Gibson Sporting Clubs - Private Members’ Statement

Tuesday 1 April 2025

S.E. ANDREWS (Gibson) (15:47): The Aussies are on, up on the Gold Coast. I am so pleased to say that Katrina Meehan, the President of the Brighton Surf Life Saving Club, came third and got a bronze in her Masters event for the Ironwoman competition. That is an incredible achievement, and she does that all the while being the president of the club. She is a fabulous mentor for all the young people in the club as well.

On the weekend I spent a fair bit of time out supporting tennis clubs in my community because, of course, grand finals were being held across the electorate. I am so happy to say that Warradale Park Tennis Club were premiers in the mixed division 1 team. I was then off to Marion Tennis Club, where I watched the div 1 and div 9 finals. They are a fabulous club who fought really hard to stay in Marion, with my assistance, after the council tried to kick them off their land.

I then spent the rest of the afternoon enjoying myself supporting the Brighton Tennis Club. They are a social club. The membership is open to all, but it is largely older people who are staying fit and healthy and enjoying each other's company while having a hit of tennis at the same time. They are an absolutely generous group of people and it has been lovely to be out and supporting them in their tennis.