Hive Blog

Hive Team Rider Bridget McCulloch was recently invited down to Burleigh for the Surfing Queensland Awards night to receive an award for winning the QLD State Titles for the Under 18 girls earlier this year. Congratulations Bridget!!! Well done!
 
NSW State Titles - Race Events

NSW State Titles – Downwind and flat water races were held over the weekend of 18-19 February on the Central Coast.
There was great turnout, with fantastic sunny weather and conditions on both days of the event.

Downwind Race
The downwind race direction wasn’t decided until on the day. There were 44 participants, racing from Terrigal Haven to Toowoon Bay. Sam Parker took the lead and raced into 1st place in a time of 1 hour 1 minute to claim the $1000 cash prize (14ft and under) sponsored by ASI. Will Anido, the central coast’s talent wasn’t far behind at 1 h 8 minutes. A surprise 3rd place to another local boy, Brett Jones, at 1 hr 11 minutes. It was his first downwind SUP event, on a borrowed board, but he did have previous downwind prone paddling champion experience. Hive Swimwear was happy to sponsor the event and give prizes for the winners.

Terrene Black, placed 1st in the women to capture the $1,000 cash prize sponsored by Jamieson Park Paddle. In 1 hr 14 minutes, Terrene further solidified her position as undoubtedly the best female paddler in Australia. 2nd place to Neelie Herbert who recently had a young baby but that didn’t deter her. 3rd place to Michelle Malehden. Cash prize 2nd and 3rd of $200 and $100 were also sponsored by Jamieson Park Paddle.

Flat Water Races
6 km race and 1500 metres
Held on the Sunday 19th February, at Memorial Park, the Entrance, Central Coast. Set in the heart of the popular town centre, exhibitors were kept busy doing demos for potential new suppers and the spectators enjoyed the races, cheering on their favourites. It was picture perfect conditions, some great racing with close finishes and new talent being displayed. Thank you to The Entrance Town Centre Management who helped sponsor the event and Hive Swimwear for supplying prizes for the winners.

Click on the link below to see Amy Kotch news.

http://saltgypsy.com/2012/01/06/amy-kotch/ 

Women’s SUP Event Attracts More Prize Money Than Men’s Event

Its another first for women suppers in Australia.  A SUP event that is paying more in prize money than the mens event.

SUP Australia  recently  announced that Mark Mitchell from Jamieson Park Paddle has sponsored the $1,000 cash prize for 1st place in  the NSW state titles Women’s Downwind event on the  Central Coast on 18-19 February 2012.

But, Jamieson Park Paddle has also generously sponsored  2nd place $200 cash and 3rd place $100 cash.

This is a great opportunity for women  to be involved the first ever event  where the women will take home more cash than the men.  The event is open to all women, with the stage set to see some great race action.
 
SUPA Australia is also proud to announce that Hive Swimwear is sponsoring cash product vouchers for the Qld State Titles womens downwind event on 11 February at Sandgate Brisbane. $200 for 1st place, $150 for 2nd place and $100 for 3rd place.

The mens open downwind event offers $1,000 cash for 1st place at both the  Qld State titles (11-12 Feb)  and NSW state Titles (18-19 Feb)  Sponsored by ASI.

Come along and enjoy the buzz and excitement of SUP racing at its best.  Remember, having fun is what it’s about !

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Last August I packed my bags and set off across the sea to Mexico, to a city just north of the Guatemalan border named Tapachula. For these past 5 months I have had the privilege of visiting Mission Mexico Refuge, an orphanage run by an Australian couple, Pam and Alan Skuse. It is here that I experienced amazing Mexican traditions and customs, the excitement of travel and the sensation of stepping outside of my comforts. But ultimately, I experienced the feeling of hope and the importance of love.

Upon my arrival to the refuge I entered feeling overwhelmed at the sight of what seemed like hundreds of kids. But within seconds I was greeted with smiling faces from all of the kids who were welcoming me into what they knew as their home. Within minutes I was painting girls’ toe nails, dancing and playing. It was then that I realised this was not merely an orphanage but a family, a family consisting of 2 parents and just over 50 kids.

Hearing the story of how Mision Mexico came to be, reveals the selflessness of Pam and Alan’s actions. In the year 2000, Pam and Alan travelled to Tapachula to volunteer in a children’s refuge, but after just 6 months it was closed down. So instead of abandoning the children they decided to stay, leaving behind their life in Australia to establish their own refuge. Today it is known as Misión México Refuge, Giving Love, Life and Hope.

Throughout the week the kids are all blessed to have the chance to go to school, have tutors, music lessons, swimming lessons, dance lessons and they now have the opportunity to attend university. This is purely achieved by the help of sponsors and donations. One day that the kids all look forward to is Sunday. On this special day the 50+ kids, volunteers and Pam and Alan travel the 45 minute journey to the beach. Once they arrive it is just magical. That was where I truly witnessed the healing powers of the ocean. These children have dealt with things that just seem unimaginable to me but watching them in the water, whether it was surfing, swimming and playing by the shore, it was clear to me that they were free. The ocean acts as an escape for them, where the troubles of their pasts are nonexistent for a while and instead they are all smiles, laughs and happiness.

For me, this was an amazing experience and being back in Australia it has allowed me to appreciate what I have more. I am realising the everyday things that I take for granted, such as opportunities, freedom and simply, the ocean that I visit every day. The refuge is a perfect example of how love and hope can change lives. It has given me an understanding of what others go through and introduced me to the realities of life outside of my little bubble.

Here are some photos of the girls in their new hive bikinis! Thank you so much Kat for the Hive donation. The girls were so stoked to get fashionable and surf friendly swim wear, which they now wear every week!

