Staying Healthy in the Winter

With the winter season upon us, staying healthy must become a priority with the cold weather to keep living an active life style.  The following article gives 10 natural ways to stay healthy during the winter season.  Follow this link to get insite on staying healthy this winter: http://stayhealthyandwell.com/10-tips-to-stay-healthy-during-the-winter-season/

2012 Blue Lake Sprint & Olympic Triathlon/Duathlon

Check Out our NW staff in action and some great footage of the event!

WMI Global is the official medical provider for the Blue Lake Sprint and Olympic Triathlon/Duathlon. ProActive Physical Therapy is the local medical sponsor.

2012 Seaside Beach Volleyball Tourney

WMI along with partners ProActive Orthopedic Sports Physical Therapy and PerformTex Products are out in beautiful Seaside Oregon this weekend for the worlds largest amateur beach volleyball tournament! 

Players and spectators  enjoy the clear ocean air of one of the World’s most beautiful beaches as described by National Geographic. The beach is home to the Seaside Beach Volleyball Tournament to be played for the 30th consecutive year in August of 2011. It is the largest amateur beach volleyball tournament in the world with over 800 teams playing on 100 plus courts. Divisions range from parent and child to Masters 55+, along with our Men, Women and Co-ed Open Divisions that feature current and retired AVP ranked players. Seaside Beach Volleyball is consistently the highest ranked and most visited amateur beach volleyball tournament around! Our teams travel from as far as the East Coast and Hawaii as well as Canada. Our tournament is known throughout the beach volleyball world and is mentioned by many AVP players as “the one to go to.” And, Seaside Beach Volleyball is as organic as it comes… no bleachers, no required team shirts, no plastic clapping devices and no entry fee for spectators! Best of all when the tournament is over there is no trace of it left on the clean white sands. NEW DIVISIONS THIS YEAR INCLUDE Men’s/Women’s B & BB Doubles, Masters 55+ Doubles, Coach/Player and Parent/Child Advanced 2′s Division

www.seasidebeachvolleyball.com

WMI Global and PerformTex Products

Video: WMI partners with PerformTex 2012 

PerformTex Products, LLC. Is a leading supplier of the most advanced kinesiology tape on the market, with its patented twin groove technology adhesive pattern, which encourages increased adhesive stability and deeper fascial penetration for increased fluid flow. With operations and distribution points throughout the world, PerformTex has effectively increased its visibility and options in this very competitive environment.

2012 Premier Title Sponsor- ProActive PT

WMI is pleased to announce the involvement of ProActive PT as an official medical partner to the WMI Global Network for 2012

WMI Corp. Winter Dew Tour Snowbasin UT 2012

WMI Corp is the medical provider for the Winter Dew Tour.

Mud Runs Gaining in Popularity

Mud runs have been gaining in popularity over the past couple of years.  The article, Filthy fitness: 'Mud runs' soar in popularity, from  NBCNEWS.com gives participants perspectives on these intense races that are occurring everywhere.  The following link will take you to the article: http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/45215162/ns/today-today_health/t/filthy-fitness-mud-runs-soar-popularity/ 

What have your experiences been with these popular races?

New Consensus Statement on Preventing Sudden Death in Athletes

"The Inter-Association Task Force for Preventing Sudden Death in Collegiate Conditioning Sessions: Best Practice Recommendations"

This past January 2012, the National Athletic Trainers’ Association, The National Strength and Conditioning Association and many other professional organizations composed the latest consensus statement regarding the prevention of sudden death during strength and conditioning sessions in college athletes.  Since 2000, 21 NCAA football players have died during strength and conditioning sessions¹.  This consensus statement outlines the importance of many critical aspects that will help prevent the risk of sudden death in athletics in the future. What are some of your thoughts upon reading this?  

1.  Casa, Douglas J.  The Inter-Association Task Force for Preventing Sudden Death in

Collegiate Conditioning Sessions:  Best Practice Recommendations.  Journal of Athletic Training. 2012; 47(4):477-480 http://www.nata.org/sites/default/files/preventingsuddendeath-consensusstatement.pdf

WMI Corp. A look back at the Winter Dew Tour- Killington, VT 2012

WMI Corp. at the Winter Dew Tour- Killington, VT 2012. Second stop of the Winter Dew Tour, WMI Corp Medical Staff- Company Medical, WMI is the official medical provider for the Winter Dew Tour!

