Mackay Surf Club nippers and youth members recently took on a gruelling 4-day training camp for Hell Week 2025 – an annual training event for the surf sports group which prepares them for the up-and-coming State and National Surf Lifesaving Titles. The 15 athletes ranged from U10 – U17 and their hard work and commitment towards the Surf Club should be commended.
The program was designed to challenge participants both mentally and physically. Over 7 sessions as well as 6 difficult team challenges the team amassed an impressive 42km in running, swimming and boarding, not to mention the amount of resistance exercises they were subjected too!
“The week was not only a good opportunity to get our champions in top shape for states and nationals but also put into action the importance of what it means to be a lifesaver – for themselves, our club and our community,” said Josh Grant, Director of Surf Sports.
“We were also joined by NQBP representatives who are our youth development sponsors via their community benefit fund, to do some media about the training week and future plans for youth development.
“They were very impressed by the group’s effort.
“We wish our surf lifesavers all the best at states and nationals.”
Day 1 of Hell Week – time for some resistance exercises
The winning group in one of the tough challenges – capture the flag.
The group working as part of a team in the challenge named “Mass rescue”. As the name suggests teams had to rescue multiple people at once using a variety of equipment.
The team taking a quick break to do some media with NQBP representatives, who are assisting the club with youth development training & retention.
Mackay’s team members getting ready for their final challenge called IRB, which involved the group working together to rescue patients and secure equipment in a number of scenarios. Photos supplied
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