Aspiring Rhythmic Gymnast sets sights on European Tour.

$2,910 of $5,000 goal
Given by 28 generous donors in 9 weeks

Fundraising to help a aspiring young rhythmic gymnast gain international competition experience, develop her skills & achieve her goals.

Tauranga, Bay Of Plenty

Hi,

My name is Polina Macfarlane, and I am a passionate young Rhythmic Gymnast based in Tauranga, training at Future Gymnastics.

I have recently been selected to represent New Zealand to compete at the following competitions:

1) VIP Trophy - Belgium

2) Portimão International Tournament - Portugal

3) Portimão World Challenge Cup - Portugal

This tour will allow me to train, gain international competition experience and learn from world-class coaches and athletes. I am very excited to have this opportunity to develop my skills & continue working towards my long-term goals.

I love the challenge, discipline, and creativity that this sport brings. In 2025 with the support of both my coach & family I moved into Senior International & began dreaming BIG!

Opportunities like this are incredibly exciting, but international travel costs can be significant. I will spend a total of 6 weeks away in Europe competing in the biggest competitions of my gymnastics career so far!

To make this tour possible, I am fundraising to help cover travel, accommodation, and competition costs. Any support—big or small—would mean so much and will help me continue growing as an athlete.

I would like to say a huge thank you to my Dad, who is doing everything possible to ensure I have the opportunity to pursue my dreams. We are extremely grateful for any support you can give, even sharing this page with friends and family would mean a lot.

Thank you for supporting my journey!

Use of funds

Travel & accommodation cost in Europe (Portugal & Belgium)

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Latest update

NZ Herald article - GO Polina   30 March 2026

Hi Everyone,

Polina now has 8 days to go... so exciting! Please see a link below to the NZ Herald article about Polina's journey that was published over the weekend.

Polina and her family are so grateful for everyone's support, Thank you!!

We would love it if you would share Polina's article far and wide, helping more people to connect to the world of Rhythmic Gymnastics and understand this incredible sport a little more.

Have a wonderful week ahead

Nicky x

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/bay-of-plenty-times/news/tauranga-gymnast-polina-macfarlane-to-represent-new-zealand-at-top-rhythmic-events-in-europe/SHFPVMTDQBBTTLVEDEHDTPWDVU/

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Tirzah
Tirzah on 14 Apr 2026
$50
Joy
Joy on 09 Apr 2026
Good luck.. You Mum will be so proud. Xx
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Jade
Jade on 01 Apr 2026
Good Luck Polina!! From Jade x
$25
Sophie
Sophie on 25 Mar 2026
Good luck!
$25
Jane&Hugo
Jane&Hugo on 23 Mar 2026
Congratulations on your selection. Go well!
$50
Nicky Pow

Thank you so much!

Nicky Pow

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This campaign started on 10 Mar 2026 and ends on 26 May 2026.