PRESS RELEASE

PerformTex™ Products Partners with WMI Corp.

Hatboro,   PA May 29, 2012 –PerformTex   is pleased to announce the Strategic Partnership as an official medical   partner to the WMI Corp Global Network.

WMI Corporation along with   PerformTex will provide a comprehensive Risk Management and Medical/Rescue   program that includes coverage of its world-class amateur and professional   events, organizations and development worldwide.

“Knowing that these athletes   expect the best and that our products hold up to the rigorous demands speaks   volumes to the quality care and products we both bring to the table”, says   John Jarvis, Marketing Director of PerformTex.  “Partnering two forward thinking   companies that are truly the innovators and leaders within their industry on a   global level is something we are extremely proud to be a part of. The fact   that it will be the same medical personnel that take care of high profile   professional and Olympic athletes around the globe and knowing that we are   there to offer the support needed, is an important step for our young   company.” continues Jarvis.

“WMI Corp is very excited to   have PerformTex in its Global Network and that PerformTex shares in the vision   to provide quality and superior products to our medical professionals so that   we in turn can deliver high quality care to our athletes and events” says Rick   Bahr, WMI Corporation President / CEO.    “Athletes world-wide agree that a consistent professional medical team   that understands their sport and level of competition is key to their   individual performance and ability to compete at the highest levels; WMI   Corp’s experienced staff with proven ability at the highest level of sport   competition offers these athletes and their teams the comfort of knowing the   best decisions will be made and the best possible medical care and products   (PerformTex) will be used and provided to all athletes competing in WMI Corp   medical provided events world-wide.”

PerformTex Products, LLC.    Is a leading supplier of the most advanced kinesiology tape on the   market, with its patented twin groove technology adhesive pattern, which   encourages increased adhesive stability and deeper fascial penetration for   increased fluid flow.  With   operations and distribution points throughout the world, PerformTex has   effectively increased its visibility and options in this very competitive   environment.

Winning Medicine International, (WMI Corporation) is the premier risk management, event medicine and   rescue management Company in the world. In 1988 WMI Corp. burst onto the scene   providing comprehensive risk management and medical coverage worldwide to   Olympic and National Team Athletes.

For more information on PerformTex and WMI Corp.

PerformTex Products, LLC
www.PerformTex.com

WMI Corporation
www.wmicorp.com

Next stop UCI BMX SX World Cup Series Norway April 12-14th

BMX Supercross action Sylvain in Chula Vista Picture Craig Dutton           UCI BMX Supercross World Cup series premieres in Norway 9 April 2012 - The Randaberg Arena, close to beautiful Stavanger on Norway’s scenic southwest coast, has been transformed into a challenging Supercross track complete with the now so familiar jumps and Supercross start hill. This spectacular and spectator friendly BMX-event will be the second stop of the UCI BMX Supercross World Cup series of the 2012 season and will be the first time that the world’s best BMX racers will compete on this custom-made Supercross track in Norway. Over 170 riders from 26 nations are registered for this three-day event; considered to be one of the key events in BMX leading up to the 2012 London Olympic Games. For some nations this event could be a key-qualifier, while for others their focus will be on other events this year. Elite women: Walker and Reade in and Pajon out 2010 World Champion Shanaze Reade (GBR) will start her Olympic BMX Supercross year in Norway after missing out the stop in the USA. Sarah Walker (NZL) will also start racing again. Walker - 2009 World Champion - although present in America, eventually decided not to race and predicted to be ready for the start in Norway. The current World Champion Mariana Pajon (COL) is out with an injury after crashing in the last Supercross race. Arielle Martin (USA) will be keen to improve her form after her Chula Vista performance. And Magalie Pottier (FRA) will want to prove that her Chula Vista victory will be the first one of many.

