MSFT ATHLETES
We have carefully chosen these exceptional individuals based on their outstanding character, which aligns with the core values and principles that define MSFT. Each athlete is not only exceptionally talented in their respective sport but also exemplifies integrity and drive both on and off the field. With their undeniable talent and distinctive style, our athletes stand out from the competition, fearlessly pushing boundaries and displaying unwavering determination. They embody the spirit of MSFT, charging ahead with a positive mindset and a passion for sending it!
We are proud to sponsor these epic athletes to help push them to be the best they can be on in and out of competition #SPREADINGTHEFROTH. Stay tuned across our social platforms to keep updated on their movements!
LACH POWELL | FREERIDE SKIER
HOME TOWN - TAUPO
CURRENTLY BASED - Queenstown NZ
INSTAGRAM - @lachpowell
BIG ACHIEVEMENTS -
Lach has won the past 3 @dionnewport @nzjuniorfreeridetourNZ national titles
2021 finished on the podium of the @freeridejuniortour_fjt
Lach has had EPIIC results coming up through the ranks winning the past 3 @dionnewport @nzjuniorfreeridetourNZ national titles and in 2021 finished on the podium of the @freeridejuniortour_fjt which is massssive - no doubt you’ll see us working on some exciting content projects over time & in the near future when they make their way to the north island.
QUINN RYAN | SUPER STOCK RACER
HOME TOWN - HAWKES BAY
CURRENTLY BASED - HAWKES BAY
INSTAGRAM - @qryan46
BIG ACHIEVEMENTS -
3rd at the NZ Superstock GP 2020, X2 Palmy superstock teams championships with the Hawkeyes, 2nd Palmy superstock teams with the Hawkeyes, 1st Auckland teams Nationals with the Hawkeyes. Quinn’s come very close to numerous individual NZ titles but last heat carnage.
He has also won 2X HB superstock champs, 3X Autumn Nationals champ, Wellington superstock champs, 2nd Battle of the stocks, TWS superstocks in Paradise winner, East Coast superstock champ. X2 Lucas oil series winner in Palmerston North. Gary Elis Sportsmanship award at the Battle of the Stocks last season. There are also many more.
Quinn is a sender at heart & has been part of the crew since MSFTS began. We felt it was time to make it offical bringing him onboard as a representative as he chases Motorsport across the country side. We’ll also be a proud sponsor of his team @qrmotorsport46b rolling forward into their first official season after a fresh build which he’s been head of designing. This man is a all round legend that has an incredible talent on anything with horse power.
We are super stoked and proud to sponsor Quinn to help guide him to be the best he can be in and out of competition #SpreadingTheFroth . Here’s to an exciting future ahead, we’re soo very on and pumped to have you onboard representing proudly legend! Lets get it.
POPPY LANE | DOWNHILL MTB RIDER
HOME TOWN - Mt Maunganui
CURRENTLY BASED - Mt Maunganui
INSTAGRAM - @poppylanee
ACHIEVEMENTS
2ND WORLD JUNIOR CHAMPS 2023
This chick is an all round legend on & off the bike.
“My name is Poppy Lane, I’m stoked to be working alongside @msft_productions and to have their support going into the season. This year will be my first full year racing world cups after having a great start last year with a second place at world champs, and as my last year in Juniors I’m going to soak up all the knowledge I can and make the most of such a sick opportunity.
MSFT’s is all about the fun and spreading the love for the sport which is something I’m a big believer in. Racing at a high level comes with such extreme highs and lows that sometimes the essence of riding gets lost, remembering that having intrinsic goals and challenging yourself both physically and mentally plays a large part in being successful in sport and also plays in harmony with life off the bike. Riding down a hill with nothing but the trail in front of you in your mind, exploring parts of the world, having good times and surrounding yourself with good people is why I ride. I am very excited to get to share this journey with you guys.” Poppy.
We are super stoked and proud to sponsor Poppy to help guide her to be the best she can be on & off the bike #SpreadingTheFroth dreaming big & living bigger. Here’s to an exciting future ahead, we’re pumped to have you onboard legend - let’s get it!
