Winkle SLC boasts impressive nipper results

THE past two weekends have focused on the competition aspect of lifesaving, starting with the KZN nipper champs held in Durban where the Winklespruit Surf Lifesaving Club nippers achieved some great results.

Results: Keith Ward first U10 boys beach sprint and long run, Wade Erwee first boys U11 beach sprint, second flags and third long run, Lanesca Esterhuizen first U12 girls flags and second beach sprint, Dylan Barber second U11 boys bodyboard and third beach sprint, Jade Erasmus third U13 girls beach sprint, Tiaan Lyon third U13 boys long run, Jarrod Ahlers third U10 boys beach sprint, Erin O ‘Connor second U9 girls long run and Amy O ‘Connor third U9 girls long run.

The U12 beach relay team of Wade, Dylan, Lanesca and Tamsin Ahlers achieved third place. The Winklespruit SLC team achieved a seventh place overall, despite improving their overall points by some margin year on year.

Last weekend the juniors and seniors competed in the KZN South champs at St Michaels in some serious surf. Winklespruit came third overall. Well done to Fast Track Lifesaving Club on winning the competition. Results: Diedre Bentley U17 girls, Brittany Luther U19 girls, Tyler Main open women and Gene Prato open men each won the competitor of the competition in their respective age groups.

Sunday was the turn of the nippers but due to the huge surf conditions only beach events were held.

Winklespruit excelled, winning many events and gaining many top three positions. The list of names of the medal winners is too long to mention but the nipper coaches were really proud of the effort put in by the competing nippers. Winklespruit came second overall, with the competition still to be completed at a later stage.

Training will continue for the upcoming SA champs to be held in Port Elizabeth and the club is extremely proud of Jenna Nel (U14B team) and Jade Erasmus (U13B team) who have been selected to compete for the KZN nipper team at the interprovincial champs also being held in PE. Well done girls.

All members are to note that there are some champs fees outstanding so see the club treasurer regarding payment.