Get me to the winter Olympics
Fundraising campaign by
Robert Taylor
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US$2,247.00raised of $5,000.00 goal goal
No more donations are being accepted at this time. Please contact the campaign owner if you would like to discuss further funding opportunities
Robert Taylor, member of the GB Half Pipe Ski Squad
I am a semi-professional freestyle skier from Wales, passionate and dedicated when it comes to sports. I am currently training hard with the goal of selection for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. I am a new member of the GB Half Pipe Ski Team and although the government is providing funding for the top 4 athletes who are likely to gain medals, as a new team member, I have to achieve two placements within the top 15 of the World Series Half Pipe Ski competitions this coming season (2012/2013), to gain eligibility for selection to the Olympic Squad. This will involve entering more than 12 competitions and together with training camps.
I really need funding to get to a competition in New Zealand on the 12th of August this year. My intentions are to qualify as soon as possible as I will gain a higher ranking if I enter more competitions.
I will need money for flights, accommodation, ski lift passes and competition entrance fees at an approximate cost of about £3,000. I also need to attend training camps during the season prior to any competitions at an approximate cost of £15,000 so if I receive further funding it really would be a great help!
I am currently funding myself by gardening when I am at home in Barry and I have been able to support myself up until now but as my training and competition schedule increases I will not have time to work and will have to find other sources of funding.
I am currently sponsored by Nordica Skis for my skis and ski boots, Baw Bags for underwear and socks, Drift Innovation for my camera, Dr Zipe for goggles and sunglasses. As a member of the Welsh ski team, Snow Sports Wales have helped by organising the issue of a gold card that allows me to use any of the Leisure Centres in the Vale of Glamorgan for my training needs. I also use trampoline facilities in Cardiff.
I will update you all on my progress by doing the following:-
•Training videos will be posted up online on the team GB website
•I will also be making Edits through the summer while I am at training camps in Europe.
•I will be starting up a Blog for people to follow my progress in the events, summer and winter.
•I am in the process of organizing a 6 minute interview and footage from skiing by a Television program.
•I will also be attending local schools to talk about my sporting achievements and experiences
Thank you for your support!
Robert Taylor (BobbyT)
Rewards
The first pledge of this amount will receive a signed pair of my Nordica ski boots
The first two pledges for this amount will receive a signed pair of my Nordica skis
Organizer
- Robert Taylor
- Cardiff, UK
Donors
- Guest
- Posted On Aug 14, 2012
My mum and I wish you all the luck in the world. May your dreams come true.
- Guest
- Posted On Aug 13, 2012
Good Luck Rob!
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Donors & Comments
- Guest
- Posted On Aug 14, 2012
Go for it Mister!! :D
- Guest
- Posted On Aug 14, 2012
My mum and I wish you all the luck in the world. May your dreams come true.
- Guest
- Posted On Aug 13, 2012
Good Luck Rob!
- Guest
- Posted On Aug 13, 2012
Yeeeeeeeaaaaaah go on Rob! I really wanna see you in the 'Lympics! Go for it!
- Guest
- Posted On Aug 13, 2012
good look
- Guest
- Posted On Aug 12, 2012
If you don't win, I want my money back :)
- Guest
- Posted On Aug 09, 2012
Why not help someone try and achieve their goals. Its only money. I dont have much of it so I can only give a small amount, but every lil but helps. He seems like a dedicated guy with a lot of skill!
- Guest
- Posted On Aug 09, 2012
Hi Rob - we have known each other since we were in nursery - so proud of you for doing this and i hope you get to the winter olympics I will do my best to get everyone to donate and support a very worthy cause - GOOD LUCK!! Sarah from Priceless Beauty xx
- Guest
- Posted On Aug 08, 2012
Happy to support you in this great opportunity...
- Guest
- Posted On Aug 08, 2012
Good luck Rob
Go for it Mister!! :D