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Surf League / Kayak Excellence

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RISE EVERY DAY STRONGER

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​IMPORTANT UPDATE - 2026 program

Please note that the Surf League/Kayak sports excellence program is now an in zone only program.
In zone students may apply and will be invited to trial for a place in the 2026 program.
No out of zone students will be involved in the trial process. Out of zone students may submit an application form however it must be noted that only exceptional (rep level) applications will be considered. ​

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Recent Results:

Surf League

2021: Queensland Secondary School Surf Life Saving Championships - Champions

2020: Queensland Secondary School Surf Life Saving Championships - Champions

2019: Queensland Secondary School Surf Life Saving Championships - Champions

2018: Queensland Secondary School Surf Life Saving Championships - Champions

2017: Queensland Secondary School Surf Life Saving Championships - Champions

​Kayaking

2023: QLD Secondary School Sprint and Marathon Kayak - Champions

2019: Queensland Secondary School Kayak Championships - Champions

2018: Queensland Secondary School Kayak Championships - Champions

2017: Queensland Secondary School Kayak Championships – Champions


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Coaching Staff Profiles

Senior Program Coach
Junior Program Coach

Tim Peach

Samantha Don

  • ​Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Ironman Series 2002-2007
  • Round 4 Winner Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Ironman Race 2007
  • 2nd Coolangatta Gold 2008
  • 3rd Ironman World Surf Life Saving Titles 2006
  • Qld and Australian Gold medallist in Surf Life Saving
  • Junior Surf Life Saving Coach for past 20 years at Mooloolaba, Tugun, Currumbin, Burleigh Heads

  • State and Australian individual Board and Iron Medallist

  • Level 1 Surf Coach

  • Junior and Senior Coach at Burleigh Heads Mowbray Park for the past 12 years

  • 2 x Qld Cyclones Team member


​Junior Program

  • LTAD program (Long term Athlete development)
  • On site Physiotherapist - free injury clinic
  • Kayak technique analysis
  • Essential skills for board and swim performance
  • Sport specific development reports (twice per year)
  • Participation in Qld Schools Kayak and Surf Championships


Senior Program

  • LTAD program (Long term Athlete development) with PBC Strength and Conditioner.
  • On site Physiotherapist - free injury clinic
  • Kayah technique analysis - External Kayak Coach
  • Essential skills for board swim and running performance
  • Race specific preparation
  • Sport specific development reports (twice per year)
  • Participation in Qld Schools Kayak and Surf Championships

Alumni Success

Lucy Derbyshire 

  • 2025 Shaw and Partners Ironwoman Champion 
  • 2024/25 Coolangatta Gold Short Course Winner 
  • 2023 2nd Australian Iron woman
Charlotte Hart 
  • 2nd 2025 Next Gen Iron Woman Champion 

  • 2024 Great Britain World Championship Team 2nd Youth Ironwoman representing Great Britain

Sienna Bush
  • 1St Qld U17 Ironwoman Champion

Oliver Dillon
  • 2023/2024 u17 Australian Board Champion

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Last reviewed 14 March 2025
Last updated 14 March 2025