{"id":44097,"date":"2022-08-04T18:35:36","date_gmt":"2022-08-04T16:35:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/?p=44097"},"modified":"2022-08-04T18:35:36","modified_gmt":"2022-08-04T16:35:36","slug":"tyrelife-solutions-sa-para-surfing-championships-results","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/more-sport\/tyrelife-solutions-sa-para-surfing-championships-results\/","title":{"rendered":"Tyrelife Solutions SA Para Surfing Championships Results"},"content":{"rendered":"

Small, consistent and contestable conditions made for an incredible two-day event at the iconic New Pier, in Durban for the TyreLife Solutions SA Para Surfing Champs 2022. Although the forecast was looking grim, the weather held up nicely and contestants were blessed with a beautiful day 1 of competition on Saturday and a chilly day 2 of competition- with the rain holding off for most of the morning on Sunday.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Organiser and host of the event, local NPO, Made for More\u2019s Founder Julia Van Zyl said, \u201cIt is our biggest joy and privilege to host the country’s best adaptive surfers and to witness the sport growing year by year. Each year, the vibe on the beach grows, the smiles get bigger and the passion, skill and dedication of the athletes more palpable. For us, it\u2019s so much more than just surfing- its access, its inclusion, its opportunity and mostly its belonging- we really are a close-knit community\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n

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50 surfers (34 men and 16 women) competed from four provinces around the country including Western Cape, Eastern Cape, Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal. In the end, it was the home province KwaZulu-Natal who took top honours, with Western Cape in second and Eastern Cape and Gauteng in third and fourth respectively. A special mention and thank you to Surfing South Africa for the beautiful medals, expert contest personal and for being the National Federation of Para Surfing in the country.<\/span><\/p>\n

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From this national event, the South African Team will be selected by Surfing South Africa to go to the ISA World Para Surfing Championships in Pismo Beach, California, USA in December.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Prone Asssist division is always the biggest and most hotly contested division at Nationals, and this year was no different with many new development surfers coming up the ranks from grassroot programmes in both Cape Town and Durban.<\/span><\/p>\n

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All throughout the contest, the women\u2019s division saw changes in leadership with Natashia Siebert and Alulutho Tshoba hot on each other\u2019s heels and Noluthando Makalima not far behind. In the end it was Alulutho Tshoba who took the gold with huge off the tops and some carves. Silver went to Natashia Siebert, bronze Noluthando Makalima and copper to Zubeida Bux.<\/span><\/p>\n

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In the men\u2019s prone assist, two more experienced campaigners went all out against 3 new contestants to the sport. It was incredible to see the bar being raised as each heat went on and the development athletes grew in confidence and skill. Special mention to Raemondo Lessing who was awarded the best wave of the contest and surfed his way to an excellent score. In the end, there was a clear winner with veteran Oliver Sinclair finishing a solid 11.9 points above his competitors. Raemondo jumped from 4th position to second to claim the silver medal, while Diego Saal, James Sinclair and Mark Charlesworth finished 3rd, 4th and 5th respectively.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Coach and water assistant Wendy Heslop said, \u201cI can honestly say that this weekend was the highlight of my year and our monthly Made for More Surf sessions are at the top of my list – definitely when my heart is happiest. The heart, passion, organisation and time Made for More put into last weekend showed and the leadership is a great example of service and love. I am blessed to be a part of it all.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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The feeling and incredible vibe on the beach witnessing the adaptive surfing community both in and out of the water was truly humbling, emotional, inspiring and full of joy. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Thank you to the investment and partnership of Tyrelife Solutions who made the event possible by covering the running costs as well as the prizemoney, and who continue to journey with the counties best Para Surfers.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The results were as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n

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Stand 1 Men:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Awande Mhlongo (Mandeni, KZN)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Stand 2 Men:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 JP Veaudry (East London, EC)<\/span><\/p>\n

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Stand 3 Men:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Caleb Swanepoel (Pinelands, Cape Town, WC)<\/span><\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Lerato Seroke (Newcastle, KZN)<\/span><\/p>\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Thando Ngcikwe (Khayelitsha, Cape Town, WC)<\/span><\/p>\n

