Six Juniors from the Ayr Surf Club spent four days on the Gold Coast battling it out with the best of the best for the Queensland Youth State Championships. With over 1,500 competitors from across the state converging on North Kirra, a relocation from its original location at Burleigh due to conditions, it was a sight to see.
It was a weekend with big surf, tough conditions and inclement weather where all competitors gave it their all for the entire weekend. The Ayr kids travelled down as part of the North Barrier Branch Youth State Team allowing them to take part in team events, and the NBB Team ended up coming in 7th overall for the State.
All members had a fantastic weekend away and found the challenging experience great for honing their skills and making new friends.
Zachary Dale in U13 Board Race. Photo supplied
A few juniors from the Ayr Surf Club brought home some bling winning medals in some Team events after competing at the Queensland Youth State Championships on the Gold Coast on the weekend.
Congratulations to Zachary Dale who won Bronze in the 2x1km Beach Relay with Nathaniel from Eimeo, Milla Chapman who won a silver medal in both U12 Mixed Beach Relay & U12 Female Beach Relay, and Emma Jones also won a silver medal in the U12 Female Beach Relay.
Contributed by Kellie Lawry
L-R: Ryley Sartori, Isla Chapman, Emma Jones, Milla Chapman and Mia Wicks. Front: Zachary Dale
Milla Chapman competes in the U12 Flags. Photo supplied
Ivy Ryan (Arcadian) & Ayr girls Emma Jones & Milla Chapman (with board)
Isla Chapman (far right) with her U14 Female team mates
Mia Wicks (far right) with U11 Female team mates
Zachary Dale & Nathenial (Eimeo) 3rd in U13 Male 2x1km Beach Relay
Photos supplied
