Bree to represent New Zealand in Italy - World Youth Climbing

WORLD YOUTH CLIMBING CHAMPIONSHIPS

I have fortunately been selected to represent New Zealand at the World Youth Championship this August in Arco Italy, as part of the Climbing New Zealand Youth Team.

ABOUT ME

I am 15 years old, currently attending Rotorua Lakes High School and have been climbing for the last 7 years. With my selection into the team, I have an opportunity for an experience of a lifetime.

THE JOURNEY

This opportunity involves myself, 13 other committed climbers from around New Zealand and our team officials travelling over to Arco, Italy for 3 weeks in August, from the 22nd of August to the 6th of September. During this 3 week period, our team will be competing in the Lead, Bouldering and Speed disciplines alongside competitors from all corners of the world.

TRAINING

I began climbing in 2008, training once a week with my amazing coach Lossie, and around 10 other new climbers. Currently, I train 4 times a week, twice alongside Lossie, and twice alongside other supportive and enthusiastic climbers. With the support of my coach, climbing partners and climbing gym and club, I will do my very best and continue to make the most of all opportunities.

BUDGET

All money raised will be used for myself to travel to Italy with the NZ Climbing Team, and will cover all expenses such as three weeks worth of flights, accommodation, insurance and food.

Any support you can give to realize this dream will truly be appreciated. Thank you :)