Our 2016 Ambassadors:
Nadia Edmond | Canterbury | Karate
“I have been a part of the New Zealand Karate team for five years.”
Happiest when: spending time with family and friends, exercising and training for karate.
Dream dinner guest: Waris Dirie.
Ambassador goals: get as many people as possible interested in karate.
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Gemma Millar | Otago | Athletics
“My dream job is to be a professional athlete.”
Happiest when: playing sport with a good bunch of people.
Dream dinner guest: Sophie Pascoe.
Ambassador goals: increase the number of girls competing in the local throwing competition.
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Brenna Bishop | Auckland | Surfing, Skateboarding, Surf Lifesaving
“ I have been involved in team sports since I was six years old.”
Happiest when: making other happy and being at the beach with friends.
Dream dinner guest: my Pa.
Ambassador goals: encourage girls to 'give it a go' and try new sports.
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Jessica Rice | Wellington | Gymnastics
"I was a competitive gymnast for nine years and now I do it for fun.”
Happiest when: coaching gymnastics and hanging with friends.
Dream dinner guest: Nadia Comaneci.
Ambassador goals: help grow my sport and improve my leadership skills to improve my coaching.
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Analiese Le Roy|South Canterbury | Inline Skating
“I want to see girls try skating, just to do something different.”
Happiest when: other people and myself succeed.
Dream dinner guest: my Granddad.
Ambassador goals: to bring more motivated and eager girls into the sport.
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Katie Ellis| Canterbury | Archery
“I am part of the National Development Team for the Archery Coaching Institute of NZ.”
Happiest when: working with kids as a girl guide leader or at archery.
Dream dinner guest: my Grandma.
Ambassador goals: help 'not sporty' girls believe in themselves and find what they love.
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Holly Chandler | Nelson | Beach Volleyball
“As an Ambassador, I hope to develop leadership skills, encourage others in sport, and inspire and help others.”
Happiest when: playing sport and being around friends and family.
Dream dinner guest: Malala Yousafzai.
Ambassador goals: promote Beach Volleyball and encourage girls to get involved in sport.
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Lucy Jenkins| Canterbury | Touch/Rugby
Happiest when: playing sport.
Dream dinner guest: my mother.
Ambassador goals: grow the viability of rugby at my school.
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Siwei Wang | Auckland| Ultimate Frisbee
“I want to encourage girls who may not play many sports to give Ultimate Frisbee a go.”
Happiest when: playing frisbee and sleeping.
Dream dinner guest: my mum.
Ambassador goals: promote women's Frisbee.
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Madison Furmenger | Auckland | Football
“I would like for women's sports to be recognised in the community and nationally.”
Happiest when: hanging out with friends and family.
Ambassador goals: to promote both my sport and other women's sport to increase involvement.
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Delzea Tu'ua | Auckland | Rugby
“Go on a journey that is possible if you recognise your potential to be resilient in all your sporting abilities.”
Happiest when: with my family.
Dream dinner guest: my Pa.
Ambassador goals: I hope to inspire female sports athletes to dream big.
Bleuette Hillie | Canterbury | Canoe Polo
“I hope that I can show girls how valuable sport is.”
Happiest when: out on the lake, playing and practicing polo with my friends.
Dream dinner guest: Amelia Earhart.
Ambassador goals: to show girls that sports are a gateway to leadership, long-lasting friendships and personal growth.
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Grace Lemon | Canterbury | Aerobics
“I want girls to know they can excel in whatever they please as long as they put their minds to it.”
Happiest when: achieving a goal or challenge.
Dream dinner guest: Muhammad Ali.
Ambassador goals: share my passion for sport with other girls and promote a healthy lifestyle.
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Isla Pringle| Otago | Rugby
“I want girls in my community to understand how fun and fulfilling rugby is; how many skills and friendships can be gained.”
Happiest when: achieving to the best of my ability.
Dream dinner guest: Helen Littleworth.
Ambassador goals: increasing the participation of girls rugby in Otago.
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Jessika Rowe| Canterbury | Touch
"I hope to encourage girls to be involved in sport as its such a great way to develop.”
Happiest when: in a group of people who support and believe in me.
Dream dinner guest: Steph Curry.
Ambassador goals: promote the sports that I have a passion for.
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Sophie Sangster | Southland | Highland Dancing, Swimming
“The challenges some girls face trying to play the sport they love is often not realised, and I want to help change that.”
Happiest when: other people are smiling or laughing.
Dream dinner guest: Martin Luther King Jr.
Ambassador goals: help make a difference for girls in minority sports.
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Lucy Cahill| Canterbury | Rugby
“I want to see more girls trying new sports that they don't have a clue about.”
Happiest when: rugby training and seeing all your hard work pay off.
Dream dinner guest: Miley Cyrus.
Ambassador goals: promote Forward Foundation and girls minority sports.
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Islay Fowler | Canterbury | Rugby
“Female rugby players should be more aware of the pathways available for them in high school."
Happiest when: I succeed and socialising with mates.
Dream dinner guest: Leonardo da Vinci.
Ambassador goals: raise awareness and increase the profile of touch and 7s in my school.
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Polly Forbes| Canterbury | Water Polo
“I want to develop girls passion for all of their sporting endeavours. ”
Happiest when: achieving goals and knowing hard work is worth the outcome.
Dream dinner guest: Bethany Hamilton.
Ambassador goals: increase the number of girls in waterpolo and indulge them in the opportunities within in sport.
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Makayla Montgomery| Canterbury | Sailing
"I would like to teach girls how to sail and get them involved and learnt the skills."
Happiest when: sailing and exploring new places.
Dream dinner guest: my Grandad.
Ambassador goals: to achieve more female involvement in sailing.
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Phoenix Reid | Manawatu | Artistic Roller Skating
“I want to encourage and support new skaters and be active in my community through advertising and club events.”
Happiest when: having a laugh with friends and travelling.
Dream dinner guest: my Grandfather.
Ambassador goals: be a role model for all girls in minority sports, especially young skaters.
