Our sports scholarships celebrate achievement, recognise talent and encourage future participation through positive role models.
Invercargill student Danica Kramers received a scholarship for costs associated with representing New Zealand at the Federation of International Sport Aerobics and Fitness (FISAF) World Fitness Championships Sports in Ostrava, Czech Republic.
Danica has been involved with La Muse Dance School since she was three years old and was introduced to aerobics when she was 11. At age 12, she gained a national title and was selected to represent New Zealand at the FISAF World Fitness Championships Sports.
Her incredible achievements saw her place 10th in the Youth Individual category. “Being able to attend the World Champs has helped me realise that the mental side of the sport is just as important as your physical ability,” Danica said.
“I have also started to learn how to control my nerves in a highly intense environment. Being surrounded by World Class athletes has given me extra drive to train even harder towards my future goals.”
The scholarship played a huge part in ensuring Danica was able to attend the Championships and to showcase her talent in such a high-profile environment.
“Both myself and my parents acknowledge that this scholarship from Community Trust South was vital in helping me get over to Ostrava,” she said.
The future is bright for Danica, with endless opportunities to hone her talent. She is also a member of Dunedin-based team Queen’s Aerobics, where she trains with Southland born coach Kerstin Snoep.