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The Life Saving Victoria Development Panel has the goal of developing high-performing teams to represent our state and achieve outstanding results at a national level. The intention is to compose teams of individuals with specialised expertise and complementary skills who are goal-oriented and hyper-focused on achieving clear, outstanding results.
For athletes, there is no higher honour than pulling on the blue and white cap to represent Victoria and in 2023 Team VIC will bring strong competition to the other states around Australia. We all look forward to seeing each of our athletes across the disciplines in action, and we wish them all the best in their efforts.
Supporting partner
We would also like to acknowledge the supporting partner of the Victorian state team, Engine Swimwear for providing our team with gear they require to perform at their best!
How can I keep up to date with our state team?
Results of the Super Surf Teams League can be found here.
Results of the Interstates Competition can be found here.
This year SBS will be televising the Super Surf Teams League on Sunday, 15 January. Please review your local TV guides for times.
As result come in, LSV will also be posting these to the LSV Sport Forum.
Who is in the Victoria Surf Boats State Teams?
| Open Female Surf Boat Race | Open Male Surf Boat Race | Reserve Female Surf Boat Race | Reserve Male Surf Boat Race | U23 Female Surf Boat Race | U23 Male Surf Boat Race | U19 Female Surf Boat Race | U19 Male Surf Boat Race | Team Management |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peta Glaister Chantal Guziak Georgia Stewart Madeleine Thomas Geoffrey Matthews (sweep) |
Andrew Downie Darcy Frawley Jack Ryan Edward White Geoffrey Matthews (sweep) |
Georgina Box Tegan Eldridge Jemma Pentelow Lilly Skacej Jackson McCaffrey (sweep) |
Thomas Davidson Alexander Evans Liam Donald David Spiteri Jamie Robertson (sweep) |
Mila Bornas Cassie Carman Caledonia Ryan Olivia Walkinshaw Jan Culka (sweep) |
Mitchell Gristede Benjamin Matthews Campbell McKenzie Charlie Trotter Gary Askew (sweep) |
Ella O’Hanlon Nicole Otter Darienne Reid Evie Timms-Honner Patrick Spinazzola (sweep) |
William Banks Jack Matthews Daniel Ryan Lennox Tregea-Copeland Andrew Vogels (sweep) |
Chris Campbell Aaron Tannahill |
Who is in the Victoria Beach State Teams?
| Super Surf Teams League (Blue) | Super Surf Teams League (White) | Interstates OPEN | Interstates Youth | Interstates Pathway | Team Management |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Purcell Ben Harris Gabriel Cornwell Cooper Stanley Caitlin Huell Milli Harris Jemima Asher Olivia May |
Paige Holt Jemma Holt Mia Cook Lily Gorvett-Page Pippi McIntyre Ashton Roberts Hudson Pearce Will Richards Campbell Asher Sam Johnson |
Brayden Casamento James Porter Drew Green Jorden Merrilees Cooper Stanley Grace Harris Hannah Schmidt Alana Johnson Jemima Asher Emily Carty |
Paige Holt Mia Cook Jemma Holt Lily Gorvett-Page Pippi McIntyre Campbell Asher Will Richards Ashton Roberts Hudson Pearce Sam Johnson |
William Newton Tobias Hallam Angus Liddell Oscar Skehan Charlie Farrell Aidan McGee Harrison Scurrah Seb Jaspers Katie Gorvett-Page Georgie McIntyre Jasmine Hume Chelsea Hanks Sophie Jacka Zoe McKenna Chloe Walsh Trinity Barrow |
James Porter Naantali Marshall Jono Holt Paul Taylor Michelle Mellow Kate McIntyre Ben Lockwood |
Below you will find out more about Team VIC for 2023:
Super Surf Teams League - VIC Blues
| Name | Club | How long have you been involved in lifesaving? | Favourite discipline/sport | How have your sport skills translated to your role as a patrolling lifesaver? | What are your goals for the season? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Harris | Torquay | How long have you been involved in lifesaving? I have been a part of surf lifesaving for 15 years now (since I was 6, starting at u/7 Jan Juc nippers) and haven’t looked back since | I love board paddling, so the easiest answer would be to say that the board race would be my favourite discipline, but my favourite events are definitely the team events such as board relay, 6-man Taplin relay and ski relays. | Because of my love for the sport this has abled me to take different paths in the lifesaving scene. My skills from the sport have led me to become the best version of a lifesaver and lifeguard that I can be. Because of the sport and all my time spent in the water training and surfing, I’ve been able to translate my knowledge of the water that I’ve developed to help patrol the beaches whether that be lifeguarding or volunteering. | My goals for this season are to make the open board final again at Aussies in Scarborough. I also want to win the board relays and Taplin’s with my teammates at Vic states. |
