Six members from the Forest Lake Lakers Dragon Boat Club have been selected to compete in the 2023 AusChamps Nationals competition this month, representing the Queensland Dragon Boat Federation.
The competition will be held on April 20 to April 24 in Victoria at Gateway Lake, Albury Wodonga.
Local Dragon Boaters attending the competition will include Aron Pulemagafa, Ron Kiel, Tymira Pulemagafa, Nathan Billing, Nigel Kahupukoro, and Rob Crowton.
Lakers DBC coach Pani (Joe) Martin said it was a huge honour to have these members representing not only their state, but also their club.
“They are prepared, pumped, focused and determined to make Lakers DBC and Queensland proud,” he said.
Robert, Nigel, Nathan, Tymira and Aron have previously represented Queensland in the past five years, while Ron Keil is representing Queensland for the first time.
Tymira is the Lakers youngest and only female member representing the Queensland Squad, competing in the Premier Division 18 -25yr age group.
(Left to right) Forest Lake Lakers Dragon Boaters Ron Keil, Rob Crowton, Nigel Kahupukoro, Nathan Billing and Aron Pulemagafa.
Each member had to undergo a rigorous assessment process to qualify for the Australian championships.
Club president Leroy Neilson said he was very proud to have these fine individuals come together in a team environment and perform to the best of their abilities.
“They bring pride, encouragement and enthusiasm into our club. They are great mentors whom our members look up to for guidance,” he said.
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