"As we all know it is very tough getting a new OCR event off the ground and it takes a lot of key people to make a successful first event. I want to thank Alec Avierinos and team at SA OCR for all the support you have shown us since our first event in April 2016. You and SA OCR clearly want to grow the sport by encouraging strong relationships between race organizers, athletes and all teams. The sport of OCR is growing at a rapid pace and we need a central body to coordinate all international competitions where South African OCR athletes can be proud to wear the SA OCR jersey. As a start-up event in 2016 we have not been in a position to contribute to the Athletes fund to OCR World Championships to the extent that we would like but please rest assured we are there for the team in 2017 as our event grows across South Africa. The Grind - Obstacle Course Racing is behind you all the way!!"

"As a training facility owner I can agree that this is one of the fastest growing sports in SA. In having such a fast growing sport we enjoy the fact that there is a central point been "SA OCR" for all latest results, events, race organising (national and international), interviews, race reports and so much more. I personally appreciate everything Alec Avierinos has done to help grow the sport and his involvement and we can be lucky to have him on board. I know our next step should be a SA OCR board perhaps a few facilities been the board and appointed by Alec who will lead up this. OCR in SA has changed lives and I can get to see this daily. Excited to see what the future holds."