An un-ridden track with tight and hectic brick-turns Elite men: Can Fields win three in a row? With the men, the big question is: can Connor Fields (USA) win three Supercross races in a row? It will always be difficult to predict any BMX Supercross World Cup -especially on this un-ridden track with its tight and hectic brick-turns. But fact remains that Fields was almost unstoppable on the last two stops of 2011 as well as the first stop of 2012 on his ‘home’ track in Chula Vista. Can he maintain that form on a completely different course, with all riders only having a maximum of two hours practice on it? Some of the top Elite-men are missing. Jelle Van Gorkom (NED) is recovering from his crash in Chula Vista. He is expected to make a full recovery, but will not be racing for a while. Maris Strombergs (LAT), the current Olympic Champion, has not signed up. But Sam Willoughby (AUS), second in Chula Vista just two weeks ago, is ready to race, as is current World Champion Joris Daudet (FRA). Or will local-boy Andre Fossa Aguiluz (NOR) be able to grab a podium place, as he did last year in Denmark, winning the World Championships BMX time trials? Back to back UCI BMX Supercross events With only two weeks since the first 2012 Supercross event in Chula Vista, California, the organizers have worked flat-out to create this second stop on the other side of the globe in Norway – a first in its own right! The organizers are rightly proud to have overcome this logistic challenge, especially during the Easter holiday. Many thanks go out to logistical partner Rock-It-Cargo. The riders in the meantime have also been busy travelling to Europe and adjusting to the new time zone. Most have been training on the Dutch Papendal track, like Sam Willoughby (AUS) and David Herman (USA) for example. Marc Willers (NZL) reports on twitter that he is well rested after flying Business Class across the Atlantic. UCI BMX Supercross on Facebook In less than one year 11.000 likes - #sweet...thx to all our fans and supporters of BMX Supercross. It's you that drive us and keep us psyched to bring you the best possible events and to continue to innovate. Thank you ! Please see editorial rights free pictures on www.bmx-mediatool.com Please see the live feed of the event on www.bmxlive.tv Please see all results, riders bio’s and archive on www.bmx-results.com Please follow UCI BMX SX on http://twitter.com/UCI_BMX_SX Please follow us on www.facebook.com/UCIBMXSupercross Official website event: http://www.bmxnorway.com

The Opening round of the 2012 UCI BMX Supercross World Cup series

Connor Fields (USA) wins Time Trials click for hi res photo craigdutton.com Superfinal time trials decided Chula Vista CA March 30, 2012 – The opening round of the 2012 UCI BMX Supercross World Cup series got underway in Chula Vista, Calif. on Friday the 30th with Connor Fields (USA) and Caroline Buchannan (AUS) taking the victories in the men’s and women’s time trial superfinal. Nearly 200 of the world’s best BMX racers challenged the Beijing-replica track on the campus of the U.S. Olympic Training Center in the race against the clock. For the finals on 31st of March 64 men and 32 women qualified. Olympic year heats up competition With the start of an Olympic year the field was stacked with nearly 200 riders and all the major players in attendance. After one round of time trials the best 16 men and ladies qualified for the time trial superfinals. Fields posted the fastest time of the nearly 150 elite men in the opening time trial heat. Olympic gold medalist Maris Strombergs (LAT) finished second and the reigning USA Cycling National Champion Corben Sharrah took third spot. Connor Fields said: “I grew up on this track,” explained Fields. “I started riding it in 2008 and so I know it like the back of my hand now. It was a good start to an important season, but you are only as good as your last race and there is another race tomorrow.”

Caroline Buchanan fastest women click for hi res photo craigdutton.com Buchanan peaks at the right moment. Like Strombergs on the men’s side, Australian Caroline Buchannan was the only rider standing between an American podium sweep in the time trial Superfinal. The fourth-ranked rider in last year’s UCI BMX Supercross World Cup standings, Buchannan edged American favorite Arielle Martin by less than 4/10ths of a second. Along with Martin, Amanda Carr (USA) upped her game to secure the bronze in the Superfinal. Listen to her reaction here. 64 men and 32 women to finals With their performances Fields and Buchannan secure the top spots going into the main event. In total, Fields will be among the 64 who qualified for Saturday’s 1/8 finals and Buchanan will lead the 32 women for the quarterfinals. The BMX riders will race against each other in heats of eight riders over three heats. The best four of will qualify for the next round through to quarterfinals and finals. Results top three men: 1. Connor Fields (Henderson, Nev./Chase BMX) 33.648 2. Maris Strombergs (LAT) 34.413 3. Corben Sharrah (Tucson, Ariz./GT Bicycles) 34.682 Women: 1. Caroline Buchannan (AUS) 36.073 2. Arielle Martin (Spanaway, Wash./Intense BMX) 36.546 3. Amanda Carr (Punta Gorda, Fla./ Endeavor-Paul Williams) 36.567 High resolution photos database see www.bmx-mediatool.com More info please call Simon Keijzer +1 424 216 0143 Full results see www.bmx-results.com klik results 2012 select Chula Vista Follow UCI BMX SX on www.twitter.com/UCI_BMX_SX or on www.facebook.com/UCIBMXSupercross

