Surf Sports
Something for everyone
Surf sports are a big part of life at Talle, with opportunities to train, compete and be part of a team across all ages and a wide range of disciplines.
From our youngest nippers through to youth, open and masters athletes, members can get involved in surf swimming, board, ski, ironperson, beach events, surf boats and IRB racing, competing individually or as part of a team.
Some compete for fun, fitness and friendships, while others are working towards State and Australian titles. Whatever the goal, surf sports provide a great way to build skills, challenge yourself and become more involved in club life.
There’s a place for everyone in surf sports at Talle.
Beach
Beach events provide opportunities across sprints, flags, beach runs and relays, from nippers through to senior competition.
With specialist coaching and dedicated training, our beach athletes can develop their speed, technique and race skills from their first carnival through to State and Australian competition.
IRB Racing
Our IRB racing division is growing, creating another pathway for members to combine lifesaving skills with fast-paced team competition.
The program provides opportunities to develop IRB skills, boat handling and teamwork while building Talle’s presence in the competitive IRB arena.
Surf Boats
Surf boats have a proud and longstanding history at Talle, with generations of crews representing the club and achieving success at Branch, State and Australian competition, including championship medals.
That tradition continues today with strong crews across our surf boat program. Combining surf skills, strength, endurance and teamwork, surf boat racing offers a unique competitive experience and a great team environment.
From developing rowers through to experienced crews, Talle is proud to continue building on the legacy of those who have pulled on the club colours before them.
Ski
Talle has an exceptionally strong ski program, led by five-time Molokai Champion and Ocean Ski World Champion Cory Hill.
Specialist ski training supports paddlers across youth, open and Masters, from those developing their technique through to experienced ocean and surf ski competitors.
Senior Surf Sports
From U15s through to Masters, Talle offers an extensive senior training program led by Head Coach Courtney Hancock, supported by specialist coaches across key disciplines.
Athletes have access to regular training across swim, board, ironperson, ski, beach and strength & conditioning, with programs catering for developing athletes through to experienced competitors pursuing State, Australian and professional success.
Our focus is on creating a strong pathway beyond nippers, where youth, open and masters members can continue to train, compete and be part of surf sports at Talle.
Nipper Surf Sports
Surf sports are a big part of the nipper experience at Talle, with opportunities extending well beyond our Sunday morning nipper program.
Nippers can access extensive training opportunities throughout the season across swim, board, ironperson and beach events, supported by experienced coaches and age-appropriate development programs.
Whether they simply want to improve their skills and confidence or enjoy the challenge of competition, nippers are encouraged to get involved, train with their friends and experience carnivals from local events through to Branch, State and Australian Championships.
One Team. Many Pathways.
Surf Sports Coaches
COURTNEY HANCOCK
HEAD COACH
Courtney is a four-time Coolangatta Gold Champion, three-time Nutri-Grain Ironwoman Champion and two-time Australian Ironwoman Champion, with more than 20 Australian titles across her career. As Head Coach, Courtney leads Talle’s Senior Surf Sports program, working alongside our specialist coaches to develop athletes across disciplines. She also oversees the entire Talle coaching program, from nippers through to youth, open and Masters, providing direction and continuity across the club’s surf sports pathways.
CORY HILL
SPECIALIST SKI COACH
Cory is one of the most decorated ocean paddlers of his generation — a five-time Molokai Channel Champion, Ocean Ski World Champion and former professional Ironman.
MIRANDA DAVIES
HEAD NIPPER COACH
Miranda is a former professional Ironwoman and highly experienced surf sports coach — an Australian and State medallist who represented Australia internationally.
KARLEE NURTHEN
SURF COACH
Karlee is a former professional Ironwoman, two-time World Champion, Nutri-Grain Ironwoman Series podium finisher and six-time Australian gold medallist.
MITCH O'NEIL
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING COACH
Mitch is an accomplished 200m sprinter with a strong background in athletics, strength and conditioning, speed and performance training.
ELLIE BEER
BEACH COACH
Ellie is a two-time Olympian and Australian 400m champion, with an extensive background in athletics and surf lifesaving. She is a former Australian beach sprint and beach flags champion.
LLANI HILL
SQUAD COACH
Llani is an experienced surf sports athlete and swimming coach, with a strong background across surf lifesaving, squad training and competition.
At Talle, we want our athletes to have the opportunity to train, compete and pursue their goals, whatever level they aspire to.
Our surf sports program is backed by excellent club facilities, including a fully equipped member gym, extensive surf craft and equipment, storage facilities and access to a broad range of training programs and specialist coaching.
We also recognise that competing can come with significant costs. Our Competition Levy program provides financial support towards eligible competition expenses, while our athlete fundraising program gives members opportunities to raise additional funds to assist with competition, travel and surf craft costs.
And we’re continuing to invest in the future. We regularly review and develop our surf sports programs, athlete support and resources, looking for new ways to help our members develop, compete and achieve their goals.
Whether you’re having your first go at a nipper carnival, building your skills as a developing athlete, competing with a crew or pursuing success at the highest level, Talle is committed to supporting the journey.
Supporting Our Athletes
