​Thank you to all the remarkable individuals who generously gave their time and support, your contributions were invaluable in creating memorable moments to the success of the Maranui SLSC 2023/2024 season. We look forward to welcoming current and new members to the club for our new season on Sunday 3rd November 2024.
HONOURS & AWARDS
2023 • 2022
2023 CAPITAL AND COAST AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE
The Capital and Coast awards were held recently at the Mana Boating Club. This is a chance for all Capital and Coast club representatives to get together and celebrate the achievements of lifeguards, athletes and volunteers. Maranui had a number of nominations for awards. A strong showing was put in from Maranui athletes Holly Reynolds, Ella Strang and Joe Barry.
Importantly two dedicated Maranui members were recognised for their service contribution to surf lifesaving. Anna McDonnell receiving a Regional Distinguished Service Award and Carrie Matson Speirs receiving a Regional Service Award. Maranui wahine toa.
Below is a summary of nominations and award recipients for the 2023 Surf Lifesaving Capital Coast Awards
Nominations
Coach of the Year - Simon Butcher
Sportsperson of the Year - Holly Reynolds
Sports Team of the Year - U19 Women's Ski Relay Team (Holly, Ella, Ruby)
Surf Official of the Year - Ben Barry
U19 Surf Lifeguard of the Year - James Shields
Lifeguard of the Year - Ben Wickens
Instructor of the Year - Holly Reynolds
Volunteer of the Year - Ben Wickens
Award Recipients
Holly Reynolds - Winner of the U19 Female Whitehorse competition
Ella Strang - second in the U17 Female Whitehorse competition
Joe Barry - second in the U15 Male Whitehorse competition
Anna McDonnell - Regional Distinguished Service Award
Carrie Matson Speirs - Regional Service Award
Left to Right: Jim Warwick, Anna McDonnell, Lucy Barry, Rhys Speirs & Carrie Matson Speirs
Left to Right: Holly Reynolds, Ella Strang, Joe Barry & Anna McDonnell
Left to Right: Ella Strang, Ruby Douglas, Holly Reynolds
MARANUI END OF SEASON CELEBRATION
Congratulations to all our prize winners.
Thanks to everyone who helped to make it a fabulous afternoon on Sunday 7 May recognising and celebrating our members. Huge thanks to Wellington Rugby Football Club for hosting, and Maranui Board of Director Jim Warwick, Rachael Burke, Pru Popple, Lucy Barry, Rhys Speirs for organising a great event.
We are very lucky to have such a great group of members who give so much to our club - as lifeguards, coaches, athletes, officials, IRB, instructors, handy men/women, parents, team managers, drivers, catering, committee - just to name a few roles! Amazing!
TOP ATHLETES UNDER 10 YEARS
U8 Male Athlete of the Year - Conor Flynn
U8 Female Athlete of the Year - Kitty Huggins
U9 Male Athlete of the Year - Alex Barry
U9 Female Athlete of the Year - Millie Isaia
U10 Male Athlete of the Year - Rico Rawlins
U10 Female Athlete of the Year - Lotta Leonhardt
U10 Male Most Improved Athlete - Rauri Salter
U10 Female Most Improved Athlete - Zhana Condliffe
TOP ATHLETES UNDER 14 YEARS
U11 Athlete of the Year - Eddie Dunn
U12 Male Athlete of the Year - Isaac Goodwin
U12 Female Athlete of the Year - Olive Anderson
U13 Athlete of the Year - Eleanor Jefferies
U13 Athlete of the Year - Rosie Dunn
U14 Male Athlete of the Year - Mackenzie Croxford
U14 Female Athlete of the Year - Sam Leadbetter
MOST IMPROVED JUNIOR ATHLETES
U12 Male Most Improved Athlete - Noah Isaia
U12 Female Most Improved Athlete - Ava Rowe
U14 Male Most Improved Athlete - Mackenzie Croxford
U14 Female Most Improved Athlete - Henry Joan Kluyskens
JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT
Jr Development-Empowerment - Jemima Hampton
Jr Development-Empowerment - Marshall Locke
Jr Development-Inspiration - Livia Gleisner
Jr Development-Connection - Isla Dalzell
Maranui SLSC Oceans Cup - Eddie Dunn
Ron Simpson Cup Top Jr Surf Competitor - Isaac Goodwin
Recognition for Contribution to Junior Sport - Finola Dunn, Chooi-Lee Hong, Alex Dalzell, Matt Davies
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SPORTS AWARDS FOR 2022-2023 SEASON
Emerging Coach - Holly Reynolds
Emerging Official of the Year - Ben Gleisner
Team Manager of the Year - Glen Reynolds
Coach of the Year - Simon Butcher
Most Improved Female Athlete - Amelia Brown
Most Improved Male Athletes - Bruno Joli & Josh Bethell
Top Female Competitor - Holly Reynolds
Top Male Competitor - Joe Barry
Sportsperson of the Year - Holly Reynolds
IRB Race Crew of the Year - U23 Aces (Bruno Joli, Oskar Wickens, Ben Wickens)
Sports Team of the Year - U19 Women's Ski Relay Team (Holly, Ella, Ruby)
Surf Official of the Year - Ben Barry
Going the Extra Mile for Sport - Deb Tapp, Chooi-Lee Hong, Katrina Bailey, Sue Tuia
SERVICE AWARDS FOR 2022-2023 SEASON
Club Service Awards - Lucy Barry, Luc Speirs, Ben Wickens, Holly Reynolds
Club Distinguished Service Award - Carrie Matson Speirs
Maranui Life Membership Award - Anna McDonnell
Rookie Lifeguard of the Year - Joe Barry
U19 Surf Lifeguard of the Year - James Shields
Lifeguard of the Year - Ben Wickens
Rescue of the Year - John Tuia
Instructor of the Year - Holly Reynolds
Volunteer of the Year - Ben Wickens
Club Member of the Year - Chooi-Lee Hong & Tom Dunn
2022-23 U20 Female Lifeguards - Ruby Tui - a little inspiration from Francie Russell.