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Member of the Month for October 2024

News / October 2024

Surfit October Member of the Month

Congratulations Elijah Galloway.

Meet Elijah. Elijah is this month’s Surfit Member of the Month.

Elijah was recently selected into the NSW Country Rugby Union Team. We sat down with Elijah to find out what this achievement means to him.

1. How long have you been a member of Surfit?

I’ve been a member of Surfit for about two years now, starting back when I was in year 8 at school.

2. What does being selected for NSW Country Rugby Union Squad mean to you?

It means a lot. It’s the first time I’ve ever been selected to play that next level. It’s so much stronger and a lot faster than the club Rugby that I’ve become used to, so it was fantastic to be given the opportunity to travel away and play both the All Schools teams and the City team and get that extra exposure.

3. How do you balance your school, your rugby and your gym training to be able to perform at your best?

I think it’s all about having a good schedule. Training at the gym when I have to, studying when I have to and obviously there’s my rugby commitments in there also. Obviously if I have a big exam coming up, then I’ll need to re-prioritise, but overall, I try to have an equal balance and commit to everything.

4. How has your Gym training helped you prepare for your NSW Country Rugby selection?

Yeah, gym is everything. You’ve got to be strong and fit for footy, that’s why it’s great going to Surfit. It’s a really good community with fantastic equipment. It really helps me get into shape and be well prepared for that next level of footy.

5. What advice would you give to other young athletes who are looking to improve their fitness and performance?

I think if you have a goal, you’ve to be committed. There’s no time for slacking off. You’ve got to be determined and believe in yourself. There are going to be sacrifices, but ultimately, if you want to achieve your goals, these are the things that are going to help you get there.

We look forward to seeing Elijah’s future achievements on and off the rugby field.

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