A dream to represent New Zealand Rowing

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I have the chance to compete for NZ in the rowing world championships but need financial help to get there.

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My name is Drikus Conradie and I am on an incredible sporting journey.

About me

• I’m 19 years old, one of the youngest selected to represent NZ rowing at the u23 level.

• I grew up in Hamilton attending Hamilton Boys’ High School.

• I’ve been rowing since year 12, which is three summer seasons.

• We currently have 14 trainings a week, with Tuesdays and Fridays having three trainings!

• I’m a part of the Waikato Rowing Club.

My Dream

• Represent New Zealand on the world stage at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics!

• Most importantly beat Eric Murray and Hamish Bond in a pair’s race!

Rowing Achievements

• Novice u17 season 2012/2013 Hamilton Boys’ High School – Maadi Cup u18 National eight, Springbok Shield u18 National Four

• U18 season 2013/2014 Hamilton Boys’ High School – Maadi Cup u18 National eight, 8844m 30min erg (40m off the World Record for u19)

• U19 season 2014/2015 Waikato Regional Performance Centre – u20 pair National champions with Charlie Rogerson and Silver in the u22 four

• U19 winter season – chosen to stroke the u23 NZ coxed four crew to compete in Plovdiv, Bulgaria in July.

The World Rowing U23 Championships in 2015 will be held in Plovdiv, Bulgaria from the 22nd to the 26th of July. My crew consist of Louis van Velthooven, Cameron Webster, Corey McCaffrey and Sam Bosworth our coxswain.

Here are the costs of for my training and tour:

• The tour contribution is $7,500.

• NZ rowing requires we have a road bicycle, which will cost $1,000 - $3,000.

• Accommodation, food and other associated costs will be roughly $2,500.

• I've worked out petrol costs for training will be $750.

Please help me raise the funds I need so I can help bring another world championship win to New Zealand.

Read my full journey on my facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/rowingfornzgold

Please also know that when I return from the world championships I will gladly offer to speak about my rowing journey to anyone kind enough to help. If you might be able to support me through your business, I will happily train with your name or logo printed across my shirt back. Just email me with any questions or ideas you have.

I thank you for your time and consideration,

Drikus

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Week 11 - Leaders 20 June 2015

The elites traveled to their first World Cup in Italy this Thursday, leaving us in charge as the oldest age group at the Rowing NZ high performance centre. The under 18, 'Juniors' joined us this week. From Thursday the wind picked up and we had a taste of the strong headwind we should expect at the course in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. The wind and waves proved to us we're going to face a large challenge ensuring the boat stays balanced and we continue rowing with proper technique. The main difficulty with the headwind is squaring the blade before the catch. The wind blows against the oar, creating an upward force which our arms need to counteract. The forearms and shoulders became impressively tight by the weekend.

Throwback to my roots. I'm proud and honoured to have made it this far with my passion for rowing. The biggest heart warming thanks to Hamilton Boys' High School rowing and the amazing people who have helped put me on the right track.

Keep the pain and gains coming!

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