For more information visit:

www.lovelifehope.com or view the documentary Somewhere Near Tapachula by Stefan Hunt & Jonno Durrant.

 

Hive Team Rider Allie Britton and Partner Clare competed on the recent Iron Woman Series. The girls started their first day of competition at Manly! Allie placed  6th open ironwoman final and 10th in the open ski final. Clare finished top 15 in her board & ironwoman events. Great effort girls!!!
The final day of competition was at the Australia Day carnival at Freshwater. Both girls had another good day of racing with Clare reaching the top 15 in the U17 ironwoman, swim & board races and Allie finished 3rd in open ironwoman and 6th in the open ski. Go girls!!!

 

 Hive Team Rider Anna Segal competed in the Winter X-games in Aspen, Colarado on Australia day and finished in 3rd place in slope style event, which in 2014 will be an Olympic event. The X Games is the premier extreme skiing/boarding/winter sport competition for winter athletes to compete against the worlds best. Anna is a legend that can defy pain associated with injury and compete well even though the level of competition was really high. Good luck Anna!

"Isabella Nichols is one of the countries most naturally talented junior surfers that may set the surfing fraternity on notice in the future. From a sports talent identification point of view, Isabella has some qualities that set her apart. This girl could be a track hurdler because she has got the height or she could be a marathon runner because she has got the cardio endurance. I think Isabella wants to be a surfer and she has the mindset and determination to do it.
Local business and sports enthusiasts have taken note of her outstanding performance in the recent Australian Surfing Titles where she placed second in the U14 and won the Rip Curl gromsearch in U14 division. Last week Isabella also won the Teenage Rampage in Cronulla. 
Local business wants to support her aspirations to be a pro surfer. Hive Swimwear from Noosa, organised a fundraiser to allow her to travel to her first international surf training camp in northern Indonesia at Telos Island Lodge in April. A fabulous collection of prizes was donated to help raise funds. Isabella was very appreciative of the support.

The draw for the prizes was conducted at Coolum Surf on Australia Day.
The winners are :
DHD custom surfboard donated by Coolum Surf - Ray Barber
Zee Wetsuit- Kara Petersen
Hive Swimwear package - Wendy Golledge
Nautilus Resort 2 night package - Maria Higgins
Season Restaurant Dinner Voucher - Chris Coombe
Smythes Inc Hirdressing package - Daniel West
Noosa Longboard voucher - Jill Macpherson
 
Isabella will commence a specially designed training program put together by Olympic Sports Physiotherapist Peter Hogg from Noosa Sports and Spinal Physiotherapy. It will include many of the traditional and modern training concepts and programs used by successful winter athletes including Olympic gold medalists. Isabella is embracing this support as it is structured and organised.
Isabella hopes to be a real contender in the 2012 U16 Australian Surf Titles which will be held in Tasmania towards the end of the year. She is setting her sights on the Junior Pro series thanks to local support. Keep your eyes peeled in the paper as we hope to have some images from her camp."

Isabella Nichols with Zee Wetsuit winner Kara Petersen

Lovelovelove Charity Event was a success.

Hive Team Rider Isabella Nichols consolidated her position as one of Australia's best junior surfers with another win over the weekend at the Ocean & Earth Teenage Rampage in NSW. This is Isabella's second consecutive win in prestige competitions for juniors. It is a real confidence builder after also winning the U14 Rip Grom Search in mid December at Coolum.

Hive Swimwear is helping Isabella win fund raising activity to pay for a training camp in northern Indonesia which is planned for April. The draw for multitude of great prizes is held at Coolum Surf on Australia Day at 10AM if you have time to attend. Any support for Isabella is greatly appreciated by Hive Swimwear,Isabella and her family.

Hive Marketing Director and Olympic Sports Physiotherapist Peter Hogg will structure Isabella's strength and conditioning program for the year. The program will include many of the conventional and new programs currently completed by the Australian Freestyle Ski Team.

Well done Isabella with this recent win in NSW !! - a testament to her ability to maintain competitive focus through an entire day of competition.

Hive Team Rider Isabella Nichols is one of the countries most naturally talented junior surfers that may set the surfing fraternity on notice in the future. From a sports talent identification point of view,Isabella has some qualities that set her apart. This girl could be a track hurdler because she has got the height or she could be a marathon runner because she has got the cardio endurance. I think Isabella wants to be a surfer and she has the mindset and determination to do it. Local business and sports enthusiasts have taken note of her outstanding performance in the recent Australian Surfing Titles where she placed second in the U14 and won the Rip Curl gromsearch in U14 division. Local business wants to support her aspirations to be a pro surfer.

Hive Swimwear from Noosa, organised a fundraiser to allow her to travel to her first international surf training camp in northern Indonesia at Telos Island Lodge in April. A fabulous collection of prizes was donated to help raise funds. Isabella was very appreciative of the support.

The draw for the prizes will be conducted at Coolum Surf on Australia Day. The prizes are DHD custom surfboard donated by Coolum Surf, Zee Wetsuit, Hive Swimwear package, Nautilus Resort 2 night package, Season Restaurant Dinner Voucher, Smythes Inc Hirdressing package, Noosa Longboard voucher.

Isabella will commence a specially designed training program put together by Olympic Sports Physiotherapist Peter Hogg from Noosa Sports and Spinal Physiotherapy. It will include many of the traditional and modern training concepts and programs used by successful winter athletes including Olympic gold medalists.

Isabella is embracing this support as it is structured and organised. Isabella hopes to be a real contender in the 2012 U16 Australian Surf Titles which will be held in Tasmania towards the end of the year. She is setting her sights on the Junior Pro series thanks to local support. Keep your eyes peeled in the paper as we hope to have some images from her camp.