ANNUAL REPORT

2018/19

Women on Waves with Layne Beachley, Clifton Beach.

Phantom Coast Classic, Devonport.

PRESIDENTS REPORT.

Surfing Tasmania has continued to grow with another great season of events and activities across

the state from Bruny Island, Tasman Peninsula , Scamander and Marrawah.

Surfing Tasmania’s state-wide strategy to roll out with more events and coaching in all regions has

been successful with the inaugural Phantom Coast Classic in Devonport and the NW Junior Titles to

come. National coaches Martin Dunn and Samba Mann visited for weekend coaching camps at

Scamander and Clifton.

The Women in Waves event at Clifton Beach Surf life Saving Club with Layne Beachley was a huge

success, with over 100 women participated in this wonderful day. This event generated a huge

media interest thanks to the enthusiastic Surfing Australia Board Chair Layne.

Financially STAS is in a very healthy position thanks to our great sponsors and the $12000 Sport n

Recreation Grant, used to support our board rider clubs, state coaching and participation programs

such as Let’s go SUP sessions through our surf school operators state-wide.

Red Herring Surf, under new management, has delivered a $6000 record major sponsorship for

Surfing Tasmania and board rider club events statewide. Thank you RHS!

Our new 5 year Strategic and Business Plan, 'One Surf Strategy', has been developed with Surfing

Australia as part of a new national program between the states and Surfing Australia. This 'One Surf

Strategy' will guide the future growth across all areas of our business and sport.

The new Surfing Australia CEO Chris Matar has been instrumental in creating innovation and change

within the organisation. Chris visited the state twice this year and displayed his willingness to

support and engage with Surfing Tasmania.

Once again, a special thanks to our valued Supporter Members/Sponsors. Your continued support

has assisted Surfing Tasmania in running events and programs state-wide.

Another highlight has been the social scene organised at the junior events, a great way to grow the

friendships and family of Surfing Tasmania. We look forward to the coming year with all our

members with exciting events and programs to share with our surfing community.

Marty Viney.

WOMEN IN WAVES with LAYNE BEACHLEY

December, Clifton Beach.

SURFING TASMANIA SPONSORS/SUPPORTER MEMBERS

2018 OPEN STATE TEAM – Cudgen Headland NSW.

Team members: L – R: Shortboarders, Damon Hodge, Luke Johannesen, Sophie Adams,

Toby Ray. Longboarders Michael and Brodie Paxton competed the following week.

Team feedback.

Toby Ray. “ It was a great team bonding trip promoting high morale within the group. A

great experience for me competition wise as I have never had such a fantastic opportunity

to have a crack at national level. I think you would all agree we did’nt really know each other

very well at all prior to the trip and I am confident great mateships have now started and

will continue to life long!”

Sophie Adams. “ Just wanted to say a huge thanks to all of you. Last wek I was given the

amazing opportunity and I tell you what, Iam extremely thrilled that I took/had the ability to

take the opportunity. I had an absolute cracker of a time and am so grateful for the

experience. From day dot you were all so welcoming, funny and had a great

vibe…………..Overall just a big thanks! You’re all legends! Very grateful!”

Damon Hodge. “The 2018 Surfmasters has been such a positive experience to compete

against some of Australia’s best competitors. Although good results were not achieved it

showcased how effective the priority system is utilised and it will be great to see it

implemented in Tasmanian competitions. Enjoyable time away with some absolute legends.

A team uniform would have been cool!”

Australian Junior Titles - South Australia

Management: Cam Lynch, Craig Freeman, Jo Goldfinch, Sally Hayes

Girls Boys

Under 18 Bella Goward Keenan Wilcox

Liam Viney

Under 16 Nellie Strickland Dylan Haberle

Luka Booth

Under 14 Leyla Sharman Toby Lawrence

Noah Hassett

Under 19 Allstars Bella Goward Robbie Green

Luca Brodribb Keenan Wilcox

Under 16 Allstars Nellie Strickland Toby Lawrence

Ellie Foster Luka Booth

Under 19 MR Luca Brodribb Rose Bay High Max Quick

Melaleuca Sansom Gartrell Simon Woodward

Under 16 MR Ellie Foster Mackillop Luka Booth

Rohan Frey

The trip to South Australia went well with all team members setting personal goals to achieve throughout the

week. Most of the team improved heat scores from their first heats to their subsequent scores with some

team members getting into the good range. The best result was Noah Hassett who made it to the quarter

finals. Ellie Foster and Nellie Strickland really stepped up over the week and surfing improved over a very short

time. Most of the surfing found the conditions challenging when trying to find a good line up point. The team

worked well together throughout the week both at the contest site and also during their down time at the

houses.

The Rosny boys were great leaders within the group. The accommodation was successful with the two houses

unfortunately there was not a local beach to surf so time was spent travelling to and from various beaches.

The team is going through another restructuring stage with a number of people attending their first nationals.

Hopefully over the next few years they will build from this experience and improve as surfers.

SURFING TASMANIA BOARD MEMBERS:

President- Governance - Marty Viney

Director of Finance-John van der Woude

Director Junior Development. Jill Britton elected AGM Nov 2017.

