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NSW Athletes Shine at the Pelligra SA Open
Published Tue 14 Jan 2025
NSW Athletes Shine at the Pelligra SA Open: A Weekend of Success and Growth
The Pelligra SA Open, one of the premier events on the Australian beach volleyball calendar, showcased an outstanding performance from New South Wales athletes. With a blend of seasoned competitors and rising stars from the NSW Phoenix Academy, the state demonstrated its depth of talent across all divisions, leaving a lasting impression on both spectators and fellow competitors.
Leading up to the SA Open, the NSW Phoenix Academy athletes attended a high-performance training camp at the newly refurbished South Australian Institute of Sport (SASI). This camp provided a unique opportunity for athletes to observe and train alongside Australian Beach Olympians, while also connecting with peers from other states. NSW Phoenix assistant coach Kelly Hunter shared her thoughts on the experience:
“The SA Open tournament was incredibly well run, and we were fortunate to have perfect weather throughout the weekend. It was a great experience for our athletes to travel together, train at the state-of-the-art SASI Beach Volleyball Facility, and build relationships with athletes from other states. I’m confident we’ll see a few cross-state pairings in upcoming tournaments. We had some excellent results, with five podium finishes across the group.”
The weekend proved to be a resounding success for NSW athletes, with five podium finishes across various divisions. A standout moment came from NSW talent Stefanie Fejes, who made a triumphant return to the court after a successful 2024 international and domestic season. Fresh off her NSW Championship victory in December, Fejes, alongside her partner Jana Milutinovic (SA), claimed the SA Open Championship title. The pair has been a dominant force in both national and international competitions, and we eagerly look forward to seeing them continue their success in the 2025 season.
With impressive performances and solid teamwork, the NSW athletes once again proved their ability to compete at the highest level, while also fostering a sense of community and collaboration that will undoubtedly benefit them in future tournaments.
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Take a look at all the NSW athlete's results from the weekend!
Phoenix Adelaide Camp Athletes - SA Open Results
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Div 1 Women
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Div 1 Men
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Lauren Brasell /Lina Mueller – 5th
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Ethan Grocott/Luka Sazdov - 5th
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Mireille Smith/Remy Song – 5th
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Felix Birke/Adam Fejes - 9th
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Hilary Hannagan/Gwen Thornton - 13th
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Jett Rocker-Graham/Tim Philippe - 9th
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Div 2 Women
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Div 2 Men
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Shelby Peace/Oriwia Noble - 1st
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Chase Patterson/Cooper Ryan - 1st
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Emma Hannagan/Olivia Jury - 3rd
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Tyson Dagenais/Ben Schickinger - 3rd
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Chelsea Cocks/Jess Hunter - 9th
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Ryan Hutchings/Brock Warren - 9th
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Div 3 Women
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Div 3 Men
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Stella Lindvall/Elena Hillard - 4th
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Arley Hinchley/Jack Hutchings - 2nd
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Abigail Hudson/Sara James - 5th
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Amarlin Altanshagai/Arvis Altanshagai - 5th
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Lilly Fisher/Hannah Woolard - 16th
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NSW Athletes - SA Open Results
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Div 1 Women
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Div 1 Men
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Stefanie Fejes - 1st with Jana Milutinovic (SA)
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Felix Birke/Adam Fejes - 9th
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Chantal Tung/Caitlin Henry - 4th
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Gareth Mann - 9th with Danny Helman (SA)
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Mireille Smith/Remy Song – 5th
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Jett Rocker Graham - 9th with Tim Philippe (Qld)
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Michaela Levy/Yulia Tkachenko - 9th
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Lewis Jupp - 13th with Tom Attrill (ACT)
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Clara Cecile Lassen/Imogen Rowe - 13th
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Isabella Simurina 13th with Georgina Vanloo (SA)
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Div 2 Women
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Div 2 Men
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Oriwia Noble - 1st with Shelby Peace (Qld)
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Cooper Ryan 1st with Chase Patterson (Qld)
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Chelsea Cocks/Jess Hunter - 9th
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Tyson Dagenais/Ben Schickinger - 3rd
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Div 3 Women
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Div 3 Men
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Stella Lindvall/Elena Hillard - 4th
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Amarlin Altanshagai/Arvis Altanshagai - 5th
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Abigail Hudson/Sara James - 5th
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Daria Di Filippo/Katrin Weidinger - 5th
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Lilly Fisher/Hannah Woolard - 16th
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Photos captured by Tim Joy 📸 ⬇️
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