2019 AMASDF Scholarship Recipients Announced
Published Mon 11 Nov 2019
The 2019 Amelia McGuiness Australian Snowsports Development Foundation (AMASDF) Scholarship recipients were announced at a special ceremony to acknowledge the 10th Anniversary of the Foundation. Cath and Sam McGuiness, along with Snow Australia President Dean Gosper, were on hand to congratulate the scholarship recipients.
The AMASDF is recognised and commended throughout the snowsports community for its contribution and support of up-and-coming athletes. In the 10 years since the Foundation was established, in honour of Amelia McGuiness, a gifted and talented athlete and student, the committee has awarded $212,160 in Snowsports Scholarships. This has been achieved through the ongoing support of schools, the resorts, families, individuals and the business community.
The foundation is dedicated to supporting developing athletes that have shown commitment to their training and sport, as they move up through the pathway to become an elite athlete in snow sports in the future. Selections are made often with advice and support of Snow Australia Northern discipline committees and head coaches.
In its tenth year of operation, the AMASDF received over 65 applications requesting assistance from young athletes from NSW, ACT and QLD.
In determining the grant recipients for 2019, the committee reflected upon the individual’s performance levels, dedication to training and development, the potential for achievement over the next 12 months, and the quality of the application.
Overall, the AMASDF have allocated $6,000 to 12 Alpine athletes, $3,000 to 5 Cross Country athletes, $3,000 to 6 Moguls athletes, $2,400 to 4 Snowboard Cross athletes, $500 to Para athletes, and $2,400 to Park and Pipe athletes. In total, AMASDF awarded $17,300 to 32 athletes.
The AMASDF would like to thank all those who participated in the Amelia Events, donated to the foundation, and volunteered.
The 2019 Scholarship Holders are:
Abbey Wilson / Abi Harrigan / Adele Selig / Ally Hickman / Benjamin Wynn / Bentley Walker-Broose / Bradley Manns / Cassandra Nicholls / Charlotte Wilson / Duncan Cowan / Flynn Mooney / Isabella Davis / Jack Hirst / Jack Steiger-Thorpe / Jacqueline Davis / James Peake / Jasmine Shakeshaft / Joel Bradford / Joey Steggall / Juan George / Kyra Wheatley / Letitia Murphy / Lottie Lodge / Mac Livissianos / Millie Rundle / Noah Bradford / Ocean Roberts / Olivia Schubert / Zachary Howell / Zaffa Hairsine / Zana Evans