Director of Competition-Micheal Schmidt resigned June 2918. Mel Sharman elected

Aug.2018.

Director-Glenn Saltmarsh

Director-Luke Johannesen

Director- Gabe Gatrell. Elected AGM Nov. 2018.

SURFING TASMANIA REPRESENTATIVE COMMITTEE:

NWBR Rep. Mick van der Woude /Toby Ray

NWSUP Rep. Luke O’Garey/ Frances Stringer

NEBR Rep. Tom Gray /Justin Emmerton/Ned Bramich

PBBR Rep. Jill Britton/Michael Paxton/Tomas Najman

SABR Rep. Ange Nordstrom /Eddie Lawrence

TSSBRC Rep, Cam Lynch / Rep. Craig Freeman

Technical Manager. Vacant

Ratings Manager. Sally Hayes

Junior Rep. Lou Gibson

Womens Rep. Claire McManus. Elected March 2019

SUP Rep. Dave Smith

Advisors. Jo Goldfinch/Ben Stockwin

MPIO Officers. Lou Gibson, Jo Goldfinch, Frances Stringer, Gill Pugh.

Head Judge. Michael Schmidt.

Head Coach: Kelly Nordstrom

BOARDRIDER CLUBS

TSBRC

2018/19 STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS.

U12 Boys.1. Duke Armstrong 2.Charlie Gibson 3.Cowen Duncan U12 Girls.1.Poly Sirus 2.Poppy Woodburry/Siena Lawrence 3.Daisy Barbour U14 Boys. 1.Noah Hassett 2.Jo Pugh 3.Duke Armstrong U14 Girls. 1.Ava Frey 2.Ruby Stokely 3.Bernie Nordstrom U16 Boys. 1.Toby Lawrence 2.George van der Kalen 3.Noah Hassett U16 Girls. 1.Nellie Strickland / Lily Mereszka 2.Ruby Stokely 3.Ava Frey U18 Boys 1.Simon Pugh 2.Toby Lawrence 3.Dylan Haberle U18 Girls. 1.Luca Brodribb 2.Stella Gibson 3.Nellie Strickland U21 Boys. 1.Ollie Pugh 2.Darcy Edwards 3.Rohan Frey/Simon Pugh U21 Girls.1.Luca Brodribb 2. Sophie Adams 3.Stella Gibson Open Mens. 1.Jy Johannesen 2.Adam Henricks 3.Matt Gaby Open Women. 1.Luka Brodribb 2.Claire McManus 3. Sophie Adams O/30 Men. 1.Jy Johannesen 2.Gus Bryant 3.Finn Whitla O/40 Women. 1.Claire Boost 2.Jo Goldfinch 3.Jill Britton O/40 Men. 1.Adam Hendricks1.Kim Gibson 3. Eddie Lawrence/Angus Bryant O/50 Men. 1.Glen Saltmarsh / Jonathon Dymond 3.Tim Callaghan Jnr. Womens Longboard. 1.Melaleuca Sansom Gartrell Jnr. Mens Longboard. 1.Brodie Paxton O/M Longboard. 1.Tom Kelly2. Kieren Thomas 3. Raston Godejohann O/W Longboard 1.Jo Goldfinch / Claire Boost

Luca Brodrib. Open Women’s, U18, U21, State Champion.

Jy Johannesen Open Mens, O30 State State Champion.

SURFING TASMANIA MEMBERSHIP DATA 2018/19

NUDIE ABB TASMANIAN REP TEAM - SABR.

Nudie Australian Boardrider Battle, Newcastle NSW – SABR Tasmanian Representative Club.

Sub-total of full and program

members

49 18 8 29 236 143 725

Registered members – event - 3 - 6 - 73 92

Registered members – social 3 2 34 14 144 31 228

Registered members – school

delivered. (Surf Sport Schools

Program)

- - - - - 451

Registered members – school

managed.

Sub-total of other members 3 5 34 20 144 104 771

Overall total 52 23 119 49 380 247 1496

SURF COACHING CAMPS- Surfing Australia’s Samba Mann Scamander Camp

Martin Dunn’s Camp Clifton Beach

SUP CHAMPIONSHIPS, EAGLEHAWK NECK

OPEN MENS 1. James Davies 2. Andrew Bowes 3. Ben Stockwin

OPEN WOMENS: 1. Claire Vervaat 2. Elaine Chua

O/50 MENS: 1. Andrew Bowes 2. Dave Smith 3.Brett Bradford

O/40 MENS: 1.Ben Stockwin 2. Luke O Garey 3. James Davies

10ft SUP 1.Luke O Garey 2. Ben Stockwin 3, Dave Smith.

TECHNICAL RACE 1. Luke O Garey 2. Ben Stockwin 3. Peter Genders

Marathon: 1. Matt Steele, 2. Dave Smith 3.Lionel Davey 4. Frances Stringer

L-R Brett Bradford, Simon Hansen Lohrey, Andrew Leitch, Matt Steele, Andrew Bowes.

Marathon Winners L-R: 3rd Lionel Daley, 2ndDave Smith, 4th Frances Stringer, 1st Matthew Steele.