Australian 12/u Girls National Tennis Championships (December Showdown)

Ashley McKenzie – Wildcard entrant

Request for sponsorship assistance presentation

Summary

Ashley has received a Wildcard entry to play in the 12/u Girls Australian National Tennis Championships (December Showdown) in Melbourne from December 15 – 20 2015.

We have only generated this sponsorship request due to our family unexpectedly falling into hardship (like many other families) due to the resources sector redundancies that have recently occurred across the country in the past months.

Ashley has dedicated herself to this tournament for the past 2 years. Her hard work and effort has given her the opportunity to play amongst the best girls in the country and invited countries.

This tournament is a most prestigious event and a once in a lifetime opportunity as a 12 year old. She will be pursuing a goal she set herself, then fulfilling it in her chosen sport.

If there was any individual or company that was willing to assist with sponsorship, we would be greatly appreciative, but no one more grateful than Ashley for helping her achieve this milestone in her junior tennis career.

Australian Ranking (Women's)Current - 784

Ashley’s Ranking has steadily improved over the past 12 months. This time last year she was ranked 1016, she has moved up 232 places.

This improvement has been recognised by Tennis Australia which has encouraged them to give her a Wildcard entry into this Platinum event.

This will give her the opportunity to improve her rankings before end of calendar year.

December Showdown – Melbourne Park

• Each December the country’s best players assemble at Melbourne Park for the December Showdown. In 16 days, more than 1500 matches will be played to find out who is the best player across each age group, 12/u will be played 15 – 20 December.

• The tournament is invitation only with 48 Australian players & 16 International players. A Compass draw is preferred system, ensuring each player has a minimum of 4 matches. There is also a compulsory elimination doubles event.

• The Australian Open Play-off is the centre-piece of the December Showdown (December 14 – 20). The play-off sees players from around Australia battle it out for a golden ticket into the Australian Open.

Ashley’s 2015 Achievements - OJTOptus Junior Tour tournaments (Australian Ranking Points)12/u Girls singles – 13 tournaments played

• Quarter Finals – 5

• Semi Finals – 2

• Consolation Finalist – 4 (winner – 1)

14/u Girls singles – 1 tournament played

• Quarter Final – 1

12/u Girls doubles – 11 tournaments played

• Finalist – 4 (winner – 1)

• Semi Finalist – 6

• Quarter Finalist - 1

14/u Girls doubles – 1 tournament played

• Semi Finalist - 1

Ashley’s 2015 Achievements - JDS

Junior Development Series

Queensland State Championships – 4th

Sunshine Coast Region – “Regional Champion”

13/u Girls singles – 5 tournaments played• Finalist – 5 (winner – 4)

Central Queensland Region

13/u Girls singles – 4 tournaments played• Finalist – 1 (R / up)• 3rd – 2• 5th - 1

Tournament Forecast Approximate Expenses

• Accommodation at Mantra on Jolimont ………………………………$1,350(Room has been booked tentatively, confirmation due 28/11/15)This is 11 min walk from venue will eliminate car hire / transport

• Return Airfares (2 x Adults) as at 21/11/15 ......……………………..$1,500

• Living Expenses ………………………………………………………………...$1,000(Inclusive Airport Transfers, food, sports drinks and washing)

Total sponsorship required ....………………………………………………..$3,850

Donations can be made by Direct Deposit –Account Name – Douglas McKenzieBSB No. - 880 116Account No. – 902272780

Or B-PAY –Biller Code – 535807Reference No. – 5386 4600 1005 1109

SupportWe will be endeavouring to get TV and Newspaper coverage in Hervey Bay where sponsors will be mentioned and thanked publically.

You will be able to follow Ashley’s progress on Facebook as we will be updating her results as they happen.

Please Contact Doug McKenzie (0400 774 240) if you are able to help. All contributions no matter how large or small will assist Ashley to achieve her dream.

Email – doug.mckenzie@ymail.com