Grassroots to Glory aquatic sport film

Celebrate our local Sunshine Coast aquatic sport hero’s as they share their stories from grassroots to glory. The film includes never before seen historic photos and video of the Sunshine Coast and interviews with:

Ian Grant and Greg Rogerson - Waterskiing Club
1983 National Championships at Eudlo Creek and waterskiing at the Cod Hole

Melanie Schlanger - Swimming
From the Sunshine Coast to Olympic gold

Sherwell Family - Waterpolo/ Nambour swimming pool
A family committed to teaching children how to swim, and who also excelled at waterpolo and surfing. 

Arthur Parkyn - Surf Life Saving/ Swimming
Dell Parkyn speaks about her father and the early days of lifesaving and swimming on the Coast. 

Terry Allen - Diving/ Canoeing
Geoff Glanvilee shares stories of underwater adventure, homemade diving equipment and exploring Mudjimba Old Woman Island.

[Length: 19 minutes 26 seconds. Date: 2024]

Produced by Chris Peckham, Source Media.

The film is an initiative of the Sunshine Coast Council Arts and Heritage Levy.