Local Buderim girl Leila Barnesly has done the region proud by taking out First place in her division at the State Wakeboarding Titles and coming second at the National level!
Leila has placed 2nd in the country at the 2009 Ocean & Earth Australian Wakeboard National Championships held on the mighty Murray River in Renmark, South Australia.
The Wakeboard Nationals provides competition for young and old. Age groups range from Under 9’s to veteran divisions.
Over 90 people from every State in Australia competed in the preliminary rounds held throughout the week, with the finals taking place on the weekend.
Leila threw down her run comprising of half-cabs, 180’s, wake to wake jumps, and a selection of grabs including indy, nose, tail and stalefish.
“I’m so happy with my result. I showed the judges all the tricks I know and I couldn’t have done anything else to improve my result”.
The winner of the Under 9 Girls division was reigning champ, Chloe Mills from Victoria.
World Champion riders such as Josh Sanders, Amber Wing and Harley Clifford participated in the event, wowing the crowd with their impressive tricks.
This Buderim youngster was selected as one of eight riders to be part of the Queensland Team to compete for the State Trophy, which is a rival contest between the States. The Queensland riders claimed the trophy.
Last month Leila competed in the Queensland State Titles in Townsville, achieving first place in her division. She has been placed in the Top 2 three times at a State level, and Top 4 twice at a National level.
Leila will continue to work hard to achieve great heights in this fast growing sport!