BRAY WATTIES | BMX RIDER
HOME TOWN - HAWKES BAY
CURRENTLY BASED - HAWKES BAY
INSTAGRAM - @bra5y
BIG ACHIEVEMENTS -
1 OF 2 TO BE SELECTED OUT OF NZ TO RIDE Nitro WORLD GAMES QUALIFIER IN BRISBANE AUSTRALIA
3NZ PARK NATIONALS 2021
Local legend @bra5y is usually found shedding the local skate parks, or dirt jumps across the north island, spa park, Rotorua & Franklin farm being three of the favourite spots. He had a largee 2020/21 season riding in a bunch of shows all around NZ, taking the number 3 spot at the NZ park nationals and qualified for the @nitroworldgamesofficial qualifier in Auz, which was be held at @rwillyofficial 2021. He was one of two kiwis to head across the ditch and represent NZ in this event, he sent it large and made us proud!
MAX DGROOT | SURFer
HOME TOWN - HAWKES BAY
CURRENTLY BASED - DUNEDIN
INSTAGRAM - max_d.groot
BIG ACHIEVEMENTS -
Over the years of his surfing life he’s racked up some super impressive achievements coming 4th in the open mens south island surfing champs at the start of this year & is reigning open mens Hawkes Bay champ.
Max has grown up in sunny Hawkes Bay where he’s spent a lot of his time at the beach. After finishing primary school, his Dad introduced him to surfing and since then he’s been hooked. He’s been lucky enough to have surfed sick waves all over New Zealand and competed in regional and national surfing competitions. Now Max is currently located in Dunedin where he studies at Otago University and continues to chase surfing for the love of it. This place is all time for some raw, chriiiispy, pumping waves especially over the winter months.
Over the years of his surfing life he’s racked up some super impressive achievements coming 4th in the open mens south island surfing champs at the start of this year & is reigning open mens Hawkes Bay champ.
The man is a barrel slayer, all time free surfer with a hellova smooth style and is currently on the hunt to land an air reverse (a race with older cousin & our boy Jordy) to land it first.
HUGH RENTON | RUGBY PLAYER
HOME TOWN - HAWKES BAY
CURRENTLY BASED - DUNEDIN
INSTAGRAM - @hughrenton
BIG ACHIEVEMENTS -
(NZ COMP) Played for Magpies & Canturbury
Currently signed to the Tasman Makos
(INTERNATIONAL SUPER RUGBY) Played for Hurricanes Crusaders
Currently signed to the Highlanders (SUPER RUGBY)
Hugh’s a local of Hawkes Bay, Hugh grew up and went to school in the bay before joining the @hurricanesrugby and @hbmagpies . After 3 years and serious injuries Hugh was left with no contract in professional rugby. Never the one to give up, Hugh moved to Canterbury to further develop in arguably the most challenging and competitive rugby environment in the world. Here he saw his playing time on the field and ability improve.
This lead to him joining the @tasmanmako in 2020 and @highlandersteam in 2021 where he was a key contributor to both sides making the finals of their respective teams. As well as playing professional rugby Hugh is involved in many things off the field such as getting his degree in accounting, finance and psychology and being an advocate in the mental health space. Hugh is a MISFIT, he has done it differently to the norm and where he is today is a testament to his resilience, drive, determination and ultimately will, to live a stoke fuelled life and achieve all that he wants to.
FYNN POWELL | FREERIDE SKIER
HOME TOWN - TAUPO
CURRENTLY BASED - Queenstown NZ
INSTAGRAM - @fynnpowell
BIG ACHIEVEMENTS -
He’s being right at the sharp end at @dionnewport@nzjuniorfreeridetour & on the world @freeridejuniortour_fjt contending for top spots.
Fynn has had EPIIC results growing up through the ranks winning & being right at the sharp end at @dionnewport@nzjuniorfreeridetour & on the world @freeridejuniortour_fjt contending for top spots - no doubt you’ll see us working on some exciting content projects over time & in the near future when they make their way to the north island.
Winner of open mens 2023 Winter Games Freeride Frontier 2* & 4*
MSFT GROM SQUAD
REEF CALLIS | MOTOCROSS RIDER
HOME TOWN - HAMILTON
INSTAGRAM - @reef_rides_bikes
BIG ACHIEVEMENTS -
CURRENTLY 1NZ (50cc) ONLY NZ CHAMPS HE’S BEEN OLD ENOUGH TO RACE
Reef is one of the raddest 5 year olds on the playground. He’s always keen to send anything!
Since the age of 2 Reef has been on a bike every day. He started racing at 3 with his parents having to spin a bit of a yarn to allow him to race.
Now Reef has clicked over 5 years old he’s won every race he’s been in reflecting on these results taking out his first ever NZ Championship title winning 5 from 5 races, smashing NZ mini champs track records in 2022 at Tokoroa. This legend is definitely one to watch coming through the ranks so remember the name REEF CALLIS.
