Weightlifting.
The Noosa Barbell Club has once again shown its progressive attitude towards the sport of Weightlifting within our community. Its 2025 season was launched recently with a impressive showing at the first round of the Queensland club competition.
Held at the Barbell Club, ten of our lifters took part, all aiming to kick start the year with solid performances thus securing qualifying numbers for the Queensland Titles this year.
“It was a successful outing with every athlete achievi9ng their initial goal. This has placed them in a strong position for the competitive year ahead at local, national and international events, “said Head Coach Woogie Marsh. Next on the club’s calendar is the Masters State Titles set to take place in the Queensland Outback town of Miles.
‘’We are hoping for another strong performance: noting that all athletes are training well and progressing steadily” Beyond competition the club is also focused on expanding its athletic development initiatives. The club is excited to launch its scholarship program which aims to support and develop new talent in the sport.
With a promising start to the season and the ambitious plans, Noosa Barbell Club is looking forward to another year of growth and success in the weightlifting community
It is great to see the tremendous effort of local coaches Woogie Marsh Weightlifting, and Mark Evans Amateur Boxing, are taking to not only spread their sport to major country arears but also help with coaching sessions whenever requested. The success of such ventures speaks for itself.
For Coach Woogie Marsh, he is venturing west to Miles and Coach Mark Evans has already successfully ventured north to Rockhampton and surrounding districts, where he lectured on all aspects of his sport, fitness, dieting and the noble art of boxing. Congratulations and well done to both coaches and their support groups.
Outriggers.
Hundreds of paddlers from all over Australia competed over three days in the iconic Sydney Harbor Challenge: amongst those were a small contingent from Noosa Outriggers club. Day one consisted of a 13k m race for Men’s teams, Ladies’ teams and Mixed teams.
Day two saw the same groups compete over 22km in a race that leaves Rose Bay, exits through the Heads, alongside the cliffs, then returns through the Heads, down to the Bridge and finish back at Rose Bay. Day 3 was the Kurnell downwinder event for small crafts over 10 and 20k.
“The best results for Noosa were Team Bodo coming second in the Senior Masters Group: but it is a very well done to all. All attention will now be on the next round of the club challenge, “Colin Jones club spokesperson.
Noosa Pickleball Club.
The Noosa Pickleball Club outperformed its size during the first leg of the Queensland Pickleball Tour, held at the Gold Coast this weekend. Despite the club doubling its membership over the last 12 months, it is still a comparatively small club. The NPC Finished 2024 defying expectations with multiple members completing the tour highly ranked, and the start to 2025 did not disappoint.
Congratulations to the following members who medaled at QPT 1 Gold Coast. Janine Scott and Joanne gold 50 +women’s doubles, Lynne Nisbet and Linda Armstrong gold medal 60+ women’s doubles, Robert Bleicher and non -member gold medal 60+mens doubles. Lea Pretorious gold 19+mixed doubles, Linda and Savid Armstrong gold 60 +mixed doubles, Anita Smith and non -member gold Open mixed doubles, silver medal KIane Nolan and Peter Belding 50 + silver medal men’s doubles. David Armstrong and Ross Nisbett 60+ silver medal men’s doubles, Henry Chard and non -member 19 + men doubles and Henry Chard bronze medal OPEN men’s single.
For this year the QPT calendar is packed with legs in Townsville, Mackay, Brisbane, Hervey Bay, and Bundaberg. The Noosa club will be represented, in every event. Noosa will also be hosting a Pickleball Australia sanctioned tournament on the 5th and 6th of April at the Noosa Leisure Centre. All things Pickleball can be followed on the club Facebook page
Surf lifesaving.
For our Noosa Heads surf boat “Netanya” boat crews, last weekend at Coffs Harbor, was the seasons premier competition. The Australian Surf Rowers League Australian open.
Spokesman and veteran rower Mick Curwen has tabled a full report on what was a tough weekend of rowing: rough seas and strong winds. The resulting sea conditions saw the competition move from Park Beach to the more protected Jetty Beach. However, this still produced waves and hot racing. It also added the bonus of being a fantastic spectators’ venue: with the turning cans positioned just past the end of the jetty.
“It was great to see our U19 Men’s, U19 Women’s and Masters come together as a team representing our club as our boat section continues to grow. After a series of tough races in each division our three crews improved with each race.”
The Emus Masters crew started well, however lack of fitness and race pace showed: although making the final they were relegated to sixth place. Our U19 Men’s crew, the Tuis, in their first year of competition had their first big shoot outs against interstate crews but did not progress past the Round Robin stage.
Our U19 ladies the Road Runners were back on the water with two late crew changes, due to some members leaving due to Uni places.One member performed very well in her first carnival, having taken up the sport only three weeks prior. These ladies rowed very well with some great placings, but unfortunatewly they missed out on progressing through to the finals
A good omen is the hard work and experience going on in preparation for the State Championships, in two weeks’ time: then Noosa will have four competitive crews entered.
From Sharlene Kelly (QLD Academy of Sport Sunshine Coast, Sprint Kayak Coach) there comes an opportunity to celebrate QLD Women’s Week (2-9 March) and International Women’s Day (8 March). “We are inviting everyone to come together on Saturday 1 March to network and hear from our panel of speakers. We are also hosting two amazing events for members to attend.”
FIRST –Women In Lifesaving Workshop- Women Members Only – Saturday 1st March 2025, at 8.45 am-10.30am. Venue Maroochydore SLSC. It will be facilitated by Michelle Redfern- Australia’s Top 100 Women of Influence.
SECOND—Networking Session- All members (13+) are invited. Saturday 1st March 2025, 10.45am-1.00pm. Venue Maroochydore SLSC. Women in lifesaving getting more recognition, has been a long time coming but now it is definitely on the move. Great job everyone.
