2025 Paddle Queensland Canoe Marathon School Championships

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SYC Oxenford Watersports Centre | Tuesday, 17 June 2025
2025 Paddle Queensland Canoe Marathon School Championships

Message from the Executive Officer

What an incredible celebration of school paddling!

The 2025 Canoe Marathon School Championships was nothing short of inspiring—an uplifting showcase of determination, teamwork, and community spirit. This year’s event has truly raised the bar.

From the smiles at the start line to the cheers at the finish, the energy and enthusiasm of our young paddlers was contagious. It was fantastic to witness students of all experience levels take on the course with courage and pride—whether chasing a medal or simply enjoying the journey.

A huge thank you to our volunteers and officials, whose efforts behind the scenes brought this event to life. Your passion, professionalism, and care for every detail ensured that every student had a safe and memorable experience.

To our school partners, teachers, coaches, families, and supporters—thank you for believing in paddling and for helping create opportunities where young people can thrive, grow, and shine.

This event is more than a race—it’s a reflection of what happens when community, sport, and nature come together. We’re proud of what we achieved together, and even more excited for the future of school paddling in Queensland.

– Scott Sharples, Executive Officer, Paddle Queensland

The 2025 Championships marked the largest ever school-based paddling event hosted by Paddle Queensland, featuring:

  • 29 schools from across Queensland and Northern NSW
  • 130+ paddlers competing across 33 race classes
  • Representation from independent, Catholic, and State schools
  • Craft types: K1, TK1, SKI, Guppy, K2, TK2/DBLSKI

This inclusive and vibrant event showcased the growing enthusiasm for school paddling programs and provided a pathway for student-athletes to challenge themselves in a safe and supportive environment.

School Engagement & Participation

  • Pacific Lutheran College led the way in participation and podium finishes across multiple categories.
  • Elanora State High School, Palm Beach Currumbin and Varsity College showcased strong race-day performances with Pacific Lutheran College awarded the Overall School Champions.
  • Representation ranged from metro hubs like Brisbane Girls Grammar School to regional stalwarts like Toowoomba Anglican and Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar.

Event Impact

  • Inclusion and Opportunity:
    The event welcomed both competitive and recreational paddlers, offering students the opportunity to compete for medals or simply experience the thrill of the sport in a safe, supportive environment.
  • Community Engagement:
    Teachers, coaches, and parents played a vital role in making this event possible providing not only logistical support, but also mentorship, encouragement, and school spirit.
  • Youth Development:
    The event fostered essential values such as perseverance, pride, teamwork, and leadership among participating students.

Event Photos & Highlights

Photos will be uploaded to the Paddle Queensland Facebook and Instagram pages. Don’t forget to follow, tag, and share your favourite moments!

Race Highlights

Race 1 – U10 & U12 Boys Singles / Girls Doubles

U10 Male – K1 (1 km)

  1. Paul De Beer – Nambour Christian College – 7:38.1
  2. Elias Parodi – Varsity College – 8:52.1
  3. Harvey Fry – Pacific Lutheran College – 8:27.8

U10 Male – TK1/SKI (1 km)

  1. Harvey Fry – Pacific Lutheran College – 8:27.8
  2. Henri Free – Pacific Lutheran College – 9:06.0
  3. Archie Hooper – Pacific Lutheran College – 9:55.8

U10 Male – Guppy (1 km)

  1. Charlie Payne – Varsity College – 10:34.2
  2. Patrick Hey – Elanora State School – 10:45.2

U10 Female – TK2/DBLSKI (1 km)

  1. Chung / Amini – Pacific Lutheran College – 9:43.1
  2. Devine / Devine – Elanora State School – 10:45.1

U12 Male – K1 (2 km)

  1. Nixon Wallace – Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar – 13:59.0
  2. Kaiden Scott – Palm Beach Currumbin – 14:03.3
  3. Daniel Maritz – Palm Beach Currumbin – 14:57.1

U12 Male – TK1/SKI (2 km)

  1. David Crisan – Brisbane Adventist College – 15:04.6
  2. Rafferty Ristuccia – Elanora State High School – 15:44.2
  3. Tallow Halford – Elanora State High School – 16:45.7

U12 Female – K2 (2 km)

  1. Parodi / Caldow – Varsity College / Suncoast Christian College – 13:12.8
  2. Covill / Smith – Marymount Primary / Mudgeeraba Creek SS – 15:01.3

