14/04/12 - Swim for Saxon

I'm The Black Sheep - Proud Sponsors of The Swim for Saxon

On Saturday April 14 2012 Queenscliff Surf Life Saving Club hosted the second annual Balgowlah RSL Swim for Saxon Ocean Swim Event.

The event was held on the Saturday following the Australian Surf Life Saving Championships in perpetuity, to honour Saxon Bird, our mate and champion Queenscliff competitor.

Saxon was killed on the 19 March 2010, at the age of 19, after being hit in the head by a rogue ski during the ski leg of his U19 Ironman semi final at the Australian Surf Life Saving Championships.

Saxon is a multiple Branch, State and Australian medalist, both individually and as part of Queenscliff teams.

He excelled individually in the swim and Ironman events as well as in team events where he was nicknamed the ‘Sav’ – Short for saviour after his incredible swim in the 2008 Lifesaver Relay at the Australian Surf Life Saving Championship which took the team from last place to 3rd and an Aussie Bronze.

I'm The Black Sheep were honoured to be proud sponsors of this event, showing support after sharing this moment close with family and friends in 2010

Saxon's beautiful sister Arielle even scored a place in her age group carrying on the Saxon legacy. Many best wishes to her and her wonderful parents.

Saxon served up a beautiful day at Queenscliff!	Presentation Time ! The Black Sheep presents LEGEND SHANE GOULD her prize!