NUMBER: 9
PROFILE
| Nickname | Kel |
| DOB | 15/9/92 |
| Age | 18 |
| Born | Brisbane, QLD |
| Lives | Caloundra, Sunshine Coast |
| Club | Mooloolaba |
| Coach | Michael King |
CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- U/19 Queensland Ironwoman Champion 2011
- 3rd U/19 Board Race Australian Titles 2011
- 4x Australian 2km Beach Run Champion
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NAME: Kelly-Ann Perkins
NAME YOU GET CALLED DOWN THE BEACH: Kel
AGE: 18
HOME TOWN: Caloundra, QLD
CLUB: Mooloolaba SLSC
FORMER CLUBS: Dicky Beach, Metropolitan Caloundra
COACH: Michael King
HOW MANY YEARS HAVE YOU BEEN IN SURF LIFE SAVING?: 9 years
BEST LEG: Board and Swim
DO YOU HAVE FAMILY THAT COMPETE TOO (AND IF SO, WHO)?: Yes, my two brothers Carl and Kieren
FAVOURITE IRONMAN / IRONWOMAN: The Eckstein Brothers, Caine because he is the endurance king and has dominated the Coolangatta Gold over the last couple of years, and Shannon because of his amazing surf skills and efficiency out on the water
FAVOURITE HOME SURF SPOT: Anywhere along the Currimundi/Wurtulla stretch
FAVOURITE FORMAT: Triple Sprint
BOARD YOU PADDLE: Kracka
SKI YOU PADDLE: Gibbons
BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR CAREER: Michael King
TOP THREE COMPETITION RESULTS:
- U/19 State Ironwoman Champion 2011
- 3rd U/19 Board Race Australian Titles 2011
- 4x Australian 2km Beach Run Champion
2010/11 SEASON GOALS:
Do well in the IronWoman series, State and Australian titles, and continue to keep improving and enjoy racing
CAREER GOALS: To win the big three – Ironwoman Series, Coolangatta Gold and Australian Ironwoman Title
DO YOU HAVE ANY SPONSORS (AND IF SO, WHO): Kracka, Fisiocrem, Rydges Hotels & Resorts
WHAT’S THE HEAVIEST THING THAT HAS EVER HAPPENED TO YOU IN THE SURF? Well I’ve had a few pumping’s over the years but nothing too serious
APART FROM IRNONMAN RACING, HOW DO YOU EARN A CRUST: I’m a first year uni student studying a Bachelor of Commerce (Majoring in Accounting)
IS ANYONE IN YOUR FAMILY FAMOUS: Well not quite, but my brother is Kieren Perkins
DO YOU HAVE ANY FAMOUS FRIENDS: No
BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE: My brother Kieren because he is my No. 1 fan and extremely supportive and also my parents
NAME THREE PEOPLE YOU’D LIKE TO GO ON A SURF TRIP WITH (YOU DON’T HAVE TO KNOW THEM):
Curtis Stone (to cook some delicious food), Julian Wilson (to watch carve up the waves) and my brother Kieren
FAVOURITE FOOD: It would have to be a three way tie between Pavlova, BBQ ribs and Pasta
FAVOURITE DRINK: Mango Smoothie
FAVOURITE BAND / PERFORMER: Katy Perry
FAVOURITE TV SHOW: Home and Away or Modern Family.
FAVOURITE MOVIE: I don’t mind the Harry Potter movies
FAVOURITE SPORTING TEAM: Brisbane Broncos in the NRL and Hawthorn in the AFL.
SOMETHING PEOPLE MIGHT NOT KNOW ABOUT ME: Well I lived in Mt. Isa until I was 8 years old and also I am a triplet
