Cricket, Surf Life Saving, Swimming and Rugby League

The following players have been selected to represent Newcastle Zone at the Under 14 Kookaburra Cup to be played in Southern Highlands from 15- 17 January with the final on the 18th January.

Ben Balcomb - Wests
Liam Guest - Valentine/Eleebana
Morgan Clune - Newcastle City
Josh Forsyth - Colts
Courtney Moulton - Valentine/Eleebana
Daniel March - Newcastle City
Angus Kirk - Beresfield
Rhys Cooper - Wests
Liam Taylor - Southern Lakes
Nathan Vasey - Colts
Harry Hanlon - Colts
Tom Dwyer - Colts
Sam Davies - Valentine /Eleebana

Shadow players:
Josh Edwards - Charlestown
Ray Steadman - Warners Bay Cardiff
Phil Inglemo - Wallsend

 

 

The annual Sydney Water Premiership Series has been on again. Surf life savers from clubs in NSW and Queensland have been competing in the 4 round competition from October 31 to December 19. Events have included ski, board, swim and run, beach sprints, flags and relays.

Three rounds have been held with the fourth scheduled for Towradgi beach in the Illawarra on Saturday December 19.

For updates on results including representatives from local surf life saving clubs go to  go to: http://www.surflifesaving.com.au/www/463/1001127/displayarticle/results--1004088.html

Event conditions and prize money can be found at: http://www.illawarrasurf.com/circulars/Syd%20Water%202009%20Info%20Pack.pdf

21 year old Robert Hurley’s recent win in 1500m freestyle at Singapore World Cup meet over 1500m when he defeated Olympic champion Oussama Mellouliled Australian coach Alan Thompson to say that Australia’s strength in the 400m and 1500m may not have finished with the retirement of Grant Hackett. 20 year old Ryan Napolean is also emerging as a distance freestyle contender.

 

 

 

 

SportsLive has been following Robert Hurley’s development at the Australian Institute of Sport and the Illawarra over the past few years. For stories and photos of Hurley’s rise in the Australian swimming team go tohttp://sportslive.com.au/index.pl?page=1798

 

NSW Rugby League Academy 2010 players camp is to be held 18th - 21st January at Narrabeen.
Specialist coaching catering for all skill levels of players 12 to 16 years. Please note places are limited so get in early to avoid disappointment! To find out more and other news for Schoolboys Rugby League in Newcastle go to:

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Updated 15-12-2009