WSU, WMI Contract Ensures Continuation of Dew Tour Relationship

January 31, 2012 OGDEN, Utah – Weber State University’s Athletic Training Education Program and Winning Medicine International Corp. (WMI) have signed a contract that allows WSU students to continue to gain sports medicine experience at Dew Tour events.
The contract formalizes the Fellowship Program relationship between the university and WMI, official medical provider for the Summer and Winter Dew Tour events. Several WSU students and alumni have received training and worked for WMI at Dew Tour competitions since 2007. The contract also calls for WSU faculty and graduate students to be involved in research into Dew Tour athletes’ injuries.
At a typical Dew Tour summer tour stop, extreme-sports athletes perform tricks and stunts on skateboards, bicycles and motorcycles. That means WSU students working for WMI are exposed to a volume, variety and seriousness of athletic injuries far worse than at a “regular” sports event.
“It’s great training for them because they have to deal with trauma in sports anyway, but you could work in football for 10 years and maybe see one cervical spine injury, one subdural hematoma, a really nasty concussion, and one or two organ lacerations. And there (at the Dew Tour), they’re going to get several of those in a four-day period,” said Valerie Herzog, WSU associate athletic training professor and director of the Graduate Athletic Training Program. “So the students get amazing experience managing trauma. It’s a way of preparing a whole new crew of medical staff to deal with new types of injuries.”
Students also face the challenge of providing advanced emergency care in sometimes-extreme conditions. Herzog recalls one student at a winter event who had to manage an athlete suffering with a cervical spine injury, convulsions, unconsciousness and vomiting, all while trying to keep both from sliding down the steep, snow-covered hill.
In addition to the event medical care, students are among physicians, chiropractors, physical therapists and athletic trainers participating in daily morning training sessions at Dew Tour stops.
A new element of the WSU-WMI relationship is WMI opening its injury databases to WSU faculty and graduate students as it looks for ways to prevent athlete injuries. “We are very fortunate to have access to such a rich source of data,” Herzog said.
WSU’s involvement will include measuring various biomarkers in the blood following concussions, evaluating the mechanisms of injury through video analysis, and epidemiology on organ lacerations, concussions and cervical spine injuries. If enough research is completed in time, WSU representatives might present their findings at a WMI conference next year in South Africa, and the research could lead to improvements in the design of helmets or other protective equipment. The ultimate goal is to help athletes prevent serious injuries “so they can have a good quality of life beyond the age of 30,” Herzog said.
The Dew Tour activities are among options for athletic training students to complete a service-learning component of their WSU degree program. Herzog has made a habit of calling organizers of events coming to Utah — figure skating championships, winter and summer Xterra competitions, marathons, triathlons, Special Olympics — to see if WSU students can help, and learn.
WSU student Eli Kassab said he jumped at the Dew Tour opportunity and was able to network with industry experts, build up his resume and references list, and assess and treat “athletes who are on a ramp, all twisted up.”
A senior in the athletic training program, Kassab has worked at the Dew Tour since summer 2010, with two summer tour stops and one winter event.
“As far as athletic training goes, it really prepares you for the emergency response aspect of it,” said Kassab, of Los Angeles. “With the Dew Tour, you have athletes who are 20 feet in the air who come down on their head. You don’t really get a basketball player who comes down that far. This experience is very unique for an athletic trainer to have because you don’t get that sort of experience just doing football, basketball or baseball.”
Herzog described the WSU-WMI relationship as a “win-win.” It allows students to gain medical care training, build their networks and enhance their resumes and job opportunities — for example, one WSU graduate is now a full member of the WMI staff. Meanwhile, WMI gains some extra manpower, and WSU’s Athletic Training Education Program gains “a level of prestige,” Herzog said.
“Half or more of our graduate students come from out of state, and they want to know what’s different here. We’ve got internships and affiliations with the Dew Tour, Real Salt Lake, Major League Soccer, Minor League Baseball teams, club and varsity sports, high school sports, the chance to see orthopedic surgeries and work with athletic trainers who work for orthopedic surgeons,” she said. “This just adds to the package of ‘look at all you can do here at Weber State.’ There are amazing opportunities for students to grow, mature and become a professional and leave with amazing resumes and varied experience.”
WSU’s Department of Health Promotion and Human Performance offers both undergraduate and graduate programs in athletic training.  Both serve as educational routes to eligibility for certification.
In addition to the Dew Tour, Colorado-based WMI provides medical and rescue services at boat races, BMX events, Mui Thai boxing tournaments, volleyball tournaments and water skiing championships. It has fellowship, residency and medical professional training operations programs with several universities, including Brown University, UCLA, the University of Pittsburgh and the University of Utah.
Visit weber.edu/wsutoday for more news about Weber State University.

