High level canoe slalom represents 10 to 16 training sessions per week, alternating technical sessions on the water with gym work, running and course analysis.

As each competition site is different, frequent trips to different white water courses is indispensable, be they in France, other parts of Europe, or even further afield. This includes travel to training camps as well as the competitions themselves.

Top of the range equipment, coaches and medical staff of high quality are also a necessity to achieve these high objectives.

Each year my motivation and desire to achieve higher podium positions only grows. And with this desire, the financial cost as well. Support from the regional council, département council, my club and my family isn’t enough to take me through to a final realisation of my project, and combining my studies with high level sport doesn’t allow me to work to finance myself.

Last year I received enormous support from crowd funding and your generosity has borne fruit. I thank you all so much.The money has been spent as expected throughout the season.

As this new season begins I am turning once again to you to help me finance my sporting activity. This will give me peace of mind, without having to worry about whether I can afford the travel to such or such a site, if Ihave to choose between a new boat or going to a particular comptition abroad, or if I can finance sessions with a professional in mental preparation .I will therefore be able to concentrate all my energy on training, and put in place all the necessary means to attain my goals in this very decisive year.

Provisional budget for 2020

Purchase of equipment

1 paddle >300€

Part exchange boat 800€ ( total price of nexw boat 2400€ )

Protective cover for boat 150€

2 cag-decks for training

Running shoes for physical training sessions

Training camps and pre-competition training

5 weeks at Vaires sur Marne ( new site for French team selections and built for 2024 Paris olympics) >800€

2 weeks in London (Lee Valley) site of European Championships 2020 >800€

1 week at St. Pierre de Bœuf (Lyon) Pôle France training camp >200€

Travel for competitions

French National 1 circuit 3x150€

Selection races for French team (Vaires sur Marne and Pau) 400€

Other costs

Pôle France fees 800€

Financial contribution for participationin World Cup competitions ?? ( last year between 200€ and 700€ per competition.)

TOTAL : 5175€

With 300€ grant from the département council and 600€ from private donations, I am left with more than 4000€ to find to finance my season from start to finish.

Every contribution is precious and can make a big difference!

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about my project and thank you for your consideration,

Best wishes

Ella

Un canoe, une pagaie, des bras ... et un deuxième coup de pouce !