Griffith University Surfers Paradise Rowing Club News

Jessica Evatt-Davey was successful on the weekend in qualifying for inclusion in the 2012 Queensland Youth Cup Squad to compete against the other states and New Zealand on the Olympic Course, Sydney, in July. Congratulations to Jess on this achievement!

On a sad note Lucy Harkin, who also trialled at Kawanna Waters on the weekend, failed by seconds in making the squad and was also involved in a bad traffic accident on her way home - thankfully Lucy was only shaken and bruised - she says that the weekend has only made her more determined than ever to work hard this season to achieve her goals - great spirit Lucy!

Konrad Hill, Patrick Czakilew and coach Gordon Cameron turned up in the dark at 5.00am this morning for the movie shoot on the broadwater. They enjoyed a hot breakfast at 5.30am with local stars of the movie including Gary Sweet. They then took to the water for their 15 seconds of fame as a backdrop to one of the first scenes in the movie "Fatal Honeymoon". The scene took several takes to get it just right and the boys were pleased with their inclusion in the movie, which will screen on American networks on September 14 - keep your eye out for its release here in Australia - the rowing club will be included in the credits as a "With Thanks To Griffith University Surfers Paradise Rowing Club".

If you would like to be a star - join the club that offers so much - new rowers and experienced oarspeople are always welcome at the shed - please call the coach on 0407754311 or go to our website for more information.

Two of the sheds best male scullers - Konrad Hill and Patrick Czakilew will play a part in the filming of a new movie called "Fatal Honeymoon" - on the Broadwater on Friday morning. They will be rowing in a double scull as a backdrop to a major scene in the movie which stars one of Hollywood's perennial greats - Harvey Keitel.  

In accepting the offer of Rowing Australia Scholarships at Tier Five level, Kurt Dempsey and Eugene Bradshaw, became members of a very select group of Australian athletes receiving the award. They became number four and five in Australia to be given this great opportunity to experience rowing under the guidance of the national body. Congratulations again to these fine young members of our great University.