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Kneel \/ Sit Men:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Dave Williams (Glen Anil, KZN)<\/span><\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Emihle Sombexe (Delft, Cape Town, WC)<\/span><\/p>\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Tyler Pike (Kommetjie, WC)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Kneel \/ Sit Women:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Similo Dlamini (New Germany, KZN)<\/span><\/p>\n

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Waveski Men:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Doug Hendrikz (Forest Hills, KZN)<\/span><\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Martin Ferreira (Pretoria, GP)<\/span><\/p>\n

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VI 1 (Blind) Men:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Danito Mondlane (Berea, KZN)<\/span><\/p>\n

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VI 2 (Visual Impairment) Men:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Asande Sibisi (Nqutu, KZN)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sabelo Ngema (Eshowe, KZN)<\/span><\/p>\n

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VI 2 (Visual Impairment) Women:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Michele MacFarlane (WC)<\/span><\/p>\n

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Prone 1 (Unassist) Men:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Tiaan du Plessis (Bluff, KZN)<\/span><\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ricardo Mateus (Westville, KZN)<\/span><\/p>\n

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Prone 1 (Unassist) Women:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Tracy McKay (Bluff, KZN)<\/span><\/p>\n

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Prone 2 (Assist) Men:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Oli Sinclair (Winston Park, KZN)<\/span><\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Raemondo Lessing (Khayelitsha, Cape Town, WC)<\/span><\/p>\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Diego Saal (WC)<\/span><\/p>\n

4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 James Sinclair (Morningside, KZN)<\/span><\/p>\n

5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mark Charlesworth (Assagay, KZN)<\/span><\/p>\n

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Prone 2 (Assist) Women:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Aluluto Tshoba (Clermont, KZN)<\/span><\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Natashia Siebert (Kingsburgh, KZN)<\/span><\/p>\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Noluthando Makalima (Khayelitsha, Cape Town, WC)<\/span><\/p>\n

4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Zubeida Bux (Durban, KZN)<\/span><\/p>\n

5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Jodie Kroone (Botha\u2019s Hill, KZN)<\/span><\/p>\n

6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Tina Mojie (WC)<\/span><\/p>\n

7.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Cwenga Nonqane (Gugulethu, Cape Town, WC)<\/span><\/p>\n

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All Inclusive Prone Men:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Peter Comrie (Westville, KZN)<\/span><\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Nathaniel Naidoo (Merebank, KZN)<\/span><\/p>\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Storm Schwartz (Doonside, KZN)<\/span><\/p>\n

4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Thabiso Mabaso (Hillcrest, KZN)<\/span><\/p>\n

5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Krishiv Katuwaro (Howick, KZN)<\/span><\/p>\n

6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Charles Phillips (Westville, KZN)<\/span><\/p>\n

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All Inclusive Prone Women:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Smangele Mefka (KwaMashu, KZN)<\/span><\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Zizi Zukulu (Ntuzuma, KZN)<\/span><\/p>\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sanelisiwe Kweyama (Umlazi, KZN)<\/span><\/p>\n

4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Chloe Malcomess (Kloof, KZN)<\/span><\/p>\n

5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Phumelelisiwe Pearl Mbele (Umlazi, KZN)<\/span><\/p>\n

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All Inclusive Stand Men:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sean Thompson (Ramsgate, KZN)<\/span><\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Zolani Dube (KwaMashu, KZN)<\/span><\/p>\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Melwa Ngema (Eshowe, KZN)<\/span><\/p>\n

4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Jarryd Smith (Sheffield Beach, KZN)<\/span><\/p>\n

5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Anthony Eastwood (Austerville, KZN)<\/span><\/p>\n

6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Camden Harwood (Capri Village, Cape Town, WC)<\/span><\/p>\n

7.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 David Klinkradt (Vredekloof Heights, Cape Town, WC)<\/span><\/p>\n

8.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Atang Moabi (Umbilo, KZN)<\/span><\/p>\n

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All Inclusive Stand Women:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Alwande Khuzwayo (Bluff, KZN)<\/span><\/p>\n

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Provincial Team Placing<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 KwaZulu-Natal (26\u00a0693 points)<\/span><\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Western Cape (8916 points)<\/span><\/p>\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Eastern Cape (1000 points)<\/span><\/p>\n

4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Gauteng (860 points)<\/span><\/p>\n

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Press Release Prepared by Julia Van Zyl<\/span><\/p>\n

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