Jemma is junior sports person of the year

A Umina Surf Life Saving Club member has won the Central Coast Sports Federation's Junior Sports Person of the Year Award at a ceremony held in Mingara on November 25.

Seventeen-year-old Jemma Smith received the award following an impressive year competing on the national and world level for Surf Life Saving Titles.

Smith's track record this year includes being named team captain for the Australian Youth Team for World Titles; breaking the Australian record in the 100m Manikin tow with fins at the Australian Pool Rescue Championships; first place in the Under-17 Ski at Aussies 2016; named female competitor of the carnival at the Australian Surf Life Saving Championships 2016; World Youth Champion for the Single Ski, Oceanwomen Board Race; and taking the silver medal in the World Youth Pool Championship Super Lifesaver Event.

Interview, 4 Dec 2016

Richard Braddish, Umina Surf Life Saving Club

Reporter: Dilon Luke