2010 Clubs QLD Achievement Awards
28-06-2010
BMD Northcliffe Surf Life Saving Supporters Club was named QLD's Best Surf Life Saving Supporters Club for the 3rd time in a row at the recent Clubs QLD Achievement Awards.We also took out Best Club on the Gold Coast for the first time.
Well done to all the Management and staff for this fantastic achiement!
OUR VICTORIOUS MASTERS TAKE THE CROWN AGAIN!!!
08-04-2010
The BMD Northcliffe Masters dominated competition in testing conditions at the 2010 Australian Championships winning the overall champion club title by over 100 points! It was BMD Northcliffe's 14th win from the past 16 championships - A very impressive record.Tiarne Smith, living up to the "Smith Family" reputation, was the stand out performer in her debut as a Master, claiming 6 Gold and 2 Silver Medals. Gavin Hill and Stephen Fry both won two gold each.
For all BMD Northcliffe Masters Results click here.
For more information on the Australian Surf Life Saving Championships go the Aussies Website here.
For all BMD Northcliffe Masters Results click here.
For more information on the Australian Surf Life Saving Championships go the Aussies Website here.
KELLOGG'S NUTRI-GRAIN SERIES FINAL
22-02-2010
Shannon Eckstein continued his domination of the Kellogg's Nutri-Grain Ironman Series with a thrilling sprint finish victory in Round 5 at North Cronulla on the weekend. The race win secured the overall series crown for the 5th time with an impressive 4 wins from 5 starts this season. Club mate, Nathan Smith, who will retire from Ironman Competition at the end of the season, had a great race placing 4th with Pierce Leonard in 7th.
In the women's race, Elizabeth Pluimers claimed her second win of the series in a BMD Northcliffe trifecta with Kristyl Smith in 2nd place and Courtney Hancock in 3rd. Unfortunately the win wasn't enough to claim the overall series pointscore, finishing in 2nd behind Mooloolaba's Alicia Marriott.
Overall Series Pointscore:
Male
1st - Shannon Eckstein
7th - Nathan Smith
8th - Pierce Leonard
Female
2nd - Elizabeth Pluimers
4th - Kristyl Smith
6th - Courtney Hancock
For all the series results in full click here.
Photos courtesy of Harvie Allison Photography
Kellogg's Nutri-Grain Series
08-02-2010
After 4 rounds of the Kellogg's Nutri-Grain Series completed, Shannon Eckstein looks set to defend his Kellogg's Nutri-Grain Ironman Series title. Shannon won the opening two rounds at Kurrawa, placed 2nd in Round 3 and then claimed victory once again in Round 4 in big surf at Alexandra Headlands. Shannon sits on top of the leader board 6 points clear of his nearest rival.
In the women's field, Kristyl Smith took the overall lead after round 3 where she claimed her first race win of the series. Unfortunately her reign at the top of the table was short lived after losing her ski in the final leg of Round 4 and finished in 18th place. Clubmate, Elizabeth Pluimers, claimed victory in Round 4 for her first race win of the series. Elizabeth is the highest ranked BMD Northcliffe in 4th place with Courtney in 5th and Kristyl now relegated to 6th place.
The 5th and final round, the "eliminator", will be held at North Cronulla on Sunday 21 February with double points on offer.
The 5th and final round, the "eliminator", will be held at North Cronulla on Sunday 21 February with double points on offer.
BMD Northcliffe Athletes Progressive pointscore (after 4 rounds)
Male
1st Shannon Eckstein
7th Pierce Leonard
8th Nathan Smith
11th Cory Hill
1st Shannon Eckstein
7th Pierce Leonard
8th Nathan Smith
11th Cory Hill
16th Daniel Moodie
21st Cameron Gordon (wild card)Female
4th Elizabeth Pluimers
5th Courtney Hancock
6th Kristyl Smith
8th Terri Sullivan
9th Bonnie Hancock
13th Flora Manciet
16th Sheree Merryfull
18th Harriet Brown (wild card)
19th Katie Graham
20th Casey Leo-Litzow (wild card)
21st Jessica Walker (wild card)
For more information on this years Kellogg's Ironman Series click here.
