Columba College was well represented in the recent regional Surf Lifesaving Championships, and our athletes achieved some impressive results overall.

Over the past two weekends, some of our Junior and Senior Surf Lifesavers competed in the regional Surf Lifesaving Championships in Christchurch and Dunedin. 

The Junior champs were held in Christchurch and despite absolutely abysmal conditions (with day two being cancelled and water events on the Saturday being changed), Amelia Loudon still managed to achieve some brilliant results. Her efforts resulted in two Silver medals, and Columba College is extremely proud of Amelia.

The Senior Regional Champs were held in Dunedin and Madi Loudon, Emily Prout, Grace Creighton and Mia Stout all competed. The girls achieved some amazing results, and some of their achievements are listed below. 

The results from the weekend were-

Emily Prout

2nd under 16 2km beach run

2nd open women’s surf teams

3rd under 16 women’s surf team

3rd open women’s beach relay

3rd under 16 beach relay

3rd tube rescue

Madi Loudon

2nd open women’s surf team

3rd under 16 women’s surf team

3rd open women’s beach relay

3rd under 16 beach relay

3rd tube rescue

3rd open women’s beach flags

3rd under 16 beach sprints

Mia Stout

1st under 16 tube rescue

2nd under 16 beach relay

3rd under 19 beach relay

Grace Creighton

1st under 16 board rescue

3rd under 19 board rescue

1st under 19 tube rescue

1st under 16 surf team race

3rd under 16 board relay

1st under 19 board relay

1st open board relay

Madelene Ozanne

1st short course canoe

2nd long course canoe

Phoebe Ozanne

1st short course canoe

2nd long course canoe

3rd under 16 2k beach run

Well done girls! We are very proud of you. Your dedication and commitment to Surf Lifesaving is definitely worth celebrating!