Southern KZN boardriders feel the stoke as SA champs approach

WAXED-UP and ready to go, the Southern KwaZulu-Natal Bodyboarding Association (previously Ugu BA) are ready to showcase their skills in Port Alfred this weekend from Thursday, 18 April until Tuesday, 23 April as riders compete in the South African Bodyboarding Championships.

The national event will see all the hard work invested over the months pay off.

“Our riders have been working so hard in preparation for SA champs,” said team liaison, Samantha Peace. “Team training sessions have been taking place weekly at various beaches including Warner Beach and Treasure Beach.

The riders continue to train throughout the week on their own, after being guided by the team captains over the weekend at their local beaches.”

The team consists of four Professionals, three Men, one Lady, two Dropkneers, one Master, five Juniors and five Boys.

Peace explained that the team spirit is at an all time high, as everyone has joined forces to raise funds, find sponsors and gather donations through various initiatives.

“The community has been outstanding and we thank all who have supported us morally and financially,” said Peace.

The team is still holding online auctions in an effort to raise funds. If interested visit https://www.facebook.com/skznbodyboarding/.

SKZNBA thanked its generous sponsors:

Cosmic Vape
Lapa-Side’s Debbie Patterson and Pamela Bowren
Hand Picked Movement
Darren Simes
The Naidoo Family
Soul Surf Lifestyle
Sheetrite
Smokey Joe’s
The View Restaurant
Pirates Chest Jewellers
Bolt and Nut Centre South Coast
Aarens Logistics
Beruseal (Pty) Ltd
Rip Curl

The team has seen some changes in the past few weeks.

The updated list of competitors

Professional Division: Wayne Smith (Captain), Neil Smith (Vice-Captain), Jason Sequeira, Martin Grobler
Men’s Division: Bradley Gertze, Travis van Wyk, Dwaine Schutte
Ladies Division: Kayla Smith
Drop Knee Division: Jason Sequeira, Wayne Smith
Masters Division: Trevor Poolton
Juniors Division: Jason Sequeira, Damien Bernstein, Wayne Williams, Jordan Peace, Joshua Webber
Boys Division: Jason Fryer, Chaz Papendorf, Brayden Hewitt, Dylan Barber, Warren Benecke

2019 SKZNBA Committee: Shaun Venter (chairman), Samantha Peace (media liaison), Bradley Gertze (treasurer)

SKZNBA wished all teams the best of luck. Feel the Stoke.

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