COMPETITION JUST BEACHY

THERE was lots of surf, sand and fun for Kobe and Sedona Renton when they competed in the Under 12s at the Junior Branch in Yeppoon and Junior State Surf Lifesaving State Representation in Mooloolaba.

A Hervey Bay RSL Community Grant of $1000 took care of the entry fees and travel costs so the brother and sister duo could concentrate on doing the Hervey Bay Surf Lifesaving Club proud. Both athletes performed well against hundreds of competitors from around the state.

Sedona said she was grateful to the RSL for giving her the opportunity to have a go.

always about winning, it's about getting in there and having a go.

“Even though I didn't get any medals I am proud of myself for having a go in anything I can.

“Surf lifesaving carnivals are important to me because you can try your best and you can make some new friends on the way.” with no sun safe or dry facility outside of the hall.”

“I competed at a state level where there were hundreds of competitors in each of the races,” Kobe said.

Father Greg Loumeau said the new area was the first step in the congregation's vision of bringing the community together with a new playground, permanent undercover shade and a new office and kitchen.

“This is a community church, it's not an exclusive church. We are always trying to reach out to the community.

“We want to be a place of community rather than just a place or worship. We want people to feel like they can belong.

“We can't thank for the RSL enough for their generosity.”

“By helping me with a grant you have made me realise that sometimes it's not

Kobe had a stand-out performance at Yeppoon, smiling all the way home with two firsts, two seconds and a third.

“I love competing and your grant was a massive help towards putting us up to this level of competition.”