Nicolas Diaz Ballas

Nicolas Diaz Ballas

Nicolas is an elite level trampoline gymnast, who has achieved incredible milestones in his career so far, including winning GOLD at World Age Championships.

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    ABOUT Nicolas Diaz Ballas

    Kellyville Ridge, NSW

    Nicolas is an elite level trampoline gymnast, who at 18 years of age, has achieved incredible milestones in his career so far, including representing Australia at several international World Championship events and coming home from the World Age Championships in Birmingham a World Age Champion in Synchro Trampoline at just 16 years of age.

    Nic has been selected on both Australian Senior Trampoline and Australian Senior Double-Mini Trampoline Squads, in addition to the Australian Olympic Trampoline Squad – at the same time he is also studying at University full time and working as a gymnastics coach part time. Balancing intense training with study and work commitments is challenging.

    Journey So Far

    The past 24 months in particular have been a whirlwind of achievements:

    ·        Competing on the global stage at the World Age Championships in Birmingham and coming home a World Champion in Synchro Trampoline

    ·        Under 22s Australian National Champion – over 2 consecutive years

    ·        Under 22s New South Wales State Champion – over 2 consecutive years

    ·        Honoured as the 2023 and 2024 Junior International Athlete of the Year at the Gymnastics NSW Awards

    ·        Named 2024 Sportsperson of the Year at the Blacktown City Council Sports Awards

    ·        Winner of the 2023 Sporting Blue Award at both the NSW CHSSA State Blues Award and Sydney West Sporting Blue Awards.

    Ultimate dream

    Representing Australia at the LA 2028 and Brisbane 2032 Olympics.

    In order to do this, he must compete in a series of international World Cup and World Championship events over each 4-year Olympic cycle.

    How You Can Help

    Trampolining is a self-funded sport. The costs of training, travel, exercise physiology (EP), physiotherapy and equipment exceed $45,000 annually. Your support will directly contribute to:

    ·        Travel expenses for national and international competitions

    ·        Training camps

    ·        Team uniforms and other necessary equipment

    ·        EP and Physiotherapy

    Join the Journey

    Every bit of support helps Nicolas in his quest to chase his goals and enable him to focus on his all-important training rather than stress about the financial burden.

    Thank you for believing in Nicolas and helping him reach even greater heights

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