| Name | Club | How long have you been involved in lifesaving? | Favourite discipline/sport | How have your sport skills translated to your role as a patrolling lifesaver? | What are your goals for the season? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caitlin Huell | Torquay SLSC | 13 years | Surf Swim and Board races | I feel I am confidently able to assist others in the water as I have proficient swimming and boarding skills. As a lifesaver at Torquay beach, there have been numerous situations where people get into trouble in rips and require to be rescued quickly. I have good awareness of surf conditions and ability to respond quickly to people in need. | To come in the top 3 females in the Open Surf and Open Board at the upcoming 2023 Victorian Lifesaving Championships. To final in the Australian Surf titles for the female surf race. To develop my ski skills so I can participate in the Coolangatta Gold long course event which has always been an aspiration of mine. |
| Name | Club | How long have you been involved in lifesaving? | Favourite discipline/sport | How have your sport skills translated to your role as a patrolling lifesaver? | What are your goals for the season? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milli Harris | Torquay SLSC | I have been involved in lifesaving for 10 years, I started at Torquay SLSC when I was in u/7 | My favourite discipline is the board race and it always has been ever since I was a nipper. | I can translate my skills into potential rescue scenarios as well as the knowledge I have developed from all the time spent in the water to help patrol, because of my love for the sport I plan to upskill myself in obtaining awards (silver and gold medallion). | My goal this season is to make the board final at Aussies Scarborough. |
| Name | Club | How long have you been involved in lifesaving? | Favourite discipline/sport | How have your sport skills translated to your role as a patrolling lifesaver? | What are your goals for the season? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Purcell | Portsea SLSC | 8 years | Swim or surf race | At patrol I’m able to be a dependant rescuer as my skills on board and swim have been trained | For life saving my goal is to try and get a bigger team coming to more carnivals, however a personal goal of mine is to go 4:12 for 400m freestyle |
| Name | Club | How long have you been involved in lifesaving? | Favourite discipline/sport | How have your sport skills translated to your role as a patrolling lifesaver? | What are your goals for the season? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Cornwell | Portsea SLSC |
| Name | Club | How long have you been involved in lifesaving? | Favourite discipline/sport | How have your sport skills translated to your role as a patrolling lifesaver? | What are your goals for the season? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alana Johnson | Warrnambool SLSC | 14 years | I love anything paddling related! Ski is my favourite discipline, but I come from a marathon kayaking background so love the flatwater as well as ocean racing. | Ski paddling has kept me fit and healthy as well as given me confidence in the ocean and the ability to handle the surf which are all vital skills as a patrolling lifesaver. | My main goal this season is to enjoy my sport and to stay fit and healthy. I will be competing at the Victorian State Championships as well as the National Marathon Kayaking Championships. |
| Name | Club | How long have you been involved in lifesaving? | Favourite discipline/sport | How have your sport skills translated to your role as a patrolling lifesaver? | What are your goals for the season? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olivia May | Hampton LSC | Since nipper under 6’s, so around 17 years | Beach flags | Although I don’t specialize in water events, my training in general has provided me with confidence when it comes to rescues on patrol, knowing that I am physically capable of the challenges that come my way. | This season I hope to make an individual open final at Aussies, whether that be in beach sprints or flags. |
| Name | Club | How long have you been involved in lifesaving? | Favourite discipline/sport | How have your sport skills translated to your role as a patrolling lifesaver? | What are your goals for the season? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Stanley | Anglesea SLSC | I have been patrolling at Portsea SLSC since 2018 but I only commenced competition for Anglesea SLSC in 2020 with encouragement and thanks to Peter Van Miltenburg, my coach. | Beach sprinting | I have always been interested in health and fitness. At school I have completed 3 years of sports first aid along with active sport participation so it was a natural transition to apply this to lifesaving. I also love the beach so it was great to be able to utilise my athletics skills in a beach setting. | Last year I was awarded Most Valuable Patrol team member for my patrol team at Portsea SLSC so I’d really like to achieve this again. I am also participating in the National Surf Championships in Perth in 2023 and I want to do my best for Anglesea SLSC. |
SLSA Interstates - Open
