Southern Kneeboard Association
The Southern Kneeboard Association (SKA)
was formed by a group of South Australian Kneeboarders in 2001.
Phil Arthur (aka Pinebox or PB) was one of the driving forces
behind the formation of this Association and was its original
President. (see
Club History).
In 2012 Pinebox has again taken over the reigns of Club
President.
The original 8 members have now grown to
over 20 members including one from Ceduna and one from Robe.
The group originally had close ties with
Kneeboard Surfing Australia (KSA) with Phil Arthur being South Australia's representative/ spokesperson on the
KSA committee. In 2010 SKA became affiliated with Surfing
SA. Now members of SKA are also members of Surfing SA and
can take advantage of Surfing SA's insurance benefits as well as
being able to compete in State Titles and kneeboard surfing
Pro-Am events that are run by the various state clubs and KSA.
In 2009 a group of members, backed by SKA
and headed by Phil Arthur started the first ever SA Kneeboard
Surfing Pro-Am, namely the Encounter Coast Kneeboard Classic
(ECKC). This event became part of the Australian
Professional kneeboarding circuit. Fittingly Phil Arthur
was the winner of the inaugural ECKC, but it has since been won
by interstate competitors with the 2010 champion becoming the
Australian Kneeboard Surfing Champion in that year, thanks to
his win in the ECKC. This event received great support
from sponsors who are listed on the page dedicated to that event
(link). Unfortunately 2011
saw the final of this event as costs could not be supported by
the small number of entries.
SKA is still committed to the original
reason behind its formation in that its main emphasis is on
promoting social activities for its members. To achieve
this the club meets each month, usually the first Sunday of the
month (Calendar), to enjoy a surf together, some coffee or feast
together at a local bakery to share bragging rights on who had
the best wave. Twice a year, more if there is interest,
the club organises a trip away, with a weekend trip to Kangaroo
Island being the most popular. Trips to Yorke Peninsula
and Victoria have also been organised in the past. In
future trips to the South East and West Coasts of South Australia
are being considered to meet with the members in those areas and
share some local waves with them and hopefully surf some new
spots. Emphasis will be on fun and enjoying the company.
Apart from the AGM, SKA has two
semi-formal events, namely the mid-year dinner and the Christmas
Dinner. These events provide the opportunity for members
to bring their wives, partner or friend to a club event and
enjoy a meal together. At the Christmas Dinner the club
awards are presented and occasionally some goodies are given to
the members.
From its humble beginnings the club SKA
has now grown to be an active group supporting and promoting
kneeboard surfing in SA, with it main emphasis on the social
aspect of the sport.
Club Committee
President:
Phil Arthur
Vice President Sandy Langlands
Secretary:
Peter Granton
Treasurer:
Paul Francis
Membership
The Southern Kneeboard Association
welcomes new members. To join simply download the
Registration Form (link below), complete it and mail to the
Treasurer (address on form) with the appropriate fee. If
you wish to know more about the club come along to one of our
monthly club meets and talk to one of the Committee.
2012 Registration Form
Contact Us
Club President: Phil Arthur
e-mail:
ecphila@bigpond.com
Web Site Administrator:
Günther Frensch
e-mail:
gintfrensch@internode.on.net
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