Supporting Tudi’s Representative Basketball Journey

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Support Tudi’s representative basketball opportunities including FDP, State Championships in Cairns and potentially Nationals in Perth

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Tudi first tried basketball at 10 years old, and since then we have watched an incredible level of growth, determination, and discipline develop both on and off the court. Now 13 years old, Tudi is a 6 season veteran with the BK Owls within the Southern Districts Basketball Association and is currently in his third representative season. In what many around the community describe as one of the most rapid improvements they have seen within the league, Tudi began his first representative season in U12 Division 4 and has now progressed to competing in U14 Division 1. Known as a lockdown defender, Tudi has earned a reputation for his relentless effort, toughness, and willingness to do the hard work for his team. In his very first representative season, Tudi was awarded Defensive Player of the Season, an achievement that reflected his intensity, commitment, and determination from the very beginning of his representative journey. Whether playing point guard, shooting guard, or small forward, Tudi continues to embrace every opportunity to learn and improve. This representative season, Tudi’s team has the opportunity to finish within the top 4 teams in U14 Division 1, which would qualify them for Nationals in Perth if successful. Alongside this, Tudi was also been selected into Basketball Queensland’s Future Development Program (FDP), an elite development pathway designed to identify and support emerging young athletes with strong potential, coachability, and dedication to the sport. What stands out most about Tudi is not just his athletic development, but his willingness to work. He genuinely loves the process of improving, learning from coaches, and pushing himself to become better every season. Tudi’s goal is to continue developing as both an athlete and teammate while embracing every opportunity the sport provides. As a mother, Tudi’s determination inspires me deeply. To watch him chase his goals with such focus, humility, and work ethic at such a young age has been incredibly rewarding. We are overwhelmingly proud of the opportunities he has earned through his hard work. We are hoping to raise $3,000 to help support the growing costs associated with representative basketball and high performance development opportunities, including travel to Cairns for the upcoming U14 State Champs tournament in Cairns, potential travel to Perth should the team qualify for Nationals, and participation in the Basketball Queensland Future Development Program. Funds raised will directly support tournament travel, Basketball Queensland FDP costs, and ongoing representative basketball expenses. We are incredibly grateful for the support of our basketball community and everyone who has encouraged Tudi along the way. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps support Tudi’s continued development and allows him to keep pursuing the opportunities he has worked so hard to earn. Thank you so much for your support.