Help send Paige Conley to Australia to swim for NZ

$2,648 of $3,755 goal
Given by 21 generous donors in 20 days

Raising money to help get me to the Swimming Tri Series in Ballarat, Australia this July.

Durie Hill, Whanganui

I have just been selected by Swimming New Zealand to join their Youth Development Team and represent New Zealand at a swimming event in Ballarat, Victoria in July 2025. This is the first time I have been invited to swim for Swimming NZ.

The trip is entirely self-funded, with a cost of $3,755.00. Due to the short time frame, with the full balance due by June 30th I need some help to get me there. Mum and Dad already do so much for me that I'd like to help them out by raising some money so they don't have to cover the whole amount.

I competed at the National Age Group Championships in Hawke’s Bay in April 2025 and had my most successful meet yet, winning five national titles, as well as a silver and a bronze medal. I also broke a long-standing club record that had stood for 43 years. I have now won 19 medals, including 10 golds, at the National championships since starting as a 13-year-old in 2023.

I also give back to the swimming community by volunteering as a coach for younger swimmers and I have begun training to become a certified Learn to Swim instructor, all while balancing my own 8 weekly training sessions.

Any contribution, big or small helps me to swim for NZ!

Thanks, Paige

Kylie Hector's involvement (page creator)

Paige's Mum

Use of funds

Travel, accommodation (both in New Zealand and Australia), insurance, management support, and the team uniform.

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Paige is back from the Tri Series, and what an incredible ride it's been!  14 July 2025

Over two and a half jam-packed days, Paige tackled 18 events with unwavering determination and grit. That’s right — two 200m fly, two 400m IM, two 400m free, an 800m free, a 1500m free, plus a few 100m fly and IMs thrown in for good measure!

Paige gained priceless experience, formed lasting friendships, learned a ton, and even clocked a few new personal bests along the way.

A huge thank you goes out to everyone who helped make this journey possible!!

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Latest donations

Rachel
Rachel on 27 Jun 2025
You are amazing Paige, well done! Love Conley-Barretts xxxxx
$100
Kylie Hector

Thank you fav aunty, fav uncle and fav cuzzies!

Kylie Hector
The Kelly Gang
The Kelly Gang on 27 Jun 2025
Wishing you all the very best Paige. You have worked so very hard.
$50
Kylie Hector

Thank you Kelly gang!

Kylie Hector
Michele
Michele on 25 Jun 2025
Congratulations young lady we wish you all the best
$20
Kylie Hector

Thank you very much for your support, I really appreciate it.

Kylie Hector
Cam
Cam on 25 Jun 2025
Good luck in Australia!
$700
Kylie Hector

Hey Cam, wow thanks heaps for your generous donation, you can have a koala, a kangaroo AND a wombat!

Kylie Hector
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 24 Jun 2025
$15
Kylie Hector

Thank you for your helping me get to Australia!

Kylie Hector

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This campaign started on 10 Jun 2025 and ended on 30 Jun 2025.