| Name | Club | How long have you been involved in lifesaving? | Favourite discipline/sport | How have your sport skills translated to your role as a patrolling lifesaver? | What are your goals for the season? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Porter (Head Coach and Athlete) | Anglesea SLSC and Alex Headlands SLSC | 20 years | Ski | Reading the ocean is an essential skill for both the sport and patrol | Retain the Australian Taplin Relay title and Win the Open Double Ski |
| Name | Club | How long have you been involved in lifesaving? | Favourite discipline/sport | How have your sport skills translated to your role as a patrolling lifesaver? | What are your goals for the season? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alana Johnson | Warrnambool SLSC | 14 years | I love anything paddling related! Ski is my favourite discipline, but I come from a marathon kayaking background so love the flatwater as well as ocean racing. | Ski paddling has kept me fit and healthy as well as given me confidence in the ocean and the ability to handle the surf which are all vital skills as a patrolling lifesaver. | My main goal this season is to enjoy my sport and to stay fit and healthy. I will be competing at the Victorian State Championships as well as the National Marathon Kayaking Championships. |
| Name | Club | How long have you been involved in lifesaving? | Favourite discipline/sport | How have your sport skills translated to your role as a patrolling lifesaver? | What are your goals for the season? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brayden Casamento | Warrnambool SLSC and Alexandra Headland SLSC | 15 years (Since u8 Nippers) | Board | Made me ready and able to rescue someone if required in all sorts of conditions in a timely and effective manner. | Open Board final at Aussies and win the Taplin Relay at Aussies again with the Alex boys |
| Name | Club | How long have you been involved in lifesaving? | Favourite discipline/sport | How have your sport skills translated to your role as a patrolling lifesaver? | What are your goals for the season? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Stanley | Anglesea SLSC | I have been patrolling at Portsea SLSC since 2018 but I only commenced competition for Anglesea SLSC in 2020 with encouragement and thanks to Peter Van Miltenburg, my coach. | Beach sprinting | I have always been interested in health and fitness. At school I have completed 3 years of sports first aid along with active sport participation so it was a natural transition to apply this to lifesaving. I also love the beach so it was great to be able to utilise my athletics skills in a beach setting. | Last year I was awarded Most Valuable Patrol team member for my patrol team at Portsea SLSC so I’d really like to achieve this again. I am also participating in the National Surf Championships in Perth in 2023 and I want to do my best for Anglesea SLSC. |
| Name | Club | How long have you been involved in lifesaving? | Favourite discipline/sport | How have your sport skills translated to your role as a patrolling lifesaver? | What are your goals for the season? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Green | Jan Juc SLSC and Burleigh Heads Mowbray Park SLSC | Since I was under 7’s. | Favourite discipline would have to be swim or the board leg. | These skills have allowed me to perform rescues under pressure effectively and also have a positive outcome in retrieving patients. | This seasons goals is to be competitive in my swim and board legs and also improve my ski paddling for my iron leg. |
| Name | Club | How long have you been involved in lifesaving? | Favourite discipline/sport | How have your sport skills translated to your role as a patrolling lifesaver? | What are your goals for the season? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Harris | Torquay SLSC and Alexandra Headland SLSC | Since I was 7 years old | Board and iron | Because I am involved in competitive racing, it as enabled me to become fit and competent to patrol the beach and save people’s lives out in the water | To compete well in the nutri-grain series, make Victoria proud in the upcoming interstates, encourage Victorians to continue to strive to be the best no matter where they come from, medal at aussies as I have done in the past under the Torquay cap. |
| Name | Club |
|---|---|
| Hannah Schmidt | Metone LSC and Northcliffe SLSC |
| Name | Club | How long have you been involved in lifesaving? | Favourite discipline/sport | How have your sport skills translated to your role as a patrolling lifesaver? | What are your goals for the season? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jemima Asher | Torquay SLSC | 12 years | Iron | Being comfortable with my ability in the water, having good swimming/board paddling skills to be able to perform rescues when necessary as well as knowledge of different beaches and the surf conditions. | I would love to podium in all disciplines in my age group as well as open at state titles & make as many finals at Aussies as I can.
