Life Saving Victoria (LSV) volunteers hit the surf and the sand at Jan Juc Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) to compete in the Champion Lifesaver events, as part of the 2022 Victorian Lifesaving Championships.
The Champion Lifesaver event is unique in that it combines the physical, practical and theory elements of lifesaving in a competitive setting, where they are assessed and scored on their knowledge and demonstration of CPR, a theory paper and physical competition.
Competitors from Jan Juc SLSC, Lorne SLSC and Ocean Grove SLSC put their skills to the test on Sunday 6 March.
Life Saving Victoria general manager education, sport and club development Kate Simpson said this is another example of how lifesaving sports prepare Victorian lifesavers with the skills they use when patrolling waterways across the state.
“Champion Lifesaver is a fantastic example of our lifesavers’ dedication to not only their sport, but to constantly develop their skills to bring back to their clubs and communities on patrol, that someday, they might use to save someone’s life,” Ms Simpson said.
“The winners in each category of the Champion Lifesaver event will also receive an invitation to compete at the Australian Championships on the Gold Coast in April, putting their skills to the test against lifesavers from across the nation.”
RESULTS
Open male:
1st: Jameson Trainer, Waratah Beach (100.75 points)
2nd: Steve Iannazzo, Jan Juc (94.75 points)
40+ male:
1st: Steve Iannazzo, Jan Juc (96.75 points)
Open female:
1st: Lisa Ferguson, Mordialloc (96 points)
2nd: Amelia Reyntjes, Jan Juc (93.5 points)
3rd: Stephanie Reade, Ocean Grove (91.5 points)
4th: Hannah Cester, Point Leo SLSC (75.5 points)
Under 19 female:
1st: Amelia Reyntjes, Jan Juc (100.5points)
Under 15 male:
1st: Campbell Batchelor, Jan Juc (70 points)
2nd: Jack McKerron, Lorne SLSC (69 points)
3rd: Jonathon Punchard, Ocean Grove (45.25 points)
Under 17 female:
1st: Stephanie Reade, Ocean Grove (92.5 points)
2nd: Hannah Cester, Point Leo (79.5 points)
Under 15 female:
1st: Chloe Reyntjes Jan Juc (80.5 points)
2nd: Niamh Partridge, Ocean Grove (72.5 points)
3rd: Evie Briese, Lorne (59.5 points)