Contact:

Valerie Herzog, director, Graduate Athletic Training Program 801-626-7656 • valerieherzog@weber.edu

Author:

Brice Wallace, office of Media Relations 801-626-7212 • jkowalewski@weber.edu

WMI Corporation Introduces ProActive Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy to the WMI Corp Global Network

Press Release

Communique de Presse

Date: May 2011

WMI Corporation introduces ProActive Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy to the WMI Corp Global Network.

WMI Corp is pleased to announce the involvement of ProActive PT as an official medical partner to the WMI Corp Global Network.

WMI Corp being the leading global medical provider in the action sports industry and crashes and injuries that are unfortunately a part of the industry; with that in mind, WMI Corp and it’s principles are dedicated to offer its professional athletes the best Emergency Medical Treatment and follow up medical care possible.

WMI Corp. under the leadership of Rick Bahr, WMI Corp. is the premier event medical management company in the world. They are very experienced with all types of high risk sports such as auto racing, motocross, boat racing, skiing, snowboarding, skateboarding, and BMX. As WMI Corp. Executive Medical Director, Rick Bahr has been involved in many events such as  the Dew Tour, UCI World Cups and World Championships, NBC Summer Gravity Games, NBC Winter Gravity Games to name a few.

WMI Corp. along with ProActive PT will provide a comprehensive medical program that includes coverage of its events, organization and development of a comprehensive medical program world-wide.

Along with WMI Corp’s global presence, WMI Corp will work closely with ProActive PT to develop a comprehensive multidisciplinary medical operation throughout Oregon and Washington State involving professional medical coverage of local events and high schools.  They will work closely with local medical professionals to set up comprehensive medical coverage for an event.

“ProActive PT is very excited to be part of the WMI Corp Global Network and to bring this level of medical expertise to our already successful Company and outreach programs.” says Larry Krout, an Owner and Managing Partner of ProActive PT. “I believe this will be very welcomed in our community by the teams and athletes, knowing that they will be attended to by very experienced medical professionals and also the fact that it will be the same medical personnel that take care of high profile Professional and Olympic Athletes around the Globe” continues Krout.

“WMI Corp is very excited to have ProActive PT in its Global Network and that ProActive PT shares in the vision it has to provide quality care and medical professionalism to its Athletes and its events” says Rick Bahr, WMI Corp President / CEO.  “Athletes world-wide agree that a consistent professional medical team that understands their sport and level of competition is key to their individual performance and ability to compete at the highest levels; WMI Corp’s experienced staff with proven ability at the highest level of sport competition offers these Athletes and their Teams the comfort of knowing the best decisions will be made and the best possible medical care will be provided to all Athletes competing in WMI Corp medical provided events world-wide.”

ProActive Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy, founded in 2002, is a leading Physical Therapy provider to Athletes and Active people in the States of Washington and Oregon. Headquartered in Fairview, Oregon, ProActive PT boasts 8 area clinics as well as outreach programs that provide sports medicine care to 7 area high schools.

Winning Medicine Corporation, WMI Corp. is the premier event medicine and rescue

management company in the world. In 1988 WMI Corp. burst onto the scene providing comprehensive medical coverage worldwide to Olympic and National Team Athletes.

In 1990 WMI launched a nationwide medical network for ESPN, Anheuser-Busch, and CE Sports most dynamic, popular, and exciting lifestyle sports. With an established professional medical network that reaches world-wide, WMI Corp. continues to bring personal and professional medical management to the forefront of athletic sporting events.  WMI Corp is the official medical and rescue provider for the Dew Tours (Global Operations- owned by NBC Sports and MTV 1, MTV 2 and operated by Alli Sports), UCI – Union Cycleste International World Tours (a Division of the IOC, International Olympic Committee), GSX – Global BMX Supercross, Bayfair San Diego (Unlimited Hydroplane Races), and USA Cycling Team (BMX Supercross Team), to name a few.