To be a role model for younger athletes as well as everyone on the beach in terms of my attitude in and out of the water. It would be so nice to see everyone competing and sharing/growing their love for the sport. |
| Name | Club |
|---|---|
| Jorden Merrilees | Torquay SLSC |
| Name | Club | How long have you been involved in lifesaving? | Favourite discipline/sport | What are your goals for the season? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Carty | Hampton LSC | Been invovled since U/8’s | Beach Sprints | My goal is to make another open beach sprint final at the Australian titles |
Super Surf Teams League - VIC Whites and SLSA Interstates Youth Team
| Name | Club | How long have you been involved in lifesaving? | Favourite discipline/sport | How have your sport skills translated to your role as a patrolling lifesaver? | What are your goals for the season? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Johnson | Anglesea SLSC | 1.5 years | Beach Sprinting | I am able to get to an incident or someone in need quicker due to training every week. | To continue to train and become fitter and stronger prior to Aussies. To continue to train with the Anglesea team and become better not only individually but as a team. |
| Name | Club | How long have you been involved in lifesaving? | Favourite discipline/sport | How have your sport skills translated to your role as a patrolling lifesaver? | What are your goals for the season? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Richards | Jan Juc SLSC | Since U8 at nippers | Ski | My sport skills have furthered my knowledge in the surf allowing me to assess the conditions better when I’m on patrol and provide myself more confidence due to my capabilities in the surf. | To push myself to the limits and go beyond the boundary by working with my teammates to achieve the best results possible. |
| Name | Club | How long have you been involved in lifesaving? | Favourite discipline/sport | How have your sport skills translated to your role as a patrolling lifesaver? | What are your goals for the season? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Roberts | Jan Juc SLSC | Commenced with Mentone as an under 8 nipper (2013) | Commenced with Mentone as an under 8 nipper (2013) | I am able to perform my duties proficiently and effectively. | I’d really like to take out top placing for all water events at States! |
| Name | Club | How long have you been involved in lifesaving? | Favourite discipline/sport | How have your sport skills translated to your role as a patrolling lifesaver? | What are your goals for the season? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lily Govett-Page | Mentone LSC | I have been involved in the lifesaving community since U6, and started competing in U9s. | My favourite discipline is the surf race. | Competing in Surf lifesaving has given me many physical skills, however the mental side of it has impacted me more. Competing from a young age has given me an ability to cope very well under pressure, and this translates to patrolling as I can keep calm in stressful situations (such as rescues or first aid) | My goal this season is to make an aussies placing |
| Name | Club | How long have you been involved in lifesaving? | Favourite discipline/sport | How have your sport skills translated to your role as a patrolling lifesaver? | What are your goals for the season? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jemma Holt | Mordialloc LSC | Ever since u/6, which is now 10 years! | My favourite discipline would have to be the bord, and I love a good iron race. I also quite enjoy pool swimming where I race backstroke. | The skills that I learn in lifesaving and pool rescue help me to be rescue ready when I am on the beach and be able to give back to my community but also make the public feel safer when they are at the beach which makes me proud to be a part of. | My goals for this season being bottom age u/17, is to try and mix it with the older kids as best as I can, and an Aussie final would be quite nice! |
| Name | Club | How long have you been involved in lifesaving? | Favourite discipline/sport | How have your sport skills translated to your role as a patrolling lifesaver? | What are your goals for the season? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paige Holt | Mordialloc LSC | Ever since U/7, which is now 10 years! | My favourite discipline in lifesaving is the ironwoman and the surf race. | Being able to read the water and surf has helped when I am on patrol as I am able to make the swimmers as safe as possible. This is because lifesaving racing has taught to know where the rips are and where the safest part of the beach is. | My goal for this season was to make the Victorian Interstate team, but now that I have achieve this goal, I am looking to be able to make the surf race final again and the iron final at Aussies 2023. |
| Name | Club | How long have you been involved in lifesaving? | Favourite discipline/sport | How have your sport skills translated to your role as a patrolling lifesaver? | What are your goals for the season? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell Asher | Ocean Grove SLSC | 9 years | The Iron | Wave knowledge Comfort level in the ocean Ability to take control of situations |
Podium finish in the Open Iron at States Make finals at Aussies in as many disciplines as I can Lift my team mates and push everyone to be the best competitor they can be |
| Name | Club | How long have you been involved in lifesaving? | Favourite discipline/sport | How have your sport skills translated to your role as a patrolling lifesaver? | What are your goals for the season? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson Pearce | Ocean Grove SLSC | 6 years | Board race | Sport improved the speed I need to get to the person in trouble | To win the open board race |
