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Locals crowned NSW State Champions at Whipcracking Titles

By Rebecca Flisher

Apr 2, 2026

Five local NSW State Whipcracking Championships competitors found success at Conargo on Saturday, with two state champions among them. Pictured with their awards are Christie, Brooke, Jesse and Beau Jervis and Landon Flisher. Read more on page 27. Photo by Rebecca Flisher

Jesse Jervis, of Conargo, claimed the NSW Mens State Whipcracking Championship, showcasing outstanding skill and precision throughout the day. Photo by Rebecca Flisher

Local competitors Christie, Brooke, Jesse and Beau Jervis and Landon Flisher were among the winners at the NSW State Whipcracking Championships. Photo by Rebecca Flisher

Conargo’s own whip cracking brothers Jesse and Beau Jervis stole the spotlight at the NSW State Whipcracking Championships, held at the Conargo Recreational Reserve on Saturday.

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Jesse claimed the Men’s State Championship with 275 points, while Beau dominated the Juvenile division, scoring 246 points to take home his state title.

Their outstanding performances highlighted the strength of local talent and thrilled the crowd throughout the day.

The AWPA Australian Whipcrackers & Plaiters Association Inc hosted the event, which saw whip tips exceeding 1,234 km/h, breaking the sound barrier and creating the signature cracking sound.

Competitors showcased precision, skill, and flair in a full day of competition.

The program began with younger whip crackers warming up spectators, followed by the accuracy section, where participants aimed to break small sticks placed on stands with pinpoint precision.

Each division then performed four set routines, plus a one-minute freestyle, while novice competitors competed in a single freestyle.

The Bullock Whip Title, using long-handled, heavy whips, tested timing, strength, and accuracy, culminating in a thrilling jackpot accuracy head-to-head knockout.

Local competitors excelled across multiple divisions:

Jesse Jervis (Conargo) - Men’s Champion (275 pts); 3rd in NSW Bullock Whip (83 pts).
Beau Jervis (Conargo) - Juvenile Champion (246 pts); 5th NSW Bullock Whip (61 pts).
Brooke Jervis (Conargo) - NSW Accuracy Champion, 2nd Ladies (244 pts); 7th NSW Bullock Whip (57 pts).
Christie Jervis (Conargo) - 5th Ladies (138 pts).
Landon Flisher (Deniliquin) - Novice Champion (41 pts).

The Jervis family, from left: Christie, Brooke, Jesse and Beau Jervis. Photo by Rebecca Flisher

NSW State Championship results are as follows:

Juvenile (12 & under): Beau Jervis (Conargo, NSW), 246 pts, 1; Charlie Gregson (TAS), 216, 2; Hunter Gerada (NSW), 168, 3; Lily Gregson (TAS), 161, 4.(Encouragement Award, 9 years old)

Juniors (16 & under): Jake Pendergast (VIC), 262, 1; Jack Kleverlaan (VIC), 235, 2.

Ladies: Emiliqua East (VIC), 267, 1; Brooke Jervis (Conargo, NSW), 244, 2; Rose Thomson (TAS), 231, 3; Wei Wei Thomson (TAS), 227, 3; Christie Jervis (Conargo, NSW), 138, 5.

Men’s: Jesse Jervis (Conargo, NSW), 275, 1; Aaron Worldon (TAS), 263, 2; Graham Jones (NSW), 193, 3; Anthony Rennick (NSW), 189, 4.

Novice: Landon Flisher (Deniliquin, NSW), 41, 1; Monty Kleverlaan (VIC), 35, 2; Ashley Gardner (VIC), 34, 3; Matilda Rask (NSW), 30, 4.

Accuracy: Brooke Jervis (Conargo, NSW); runner-up Wei Wei Thomson (TAS).

NSW Bullock Whip Title: Aaron Worldon (TAS), 86, 1; Emiliqua East (VIC), 84, 2; Jesse Jervis (Conargo, NSW), 83, 3; Jake Pendergast (VIC), 67, 4; Beau Jervis (Conargo, NSW), 61, 5; Rose Thomson (TAS), 58, 6; Brooke Jervis (Conargo, NSW), 57, 7; Jack Kleverlaan (VIC), 53, 8; Wei Wei Thomson (TAS), 48, 9.

Over 45s: Graham Jones (NSW), 1; Anthony Rennick (NSW), 2; Christie Jervis (Conargo, NSW), 3.

Jackpot Accuracy: Ashley Gardner (VIC)