UCI BMX Supercross World Cup: Papendal, Netherlands

Press release: Preview Round two UCI BMX Supercross

Second stop UCI BMX Supercross on Olympic replica track

Papendal, The Netherlands 21 May 2011 - On 27 and 28 May the next edition of the UCI BMX Supercross World Cup presented by Swatch will stop in Papendal, The Netherlands. This Supercross World Cup is the second leg of the 2011 World Cup series and the fifth event to count into the 2010-2011 UCI BMX rankings allowing the riders to accumulate points toward their country's participation at the 2012 Olympic Games.

See video preview on freecaster.tv.

The brand new permanent Supercross track (picture) is the most advanced and challenging track in the world at the moment and is home to the Dutch team, although other teams are welcome to use the facilities as well.

The design of the Papendal track is almost similar to the design concept for the 2012 Olympic Games track that currently is being constructed. Track Designer Tom Ritzenthaler will take the experience of the Dutch track forward into shaping the final track for the London Olympics.

Elite Men
Corben Sharrah (USA) will lead the USA men's contingent as the number-one ranked rider in the UCI's Supercross World Cup standings. The 19-year-old took the win at round one of the Supercross World Cup in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. The world of BMX is also pleased to see #365 Mike Day (USA) return to BMX Supercross racing after a 1 ½ year absence due to a back operation. Last time BMX fans saw Mike Day in splendid form was at the 2009 UCI BMX Supercross in Chula Vista. According to experts this Dutch track will certainly suit Day’s technical style.

Marc Willers (NZL) will be eager to improve his performance of Pietermaritzburg. In South Africa Willers looked set to make the final but the friendly Kiwi crashed in the semi-finals. Joris Daudet (FRA) also looked very strong on the African ochre-red clay, winning the time trials and finishing second in the main final. Khalen Young (AUS), who was very pleased with his third place podium result in Africa. Young looked strong and determined in South Africa, will he be fighting for the podium in the Netherlands again?

Current World and Olympic Champion Maris Strombergs (LAT) is unfortunately still on the injury list. Strombergs is planning to return to BMX Racing in July for the UCI BMX World Championships in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Experts also expect big things from the Dutch Army. The orange team of coach Bas de Bever will have a slight home track advantage. The experienced riders like Raymon van der Biezen #121 and Jelle van Gorkom #37, Sander Bisseling #40 are reported to be very fast on this challenging track.

Elite Women
Manon Valentino (FRA) certainly surprised a few with her convincing win at round one of the BMX Supercross in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. Valentino will be keen to proof that her Pietermaritzburg win was well deserved by mixing it up in Papendal as well. Others to watch for are the 2009 BMX World Champion Sarah Walker (NZL), 2010 MTB 4X World Champion Caroline Buchanan (AUS) and 2009 junior BMX World Champion Mariana Pajon (COL).

Last but not least, current World Champion, Shanaze Reade (GBR) is making her return to BMX racing and will surely aim for a win, if not just to build her confidence on this Olympic replica track.

Follow the action live on Facebook and Freecaster
See your favorite riders live online on freecaster.tv. The preview is online!

Facebook news updates on http://www.facebook.com/UCIBMXSupercross or on Twitter http://twitter.com/#!/UCI_BMX_SX

Another Day in the Life of the Traveling Coffee Cup

04/15/11 - 04/18/11

The traveling coffee cup is on it's way to Parker, AZ for the Sprint Boat Championships.  The weather is expected to be clear with a warm 90 degrees F during the day and 60's F during the evenings.  The cup used to frequently work this area along with Havasu during the 1990's and early 2000's but has not been back in some time.  It will be a great time revisiting old friends in the area at the same time working a fantastic event.

The cup will keep you posted....

 

The view from my room at the BlueWater Resort and Casino www.bluewaterfun.com

This hotel is quite a resort in itself. Take a look at their pool....

Getting ready to go in after a boat flipped....boat sunk & we have to salvage it out.  Hard work against the intense current of the Colorado River.  It is very strong beneath the surface.