| Name | Club | How long have you been involved in lifesaving? | Favourite discipline/sport | How have your sport skills translated to your role as a patrolling lifesaver? | What are your goals for the season? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pippi McIntyre | Ocean Grove SLSC | Since U11, so this is my 7th season | Board | Provided me with surf skills, confidence in the water and fitness. | To do well in team and individual events and make my races mistake free |
| Name | Club | How long have you been involved in lifesaving? | Favourite discipline/sport | How have your sport skills translated to your role as a patrolling lifesaver? | What are your goals for the season? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mia Cook | Warrnambool SLSC | I have been doing surf life saving since nippers starting at under 9s. | My favourite discipline is the board or ski event | It has enabled me to feel confident whilst being on patrol knowing that my abilities in paddling or swimming could potentially help save a life if anyone gets into trouble. | My goal for the season is to be competitive at a national level while having a lot of fun and enjoying the sport |
SLSA Interstates - Pathway
| Name | Club | How long have you been involved in lifesaving? | Favourite discipline/sport | How have your sport skills translated to your role as a patrolling lifesaver? | What are your goals for the season? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aidan McGee | Ocean Grove SLSC | Since 2019 | Swimming | In terms of physical ability, I’m always the designated tube swimmer in my patrol. Beyond that, attention to detail and being process orientated also help in patrol situations. | To be my best at interstates and championship competitions. |
| Name | Club | How long have you been involved in lifesaving? | Favourite discipline/sport | How have your sport skills translated to your role as a patrolling lifesaver? | What are your goals for the season? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angus Liddell | Mentone LSC | 6 years | Swimming (surf race) and Iron | Competing gives me the fitness to assist in beach patrolling. Being a part of a team has helped me learn communication skills which I use when talking with or helping the public | My goals are to continue to improve my skills, learn more about racing techniques, and to improve my diet to assist in muscle growth |
| Name | Club | How long have you been involved in lifesaving? | Favourite discipline/sport | How have your sport skills translated to your role as a patrolling lifesaver? | What are your goals for the season? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Farrell | Point Leo SLSC | 4 Years | Board Race | My skills from competition help me to perform a rescue at any time. | To have more fun at carnivals and win. |
| Name | Club | How long have you been involved in lifesaving? | Favourite discipline/sport | How have your sport skills translated to your role as a patrolling lifesaver? | What are your goals for the season? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea Hanks | Ocean Grove SLSC | Since under 8s (6 nearly 7 years) | Swimming | I am fit enough and have the endurance/strength to perform a rescue if needed | My goals for this season are to improve my board skills on my knees and achieve good results at interstate carnivals and Vic state championships |
| Name | Club | How long have you been involved in lifesaving? | Favourite discipline/sport | How have your sport skills translated to your role as a patrolling lifesaver? | What are your goals for the season? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chloe Walsh | Jan Juc SLSC | I have been doing surf life saving with Jan Juc since I was in U8 Nippers. | My favourite disciplines are swim and iron, but I also really love doing board when there’s big waves. | I have developed skills that have made me very confident in the surf, which prepares me well if there is ever an emergency situation. | My goals for this season were to represent Victoria on the state team, and to make it through to finals at Aussies. I was also very keen to improve my starts and finishes. |
| Name | Club | How long have you been involved in lifesaving? | Favourite discipline/sport | How have your sport skills translated to your role as a patrolling lifesaver? | What are your goals for the season? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgie McIntyre | Ocean Grove SLSC | 7 years | Iron and especially board! | Fit, strong and confident in the ocean for a rescue. | Have lots of fun and get some great results! |
| Name | Club | How long have you been involved in lifesaving? | Favourite discipline/sport | How have your sport skills translated to your role as a patrolling lifesaver? | What are your goals for the season? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Scrurrah | Mordialloc LSC | I started Nippers in the U/6’s age group in 2015. ( At Palm Beach SLSC in QLD) | My favourite discipline is the sprints and the flags. | Training and competing in the flags, has helped my reaction to incident time, and sprinting has helped my speed and overall fitness to help further support my peers on the beach when we are on patrol. | My goals for the season are to: 1. Have a positive impact on my team mates and others around me. 2. To further improve my speed and strength in the flags and sprints. |
| Name | Club | How long have you been involved in lifesaving? | Favourite discipline/sport | How have your sport skills translated to your role as a patrolling lifesaver? | What are your goals for the season? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jasmine Hume | Anglesea SLSC | I was born into a surf life saving family as my parents are heavily involved but I started competing at aged 7. | Board, swim and iron | I’d like to think my skills in the water will help me get to a patient faster. | My initial goal was to make State Team and now that I’ve done that I want to try and make a final at Aussies. |
