Nipper State Titles, 3-5 March

Congratulations to every Newport competitor who took part in The NSW Age Championships over the weekend. Conditions at Blacksmiths Beach were very challenging and the weather was far from enjoyable. Despite this, Newport`s Nippers gave their all and came away with some great results.

Prince Kamara – 2nd U10 Male Sprint

U11 Surf Team-Male (L Bartlem, O Blackley, H Capell, P Davies) – 6th

Jodie Louw – 1st U13 Ironwoman, 2nd U13 Female Surf Race

Joel Piper – 1st U13 Ironman, 4th U13 Male Surf Race

U13 Surf Team-Male (B Bartlem, M Blackley, T Cox, J Piper) – 3rd

U13 Board Relay-Male (B Bartlem, B Melhuish, J Piper) – 4th

U13 Mixed Cameron Relay (B Bartlem, M Blackley, T Cox, J Piper) – 4th

U13 Board Rescue-Male (J Piper, B Melhuish) – 3rd

Alex Lefevre – 6th U14 Female Surf Race

U14 Board Relay-Male (T Donohoe, K Gayle, J Lakaev) – 2nd

On behalf of Newport Surf Lifesaving Club well done to all of Newport’s State Nipper Competitors and a big thanks to all those parents and club members who made the weekend possible through Officiating, Water Safety, First Aid and general Carnival organising.

Matt Halakas, Nipper Chairman