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With help from the British
Judo Trust, elite judoka Gemma Gibbons and Louise Little have
less to worry about in the funding department.
After applying to the Trust
for some financial support to help cover costs, including transportation
& living expenses, Gemma and Louise were informed that they
would both be awarded with a £500 grant.
Commenting on her financial
grant Gemma said: “I am now training at Dartford full time and
am really enjoying it. I am glad I made the move here, and the
money from the Trust will help with my travel to training every
day.
“It is really important
to go to the smaller events such as B Tournaments, Opens and Trial
events, to get more fights in to help prepare for when I am selected
for A Tournaments. The money I have received will go towards the
entry fees and travel costs for such events.
“These grants will make
a big difference to individuals as it will for me and I am extremely
happy to have received the award”.
Louise applied for a grant
with the Trust as she does not receive any other source of funding.
Commenting on her recent
successful application Louise said: “To be successful I need funding
to be able to train, travel and attend competitions both nationally
and internationally.
“Competing in B Tournaments
such as the Belgium Ladies Open next year is very important for
me as I am making the transition from junior to senior level.
Being able to gain experience at these events is very beneficial.
“To be recognised by the
Trust and to receive a reward is a great moral booster. This grant
is of vital importance if I am to maintain European and World
Level”.
The Trust hopes that this
money will help both players continue with the successful results
that they have gained this year such as Gemma’s bronze at the
Tre Torri International and silver at the Swedish Open and Louise’s
gold medal at the Venray U20 International Tournament.
For more information how
the Trust could help you, or to see what fundraising events the
Trust is involved in, please visit the Trust website.
©
David Finch
Louise
Little at the 2009 Junior World Championships
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