NORTHCLIFFE DOMINATES OCEAN ASSAULT

Northcliffe dominated Round 1 and 2 of the Ocean Assault Series held at Kurrawa on the weekend winning by 147 points in Round 1 and 144 points in Round 2. Big ocean swells made for an exciting weekend of racing.

Zane Holmes and Shannon Eckstein proved to be the Ironmen to beat with Zane taking out the event in Round 1 and Shannon 2nd with the places reversing in Round 2.

In the Ironwoman event Hayley Bateup showed consistency placing 2nd in both Round 1 and 2, with Kristyl Smith taking out Round 2.

For current standings in the Ocean Assualt series, visit http://www.oceanassault.com.au/.

"CANTEEN" HITS THE BEACH

98 young people from the "Can Teen" national camp hit the sand at Northcliffe on the 16th January. "CanTeen" is an initiative to help young people living with Cancer. As a part of their national tour, the teens hit the sand for a day to learn some surf safety and to just have some fun.

The group were treated to an Aussie BBQ on the beach organised by Sam & Renee from "The Kiosk" who arranged meat to be donated by Monaco Meats, Bread from Tip Top and Ice creams from Peter's.

The day was a huge success, and everyone had a great time. Thank you to all the volunteers who assisted with serving the BBQ and to Sam and Renee for organising the food.

Dolphin Ocean Classic 2006

The Northcliffe Dolphin Ocean Classic was held on the 16th September with a record field of over 450 entrants. Mooloolaba's Dean Mercer edged out Northcliffe's Shannon Eckstein to take out the Open Male 20km Ski, with Sheree Merryfull of Northcliffe taking out the womens race.

The Open Male 10km Board was won by Bruce Taylor of North Burleigh with Hayley Bateup taking out the womens race ahead of club mate Elizabeth Pluimers.

The addition of two new events to the Dolphin Classic, the 1km Swim and 2km beach run, saw entries double this year. David Browne from St Peters Swim Club in Brisbane took out the Open Male Swim, with 16 year old Brooke Fletcher taking out the female swim.

The Male Beach Run was taken out by Tugun's Hugh Doherty with Hayley Bateup adding another victory to her day taking out the womens 2km Beach Run.

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The Cliffe, The Cliffe, The Cliffe!!!

Northcliffe once again took out the Overall Champion Club Title at the Australian Surf LifeSaving Championships on the weekend, despite receiving a 100 point penalty.

Some high profile individuals jeopardised their pet events with a heavy work load competing in numerous events that they would not normally contest at the Australian Titles. In the end it all paid off and Northcliffe took out its third successive victory. Not only did we take out the title, we came out with a record breaking 27 gold medals!!! Well done to all participants.

To view the full list of results Click Here.

Kellogg's Nutri-Grain Series

The Final of the Kellogg's Nutri-Grain Ironman Series was held on Sunday 29th January at Coogee Beach in Sydney. Two Northcliffe Members finished on the top of the podium taking the $50000 winners cheque!!! Kristy Cameron took out the women's race for the third consecutive year while Shannon Eckstein took out theMen's race with Northcliffe youngster, Pierce Leonard taking second place.

Other Northcliffe Members to finish in the top ten were Hayley Bateup (6th), Elizabeth Pluimers (7th), Chelsea Mackenzie (8th) Lucy Pengelly (9th)and Jeremy Cotter (7th).

Below: The Winners.... Kristy Cameron & Shannon Eckstein
Photos courtesy of Harvie Alison Photography.

MAGIC MILLIONS OPEN WATER SWIM

The 3rd Annual Magic Millions open Water Swim was held on Saturday 7th Janaury. The swim attracted a red hot field of Australian top swimmers. In the open mens race it was a sprint finish with Commonwealth Games hopeful, Cameron Smith taking out the race, Josh Santacaterina in 2nd and Curtis Macgillivary in 3rd.
In the womens race, it was a different story, with melissa Gorelman finishing a convincing 25 seconds ahead of 2004 winner, Kate Brookes-Peterson, with the defending Champion, Meagen Nay in 3rd.

To view the full list of results Click Here.

Below: Left - Winners - Melissa Goreman & Cameron Smith. Right - The Open Mens Finish.

Pat Signs on For Another 3 Years

GOOD NEWS!!! PAT O'KEEFFE SIGNS ON FOR ANTHER 3 Years

Northcliffe's elite training program looks to continue with the announcement that Head Coach Pat O'Keeffe has extended his contract for another three years. Pat's contract was dure to expire after the 2006 Australian Titles, but this new extension will see him coach through through to the 2009 Australian Titles.

Since Pat taking on the position in 2003, Northcliffe has had great success, winning the Australian Championship Point Score 2 years consecutively.

Pat's elite traning program has enticed several high profile athletes over the past few years making Northcliffe the strongest Club in Australia. This lastest announcement has already seen another sign on, with Sunshine Coast's, Chelsea Mackenzie making the move South to train with the best of the best.