The 2015 Tim Gates Classic Fun Run & Walk on Sunday, January 11 attracted a crowd of some 600 runners, walkers and spectators.
All ages and abilities were catered for as entrants set off in perfect conditions – sunshine and a cooling SE breeze – which prevailed for the after party at the Sunset Lounge, also was a smash hit.
Tim Gates was a passionate and proud member of the Fairhaven SLSC. He devoted countless volunteer hours in the training and development of young members so that they could further their skills in competition, leadership and learning of the surf lifesaving movement. In 2008, Tim tragically died in a freak accident in the surf at Fairhaven.
Celebrating his love of lifesaving and the beach this community event raises funds for the club. Funds from previous events have supported the redevelopment of the new clubhouse and youth training programs.
President Trevor Baxter said it was appropriate the club staged the event on the same day as the carnival as Tim devoted so much of his time to surf lifesaving competition skills here and across the state.
“The Tim Gates Classic has become a very special event, which bonds all sections of our membership,” he said.
“The show of support never ceases to amaze us. How wonderful to see the Fairhaven beach covered with energised participants of all ages. The true sense of the word ‘fun’ was carried from the run well into the evening, said Jane Gates. It was summed up by a club member who told Jane: “What a great night last night Jane, in the true spirit of Tim. Don’t you just love the next generation coming through the club.”
Heading the VIP entrants were Australian Olympic medallist rowers, James Tomkins, Drew Ginn and Matt Long.
LOCAL COMMUNITY SUPPORT
The major sponsor this year was again Great Ocean Road Real Estate, Aireys Inlet.
Prizes and additional support was provided by our wonderful Aireys Inlet retailers:
| 247 Life, Ashburton Physiotherapy | Aireys Inlet Pharmacy | Aireys Inlet Fish & Chips |
| Coastal & Country Gifts | Freestone’s Roadhaven | Kiss Me Too |
| Mr. T & Me | The Bar Counter | Unscriptd |
| Aireys Pub | Aireys Inlet General Store | A La Grecque |
| Blazing Saddles | Eagles Nest Gallery | Great Escape Books |
| Lighthouse View Video | Skinny Leg’s Café | Truffles Café & Deli |
PLACEGETTERS
10km run
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 male | Patrick McNamara | Harry Baxter | Harry Crowe |
| Under 18 female | Ella Baxter | Isobel Galloway | |
| Open male | John Howley | Henry Dick | Josh Ketterer |
| Open female | Georgia Liubinas | Katie Manning | Samantha Gates |
| Senior male | Charlie Elhage | Ben Ward | Mattew Ricker |
| Senior female | Patricia Galvi | Vicki Remyn | Jane James |
5km run
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 female | Kayla Ryan | Ellie Jaensch | Lulu Dillon |
| Under 18 male | Will Lewis | Oliver Allis | William Mallett |
| Open female | Lise Roos-Weil | Hatty Hall | Lauren Burnham |
| Open male | Romain Donneux | Max Harris | Liam O’Callaghan |
| Senior female | Di Guiney | Emma Warren | Helen Stanley |
| Senior male | Tony Symons | David Clark | Mark Doughty |
FULL RESULTS:
Published Placegetters
Download: Published Placegetters (pdf)
10KM
Download: Overall Results (pdf)
Download: Open Results (pdf)
Download: Senior Results (pdf)
Download: U18 Results (pdf)
5KM
Download: Overall Results (pdf)
Download: Open Results (pdf)
Download: Senior Results (pdf)
Download: U18 Results (pdf)
