In May 2023 my athlete, Akira and I was selected to represent Australian for the Friendship Classic competition to be held in the Gold Coast in September 2023. 

Unfortunately no other nations entered in this competition and my dream of representing my country as an official was over. 

Thankfully Gymnastics Australia offered us an alternative to travel as an Australian Tour Team to Las Vegas to compete in two highly distinguished competitions in January in 2024. This increased the cost to travel by thousands of dollars however I am determined to make this tour happen not only for myself but to help and support my athlete compete at her best in an unfamiliar and highly stressful environment.

Akira and I have been on this gymnastics journey together for over ten years. We have put in uncountable hours, sweat and tears, missed social events and sacrificed time with family and friends to achieve this goal. 

Any funds raised through this platform will aid my travel to Las Vegas to achieve a dream I never thought was possible. I am incredibly grateful for any donation at all.