Hive Blog

"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