Hard Road to Tokyo Olympics via Austria and Argentina

Hi I come from a small beautiful town in Twizel, from age 12 I’ve loved the sport of Rowing, from being a boat holder to help start up the Twizel Club at 18 years old.

At age 20 I became a national rowing umpire, one of the youngest, in 2009 I was put forward to become an International Umpire by Rowing NZ, in 2011 I went to Indonesia where I sat my exams and became NZs first and only female rowing umpire.

I have been selected over the past years to represent NZ at World Cups and World Championships.

On Friday I was notified I have been selected by the international FISA Umpiring Committee to head to Austria in June for the World Cup 2 and to Argentina in September for the Youth Olympics. This is a huge honour for a Kiwi and a Kiwi Girl.

Unfortunately this is a sport that isn’t funded except a few days accommodation and minor expenses.

I would love the help with some costs as I have a very good chance at being selected for the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. Thank you for reading my page.