Surf Life Saving Nationals

Thursday, 21st March 2024 at 11:59am

Congratulations to Illinois Cooney (Yr 11), Isaac Gear (Yr 12), and Olivia Tukia (Yr 13) on their recent successes over the weekend at the Surf Lifesaving Nationals in Mount Maunganui, representing Piha SLSC.

The 4-day nationwide competition (14th-17th March) at Mount Maunganui saw 48 clubs competing. As prerequisites to competing, entrants had to complete a minimum of 20 volunteering hours as a surf lifeguard at Piha - however our terrific trio have well and truly succeeded in this requirement and are now actively upskilling their lifeguard qualifications.

Isaac Gear: • 2nd place: Run, Swim, Run • 3rd place: U17 Ironman • 3rd place: U17 Board Rescue • 4th place: U17 Surf Race

Olivia Tukia: • 2nd place: U19 Beach Sprints • 3rd place: U19 Ironwoman • 3rd place: U19 Board Rescue • 4th place: U19 Board Race

Illinois Cooney: Had a really great run at his first senior surf lifesaving nationals, making it into the finals and placing 8th in the Ski Relay, with Isaac.