| Name | Club | How long have you been involved in lifesaving? | Favourite discipline/sport | How have your sport skills translated to your role as a patrolling lifesaver? | What are your goals for the season? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katie Gorvett-Page | Mentone LSC | I have been involved since I was 6 years old. I started competitions in Under 8’s and have not missed a season. | I enjoy the swimming aspect of lifesaving in the surf race and Iron. | My running and swimming skills and understanding of how the beach works have been applied to my patrolling duties when doing the run swim run exam to get my SRC or when scanning the beach in roving patrols. | I would like to make one or more finals at Aussies and medal in all the water events at States. |
| Name | Club | How long have you been involved in lifesaving? | Favourite discipline/sport | How have your sport skills translated to your role as a patrolling lifesaver? | What are your goals for the season? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oscar Skehan | Point Leo SLSC | Since U7’s (2016) | Iron | In December 2022 l obtained my SRC and have just completed my first patrol. It’s satisfying, fun and rewarding and a great way to spend time with my summer mates | To make a final at Aussies in Perth 2023 |
| Name | Club | How long have you been involved in lifesaving? | Favourite discipline/sport | How have your sport skills translated to your role as a patrolling lifesaver? | What are your goals for the season? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seb Jaspers | Mornington LSC | 9 years | Sprints, flags, board | Board paddling became easier and they became more efficient | Win Sprint, top 3 in flags, top 5 board and to make the Vic team. |
| Name | Club | How long have you been involved in lifesaving? | Favourite discipline/sport | How have your sport skills translated to your role as a patrolling lifesaver? | What are your goals for the season? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sophie Jacka | Portsea SLSC | Nippers U/6 started Elwood and moved to Portsea U/8 Nippers participating in both programs. Competed first states U/9 Elwood then moved to Portsea to compete. | Iron Woman & Surf Race. | My strong swimming skills have supported my role as a patrolling lifesaver. | NSW Pathway championships I am excited to race against the other states gaining experience and confidence. I am also very excited to compete in the team events for Victoria allowing me to develop stronger friendships across the LSV clubs within Victoria.
Vic States perform at my best and enjoy the championships. |
| Name | Club | How long have you been involved in lifesaving? | Favourite discipline/sport | How have your sport skills translated to your role as a patrolling lifesaver? | What are your goals for the season? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tobias Hallam | Ocean Grove SLSC | 7 years | Board Race | Surf life saving has given me the skills to know that i’m a confident and competent patroller. Surf sport has thought me to read the conditions to keep beach goers safe. | My goals are to get 1st in the board at States and make the final for board at Aussies. |
| Name | Club | How long have you been involved in lifesaving? | Favourite discipline/sport | How have your sport skills translated to your role as a patrolling lifesaver? | What are your goals for the season? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Barrow | Mordialloc LSC | 6 years | Beach Sprinting and flags | Keeps me fit and strong should I need to help or rescue someone. | Win a medal at Aussies either individually or with my team in a relay and to retain my Vic state titles. |
| Name | Club | How long have you been involved in lifesaving? | Favourite discipline/sport | How have your sport skills translated to your role as a patrolling lifesaver? | What are your goals for the season? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Newton | Lorne SLSC | Since I was in U/7 Nippers at Lorne | Iron and surf racing (swimming). I loved competing at the Coolongatta Gold this year in QLD. | I have performed one tube rescue, helping young children caught in a flash rip last summer after SRC and have performed water safety for Lorne’s nippers. | to maintain state iron championships and represent Team VIC to the best of my ability with my team members. To show the other states Victorian competitors are a force to be reckoned with! |
| Name | Club | How long have you been involved in lifesaving? | Favourite discipline/sport | How have your sport skills translated to your role as a patrolling lifesaver? | What are your goals for the season? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zoe McKenna | Jan Juc SLSC | For as long as I can remember. | Board and Iron | If someone is in trouble in the water I feel confident to go out and rescue them in any conditions | To represent Victoria and make finals at Aussies |
Team Coaches and Management
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Jamo Porter | Head Coach AND Open Interstates Team |
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Jono Holt | Team Manager – Open Interstates |
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Naantali Marshall | Assistant Coach AND Youth Interstates Coach |
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Michelle Mellow | Team Manager – Youth Interstates team |
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Kate McIntyre | Team Manager – Pathway Interstates team |
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Ben Lockwood | Pathway Interstates Coach |
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Paul Taylor | Well being and Chaperone |
