Mitre 10 Mega Future Champions Trust supports another group of successful young athletes

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The Mitre 10 Mega Future Champions Trust most recent funding round has provided grants to another group of successful young athletes.

The Trust aims to support our regions talented sporting youth with a “hand up” to reach their full potential at an international level in their chosen sport. The following recipients have been selected and will receive funding to enable them to compete at international level.

Nathan Luff – Rowing, selected to represent New Zealand in the U21 vs Australia series held in Australia in June 2018.

Jack Clifton – Kayaking, selected to compete for the CRNZ u18 team at the Asia Pacific Regatta in Australia in May 2018 and the Junior World Championship Regatta held in Bulgaria in July 2018.

Liam Lace – Canoeing, selected to compete in the ICF Canoe Sprint Junior World Championships held in Bulgaria in July 2018 and the Asia Pacific Regatta held in Adelaide in May 2018.

Lucas Thompson – Kayaking, selected to compete in the Asia Pacific Regatta held in Australia in May 2018.

James Rountree – Motocross, selected to compete in the Australian Motocross Champs held in Australia in October 2018.

Rebecca Benge – Equestrian, selected to represent New Zealand at the World Championship held in Belgium in August 2018.

Sophie Brooke – Canoeing, selected to compete in the Asia Pacific regatta held in Australia in May 2018.

Drew Brennan – Speed Skating, selected to represent New Zealand in the Oceania’s held in New Zealand in April 2018.

“It is great to be able to support the talented young people of our region to follow their dreams and give them a hand up to reach their full potential by competing at international level. These young people are some of our best role models and with the centralization of national sports academies the costs and opportunities for these talented individuals are at times challenging” says Philippa Baker Hogan, Future Champions Trust Chairwoman.

Funding rounds are held twice yearly, with the next funding round opening in September. The Trust encourages athletes interested in applying assess the criteria for the fund here, and to access an application form.

All levels of support are appreciated and interested businesses are encouraged to contact The Trust here, or phone Philippa Baker-Hogan on 027 272 795

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