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Burning Man: Wollongong 4s 2025
What is Wollongong 4s?
The Wollongong 4's is one of Australia's largest and longest running social Underwater Hockey competition. Starting in 1992, the competition regularly attracts more than 50 competitors from all over Australia and beyond. To qualify you need to turn up on time, put your name in the hat and be drawn onto a team with three other players and a beginner. Then its game on for several hours of 4v4 hockey - an equivalent format to Rugby 7s as we normally have 6 players in the water. At the end of the day it's off to a secret location for drinks, BBQ, and raffle.
Overview
Beneath the radiant sun's embrace at the Wollongong University Pool, approximately 60 spirited players gathered to partake in a day of competition. Each participant convened in anticipation, eager to be whimsically assigned into teams of four or five, culminating in the formation of 12 dynamic squads. Teams 1 through 6 found their realm in the shallow side of the pool, while Teams 7 to 12 ventured into the deep side. Midway through the contest, a grand switch of sides would ensue.
Results
Semi Finals
Team 5 vs. Team 8
Team 6 vs. Team 10
Grand Final
Team 5 vs. Team 6
In a thrilling overtime clash, the score stood at a tantalizing 2-2 between Teams 5 and 6. To determine the victor, the illustrious host, Ryan, decreed a duel between the mightiest champions of each team. Estiven vs. Eric. As Estiven seized victory in the strike, it was heralded that Team 5 emerged triumphant, claiming the title of champions of Wollongong 4s 2025.
1st Place: Team 5 - Estiven, Jenny, Lee, Jesse and Matilde
MVP - Jack Smit
Burning Man
With the afterparty set at Ryan's fabulous lair, attendees were summoned to unleash their inner fashionistas according to the theme: Burning Man!
Picture this: a wild mashup of hippie vibes, punk flair, and post-apocalyptic chic strutting around Ryan's farm, all while a colossal wooden masterpiece loomed in the back, just itching to meet its fiery fate!
As the sun dipped low and we scarfed down the buffet feast, everyone strolled down the hill, ready to witness Ryan’s fiery spectacle as he set it ablaze! Cheers erupted as the flames began to dance, casting a warm glow over the crowd. The wooden structure crackled and popped, sending sparks twirling into the night sky like a shower of tiny stars. Laughter and music filled the air, blending with the hypnotic rhythm of the fire. People donned their most extravagant outfits, transforming the scene into a vibrant tapestry of colors and textures. It was a moment of unity, a celebration of creativity and freedom, where strangers became friends, and memories were etched into the heart of the night.
Sponsors
Massive thanks to the awesome businesses that sponsored the tournament's raffle and auction with some amazing prizes.
Nutrition Warehouse Fairy Meadow
See you next year!
Published by Isaak