Shark Island Swim Challenge on this Sunday
The annual Shark Island swim challenge is on again this Sunday, March 16. It will consist of two events:
• 1 km fun beach swim for competitors ten years and older beginning at 9.30am
• 2.3 km Shark Island swim for competitors 13 years and older beginning at 10.30am
The first Cronulla Shark Island Swim was held in October 1987. Sixty-four competitors swam from Cronulla Beach out to sea and around Shark Island and back to the beach; approximately 2.4 kilometres. There were no buoys and the competitors swam their own course causing many to have concern for their safety. There were no prizes but the race had already attracted some attention with long distance swimmer and Australian Belt Champion, David O'Brien winning the race.
The most recent events have seen some of the best swimmers in Australia compete with over 1,000 entries. Notable past competitors include David O'Brien, the leading marathon swimmer in the world, and Susie Maroney. However, the majority of swimmers are recreational.
The reason for the race's popularity is that it can be observed from vantage points along The Esplanade. This is the only ocean race where this is possible. Prizes have increased to $1,000 for the first male and $1,000 for the first female while the second and third prizes are $400 and $200 respectively. There are also 26 age category prizes for male and female winners. For entry details and more information go to www.sharkislandswim.com.au Young teams show way for Sharks in Premier Youth League
After three rounds of soccer’s Premier Youth League, Sutherland Sharks younger teams, the 13s and 14s are both undefeated. The 13s are equal with Marconi on top, while the 14s are in second spot only because Blacktown City has played an extra game against the Institute of Sport team.
Next best team for the Sharks is the 15s in seventh spot while the 16s and 18s are at the bottom of the table. In round 3, the Sharks teams split the round with Manly United FC with two wins apiece and a draw.
Results of round 3 games between Sutherland Sharks and Manly United FC:
Under 13: Sutherland won 2 nil
Under 14: Sutherland won 4 nil
Under 15: One all draw
Under 16: Sutherland lost 2-1
Under 18: Sutherland lost 5-3 Engadine in junior cricket finals of top age groups
Sutherland Junior Cricket association has its finals in all grades on the weekend. Engadine’s top teams in both the 16 and 14 years age groups have made the finals. In the 16A grade Engadine takes on Illawong Menai while in the 14A Engadine has St Patricks as its opponent. Draw for the finals in all 16 and 14 grades are:
Under 16A: Illawong Menai 1 v Engadine 1 at Wilson Pde Heathcote
Under 16B: Como Jannali 1 v Miranda 1 at Jannali Oval
Under 16C: Engadine 2 v Aquinas 1 at Waratah Oval
Under 14A: St Patricks 1 v Engadine 1 at Gwawley North
Under 14B: St John Bosco 1 v Caringbah 1 at Woronora Heights
Under 14C: Como Jannali 2 v Miranda 1 at Kareela South
Under 14D: Illawong Menai 4 v DLS Seagulls 2 at Corea St Sylvania Sports grants available
Cathy Gorman-Brown of NSW Sport and Recreation is encouraging sporting clubs and associations to apply for Woolworths Community Sport Grants. The company is offering grants of $5,000 for community sport groups to help primary school aged children become more active and live healthier lives - please see link below for details:
http://www.freshfoodkids.com.au/ Cricket Humour
Ravi Shastri vs the Aussie 12th man (don't remember who, and don't want to slander anyone)
Shastri hits it to this guy and looks for a single. This guy gets the ball in and says, "If you leave the crease I'll break your damn head."
Shastri: "If you could bat as well as you can talk you wouldn't be the damn 12th man." More Stories?
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