Category: Zone Tournaments

Alliman Shield and Taylor Shield

Alliman Shield Round 7

Kurnell Competition Round 7 Report: Making Waves Despite Rough Seas!

Location: Kurnell

Date: 7th July 2024

Host: Port Hacking Penguins

G’day, diving enthusiasts! The 7th round of the Kurnell Alliman, hosted by the dynamic Port Hacking Penguins, was an event to remember. Despite the challenging weather conditions with rough seas and varying visibility, the spirit of competition and camaraderie shone bright. A hearty cheer for the 31 divers who braved the elements to compete! It was heartening to see a diverse group, including female competitors and fresh junior faces, dive into the challenge.

**Individual Glory:**

  • 1st Place: Warren Carter (PHP) – A stellar performance!
  • 2nd Place: Gary Baxter (PHP) – Close on Warren’s heels.
  • 3rd Place: George Manolias (SSD) – A commendable effort.
Warren Carter

**Club Triumph:**

  • 1st Place: North Shore
  • 2nd Place: Sans Souci
  • 3rd Place: Port Hacking

A round of applause and gratitude to the following stars who made the event seamless and enjoyable:

  • Gary Baxter: For doing the role call and providing the essential weather update.
  • Dave Greig: For organising the hot dogs and assisting with the weigh-in – a true multitasker!
  • Simon Trippe, Pat Mullins, and Daniel Coelho: For their invaluable help with the weigh-in.
  • Ryan O’Gorman: For setting up the ring – the backbone of the event’s setup.

Apologies if we missed anyone, but your efforts are much appreciated!

Despite the weather’s best attempts to dampen our spirits, the day was a resounding success.

Dolphins galore

It was fantastic to see so many sign on and participate, showcasing the vibrant and resilient diving community. A huge thank you to everyone who attended, competed, and contributed to making this competition memorable. Here’s to many more such adventures and may the seas be ever in our favour!

Sea Hawks

Stay tuned for the next round, and until then, dive safe and dive happy!

Report by Pat Ireland Sports Secretary SMZ USFA

George Manolias with a thumping Tarwhine
Derrick Cruz always smiling
Manolias brothers Steve and George

Alliman Shield 2017 – November – Watsons Bay

It dawned a dark, rainy day on the morning of the competition and then The Gap was checked to see the conditions outside the seas looked like a washing machine!

But as the divers gathered the safety boat went out and came back the competition was on! The safety talk was conducted and the roll call and the divers went out for the days diving. The harbour turned out to be surprisingly clear with a lot of fish about. Both Shark Island and Sow & Pigs Reef had excellent conditions. But outside the harbour the conditions were rough and sloppy and challenging to spearfish in.

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The competition finished at 1:15pm and all competitors were back in time, some interesting fish came in like Parry Gryllis’s blue bar parrotfish, Phil Sheppard’s spinefoot. Phil also got a huge silver drummer of over nine kilograms. The weigh in went smoothly and some of the tourists that hung about were rewarded with a fish or two, good public relations!
When the score were done it was SSD Derrick Cruz who took out the day with 699pts and Matt Poulton coming fourth with 419pts which has them level pegging at first going into the final round. The last competition is on December the 3 rd at Gunnamatta Bay, Cronulla. A BBQ and drinks will be on after the competition and all are welcome.

Lee Dalli
President
Metropolitan Spearfishing Zone

Scores are missing October results and will be updated soon.

Alliman Shield 2018

January – Gunnamatta – 
February – Terrigal –
March – Kurnell – 
April – Long Reef –
May – Little Manly –
June – Kurnell –
July – No Competition
August – Bayview –
September – Long Reef –
October – Kurnell –
November – Watsons Bay –
December – Gunnamatta –

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Alliman Shield 2017

January – Gunnamatta – Cancelled – dangerous ocean conditions
February – Terrigal – Results
March – Kurnell – Cancelled – dangerous ocean conditions
April – Little Manly – Results
May – Port Kembla – Results
June – Gunnamatta – Results
July – No Competition
August – Bayview – Results
September – Long Reef – Cancelled – dangerous ocean conditions
October – Kurnell –
November – Watsons Bay – Results
December – Gunnamatta –

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Alliman Shield 2016 – 11th September – LongReef

Day of the Bumper Bream

It was a good looking day as the boats gathered in the bay below the historic fishermen’s hut at Long Reef. The fifteen odd boats and nearly fifty divers signed on listened to the safety talk, and waited impatiently for the start. North Shore meant business with a roll up of twenty six divers! After the roll call the divers went to their respective boats and motored out a few hundred yards off shore where the flag start was done from big Maccas boat and boats raced north and south to their dive spots.

The conditions were good, although there was a building southerly swell and the water was cold and even colder on the bottom, the divers dived hard working towards the weigh in at 1:15pm. Continue reading Alliman Shield 2016 – 11th September – LongReef