I haven't had much time to update anyone or provide pictures, so I wanted to at least share these. I'll write more and post pictures and videos of the trip and tournament when I get more time. I've been too busy exploring everything Australia has to offer! More later. Cheers! The Women’s Sports Foundation’s Announces the 2014 Recipients of The ‘Travel & Training Fund’With the Help of Leading Supporter Gatorade®, the Foundation Awards $100,000 to Female Athletes to Aid in Their Pursuit of Athletic Excellence New York, N.Y., November 6, 2014 – The Women’s Sports Foundation (WSF), with the support of Gatorade®, today announced its 2014 Travel & Training Fund recipients, awarding $100,000 to twenty-three individual athletes and three teams representing a total of 20 sports across 13 states. Many of whom have their sights set on competing, and medaling, in the upcoming 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. The price of competing at an elite level has its financial implications, and the lack of funding for women in sports continues to be a potential barrier to the success of highly-talented athletes. “When athletes are preparing themselves for such competitive play, the costs can be a financial burden to not only themselves, but also their families,” said Deborah Slaner Larkin, CEO of the Women’s Sports Foundation. “The Women’s Sports Foundation and Gatorade are thrilled to provide much needed financial fuel through the Travel & Training Fund, so that female athletes can focus on becoming the best.” Travel & Training Fund grants, ranging from $3,000 to $10,000, allow female athletes to offset expenses involved with coaching, specialized training, equipment, athletic attire and travel, thereby giving them the opportunity to attain the highest achievement in their sport and preparing them for leadership roles now and in the future. As a national sponsor of the Women’s Sports Foundation, Gatorade® is the leading supporter and designates an annual gift to the Fund. Since 1984, the WSF fund has awarded nearly 1,400 grants and $1.6 million to individuals athletes and teams, many of whom went on to capture national, world and Olympic and Paralympic medals, including figure skaters Michelle Kwan, ski jumper Alissa Johnson, swimmer Mallory Weggemann, the US National Water Polo Team and gymnast Gabby Douglas. These talented women supported by the Travel & Training Fund achieve extraordinary feats on the field of play and go on to become leaders in every area of society – business, government, medicine, science, law, education and numerous other fields. The following list details the recipients of the 2014 Winter Travel & Training Fund. Full bios can be found here. ARIZONA Erika Lang, Waterskiing (Gilbert) Danielle Reynolds, Archery (Gilbert) CALIFORNIA Maddie Mastro, Snowboarding (Wrightwood) Beth Newell, Cycling (Oakland) USA Water Polo Women's Senior National Team, Water Polo (Huntington Beach) COLORADO Storm Klomhaus, Alpine Skiing (Boulder) Sarah Beard, Shooting (Colorado Springs) USA Team Handball, Team Handball (Colorado Springs) FLORIDA Angela Parra, Weightlifting (Ormond Beach) Dania Vizzi, Shooting (Odessa) GEORGIALaura Ryan, Diving (Athens) MICHIGAN Sydney Collier, Equestrian (Ann Arbor) Maia Shibutani, Figure Skating (Ann Arbor) MONTANA Erika Flowers, Skiing-Cross Country (Belgrade) NEW YORK Ashley Hejlik, Judo (Latham) Miranda Melville, Track & Field (Rush) OKLAHOMA USA Softball Women's National Team, Softball (Oklahoma City) PENNSYLVANIA Savannah Graybill, Skeleton (Denver) Colleen Gulick, Cycling (Spring City) RHODE ISLAND Elizabeth Beisel, Swimming (Saunderstown) Christine Neville, Sailing (Middletown) UTAH Rosie Brennan, Skiing-Cross Country (Park City) VIRGINIA Esther Lofgren, Rowing (Alexandria) The application will reopen in Spring 2015. Athletes interested in applying for the next grant cycle may review the application, criteria and guidelines for the Travel & Training Fund at www.WomensSportsFoundation.org/TravelandTraining. About The Women’s Sports Foundation The Women’s Sports Foundation — the leading authority on the participation of women and girls in sports — is dedicated to creating leaders by ensuring girls access to sports. Founded by Billie Jean King in 1974, our work shapes public attitude about women’s sports and athletes, builds capacities for organizations that get girls active, ensures equal opportunities for girls and women, and supports physically and emotionally healthy lifestyles. The Women’s Sports Foundation has relationships with more than 1,000 of the world’s elite female athletes and is recognized globally for its leadership, vision, expertise and influence. For more information, visitwww.WomensSportsFoundation.org. Follow us:www.Facebook.com/WomensSportsFoundation or on Twitter@WomensSportsFdn. ### PR Contact: Kevin Pchola Women’s Sports Foundation [email protected] Office: 212.299.8950 Click Here to see the Press Release I just got back from competing in the Quebec Open in Montreal. Canada. This was a doozy of a tournament. Never, EVER have I felt as awful in a tournament as I did at this one. I honestly don't know what happened. I barely cut--I even ate the morning of weigh ins--was fully hydrated, mentally prepared, etc. but my body was NOT having it. I was getting sick in between fights, trembling, pale, hot then cold flashes, wiped of all energy, and had sporadic episodes of vertigo. Overall....awful. This isn't an excuse for losing to the eventual champion; it just clearly wasn't my day. I can't take that away from her. We will meet again, quite frequently, so I'll have another shot at her. Though it was a rough day for me, and I'm disappointed with a third place finish, I'm also proud of myself. I'm proud that I pushed through the nausea. I'm proud that I had the guts to keep going, even when every part of my body was telling me no. I'm proud that I didn't pull out of the tournament after I was sick and dead after my second fight. I'm proud that even after having nothing in the gas tank and getting sick twice, I still stepped on that mat two more times, eventually fighting for and winning the bronze medal. It was one of the worst tournaments I've had, but I proved to myself that I'm tougher than I thought and got a bronze medal out of the deal. I can't be too disappointed. It's time to rest, feel better, then get back at it to prepare for Australia. I'm just hopping this bug or whatever I have goes away soon... :/ |
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