Hello, here we are in February already!
Ten club juniors are in the final stages of their training regimes for the Paddle Australia Canoe Sprint Championships to be held at Penrith, NSW from 7 to 10 March. Best wishes and good luck in your endeavors. Remember all the club members are cheering for you in your efforts. We look forward to hearing about your racing on return.
Club Logo Printing
We have white and grey tee-shirts available for purchase for $25. These are printed with a small club logo on the left chest and a larger wave logo on the back. There are limited sizes available of small and medium. To try one on and/or purchase, lease contact Delia on 0498632265 or via the club email sunshinecoastpaddlesportsclub@gmail.com
HiJinks on Eudlo
This is the second race in the 2024 Pacific Coast Marathon Series and it will be hosted by our club on Sunday 10 March, 2024. Thanks to John Smallwood for his terrific work in organising the all aspects of this event. Volunteers are being sought so if you can help John at sunshinecoastpaddlesportsclub@gmail.com
Club Maintenance Roster
Thanks to Joe Ballantyne for organising this roster for club house tasks such as bin emptying, cleaning the shower, and mowing. The roster is up in the club house above the stove. Please add your name to a date that suits to keep the club running smoothly.
Club Time Trial
Our monthly club time trial has been revamped. It’s proposed : i) a Saturday to encourage more participants; ii) revise the course to a loop from the club house, around a couple of marker buoys for spectator benefit; iii) the distance could be a choice of the number of loops; iv) run on a handicapped system and allocate points for those beating their previous times; a gold coin donation from participants could fund prizes for winners. Dates to be the last Saturday of the month unless this clashes with a race on the PQ or other calendar. Commencement date to be advised. Members of all skill levels are encouraged to participate to so ensure we have inclusive event.
Results from the time trial held Sunday 4 February are as follows:
| Jake2 | 36:57 |
| Lachlan Kent And Nicky Donaldson | 40:52 |
| Bryn Davis | 40:55 |
| Graeme Hudson | 44:48 |
| Delia West | 46:07 |
Grant Applications
As part of our grant process for a new storage shed, we must seek preliminary approval from council to build. Thanks to Mike Whitfort for providing an image to scale for the eastern side of the proposed new shed.
Club Media / Face Book
Thanks to Matt Ramke-Meyer has been looking after our club face book and media role for several years now. Unfortunately Matt is no longer able to continue with this commitment and we are seeking a club member to take on this role. It’s important to maintain an active social media presence to keeping members informed about club activities and also attracting potential new members or sponsors. So if you are savvy with face book and other media, please contact us about how you can help lift the club’s profile, keep it in the forefront of consumer attention and promote our sponsors.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us with your ideas, concerns, or suggestions anytime. You can find my phone number on our Facebook page, and we are always responsive to club emails.
You are invited to send your stories to our Facebook page.
Thank you for your continued support and participation.
Warm regards, Delia West, President
Doug Brennan, Treasurer
Paul Shipton, Secretary
Nicky Donaldson, Head Coach
Lach Kent, Justin and Deb Wright – General Committee Members
(Tim Kreis on leave)
Sponsors
Our club has some ongoing sponsors that provide services to the club. Please consider using these companies should you need their services.
| Sunshine Coast 4WD Centre | Office Works Maroochydore | Accurate Pest Management |
| Westaway Electrical |
The 2023 Maroochy River Paddle Sponsors were:
| Perren & Penny, Civil & Plumbing Contractors | Paddles (formerly the Paddle Shop), Warana | Alexandra Headland SLSC |
| North Coast Frozen Foods | Noosa Paddle Shop | Future Plus Environmental |
| Viking Trucks | Carruthers Contracting | More Smiles Dental Practice |
| Gara Paddles | Buderim Guardian Pharmacy | Clint Robinson Paddling Clinics |
| Pure Paddling | Caloundra Skin Cancer Centre | Heads in the Cloud Salon |
We are also grateful to be the recipient of grants from the following local, state and federal governments:
| Sunshine Coast Council | Qld Government, Dept of Sport & Rec | Australian Government, Dept of Business & Industry |