The boys, Cathy Freeman and David Neitz about to hit the surf
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Campaign Launch - Celebrity Surf Day
Cottage by the Sea Charity Surf DayPoint Lonsdale, Victoria (Wednesday 9th December, 2006).
Today Cottage by the Sea received over $21,000 in donations and a whole lot more kinship. A great beach day was had by all who attended The Charity Surf Day at Point Lonsdale Back Beach. Surf was in the two to three foot range with some great conditions for the professional surfers and celebrities and also for the kids to learn in.
The group of 21 underprivileged kids from all over Victoria were treated to a two hour surf lesson, lunch and then a tag team surf contest with celebrities including Olympic gold medal sprinter Cathy Freeman, Melbourne football captain David Neitz, Geelong Footballers Cameron Ling and Joel Corey, ex-world champion surfer Martin Potter and WQS surfers Nick Muscroft and Jack Perry and current Victorian Champion Jade Oglive. Everyone was a winner!
Cottage by the Sea General Manager Tony Fetherston was ecstatic, “A wonderful day for all involved, never before have we had so many ‘high profile’ celebrities bring so much joy to our kids at one time.”
Cathy Freeman stated “I’ve had a fantastic time and have been really inspired by the competitive spirit of the kids and celebrities. The people created the event and the sponsors of the event have done a fabulous job. After taking part today, I am very proud to be patron of Cottage by the Sea and very proud to be Australian!”
Point Lonsdale Surf School owner and coach Mark Phipps was a little sun burnt at the end of the day, but was blown away by the speed at which the 21 underprivileged kids between the ages of 8 and 12 learnt to surf. “We couldn’t get them out of the water and it gave me a smile on my face when I saw how much the kids were smiling and laughing.
During the year Cottage by the Sea hosts around 850 disadvantaged kids who have varying family difficulties, including emotional trauma sudden death of a parent, social and economic disadvantages and cultural or refugee difficulties. The Cottage provides a holiday for the children and while giving adult family members a break to sort out their own issues. They are reliant on donations to continue this work. Today donations were given by the Cottage by Woods Action Repairs, Coastalwatch and a member of the Point Lonsdale Boardriders Club.
There were many supporters of the event including the Ionization Marketing Agency, Point Lonsdale Surf School, Quiksilver, Coastalwatch, Point Lonsdale Boardriders Club, Coastal Stikas, Bellbrae Estate Longboard wines and Precision Printing. The day was webcast live on Coastalwatch.com via the Point Lonsdale camera.
Today Cottage by the Sea received over $21,000 in donations and a whole lot more kinship. A great beach day was had by all who attended The Charity Surf Day at Point Lonsdale Back Beach. Surf was in the two to three foot range with some great conditions for the professional surfers and celebrities and also for the kids to learn in.
The group of 21 underprivileged kids from all over Victoria were treated to a two hour surf lesson, lunch and then a tag team surf contest with celebrities including Olympic gold medal sprinter Cathy Freeman, Melbourne football captain David Neitz, Geelong Footballers Cameron Ling and Joel Corey, ex-world champion surfer Martin Potter and WQS surfers Nick Muscroft and Jack Perry and current Victorian Champion Jade Oglive. Everyone was a winner!
Cottage by the Sea General Manager Tony Fetherston was ecstatic, “A wonderful day for all involved, never before have we had so many ‘high profile’ celebrities bring so much joy to our kids at one time.”
Cathy Freeman stated “I’ve had a fantastic time and have been really inspired by the competitive spirit of the kids and celebrities. The people created the event and the sponsors of the event have done a fabulous job. After taking part today, I am very proud to be patron of Cottage by the Sea and very proud to be Australian!”
Point Lonsdale Surf School owner and coach Mark Phipps was a little sun burnt at the end of the day, but was blown away by the speed at which the 21 underprivileged kids between the ages of 8 and 12 learnt to surf. “We couldn’t get them out of the water and it gave me a smile on my face when I saw how much the kids were smiling and laughing.
During the year Cottage by the Sea hosts around 850 disadvantaged kids who have varying family difficulties, including emotional trauma sudden death of a parent, social and economic disadvantages and cultural or refugee difficulties. The Cottage provides a holiday for the children and while giving adult family members a break to sort out their own issues. They are reliant on donations to continue this work. Today donations were given by the Cottage by Woods Action Repairs, Coastalwatch and a member of the Point Lonsdale Boardriders Club.
