Ron Lane
Noosa Athletics.
Head Coach Mick Hooper has just returned from a four-week European vacation to the news Kristie Edwards was selected for the Paris Olympics.
“Great news to hear that while I was away Noosa Athletics Kristie Edwards has been selected for the Paris Olympic Games as part of the six woman, 4x100m squad. In their last hit out before the Olympics, at the London Diamond League Kristie ran the third leg, passing the baton onto Torrie Lewis for the women to break the Australian 4x 100m record in 42.48 seconds. Ella Connoly ran the lead leg and Bree Masters ran the second leg for an outstanding performance. Noosa Athletics are so proud of Kristie, knowing the hard work and sacrifices she has made to reach her Olympic dream and what a great role model Kristie is for our Little Community. We wish the team all the best and will be cheering all the way.”
Mick said he was happy to know all club squad training continued in his absence: with senior athletes Mailee Scott Jones, Courtney Steel and Jaxon Retches pitching in to keep the programs running smoothly.
Most of the school athletes have now progressed through the School District Trials and are now gearing up for the Sunshine Coast Schools Track and Field Trials. These will be held at the University of the Sunshine Coast, 20th and 21st August. This will be the qualifying meet for the Qld State Championships to be held in Brisbane mid- October.
Sunshine Nippers on the move
Sunshine Beach Nippers are back and have completed their first month of exciting pre season training. After two years under head nipper coach Jade Berg, and exceptional results, winning the water points score at the Sunshine Coast Branch Championships last season and winning the most gold medals of any club on the coast, the club is stronger than it has ever been.
This season has once again seen a vast growth in nipper squad numbers, with lots of new additions and a big increase in their training regime. With a big season ahead and the inclusion of two new exciting carnivals, The Race One World Nipper Championships, the squad has seen the inclusion of new training programs. Track running, iron events and distance running have commenced earlier than usual, all of which will serve to complement the athletic and cross- country programs,that the kids have at school this time of year. This is a new initiative from nipper coach Jade Berg.
“The kids are right in the middle of athletic season at school, so it was important for me to complement that into this years’ preseason program. We have many talented runners at the surf club and the nippers are very capable of crossing over into many sports. I wanted to give our kids the opportunity and training to shine, in their running district and regional carnivals at school: thus giving them a strong fitness base for the nipper season ahead.
“I love running with the kids and find that it builds great mental strength for our little nippers, and the season ahead. We even had many nipper parents join the running sessions this pre- season: building a beautiful community (and he adds with a laugh)it helps to get the parents moving in the morning. All indications are for another exciting season.”
Coach Berg really enjoys working with the kids, they are so incredible and skilful, and it’s a great way to start the day. They are ready for another full season and to build on their program from last year. Lots of fun, getting back on the boards and into the ocean and surfing. Having a good time whilst getting through lots of work. The first carnival of the year is Rainbow Beach, a favourite for all the Sunshine Coast.
Outriggers.
From 13-23 August the International Va’a Federation, host the World Elite and Club Sprint Championships 2024 in Hilo Hawaii. Australia is sending several strong teams including Paddlers from Noosa Outrigger Club. ‘’We are so proud of these paddlers and will be watching with pride as they try to beat the best paddlers in the world,” Outriggers Colin Jones said.
Meanwhile Noosa competitive season is over. Our club members are using the cool winter months to hone their skills in Laguna Bay while paddling alongside pods of dolphins and Humpback Whales, making their annual migration north. We are very lucky as a club to be able to paddle in such beautiful waters.
“As always, we are very keen to have new members join our ranks. We have come and try days throughout the year, just register through the club website at www. Noosa outriggers. com.au. The club has a wonderful group of coaches and is a welcoming environment for young and old.”
Karate.
In late July Karate Noosa held their annual Gasshuku (Japanese for Training Camp) at Noosaville State School. Happy to say it was a great weekend of training and much enjoyed by all attendees. Bryan Sensei and his team made sure that there was excellent quality training and knowledge passed on to the students.
There was good spirit created by starting a karate chant at regular intervals, with occasional stops to perform random exercise as part of the warm up. At the end of the run, students entered into an open field, stood in lines then performed the official bow that marked the start of training. They then proceeded to do many repetitions of simple but important khan (basic fundamentals ).
One of the highlights of these gasshukus was performing the 1000 mae geris: 500 kicks with right leg and 500 with left leg. Lunch was followed by Bo (traditional staff weapon 30-61 cm long ) training, with Bryan Sensei showing students techniques for attack: and defence and based on Kion and kata content.
The second session consisted of self- defence training with Morney Sensei covering various aspects and phases of an unwanted physical altercation. Students also looked at basic giaku-tsuki (reverse punch) to stop an advancing opponent, also stopping and performing take downs and finally reviewing some basic ground work.
The evening was relaxing with some R&R a movie and popcorn. Sunday was beach training and this is always popular: sunrise and sand. Then some, one- on- one techniques on the sand followed by a dip in the ocean. Karate Noosa has an excellent team, consisting of people that are both, involved parents as well as dedicated karate-ka, making sure that events under Bryan Sensei, are well catered and organised. A weekend such as this, gives prospective students a good look at just what lays ahead in some of our many martial art schools. And the variety and standard of training amongst these clubs is amongst the best in the country.
Rugby League
For the Noosa Pirates Rugby League club, it was definitely a great weekend. In the Reserve it was definitely a one-horse race with the Pirates coming home 60 to Nambour 8. The reserves took control right from the kick off. Front row Keegan McKinnon scored a hat trick, hooker Wills Cousens was outstanding at hooker scoring a double.
Joel Cox returning from injury, played a controlled game, setting up a number of tries. Reserve grade play Maroochydore at home next Saturday, and a win will put them in top spot in the ladder.
In the A grade it was again Noosa ‘s day scoring a big win over Nambour 50 to 22. We had a great start to the game with Patrick McGinn scoring from a timely cross kick off Ethan Pohlner. Halfback Corey Herdegen, was instrumental in leading the side, setting up tries and scoring himself: this saw us going to the half-time break leading 30 to10. We started the second half strongly controlling the rucks and scoring first.
From there Pirates copped the wrong end of the stick, finding ourselves on a big penalty count: with three players sin binned. I was proud of the boys, as during this Maroochy scored twice, but our defence, with only ten players on field held strong. However, Jye Ballinger forced his way over, then the game was finally ours when Dyllan Cousens grubber in goal for Lockie Delbridge to score his first try of the season.
Blake Ginman was brilliant controlling the ruck while Rohan Messer continued his good form dominating his edge. Next Saturday we play Maroochydore at home, said Head Coach Michael Duff.
