The First Northern Samar Boardsports Festival 2012

Written By Paula de los Reyes 

When in Manila, June 9, 2012, Catarman, Nortern Samar: The First Northern Samar Boardsports Festival 2012 has officially started on the 9th of June at the University of Eastern Philippines White Beach Resort. Together with the Local Government of Catarman, Northen Samar and with the support of  the Tourism office, the event kicked off and gained so much support from the local boardsports athletes of Northern Samar and neighboring provinces who participated in this momentous boardsports event of the year. The First Northern Samar Boardsports Festival gathered the best skimboard athletes across the country highlighting all the sport and giving the athletes a limelight in achieving there goal of becoming the first ever champion of the said competition. “It is the first ever national skimboarding competition in the province of Catarman”, Northern Samar says Ms. Josette Doctor, Tourism Officer of Northern Samar. The perfect white sand beach and point break waves of UEP’s pride is the home for the 1st Northern Samar Boardsports Festival. This spot is a treasure and we are looking forward to the University of Eastern Philippines officials to give the skimboard athletes to practice in this amazing and word class skim spot in Catarman, says Michael Eijansantos, Managing Director and EIC of Mylifeonboard.net. Dagz Hermosa from Talisay, Cebu took out the class A Skimboard finals over RiobenVivero, Obet Yunuario and Momay Cobacha all from Tanauan, Leyte.   Dagz Hermosa from Talisay Cebu taking on the final round over the best skimboarders of Talisay, Cebu. Photo courtesy of EmayOler. ” This is my first time here in Catarman, Northern Samar. I consider UEP White Beach as one of the best skim spots in the Philippines”, says Dagz Hermosa who’s career in the boardsports scene has been shaped up with his relentless passion and love for the sport. He also placed 2nd in the first ever 5km push race competition in Catarman, Northern Samar. In the Class B Skimboard Division, the “Push Master” Tito Sumicad, also from Talisay, Cebu hailed as the top skimboard athlete, nailing an outstanding performance over Rai-Rai “The Samurai” Etac, AbnerZaide and Ian Torio who are considered to be the most promising localskimboard athletes of Catarman Northern Samar.  Tito Sumicad’s first ever skimboarding competition. Photo by EmayOler. Dubbed as the “Push Master”, because of his unbeatable speed record in push race competition, Tito Sumicad dominated the 5km push race competition in Northern Samar. “Thank yo very much for giving this opportunity to compete here in Catarman, Northern Samar, thank you also to Mr. Mike of Mylifeonboard.net for helping the skimboard community”, says Tito Sumicad who’s hard work and dedication for boardsportspayed off.   Pushing his way to the finish line, Tito Sumicad is considered to be the best long distance longboard push racer in the Philippines. Photo by Jose Yniguez.   The Skateboarding scene in the province of Catarman, Northern Samar is slowly picking up its phase.Skateboarders from Tacloban and local skateboarders from nearby provinces converge in this celebration of good vibes making it the biggest and the first  ever skateboard event in Northern Samar.  Janward F. Asis took all the supporting competition in skateboarding event. He won the bestrail, highest ollie, ollie gap challenge and dominating the game of skate class A category. The 1st Northern Samar Boardsports Festival was indeed an all out celebration of boardsports action making the province of Northern Samar a promising place for boardsports action in the country. The First Northern Samar Boardsports Festival is brought to you by Mylifeonboard.net, Malachi Skateboarding, Northern Samar Skimboarding Club and BBX Productions and presented by The Tourism Office of Northern Samar, University of Eastern Philippines, the Local Government of Northern Samar, Northern Samar Outdoor Federation and Governor Paul Daza. Sponsored by DC, Quiksilver and Roxy Philippines, Volcom Philippines, Free Energy Coop, Driftwood Local Ent. Fluid Surf, Son of a Beach, Joint OutdoorSkateshop and GrupoNopo. Media Partners: yours truly,wheninmanila.com, www.pinoyfitness.com, Samar Weekly Express, OneSport Magazine, Unbox.ph, Sprout Magazine, Blunt and mylifeonboard.net.  When in Cebu City, please visit gregmelep.com for your real estate needs.