ABOUT ME

I am Stefie Fejes, 19 year old passionate beach volleyball player. My love for beach volleyball began in 2017 in my hometown of Freshwater, NSW. Since 2020 I have had the honour to represent Australia at both a senior and junior level. 

In 2022 I graduated my high school, Mackellar Girls campus as vice-captain. In January of 2023, I moved my life up to Brisbane to be a part of the Women's Australian Developing Volleyroos program to train as a full-time athlete. I am currently balancing:

• Training - which encompasses 2-3 sessions per day, 5-6 days a week
• Studying - pursuing a double degree in Data Science and Creative Industries at QUT
• Running my crochet business - Cheekie

My long term is to win the gold medal at the 2032 Brisbane Olympic Games. However, in the near future my sights are set on achieving a top 5 result in the 2025 Beach Volleyball World Championships which will be held in Adelaide. Some of my notable achievements include, but are not limited to:

• Australian Champion (2024)
• Pacific Games Champion (2023)
• 3x FIVB World Beach Pro Tour Futures Champion (2023 & 2024)
• 3x Australian Beach Volleyball Tour Champion (2022 & 2024)
• 3x U21 Australian Champion (2021-2023)
• 2x U21 Asian Beach Volleyball Champion (2021 & 2023)
• U19 Asian Beach Volleyball Champion (2021)
• Ranked in the top 10 nationally from 2019 (age 15) - current

SUPPORTER IMPACT

The funding from Volleyball Australia and the Australian Institute of Sport is greatly appreciated, however, the financial demands of being a full-time athlete and student are high, and competing overseas limits our ability to earn an income outside the sport.

Hence, sponsorship plays a critical role in helping me achieve my dreams and Olympic aspirations. Whilst juggling being a full-time athlete, full-time student and small handmade business owner, finding a job with flexible hours is quite challenging. Any contribution has a significant impact on not only my career as an athlete but my life outside of sport as well. By providing sponsorship, you can help me dedicate necessary time, resources and energy into my training and studies allowing me to reach my potential.

Support contributions will assist with:

• Expenses during international competitions e.g. transport, fuelling
• Equipment and playing gear
• Nutrition
• Accommodation
• University fees for a double degree
• Travel to training

I am very excited to be a part of the $1M Challenge, powered by Ampol.

Any donations are greatly appreciated and will help me pursue the sport I love to the highest level I can! I am very excited for the opportunity to partner with Australian businesses who want to support the future of Australian beach volleyball! Please feel free to contact me via email at stef.fejes@gmail.com.

Thank you again for your support, it means so much to me!