This weekend saw one of the finals for both Senior and Junior Pirates. The Seniors had both A grade and Reserve Grade men in the Elimination finals at Pirate Park on Saturday. Both teams started strong with both taking out the lead; but it was short lived. The A Grade lost to Kawana by a converted try 24-18 and the Reserve men’s game vs Stanley River saw the Pirates go down 22-18.
This leaves the Pirates Open Women as the only team to make a run for a Grand Final berth. They will open their finals account this weekend at Coolum on Saturday at 2.30pm in a local derby against Coolum. It was better news for our International Juniors. Starting out on Friday night at Pirate Park, the U15 boys took on a strong Gympie side.
Our boy’s defence was up to the task and despite Gympie holding possession for the majority of the game they ran out comfortable winners by 34-12. Next the U15 Girls. The girls took control early on, however an intercept pass by Caboolture from their try line saw them go to a 6-0. lead With their defence rallying and their attackers running wide, they started to take control, and their sweeping runs saw them fight back to eventually finish winners 24-12.
Next up for the U14 Boys, at Beerwah Saturday, saw the boys take on Caboolture Saturday am. Although going well throughout the season, the boys went down in the Elimination final 38-18. The final international junior Pirates game was the U17 Boys at Tewantin. Playing prior to the senior’s game saw the Pirates down 22-8 at half time, against Kawana.
In what supporters are now calling the comeback of the agers, the boys came out firing to play their way back to a heart stopping 26-22 win. This weekend the international juniors the U15 Boys, kick off Friday 6pm at Bribie against Stanley Rivers: this will be followed by the U15 Girls taking on Gympie 7.10pm.
Saturday will see the Pirates U13 Girls minor premiers, open their finals account (after a first -round bye), taking on Caloundra at Beachmere at 11.00 am. Then the U17 Boys take Maroochydore at Coolum at.11.45 am. When the U17 Boys playing against Kawana, at half time, were down 22-8 the supporters thought the game was all over. However, for Pirates to come out, pick up the challenge and finish with an amazing win of 26-22 they have written another page in the proud history of the Pirates Rugby League Club.
Surf Life Saving.
The Surf Sports department of the Noosa Heads Surf Club is certainly heading in the right direction. Next weekend three members of the club will be heavily involved in the annual carnival known as the Battle of the Tasmin: the big one between Australia and New Zealand
Speaking with senior Noosa Coach Sharlene Kelly (Australian ski coach) she said with a laugh, “It will certainly be interesting. Both Mike Janes (NZ Water Coach) and I, now both members of Noosa Coaching panel, will be competing against each other as coaches. A third member of the Noosa club, Josie Holmes (U19 Youth Beach Sprint World Champion) will also be competing for Australia in beach events.” Another big plus on the Noosa coaching panel is beach coach Todd “Swanny” McSwan.
In fact, this is a development team competition, for up-and-coming potential international athletes, who have yet, to be chosen to represent Australia. The Gold Coast will host the Battle of the Tasman on 29–30 August this year.
Each country has two open teams and one junior team. Day one is Pool Rescue events and Day two is Ocean events. It is certainly an exciting time having three members of Noosa representing at international level. After talking with Director of Surf Sports Shaun Baker and coaches Sharlene Kelly and Mike Janes it becomes quite obvious that this department is definitely in safe hands.
Noosa Little Athletics.
Once again, a flyer from Littla Athletics Head Coach and Life Member Mick Hooper, tells us that a busy and well-organized season is definitely on the way. “It’s that time of the year again as we build up to start off the 2025/26 Little Athletics season. Sunday 7 September we will be holding a free come and try day at 11am Girraween Sports Complex Noosa.
This will allow children of Ages 5 to 16 to come along and sample some of the events that will be on offer during the Little Athletics season. The come and try will last for two hours, and you are welcome to stay for as little or as long as you wish. It will be a fun experience as the athletes will be separated into age-appropriate groups.
Our first competition night of the new season will be Friday 12 September with the first two Fridays of competition, the 12th and 17th also open to trialist for a small fee, which allows newcomers to try without the expense of joining up front. Anyone interested in trialing will have to register through the Little Athletics Noosa website trial. We are looking forward to another big season of athletics, as our training squad is preparing for the Sunshine Coat Regional Track and Field to be held at the University of the Sunshine Coast Athletics Facility.
Our athletes are aiming to make selection on to the Sunshine Coast Team to compete at the State Championships: held this year in Townsville for both Primary and Secondary School Athletics: mid-October.”
Boxing-Team Impact- Cooroy.
Preparation for the lead up to the U19s State Titles was going strong, until the flu that’s been circulating hit our camp, sideling four members. Despite this we still had three boxers step up to represent Team Impact with pride,” said Coach Mark Evans. Theo Rivera, Slade Gray and young Jackson Davey stepped forward to fight for Team Impact.
Theo put in a great performance but lost on points to the eventual winner Tyson Kennedy, in a close semi-final bout. In what was his toughest fight to date Coach Evans was happy with his performance: above all it was a great effort, and a learning experience. “I am sure he will bounce back better than ever.”
In the 52kg youth division Slade Gray won the gold, and young Jackson Davey also won gold, in the U13 division. Both Slade and Jackson have now earned their place in the Queensland team for the Australian National Championships in Darwin this September.
‘’Although our numbers were down, the team showed up and showed out. Their efforts make me very proud. A massive thank you to my assistant coach Andrew Davey and my wife Kylie Evans- two driving forces behind Team Impacts success.’ Mark Evans Coach.
Noosa Pickleball Club.
This week Noosa Today gives a very big welcome to the newly elected president of the Noosa Pickleball Club Nick Hooper. To put his hand up to preside over a club, in the fastest growing sport in Australia is definitely a big challenge. We wish him and his support team all the very best
During the month of August, over 300 participants from all over Australia, travelled to Hervey Bay to contest the Hervey Bay Queensland Pickleball Tour tournament: where 14 dedicated pickleball courts were available. Congratulations to all members of the NPC (Noosa Pickleball Club) for a great performance both on and off the court.
Good to see several members wearing smart new club shirts. Pride is a basic requirement in all successful sporting clubs. New club shirts and a good medal tally from the courts: who could ask for anything more. Medal count was five gold, five silver and two bronze. But perhaps the most pleasing aspect was the age of athletes: it varied from 19 to 60 plus.
Seahorse Nippers.
Don’t forget that this Saturday will be the start of another Seahorse Nipper season: Noosa’s Main Beach starting from 8am through to 9am. Bus service Lions Park to the beach: and once again qualified lifesavers working as minders for our nippers.