U12 Female – TK2/DBLSKI (2 km)

  1. Subbins / Wedding – Pacific Lutheran College – 14:52.5
  2. Hooper / Bedem Duque – Pacific Lutheran College – 16:50.5
  3. Jackson / Shortland – Pacific Lutheran College – 17:19.1

Race 2 – U14 Boys Singles / Girls Doubles

U14 Male – K1 (4 km)

  1. Joel Maritz – Palm Beach Currumbin – 24:47.9
  2. Koa Brodie – Palm Beach Currumbin – 25:09.1
  3. Joel Rodd – Palm Beach Currumbin – 26:02.4

U14 Male – TK1/SKI (4 km)

  1. Sam Patel – Maroochydore State High – 26:53.8
  2. Tommy Trewhitt – Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar – 28:38.9
  3. Dylan Peck – Elanora State High – 30:33.7

U14 Female – K2 (4 km)

  1. Novosel / Bryce – Pacific Lutheran College – 26:14.4

U14 Female – TK2/DBLSKI (4 km)

  1. Paull / Harvie – Elanora State High – 28:48.1
  2. Jackson / Murphy – Pacific Lutheran College – 29:42.2
  3. King / Williams – Elanora State High – 30:11.8

Race 3 – U16 & U18 Boys Singles / Girls Doubles

U16 Male – K1 (6 km)

  1. Riley Scott – Elanora State High School – 32:52.1
  2. Asa Poland – Miami State High School – 34:16.8
  3. Nick Peachey – Palm Beach Currumbin – 34:23.9

U16 Female – K2 (6 km)

  1. Payne / Oshea – Varsity College / Miami State – 34:43.3
  2. Bryce / Novosel – Pacific Lutheran College – 38:15.8
  3. Smith-Miller / Truscott – Canterbury College / Sheldon College – 42:13.0

U16 Female – TK2/DBLSKI (6 km)

  1. Beagley / Kimmins – St Johns College – 38:53.3
  2. Duffy / Ristuccia – Elanora State High School – 42:38.6
  3. Wheat / Mahon – Pacific Lutheran College – 49:03.7

U18 Male – K1 (6 km)

  1. Anderson Flick – All Saints Anglican School – 33:04.4
  2. Jack Patel – Maroochydore State High School – 33:08.0
  3. Bill McGuinn – Suncoast Christian College – 33:55.6

U18 Female – TK2/DBLSKI (6 km)

  1. Bell / Kenny – Lourdes Hill College – 47:52.6

Race 4 – U10 & U12 Boys Doubles / Girls Singles

U10 Guppy – Female – 1 km

  1. Matilda Devine – Elanora State School – 9:21.7
  2. Felicity Devine – Elanora State School – 12:32.0

U10 TK1/SKI – Female – 1 km

  1. Bahar Amini – Pacific Lutheran College – 10:18.4
  2. Emily Chung – Pacific Lutheran College – 10:23.9

U10 TK2/DBLSKI – Male – 1 km

  1. Buxton / Free – Pacific Lutheran College – 8:45.2
  2. Hey / Payne – Elanora State School / Varsity College – 8:58.4
  3. Irving / Hooper – Pacific Lutheran College – 9:46.8

U12 K2 – Male – 1 km

  1. Parodi / De Beer – Varsity College – 7:23.2

U12 K1 – Female – 2 km

  1. Fernanda Parodi – Varsity College – 14:18.5
  2. Alexi Caldow – Suncoast Christian College – 14:45.7
  3. Remi Covill – Marymount Primary – 16:07.8

U12 K2 – Male – 2 km

  1. Maritz / Wallace – Palm Beach Currumbin / Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar – 13:25.2
  2. Ristuccia / Crisan – Elanora State High / Brisbane Adventist – 14:33.2

U12 TK1/SKI – Female – 2 km

  1. Mikaela Smith – Mudgeeraba Creek State School – 16:13.8
  2. Indie Hooper – Pacific Lutheran College – 16:48.6
  3. Catalina Bedem Duque – Pacific Lutheran College – 16:50.3

U12 TK2/DBLSKI – Male – 2 km

  1. Ashcroft / Fry – Pacific Lutheran College – 14:57.6
  2. Halford / McGinity – Elanora State High School – 14:59.2
  3. Murphy / Fry – Pacific Lutheran College – 15:24.6

