Welcome to our latest athletes

Aspiring Amateur Athletes NZ Charitable Trust wishes Mike Dawson all the best in his endeavours as he works towards his Olympic dream and congratulates him on his recent national title and the support SPARC is now offering him after his international successes 2009. A current world champion and silver medallist in extreme kayaking and nominated for international kayaker of the year 2010 this young man at 23 is one to keep an eye on in the future. A truly inspirational athlete and sportsman. Watch this space!


The Trust now welcomes Louise Jull- Otaki as an athlete of the Trust. Louise at 21 continues to work hard at her sport, training, competing nationally and internationally and she is developing a strength in the latest women's discipline C1. Louise whilst training continues to successfully marry it with studies undertaken through Massey University.

The Trust also welcomes Brent Bastin. Brent at 19 is the youngest athlete in the Trust. He has one international campaign under his belt and looks forward to steady rise in the ICF ranks during the 2010 competitive year. Brent is also continuing his studies extramurally while training, working and competing to reach his goals

The Trust is in the process of working towards welcoming non Olympic sports into its fold