“We moved the sprints off the sand track and on to the beach in that extreme heat, and it resulted in a really neat inclusive atmosphere on the beach.”
She said the Saturday conditions were perfect for the juniors.
“We had two- to three-foot clean, glassy surf with light offshore winds. We could not have asked for anything better.
“The waves increased with the incoming tide mid-morning, which was a really great test of skills for the junior athletes.
“They were all amazing at showing up on the start line and giving it their best shot.”
Midway head coach Matt Sutton said the overall result for the club was very pleasing.
“The junior section of our club has never been in better condition.
“Aside from winning the competition, one of the most pleasing things was seeing the family atmosphere and the support for all the kids.
“I would pick out the Midway parents and the work party. They put on a really good event, and worked hard to make it happen.”
Waikanae's Michelle Mitchell said she was impressed with the performance of the club's young athletes.
“There's some really good talent coming through and there were some exciting performances.”
Club head coach Cory Hutchings felt the young surf athletes showed fantastic skill levels in relatively testing conditions.
Wainui head coach Dion Williams said he was “chuffed” with the new wave of competitors coming through for the club.
“We're only a little community but we seem to be able to get some really good kids up to speed in the ocean,” he said.
“I was really proud of the efforts of all of them in the carnival.”
Sonia Keepa said thanks must go to the Midway club for hosting the event, to the officials, water safety personnel, work crews and everyone who supported the young athletes throughout the weekend.
Under-8 boys: Blake Taylor (Midway) 1; Jakob Rennie (Waikanae) 2; Reuben Walsh and Thomas Hain (both Midway) equal 3.
Under-8 girls: Sylvia Gaddum (Midway) 1; Zoe Keepa (Wainui) 2; Charlotte Willoughby (Midway) 3.
Under-9 boys: Sam Matthews (Midway) 1; Winston Williams (Waikanae) 2; Noah Fox (Waikanae) 3.
Under-9 girls: Indie Nikora (Midway) 1; Ella Hayward (Midway) 2; Betsy Findlay (Wainui) 3.
Under-10 boys: Rori Fukushima-Hall (Wainui) 1; Oliver Tilghman (Wainui) 2; Elijah Wright (Midway) 3.
Under-10 girls: Taylor Newman (Midway) 1; Lilla Hain (Midway) 2; Gemma MacDonald (Midway) 3.
Under-11 boys: Mako Fukushima-Hall (Wainui) 1; Max Gaddum (Midway) 2; Riley Knight (Midway) and Gavin Derr (Wainui) equal 3.
Under-11 girls: Gabrielle Searle (Midway) 1; Georgie Beaufoy (Waikanae) 2; Claire Hopper (Waikanae) 3.
Under-12 boys: Harry Hayward (Midway) 1; Jerome Tamatea (Waikanae) 2; Quinn Lockwood (Midway) 3.
Under-12 girls: Ella Sutton (Midway) 1; Charlie Keepa (Wainui) 2; Sierra Blumfield (Waikanae) 3.
Under-13 boys: Yahni Brown (Midway) 1; Austin Fergus (Midway) 2; Sam Gaddum (Midway) 3.
Under-13 girls: Chloe Kapene (Waikanae) 1; Ruby Hart (Waikanae) 2; Nicola Bronlund (Midway) 3.
Under-14 boys: Tyron Evans (Midway) 1; Kyle Seabrook (Midway) 2; Alexander Davies (Waikanae) 3.
Under-14 girls: Jodiesha Kirkpatrick (Midway) 1; Sophie Petro (Midway) 2; Petiata Bowden (Midway) 3.
