We all know that there will be thousands of competitors and friends and family descending on Kingscliff over the next two weeks.
But to cater for all these people there has been a lot of work behind the scenes in recent days. Every time you head down to Marine Parade in Kingscliff it seems something has changed.
However it hasn’t changed on its own as editor Tania Phillips has found out as she trailed Kim Holdem, Gary Cain and the other members of Cudgen Headland Surf Lifesaving club. The club’s members will be swelled by a large number of volunteers from Surf Lifesaving NSW and the Tweed community over the next few days.
Carnival statistics
■ 600 volunteer officials from across the state will attend to assist with the 2012 Allphones NSW Surf Life Saving Championships (as well as our own volunteers behind the scenes).
■ 3500 lunches, morning and afternoon teas prepared for volunteers, officials and workforce.
■ 4000 litres of fuel used.
■ 10 all-terrain-vehicles will be used.
■ 1500 metres of crowd control barriers used.
■ 9000 litres of water delivered to officials.
■ 21,000 hours of officiating by volunteers.
■ 400 events held with 1800 races conducted.
■ 2600 medals presented.
■ 18 inflatable rescue boats and 8 jet skis used for water safety.
