Support For Otago's Elite AthletesThe Skeggs Foundation Inc was founded in 1993 with the specific aim of providing financial assistance to our aspiring elite Otago athletes, helping them to attain their goals and to Who We SupportThe Skeggs Foundation supports many of Otagos top athletes, as well a wide range of those aspiring to be our next generation of elite sportspeople. You can read more about some of these sportspeople by visiting their websites from these links:
How To Support The Skeggs Foundation IncYou can support the work of The Skeggs Foundation Inc by choosing to use our Mobil fuel card. As well as contributing to the support of our Otago athletes you will enjoy:
For more information on applying for a Skeggs Foundation Inc Mobil fuel card, or to check out the latest discounted pricing, contact Julia Clifford on 03 474 6366 or 0800 776 786, or you can email her This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Applying For A GrantThere are two grants rounds per year, closing on 20 March and 20 September. Applications must be received at Sport Otago or one of our regional offices by 5pm on the closing date. Late applications will not be considered. You can download the application forms below, or you can pick up a form from any Sport Otago office. You can apply at any time. To be eligible to apply for a grant athletes will need to be:
Athletes wanting to apply for a grant click here.
Coaches and OfficialsThe Otago Community Trust provide funding that the Skeggs Foundation allocates to Otago coaches who support the development of our elite athletes, and officials who make Coaches or officials wanting to apply for a grant click here. |





offset the financial costs of remaining in Otago while traveling to compete and train. The Foundation has contributed more than $2 million to hundreds of athletes, from more than 60 sports, to help them to pursue their goals. Among the athletes the Foundation has supported are All Black captains, Silver Ferns captains, Olympic and Commonwealth Games athletes, and many national champions… the list of sporting talent is impressive.


possible the delivery of elite competitions.