# October at the House

> $1,291 raised on Pink Day, Halloween at the House, Masters League results and a date for the House Crown. From the House, edition 03.

- Series: From the House, the House of Hybrid newsletter (edition 3)
- Canonical URL: https://houseofhybrid.com.au/newsletter/edition-03/
- Published: 2026-11-11
- Updated: 2026-11-11
- Author: House of Hybrid (https://houseofhybrid.com.au/)
- Topics: community, Masters League, Lobethal, House Crown

October was a busy one at the House. We turned pink, dressed up for Halloween, cheered on our Masters League competitors and wrapped up the six-week challenge. Thanks to everyone who was part of it.

## Pink Day: $1,291 raised

Our Pink Day fundraiser reached **$1,291**, beating the **$1,000 goal** for the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

![House of Hybrid's Pink Day fundraising total showing $1,291 raised against a $1,000 goal](/brand/photos/pink-day-total-nov-2026.jpg)

Thank you to everyone who donated, bought a Pink Day shirt or came along in pink on 10 October. It all helped get us past the target.

## A Haunted House

The gym had a different look on 30 October for our first Halloween night. Costumes were part of the session this time.

![House Mates in costume at House of Hybrid's Halloween night](/brand/photos/halloween-house-mates-2026.jpg)

Thanks to everyone who dressed up and joined in. Training together gives us plenty to work towards, and a few excuses to have some fun along the way.

## House Mates at the Masters League Games

**Amanda Pearce** and **Katy Smith** represented the House at the 2026 Masters League Games.

![Katy Smith and Amanda Pearce together at the 2026 Masters League Games](/brand/photos/masters-league-katy-amanda-2026.jpg)

Amanda placed **fourth in Female Soldier 45–49**, and Katy placed **eighth in Female Warrior 40–44**. Congratulations to both of you.

A placing is one part of the story. We'd love to share more about the training, the goals and the people behind these results in a future edition.

## Six weeks of work, recognised

Our six-week challenge has finished, and these are the winners:

**First: Amelia Varney, $250.**

![Amelia Varney celebrating first place in the House of Hybrid six-week challenge](/brand/photos/challenge-amelia-varney-2026.jpg)

**Second: Michelle Spence, $150.**

![Michelle Spence celebrating second place in the House of Hybrid six-week challenge](/brand/photos/challenge-michelle-spence-2026.jpg)

**Third: Kate Ford, $100.**

![Kate Ford celebrating third place in the House of Hybrid six-week challenge](/brand/photos/challenge-kate-ford-2026.jpg)

The **Heart of House award** went to **Sarah Hughes**, who receives a free month of training. Kurt created the award to recognise her determination and commitment throughout the challenge.

![Sarah Hughes celebrating her Heart of House award at House of Hybrid](/brand/photos/heart-of-house-sarah-hughes-2026.jpg)

Congratulations to the winners and everyone who took part.

## Next up: the House Crown

**Sunday 6 December** is the next date for your calendar. The House Crown brings teams of two together for a day of competition, with prizes and the crown on the line.

If you'd like to compete, register your interest and Kurt will get in touch about your spot. Spectators are welcome too, so come along and support the House Mates on the floor.

[Register your interest in the House Crown](/events/house-crown/)

If you've been thinking about trying the House, you can also start with a free week of coached group training in Lobethal.

[Plan your free week](/plan-your-free-week/)

See you at the House.

**DARE. DREAM. DO.**

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