WEIGHTLIFTING
The momentum is being built at the Noosa Barbell club as they prepare for the State Titles: titles at which the club will play host at their round on Saturday July 5. The team has been hard at it as they pushed through a demanding training block in preparation for the Queensland State to be held in mid-August
Next weekend’s club round will serve as a crucial checkpoint, offering valuable insights as to where athletes stand in their build up in championship season.
Amongst the standout moments in recent weeks Club President Taj Marsh made an impressive return to the platform after an extended rebuild and strength phase. “Marsh moved confidently through the lifts, snatching 130kg and clean and jerk 170kg with ease. This sends strong signals that he is right on track for an exciting close to the 2025 season and a serious campaign into the Commonwealth Games trials, in mid-2026. Coach Woogie Marsh.
With hard work momentum and community support behind them the Noosa Barbell Crew are poised for a powerful showing in the rounds to come
AMATEUR BOXING
Once again Mark Evans Head Coach of the Cooroy Team Impact Boxing squad, has fulfilled his moto, “Have gloves will travel.” This time they packed the bus and hit the road for the Emerald Boxing & Fitness Tournament- the Coal Fields Championships.
With four boxers on board, the team took on a 20-hour round trip to compete at the Emerald Turf Club, an exciting outdoor venue that drew a big enthusiastic country crowd. However, the results of four bouts for four wins made the long trip all worthwhile.
To start things for Impact, Jackson Davey, known to his team mates as ‘’The Jackhammer, “continued his unbeaten run, now five wins from five fights. Jackson is now establishing himself as a dominant force in his weight division. Not to be outdone, the Jackhammers sister, Mikia made her debut in style, claiming the Coal Fields championship with a second -round stoppage over her opponent from Mackay. Mika boxed with composure and skill breaking down her opponent, until the referee waved it off midway through round 2. A debut to remember.
Next on the agenda for Impact was Theo Rivera whose record stands at 9-1: and stepping up a division he took on local favorite Kyle Rogers from Clermont. Despite the size difference and Kyles edge in experience, Theo delivered a smart technical performance to win by a majority points decision. This was for Theo, taking all things into consideration, a big test which he passed with flying colors.
To finish off the night for Team Impact, Zayden Johnson faced off a local Emerald boxer in what coach Evans described as an absolute ‘barnburner.” With the home crowd on their feet, Zayden stayed laser- focused and boxed with class, finishing the night with a split decision victory. Great finish for Team Impact- four fights four wins.
MARTIAL ARTS
Once again, it’s more good results from the CAZA Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Club of Noosa. Last week we were introduced to 15-year-old Daniel Svoboda, who in early June, travelled to Brazil to contest the Brazilian National Championships: kids light weight division.
Competing against kids from all parts of the world, Daniel came home with the bronze medal, thus gaining him World Rating. Truly an outstanding result.
On 21 and 22 June, it was the start of competitive season, with the Queensland Championships. With the 21st being adult competition and the 22nd being kids, it was held at the Gold Coast Sports and Leisure Centre, Carrara (Indoor stadium) and was attended by 2045 athletes (77 teams) from all over the state. At the end of the tournament, for the CAZA Club the results were a total of 13 gold, 24 silver and 19 bronze medals.
In Adult Gold, Dan Hannay black belt and John Anderson blue belt were successful, and in the Kids Gold (young ones to watch for the future) were as followers. Scarlett Trigar, Daniel Svoboda, Samson Barton, Spencer Trigar, Morgan Van Der Walt, Stoek McDermott, Logan Erben and Charlie Tie.
For black belt (senior) gold medalist, under 76.5kg, Dan Hannay, won his first fight with an arm bar and second fight winning with a foot lock. Dans’ career started in 2013 aged 16. Now aged 28 and father of two, he works full time and teaches at the gym.
Training under Hoshi Hasegawa, from white belt to black belt, he was awarded his black belt and promoted in 2023. In the year 2020 he started teaching at CAZA Club, then by 23, he was wearing a brown belt. Remember, if you ever visit the dojo that protocol tells us that No shoes and No Egos are allowed. Traditions and respect builds’ a solid foundation. Good luck and well done to all.
RUGBY LEAGUE
For Noosa Pirates it was away games with our teams travelling to Caloundra. The day started with a minute’s silence in respect of James Ackerman who lost his life, playing the game, he loved, ten years ago.
Despite having a scrappy game Pirates scored first but Caloundra hit back with two quick tries in succession. This resulted with Caloundra going into half time leading. However, Noosa scored quickly in the second half to tie the match, then scored again to take the lead: but Caloundra scored in the last 10 minutes to tie the game with a score of 14-14.
The rest of the senior results went Caloundra’s way. Reserve grade men went down 16-0, open Women’s 22-8, C grade men’s 34-6 and U19 Men’s 78-12. Heading into round 9 of the Junior International season, the U17 boys went down 26-6 to Caloundra, their first loss of the season. But from the U15 boys, it was those that took Pirates into the winner’s circle: with a win of 28-10. The U15 Girls had their second loss of the season going down 44-12:it was the same story with the U 14 boys going down 24-12.
Our U13 boys gave us some joy by beating Bribie Island 28-14 and then the U13 Girls continued their unbeaten streak over Caloundra 50-0. This gives them 9 straight wins: thus, bringing some joy to the Noosa Pirates. Therefore, it is only right that with 9 straight wins, we should show our thanks to our “Joy Birds of Noosa Pirates. Many people are asking what is meant by the title Junior Internationals of junior football? Next week we will explain it all.
