Recently the Noosa Athletics Club held their awards day at the Tewantin Noosa RSL Club.
It was a successful occasion with all senior members gathering together in a relaxed atmosphere enjoying the fruits of labour for what has been a successful season.
Major award winners recognised for their excellent results during the season were Kristie Edwards (Highest Achiever Noosa Athletics), Brielle Steel (Most Improved Noosa Athletics), and Taya Clayton (Champion Athlete Noosa Athletics).
Head coach Mick Hooper said, “We also took the occasion to present awards to Noosa Little Athletics members who missed our presentation day at Aussie World in April, as they were representing Queensland at the Australian Little Athletics Championships. Luca Gerrard U14 boys age champion, Marlon Andrews U13 age champion, Taya Clayton U13 girls age champion.”
Noosa Athletics Club thanked all athletes for their exceptional efforts both on and off the track, and hopes to see them back again next year for another great season.
Boxing
Since returning from the Oceanic Championships in Samoa, the team has been on the road and continuing their success. First tournament was Hervey Bay where three fighters, Tanner Harvey, Jacob Ward and Charlie Tyson, all boxed extremely well and despite coming up against tough opponents, all three won their bouts.
This was followed by a trip to Ipswich to box in the Ipswich Regional Championships. Following the withdrawal of two opponents at the last minute, Impact’s Charlie Tyson and the little pocket rocket, Slade Gray, were lined up with fights. First up was Tyson who boxed well to win the first round, but slowing down dropped the second when caught with some good combinations.
Realising all depended on the third round, both stood toe to toe, but Tyson lost in a split points decision. Next up was Slade Grey who boxed well to take the first round against an opponent from the Fortitude Boxing Club. Rounds two and three saw both give it their best in an evenly matched bout. However, a strong finish in the third saw Slade gets the nod in a very tough fight and take home the winner’s belt.
Both had performed well and once again did themselves proud. Despite losing on a split decision Tyson, who was not at peak condition, will definitely be all the better for the experience gained. As for Slade she was on fire. Every time she enters the ring she just goes from strength to strength.
At present she is the current Wide Bay, Queensland and Ipswich Regional champion for her division and at 12 years of age, her ambition is to represent Australia at the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.
As her coach Mark Evans likes to say, just watch this space.
However, success can also create problems. For the Impact boxing squad their major problem is the lack of a club bus.
With members coming from as far away as Gympie and surrounding areas to train and compete, a sponsored bus (which coach Evans said could also be used for other community needs) with the names of those involved, painted neatly along the side would be a great advertisement, not only the athletes but also the community at large.
Food for thought? Definitely!
Rugby league
Like so many other clubs, the last few weeks with players unavailable from injuries, Covid and now the flu it has, for Pirates A grade, made things a bit tough.
“However,” said Noosa Pirates head coach Mick Duff, “this week saw the return of Rod Davis, Rohan Messer, Vincent Law and Kris Williams.”
Also, team captain Dan Moveao, despite still suffering side effects of the flu, which saw him miss a week on the training paddock, was a late inclusion for the Saturday game against Caloundra.
“I was really pleased with our defence during the entire game. This reduced Caloundra to only one try per half. Our attack was fantastic, hitting our points and forcing a number of repeat sets. Our side was well led by Moveao and front rower Rajan Opetita-Halls and Messer was fantastic in his first game back from injury.”
Final score Noosa Pirates 24, scoring four converted tries- Caloundra 12, scoring two converted tries
This now places Pirates third on the ladder and looking forward to facing Kawana at home on 8 July. In other games U/19s- Caloundra 30, Pirates 18, Women’s Caloundra 28,- Noosa 10, Reserve Grade Noosa 19,- Caloundra 6.
The importance of being earnest
On 30 June another financial year comes to an end. Naturally at this time, many sporting clubs will take the time and effort to thank that most important of all support groups, the sponsors.
It is these companies who, in many instances, become the lifeblood of the clubs and in some cases, the individual athlete. We at Noosa Today, show our support of sponsors who make these contributions to our sporting community.
To the Chartists, their sponsorship of the Noosa Bar Bell club, (weightlifting) helping members with travel and uniforms over the last two years, has been outstanding. Karate Noosa acknowledges Imsold, Real Estate for five years support and Varcon Construction, a new sponsor on board.
For Noosa Pirates Rugby League Club, premier sponsors are Always Cool Air Conditioning, Bendigo Community Bank, Noosa/ Cooroy. Top major sponsors Tewantin Noosa RSL, Harcourt Property Centre-Noosa and all others who now fall into catogries across the board. In the surf boat section Noosa Heads SLSC,R & W Reality, are of note.
From the Noosa Supporter Club, the Noosa Gift and Taj Marsh Weightlifting, (who will represent Australia in December at the junior world championships in South America) are acknowledged and no doubt there are many others throughout our community offering their support.
As we move amongst the clubs, the importance of sponsorship, be it for a club or individual, becomes more evident as the months go by. Every now and then, a name comes out of nowhere, the reason being that the athlete, until now unknown, has done the unexpected, and won a major title, either at a national or international level.
It is then, that if named in a state or national team, that the money factor could become a problem, either for the individual or the family. Thus, the role of the sponsor in our everyday sporting life should be of the utmost importance. Therefore, it is only right that we take the time and effort to stop and say a very big thank you.