JAXX HUNTER | MOTOCROSS RIDER
HOME TOWN - PALMERSTON NORTH (MANAWATU)
INSTAGRAM - grisbyprince_323
BIG ACHIEVEMENTS -
1ST IN GUAM (8-11 years 85cc) 2023
2NZ IN HIS CLASS (8-11 years 85cc) 2023
2NZ (9-11 years 65cc) 2022
3NZ (Trail bike) 2022
TIKTOK - @grisbyprince_323
Jaxx AKA Grisby Prince AKA Bolos has an extreme passion and natural talent for the sport has seen him develop the skills required to climb the Ranks Fast.
In 2021 he won 7 regional Series on his 65 and had Podiums on Every outing, he’s now transitioned to the Big Track racing Pro 65 and 85cc class on his CRF150 “One Fiddy” and is competitively at the Top End of each class
Jaxx is known as a Big Sender and has been one of if not the Youngest Rider to Conquer the Biggest Jumps in NZ Big Jumps such as Roadside Double at Tbags Protrax and Centre Point Taupo at 9 and 10 years old
Jaxx's under the guidance of Robo MX Coaching has focused on Safety and Control on the Bike, from that Speed has come and he has Developed an entertaining natural smooth fluent style.
This legend has taken the 2NZ spot in the 9-11yrs 65cc class & 3NZ on the trail bike at the 2022 mini New Zealand Champs in Tokoroa - this was his first ever National champs + took out the big 2NZ in the highly competitive 8-11years 85cc class, this man’s on the charge & we are so proud of him, his work ethic, family & support network truly explains the results that are coming from his racing & social achievements.
Jaxx Loves Spreading the Froth through his TikTok and at the Track if you see him come say “Chur to the Chur”.
NOAH EVANS | MTB/BMX/DOWNHILL
HOME TOWN - ROTORUA
INSTAGRAM - @robinson_racing_
TIKITOK - @noahevans2011
BIG ACHIEVEMENTS -
1st in Crankworx DH U12
2nd in Secondary Schools DH U12
2nd in Secondary Schools Enduro U12
2nd in AIMS Games Enduro U12
6th in AIMS Games BMX U12.
Noah Evans from @robinson_racing_ the 12 year old shredder is an all round legend that has an incredible talent on push bikes & awesome character off it. Noah has got unique steeze on the bike that separates him from the rest, charging large and not scared of sending big hits - very much fitting into the MSFT way of life!
Noah Evans is a 12-year-old from Rotorua who’s all about riding. He’s dreaming big & is set out to be a pro cyclist. Currently, he’s diving into downhill, enduro, BMX, and cross country, soaking up a bit from each discipline.
His big goal? To be the top dog in downhill, whether that be racing world cups or taking on events like red bull rampage or fest series.
We are super pumped and proud to sponsor Noah to help guide him to be the best he can be in and out of competition #SPREADINGTHEFROTH and bring him through as an aspiring upcoming athlete. Here’s to an exciting future ahead, full of sending and good times, we’re soo very on and stoked to have you onboard representing proudly! Let’s get it!
AAYLIYAH HEENAN | SKATEBOARDER
HOME TOWN - HAWKES BAY
INSTAGRAM - @skateraaliyah
BIG ACHIEVEMENTS -
1st PLACE open women’s division BAYSKATE BOWL COMP (2022)
1ST PLACE open women’s East Coast Skate Jam (2022)
1ST PLACE Surely Shred Skate Comp (2023)
Kia ora, My name is Aaliyah Heenan I’m 12 years old and I go to Taradale Intermediate. I love playing sports and hanging out with my friends but most of all i love skating. I have been skating since I was 10 years old!
I love going to Bayskate and skating at all the different skateparks as much as I can! Just before my 11th birthday I competed in my first ever comp at the Bayskate bowl comp 2021 and surprisingly I won first place in the women’s division and since then I’ve competed in many more, my latest comp I competed in was the East Coast Skate Jam 2022 where I came first in the women’s division and my next competition is in Gisborne at the Surely Shred Skate Comp on 21/01/2023.
I love landing new tricks trying new things, It’s the best! I am so proud to be apart of the MSFT FAMS because I love the brand and the extreme sports culture and most of all I love the people and their style.
We’re so hyped to have this little legend onboard and holding it down for the girls. Watch out for Aaliyah, one day we believe we’ll be seeing her representing NZ at the Olympics, may the send and exciting times continue.