The Saga of the Travelling Coffee Cup Continues

04/04/11 - 04/12/11

South Africa, once again a beautiful place with wonderful people.  The coffee is great, there is so much to do the game reserves, beautiful sites to see and places to stay makes it a must on your plans to visit and vacation. Thank you again for a great experience.

The Redlands Hotel is a must stay while in South Africa.  Paul, the general manager & his staff provide excellent service & a friendly atmosphere which is welcoming to business travelers & vacationers. I have been coming here for the past 3 years on business for extended stays & each time the staff provides the same great service & accommodations.   www.redlandshotel.co.za

Our medical tent at the BMX SX Track. Leatt has become one of our official sponsors.

A special thanks to Troy Lee for decking out the Global SX staff and myself. The gear is awesome!

www.troyleedesigns.com

UCI BMX Supercross Season Opener in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

Press release: Round One UCI BMX Supercross world cup 2011

UCI BMX Supercross Season opener in Pietermaritzburg RSA 31 March 2011 - The UCI BMX Supercross World Cup presented by SWATCH is the premiere BMX racing series in the world and serves as main qualification event for the 2012 Olympic Games. First round kicks off in Pietermaritzburg South Africa on 8 and 9 April. 104 Elite men and 38 Elite women are registered from 20 countries. (picture UCI BMX Supercross / Craig Dutton) Permanent BMX track in Pietermaritzburg On Wednesday 30 March the first truckloads of ochre-red soil for the world class track arrived at Alexandra Park where the city’s mayor Mike Tarr was on hand to move the first sods into place. The permanent BMX track will sit alongside the Pietermaritzburg cricket oval and the cycling velodrome, and will provide an eagerly awaited year-round base for the BMX fans in the region. “It’s our plan to take the whole area around Alexandra Park and turn it into a sporting precedent and this BMX track forms a part of that greater plan,” said mayor Tarr. Once the BMX Supercross event is completed the track builders will reshape the course into a less challenging layout, better suited to local emerging and intermediate talent. Preview Round One 2011 When all the action gets underway at Alexandra Park in Pietermaritzburg on 8 and 9 April all BMX fans will eagerly await who takes first blood of the season. With 485 days to go to the start of the London Olympics this is the time to make your mark and eventually qualify for the pinnacle event in BMX racing, the Olympic Games. See live video on freecaster The runner up of last year’s World Championships, South African favorite Safizo Nhlapo will not compete due to a knee injury. “It’s obviously very disappointing and it’s sad to have to go through something as serious as this just a year before the Olympics,” said Nhlapo. “I guess this comes with the sport though and it’s just part of being a professional.” With the widely feared Latvian Maris Strombergs also being out of the Pietermaritzburg event many of these two Olympic finalists' nearest rivals will be eager to take advantage of this golden opportunity and get their seasons off on a positive note. Marc Willers (NZL) will definitely be someone to keep en eye on. The flying Kiwi has been on a winning streak ever since his second place finish at the 2010 BMX Supercross finals in Frejus, France. Sam Willoughby (AUS) is always a strong contender. The Australian was obviously very disappointed not winning the World Cup series last year and is now on a new mission. Also keep an eye out for the large Dutch and French teams. Big teams wich are getting stronger by the day, with several experienced riders on the team, backed up with several young guns. Look out for the return of #666 Dutchmen Ivo van der Putten. The battle for supremacy amongst Elite Women is going to be wide open this year. Last year’s overall World Cup winner Laetitia Le Corguille (France) and 2010 World BMX Champion Shanaze Reade (GBR) are not competing in South Africa, leaving the floor for Sarah Walker (NZL), Alice Post (USA), Mariana Pajon (COL), Eva Ailloud (FRA), Caroline Buchanan (AUS), Arielle Martin (USA) or last year’s Junior World Champion Merle van Benthem (NED) to name a few.

New Permanent BMX Supercross track opened in the Netherlands. On 25th March an impressive crowd assembled in Papendal the Netherlands for the opening of a brand new BMX Supercross track. UCI president Pat McQuaid was present to open the challenging course designed and build by Tom Ritzenthaler. (Picture FAT BMX) Bas de Bever Dutch chief BMX coach was very pleased with this track. Other countries are invited to train in Holland too. Evil Ivo van der Putten (#666) considers it the most challenging track in the world. See video in Dutch with Go pro helmet camera images.