepare for the forthcoming season.
Club secretary Tim Burger reports, that the current junior squads are U13, U14, U15, and U16 Boys, plus U15 and U17 Girls. All are hard at work building fitness and sharpening skills ahead of round one. Junior teams from U12 Boys and Girls, through to U17 Girls will train twice weekly, splitting sessions between Cooroy Fields and Tewantin Fields. Full training details are available via the Noosa Pirates Facebook page.
A key development for the club this season is the confirmed merger between the Noosa Pirates and the Gympie U17 Boys teams. The squad will join select training sessions with the U19 Men under coach Jye Ballinger, offering players a useful development pathway.
Younger age groups will begin training throughout February, with U12 Boys starting on February 3rd, followed by U11 Boys and U 11 Girls on February 17. The U10s commence on February 16, while U 6 to U9 begin on February 19. U6–U10 training is on Thursday at Tewantin. Training times for the U13 Girls squad is expected to be confirmed shortly.
Senior Pirates will also return to the training paddock in February, with the club ready to release full senior training schedules in the coming weeks. Registrations remain open across all age groups, and the Noosa Pirates encourage new and returning players to get involved ahead of the season. Updates, schedules and registrations information can be found on the clubs Facebook.
The club is scheduled to hold a fundraising event on Sunday, March 1, at the Royal Mail Hotel in Tewantin. Special guests include local legend and Queensland State of Origan star Moses Mbye, premiership winner and Dally M medallist Nicho Hynes, and Australian cricket power hitter Chris Lynn. All proceeds from the event will support the establishment of Noosa Pirates Junior Academy and a new club gym, helping to develop the next generation of Pirates. Details and ticket purchase can be found on the Royal Mail Hotel website and the Noosa Pirates Facebook page.
Once again it is a joy to read about the time and effort that is being put into junior sport: with Pirates starting at U6 to U9s and so on. Family’ contributions to junior leaguers (and so many other sports) are often overlooked, so we at Noosa Today take the opportunity to thank you most sincerely.
Senior Pirates are scheduled to resume training in February. The first few weeks will be all in training sessions, with the teams breaking into squads later in the month. Senior squad schedules will be announced soon.
Surf lifesaving.
Good news from the world of competition. Owing to the good work of Noosa member Jack Lewis a body surfer of renown, the art of body surfing is now getting a big revival and a big body surfing competition will be held on the 17-19 April. Also, big interest coming from the Alexanda Headlands club. Also, big news. For the first time ever, a body surfing teams’ event will be held at the State Titles
Another event the belt race it is now back getting more attention on the agenda. This event, previously regarded as a premier occasion, appears to be experiencing renewed growth. This was once crucial in rescue work, but with the introduction of rescue boards, IRBs, and rescue tubes, it is no longer used. But as a traditional swim it is back.
Good to see some of Australian traditions are not being totally forgotten. Tradition and pride are integral values that contribute to the effectiveness of any reputable rescue team.
The Noosa Club’s U23 girls crew, the Cluckers, competed impressively at Burleigh Heads in the ASRLQ Super Series, taking on A grade crews from the eastern seaboard.
The girls have shown they belong with the best with a second place and a fourth over the weekend. Their speed and determination were clearly evident as they competed against some of Australia’s top athletes. The girls can confidently prepare for the Australia Surf Rowers League carnival in two weeks.
Rob Frey has been awarded the Fire Service Medal in recognition of his exceptional service. Congratulations to him! Rob has been a great nipper supporter as well as having a son as a patrol member of the Noosa club and wife Donna also involved. Definitely a family making a big contribution to our community.
