Support for Otago Elite Athletes

The Skeggs Foundation was founded in 1993 with the specific aim of providing financial assistance to elite Otago athletes, helping them to attain their goals and to offset disadvantages of geographic location.

The Foundation makes grants to athletes in March and September each year.

Grants are funded entirely from corporate donations, sponsorships and specific fundraising events such as the Skeggs Heritage Club lunches. All sponsorship monies will go directly to supporting athletes and coaches.

The Foundation has contributed more than $2 million to hundreds of athletes, from more than 60 sports, to allow them to pursue their goals.

Among the athletes the Foundation has supported are two All Black captains, Anton Oliver and Taine Randell, Silver Ferns captains Lesley Nicol and Belinda Colling, champion sprinters Chris Donaldson and Cory Innes, record holding cyclists Greg Henderson and Alison Shanks, champion diver Kate Stevely, X-Games medalist Jossi Wells, Olympic and Commonwealth Games athletes, many national champions… the list of sporting talent is impressive.

Alison Shanks		Jossi Wells		Raylene Bates

How To Support The Skeggs Foundation

If you would like to support the work of the Skeggs Foundation you can do so in one of two ways:

• The Mobil Card. Skeggs Foundation supporters can choose to enjoy the advantages of having a Mobil Fuel discount card. Using the card also assists the Foundation in carrying out its work. For details contact Julia Clifford This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or on 03 474 6366 or 0800 776 786.

• The Heritage Club. This is a fundraising arm of the Skeggs Foundation that conducts events throughout the year. Individuals are encouraged to join the Heritage Club at an annual cost of $100 (plus GST). For further details contact Felicity Sime This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or on 03 474 6346 or 0800 776 786.

How To Apply For A Grant

Athletes may apply for a grant in March and September of each year. You can download the application form at the bottom of this page or contact Sport Otago on either 03 474 6350 (or 0800 776 786 outside Dunedin) to have one sent to you. All applicants require the endorsement of their Regional Sporting Organisation before they will be considered.

With the co-operation of the Otago Community Trust the Foundation also operates a grant scheme for elite coaches. The Foundation has provided over $400,000 in assistance to coaches since its inception.

Applications must be received by Sport Otago, or at one of the regional offices by 5pm on 20 March or 20 September. Late applications will not be considered.

To be eligible for a grant the applicant must be available to represent Otago if selected by their Regional Sporting Body. While any athlete or coach may apply to the Skeggs Foundation, preference will be given to those with international or high national achievements.

Please refer to the pdf files below for the application forms.

Skeggs Athlete Application Form

Skeggs Coach and Officials Application Form

All grant recipients will be required to provide a report to the Trustees to be eligible to receive further funding in the future. Recipients may also be required to attend functions, provide images for promotional purposes or give other support to the Foundation that enables it to achieve its goals.

Please refer to the pdf files below for the reporting forms.

Athlete Reporting Form

Coach Reporting Form