Hi all, I have been fortunate enough to make the U23 Australian Rowing team in the W8+ for the U23 World Championship this August in Canada. This was a result of the US- based trials in Princeton, New Jersey, and I was selected along with Sophie Ward, Sarah Marriot, Katie Easton, Star Miller, Harriet Wallace, Sarah Abrams, Lucy Searle and Summer Kellett, Coached by Annabelle Eaton. All of the crew are studying or have recently graduated from Universities in the USA. We were selected as a crew last week along with a mens Eight, marking the first time Australia has entered two Eights from the US college program. We are very honored to be a part of this exciting campaign. 

Unfortunately, the costs of travelling and equipment for rowing is very expensive. While Rowing Australia covers a lot of the funds, the seat fee of $7950 is expected to be paid by the athlete. Having recently graduated from the University of Michigan in May (GO BLUE!), I went straight from competing at NCAAs to now training as a crew in Princeton. As our training consists of 30+ hours a week with expected travel from Princeton to Australia, to Princeton and lastly in Canada, I unfortunately have no time or stability to work and provide the financials for this endeavor. I’d be very fortunate for any donation to help me represent Australia and the University of Michigan on the World stage.

Last year we were fortunate enough to go through this campaign and win a Gold Medal in the Coxed Four at the 2023 U23 World Championships with Sophie Houston, Emily Sheppard, Katie Easton, Nick Dunlop, Coached by Annabelle Eaton. I am excited to be alongside Katie Easton again, who was my teammate last year in the Aussie crew and at the University of Michigan. As well as being Coached by Annabelle Eaton, who is a 2x U23s World Champion coach. We are excited to show the World Stage what this crew has got and this support will help me concentrate on what matters, so I can bring my full potential to this crew.

I sincerely appreciate any support you can provide. Funds raised will go straight to supporting my seat fee.