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Help Jasper race at the 2026 Australian Age Swimming Championships. Jasper from Broome is chasing gold—your support can help her get to the  Gold Coast in April

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<h2>Help Jasper Compete at the 2026 Australian Age Swimming Championships</h2>Jasper has qualified for the 2026 Australian Age Swimming Championships, to be held on the Gold Coast from 11–18 April 2026. This will be her second national championships, following a very successful debut last year.At the 2025 Australian Age Championships, she won an outstanding silver medal in the 50m butterfly and placed 4th in the 50m backstroke, proving she can compete with the very best young swimmers in Australia. This year, she is training with one clear goal — to go for gold. Jasper has officially qualified for six events and has chosen to focus her preparation on the following four, while also being selected to represent Western Australia in two relay events:<ul><li>14Y Girls 50m Butterfly </li><li>14Y Girls 50m Freestyle</li><li>14Y Girls 100m Butterfly</li><li>14Y Girls 50m Backstroke</li></ul>﻿Most recently, Jasper competed at the WA State Swimming Championships in Perth (19–22 December), where she delivered an exceptional performance. Competing in the OPEN Women&#39;s 50m Fly and 50 Back finals. Setting a new WA 13yr 50m Backstroke record, touching the wall in 30.18. &#129351; 4 Gold Medals<ul><li>50m Butterfly – Girls 13 years</li><li>100m Butterfly – Girls 13 years</li><li>50m Freestyle – Girls 13 years</li><li>50m Backstroke – Girls 13 years</li></ul>&#129352; 2 Silver Medals<ul><li>50m Butterfly – Women’s Open</li><li>100m Freestyle – Girls 13 years</li></ul>&#129353; 1 Bronze Medal<ul><li>50m Backstroke – Women’s Open</li></ul> Based in Broome, a remote town in Western Australia, comes with unique challenges. Jasper does not have access to a 50m pool and has to travel a minimum to Perth to compete. Interstate events involves significantly higher costs than for metro-based athletes. Despite this, she continues to train with focus, determination, and resilience. Working two casual jobs to save for her &quot;Big Trip&quot;To prepare properly, Jasper will leave Broome on 21st March, spending 16 days training in Perth in a 50m pool before travelling to the Gold Coast on the 6th of April to compete at Nationals. <h3>Estimated Costs for the Trip</h3><ul><li>Airfare: $1,800 per person × 2 (Jasper + Coach/Dad) = $3,600</li><li>Accommodation (Gold Coast, 13 nights): $350/night = $4,550</li><li>Car Hire:<ul><li>Perth: $100/day × 16 days</li><li>Gold Coast: $100/day × 14 days</li><li>Total: $3,000</li></ul></li><li>Professional Coaching Fees: $80/hour × 8 sessions = $640</li><li>Gym training: $400</li><li>Pool entry and lane hire: $500</li><li>Recovery / wellness: $500</li><li>Travel Insurance : $250</li><li>Total Estimated Cost: $13,440</li></ul> Your support helps cover essential travel, accommodation, coaching, and training expenses, allowing Jasper to represent regional Western Australia on the national stage. Every donation — big or small — makes a real difference, and we are incredibly grateful for your support.Thank you for helping Jasper chase her dream.

Jasper’s Journey to Nationals

Jasper has qualified for the 2026 Australian Age Champs (Gold Coast). After winning silver in the 50m butterfly last year, she’s now chasing gold from Broome.