From the 4th to the 6th of August athletes from around Australia flocked to the Gold Coast Aquatic Centre for the 2023 Pool Rescue Championships. 5 members from Trigg Island SLSC went across to compete, representing our club, with 4 of those also representing WA’s Western Suns in the Interstate competition. Jake Smith, Harrison Hynes, Kelton Rothnie, and Eleanor Flowers all represented WA and our club, as well as late addition Jeremy Rethamel, whom competed with the guys in the club relay events.

It was a successful weekend for our small but mighty team, with Harrison, Jake, Kelton, and Jeremy dominating the relay events, whilst also giving strong performances in their individual events. Both Jake and Harrison broke Australian Records, with Harrison breaking 2 records, adding to the success of the weekend. Eleanor Flowers was a standout within the U15 woman’s events, coming away with a haul of 5 medals.

See below for results (By Athlete) from the weekend:

Jake Smith – Open Male:

1st Place – 100m Rescue Medley (AUSTRALIAN RECORD)
1st Place – 200m Super Lifesaver
1st Place – 50m Manikin Carry

2nd Place – 200m Obstacles
2nd Place – 100m Manikin Tow with Fins

3rd Place – 100m Manikin Carry with Fins
3rd Place – 50m Swim with Fins

Harrison Hynes – Open Male:

1st Place – 100m Manikin Carry with Fins (AUSTRALIAN RECORD)
1st Place – 50m Swim with Fins (AUSTRALIAN RECORD)

3rd Place – 200m Obstacles
3rd Place – 100m Manikin Tow with Fins
3rd Place – 200m Super Lifesaver
3rd Place – 50m Manikin Carry

4th Place – 100m Rescue Medley

Kelton Rothnie – U19 Male:

2nd Place – 50m Swim with Fins
2nd Place – 100m Rescue Medley

3rd Place – 200m Obstacles
3rd Place – 50m Manikin Carry
3rd Place – 100m Manikin Carry with Fins

4th Place – 100m Manikin Tow with Fins

Eleanor Flowers – U15 Female:

2nd Place – 200m Super Lifesaver

3rd Place – 100m Manikin Tow with Fins
3rd Place – 50m Manikin Carry
3rd Place – 100m Manikin Carry with Fins
3rd Place – 100m Rescue Medley

5th Place – 200m Obstacles

6th Place – 50m Swim with Fins

Harrison Hynes, Jeremy Rethamel, Kelton Rothnie, Jake Smith – Open Male Relays:

1st Place – 4 x 50m Obstacle Relay
1st Place – 4 x 25m Manikin Relay
1st Place – 4 x 50 Medley Relay

Open Male Line Throw Event:

2nd Place – Harrison Hynes & Jake Smith

4th Place – Kelton Rothnie & Jeremy Rethamel