With much sadness we advise of the passing of Liz Hirrschoff on Friday 6 January 2012.
Liz had a long association with canoeing in Victoria since becoming involved in 1985 when she participated in her first Murray Marathon. As an athlete, Liz was a member of the Australian Team in 1991 (when she won the British K2 World Championships), 1992 and 1994. Liz was a Coach Educator and Assessor for Canoeing Victoria, and an inspirational Flatwater/Marathon (Level 2) Coach. As a coach, Liz had junior and senior athletes in Australian sprint or marathon team every year from 1995. She was an Australian team coach in 1998 and every year from 2000 to 2008. In addition to paddling in six Murray Marathons, Liz successfully coached school teams to the Murray for more than seven years, and was also coach to an elite group of athletes seeking national selection.
Liz will be much missed by the Victorian canoeing community and our sympathy is extended to her husband Tom, relatives and friends.
The funeral service will be held on Friday 13 January 2012, 10am at St Johns Anglican Church, 552 Burke Road Camberwell. No flowers by request.