Race 5 – U14 Boys Doubles / Girls Singles

U14 K2 – Male – 4 km

  1. Brodie / Maritz – Palm Beach Currumbin – 23:15.7
  2. Simper / Janz – Miami State High School – 24:42.4
  3. Briggs / Patel – Immanuel Lutheran College / Maroochydore State High – 25:26.3

U14 TK2/DBLSKI – Male – 4 km                                           

  1. Briggs / Patel – Immanuel Lutheran College / Maroochydore State High – 25:26.3
  2. Scott / Briggs – Immanuel Lutheran College / Palm Beach Currumbin  – 27:19.3
  3. Pike / Bowden – Pacific Lutheran College – 27:45.3

U14 K1 – Female – 4 km

  1. Layla Novosel – Pacific Lutheran College – 26:54.4
  2. Gemma Bryce – Pacific Lutheran College – 28:11.2
  3. Ilandea Ristuccia – Elanora State High School – 28:39.1

U14 TK1/SKI – Female – 4 km

  1. Olive Ray – Matthew Flinders Anglican College – 30:06.3
  2. Jessica Murphy – Pacific Lutheran College – 30:10.1
  3. Alice Williams – Elanora State High School – 31:02.2

Race 6 – U16 & U18 Boys Doubles / Girls Singles

U16 Female – K1 (6 km)

  1. Abby Novosel – Pacific Lutheran College – 36:23.5
  2. Ruby Williams – Chancellor State College – 36:30.2
  3. Sofia Payne – Varsity College – 36:38.3

U16 Female – TK1/SKI (6 km)

  1. Lyla Wessel – Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar – 47:17.4
  2. Gypsy Lyons-Tait – Elanora State High School – 51:49.5
  3. Amber Duffy – Elanora State High School – 52:34.5

U16 Male – TK2/DBLSKI (6 km)

  1. Crisan / Ray – Brisbane Adventist College – 39:05.5
  2. Burnett / Trevenar – Elanora State High School – 40:36.6
  3. Smith / Smith – Elanora State High School – 43:09.2

U18 Female – K1 (6 km)

  1. Leila Furness – Indooroopilly State High – 39:22.6
  2. Olivia Kenny – Lourdes Hill College – 48:27.5
  3. Madison Bell – Lourdes Hill College – 51:51.6

U18 Male – K2 (6 km)

  1. Flick / Scott – All Saints Anglican School / Elanora State High School – 30:30.8
  2. Patel / McGuinn – Maroochydore SHS / Suncoast Christian College – 33:19.8
  3. Mahon / Brace – Pacific Lutheran College – 36:28.9

U18 Male – TK2 (6 km)

  1. Vearing / Peachy – Palm Beach Currumbin – 32:20.6
  2. Willett / Weule – Pacific Lutheran College – 40:11.4

Race Results

Click on the below race to view the final results on webscorer.

Our Incredible Volunteers and Officials

On behalf of Paddle Queensland, we extend our deepest thanks to each and every volunteer and official who contributed to the success of the 2025 Canoe Marathon School Championships.

Your commitment, early starts, and tireless energy ensured a safe, smooth, and memorable experience for over 130 paddlers representing 29 schools from across Queensland and Northern NSW. From managing race logistics and water safety, to timekeeping, media, parking, and medical response—your professionalism and passion were on full display.

Special thanks to:

  • Race Director & Chief Official: Scott Sharples, for your leadership and oversight throughout the event.
  • Competition Assistants: Donna, Mark, Paul, Eliza, Lester, Natalie, Rachel, Catrina, Sarah, Tammy, Tim and Justin for your support across both race blocks.
  • Water Safety Team: SYC, Cooper and Kim, for your on-water vigilance and rescue readiness.
  • Medical Team: Max and Penne from Mr Paramedic, for ensuring everyone’s health and safety.
  • Media Crew: Matilda and Julian, for capturing the spirit of school paddling.

It is because of volunteers like you that we are able to deliver events that inspire the next generation of paddlers. Thank you for your generosity, your time, and your belief in the power of community sport.

Our Incredible Community

To all the schools, coaches, families, and most importantly — our incredible young paddlers — thank you for being part of something special. We’re already excited to make 2026 even bigger and better.

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