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Will’s a state champion at discus Byron artists do well in Brizzy
Local athlete Will Smith has plenty to smile about after his personal best and gold medal wins at a recent sports carnival. Twelve-year-old Will, who along with 11 other Ocean Shores Public School stu-
dents achieved a PB, had a great carnival. Will scored a fourth place in the state in his division – AWD (Athletes with Disabilities) senior boys category, in the shot-put then went on to deliver the goods.
The year six student won gold in the discus at the event held mid-October and is now the state discus champion. This has qualified Will to attend the national championships in Brisbane. Photo Eve Jeffery.
Recently three local Jiu Jitsu artists from Byron Bay went to compete in the Brisbane Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Championships. Bringing home three gold medals and one silver was a fantastic effort for the Gracie Elite artists. Entering both Gi and no Gi for his weight division, Adam Cavanaugh, seated, came away with double gold. His fights were long and gruelling but after avoiding many submission attempts, he was able to turn the tables by dominating or tapping each of his opponents. In a heavily stacked blue belt division, James Tingely brought back silver and Sara Briggs had a huge last-minute weight cut, using every ounce of will power to sweat out the remaining kilo, even having to lose an extra kilo just moments before she was called to the mats. Fortunately she made weight and won gold. In the finals she submitted her opponent in 53 seconds.
Bangalow Bowlo goes barefoot
The Bowlo Bangalow is holding a barefoot bowling competition on Wednesdays through the summer months. Local business and sporting clubs are invited to vie for the ‘Barefoot Cup’. A prize of $500 will be donated to the winner’s favourite sporting club or charity. Registration is on this Friday November 15 from 5.30 to 7.30pm. For more information call The Bowlo on 6687 2741 or just come down on Friday. Photo Eve Jeffery.
Lennox Head triathlon is one for the kids The Lennox Head Junior Triathlon was initiated back in 2009 by a few parents who felt their was a need for a locally fun-orientated event specifically for children in our community. This event is now in its
fifth year and continues to attract up to 60 competitors from ages four to 12 years. With the emphasis on ‘Fun & Fitness’ a number of children feel a real sense of achievement when they complete the three disciplines. Af-
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ter all it’s a feat for anyone to combine the arts of swimming, riding and running without stopping. The event this year will be held on Saturday November 30. Entry forms are available at Sunrise Cycles, Ballina and The Lennox Head library. Age divisions are: 6s, 7s, 8s, 9s, 10s, 11s and 12s. The event starts at 8.30am at the Sport & Rec Centre, Lennox Head.
This event is solely organised and run by a few parents who organise the course and race day. Local businesses also support this wonderful event by donating spot prizes. Every competitor receives a medal and this highlights the fact that everyone is a winner. For info phone Jo Scotcher 0403 203 234 or email: joscotcher@iprimus.com.au.
Don’t drink and drown at schoolies With schoolies celebrations set to kick off across NSW and southern Queensland from this weekend, surf life savers and life guards are pleading with young revellers to make surf safety a priority. A recent report has found that almost a third of all drowning deaths in NSW resulted from people swimming after drinking alcohol, with 15–24 year olds the most at risk. With young schoolies often mixing alcohol with their celebrations, Lifeguards and Byron Council are worried about the possibility of a preventable tragedy occurring if teenagers take unnecessary risks in the ocean. During the two-week schoolies peak period from November 18 the Australian Lifeguard Service will be deploying an extra lifeguard to deal with the influx of beachgoers at schoolies hot spot, Main Beach in Byron Bay. Scott McCartney, northern NSW lifeguard coordinator, says lifeguards are going above and beyond this year and will be running daily surf safety talks, conducting roving patrols and focusing on emphasising safe swimming practices along Byron Main Beach for the entirety
of the schoolies period. ‘It’s important to have a safe and enjoyable time at schoolies’, said Mr McCartney. ‘Never mix drugs or alcohol with swimming, don’t swim at night, always swim between the red and yellow flags, and if you need assistance don’t hesitate to approach the lifeguards.’ Lifeguards and lifesavers will be out reinforcing the ‘Don’t Drink and Swim’ safety message in the key holiday hotspots up and down the NSW coast including Byron Bay, Coffs Harbour and Merimbula. The Schoolies Safety Checklist is: Only swim at a patrolled beach, between the red and yellow flags; Don’t swim under the influence of alcohol/drugs; Never swim at night; Ask a surf lifes aver or lifeguard for advice; Look after your mates; Call ‘000 – Police’ to report an in-water emergency. A Beachsafe iPhone app has been created to bring together numerous data sources and databases managed by SLSA. Go to www.beachsafe. org.au for info on patrolled beaches, hours of operation, beach status and conditions.
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