There were many supporters of the event including the Ionization Marketing Agency, Point Lonsdale Surf School, Quiksilver, Coastalwatch, Point Lonsdale Boardriders Club, Coastal Stikas, Bellbrae Estate Longboard wines and Precision Printing. The day was webcast live on Coastalwatch.com via the Point Lonsdale camera.
Thursday, March 22, 2007
Whats on when
SURF FOR KIDS CAMPAIGN
Surfers Tony Featherston and David Smith - Proposed Surf Dates March - June 2007
State - Region Ref No - Break Name
South Australia - 13 1st Ramp-Long Beach/Robe 14 Surfers/Goolwa/26 Triggs/27 Southport
Queensland - Gold Coast 7 Greenmount/Snapper Rocks/D-Bar
Bali - Bali Coast/Kuta beach Airport Lefts/Airport Rights
Victoria - Gabo Island - Kilcunda/3 Wonthaggi / Williamsons/5 The Channel / Cape Patterson/3 Woolamai/Carparks/6 Sunderland Bay/7 Smiths Beach/8 Y.C.W./10 Kitty Miller Bay/14 Cat Bay. Mornington Peninsula - 1 The Point/Point Leo/3 Crunchy Point/Point Leo/4 1st Reef/Point Leo/4 The Hole/13th Beach/5 The Beacon/13th Beach/Breamlea/8 Insides/Outsides/Point Impossible/9 Fishos/Torquay/19 Winkipop/20 Bells Beach/38 Wye River/44 Smythes Creek/45 Harbour Wall/Apollo Bay/2 Johanna Beach/5 Princeton Peak/7 Harbour Point/Port
Note: Dates and venues subject to change without notice. To view full list of venues and dates for 2007, 2008 & 2009 refer to http://www.cottagebythesea.com.au/surf_for_kids/Surf for Kids Campaign - Surf Venues 100.pdf
Surfers Tony Featherston and David Smith - Proposed Surf Dates March - June 2007
State - Region Ref No - Break Name
South Australia - 13 1st Ramp-Long Beach/Robe 14 Surfers/Goolwa/26 Triggs/27 Southport
Queensland - Gold Coast 7 Greenmount/Snapper Rocks/D-Bar
Bali - Bali Coast/Kuta beach Airport Lefts/Airport Rights
Victoria - Gabo Island - Kilcunda/3 Wonthaggi / Williamsons/5 The Channel / Cape Patterson/3 Woolamai/Carparks/6 Sunderland Bay/7 Smiths Beach/8 Y.C.W./10 Kitty Miller Bay/14 Cat Bay. Mornington Peninsula - 1 The Point/Point Leo/3 Crunchy Point/Point Leo/4 1st Reef/Point Leo/4 The Hole/13th Beach/5 The Beacon/13th Beach/Breamlea/8 Insides/Outsides/Point Impossible/9 Fishos/Torquay/19 Winkipop/20 Bells Beach/38 Wye River/44 Smythes Creek/45 Harbour Wall/Apollo Bay/2 Johanna Beach/5 Princeton Peak/7 Harbour Point/Port
Note: Dates and venues subject to change without notice. To view full list of venues and dates for 2007, 2008 & 2009 refer to http://www.cottagebythesea.com.au/surf_for_kids/Surf for Kids Campaign - Surf Venues 100.pdf
Chelsea Hedges
2005 World champion and currently the world number one female surfer, Chelsea Hedges has joined forces with Cottage by the Sea as an ambassador. We met Chelsea earlier this month talking about many things including our surf campaign and Cottage by the Sea, we finished up with a terrific surf session at Snapper Rocks. Having never surfed with a world champion before both David and l agreed that it was something pretty special! Here's a bit more about Chels.CHELSEA ELIZABETH HEDGES (formerly Georgeson)
a.k.a: Chels
height: 5’6" (173 cm) - weight: 123 lbs (56 kilos)
age: 23 - d.o.b.: October 15, 1983
born: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
home: Tweed Heads, New South Wales, Australia
sponsors: Roxy wetsuits and clothing, Boost Mobile, Creatures of Leisure accessories, Hedges Designer Shapes surfboards
shaper: Jason Hedges
quiver: 5’10", 5’11", 6’1", 6’3", 6’5"
stance: Goofy foot
significant other status: Married to Jason Hedges
children: Meah - rottweiler puppy 6 months hehehe
hobbies: Music, tennis, movies and training
star sign: Libra - indecisive, mellow
karaoke classic: Probably a cheesy 80’s song…..Maddonna, Roxette or something!
favorite surfer(s): Andy Irons, Joel Parkinson (Parko), Kelly Slater, Lisa Andersen, Sofia Mulanovich and Rob Machado
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