Jordan Ty Croukamp (12), from Elspark, has been selected to represent South Africa at an athletics meeting in The Netherlands, at the PSV Eindhoven Athletics Stadium.<\/p>\n
The events in which Jordan will take part will be held over a 10-day period.<\/p>
“This is a very big event, with only a few South African athletes from various clubs selected to participate,” said Jordan’s father, Keith Croukamp.<\/p>\n
Jordan and his father are calling out to the community, because they don’t have enough funds for the trip to the Netherlands.<\/p>
“Like I said, this is an experience of a lifetime for him to be able to compete against children from around the world in his specialised discipline, however, we are in need of sponsorship as I can’t afford the costs,” explained Keith.<\/p>\n
Jordan started hurdles at school, at the beginning of the year, and excelled quite naturally at it; he was placed third at the Boksburg championships, with no professional training.<\/p>\n
He is to depart for the trip on June 26, and to return on July 7.<\/p>\n
The youngster trains with the Boksburg Athletics Club three times a week and enjoys every minute of it.<\/p>\n
“I am going to be a hurdles champion and nothing is going to stop me; I enjoy hurdles and want to be the best I can be,” said Jordan.<\/p>\n
“We really need sponsorship for both of us, as I am expected to pay the same amount for myself, as well, but I have not even bothered about myself yet, as I need to ensure that I can safely say Jordan is going, before I can worry about being there to support him,” said Keith.<\/p>\n
“Any form of donation or sponsorship, great or small, will be greatly appreciated; I have the sponsorship letter that I can forward to anybody who would like one.”<\/p>\n
The total amount for the 10-day trip, which includes a return flight ticket and accommodation for the entire period, is R16 788 per person.<\/p>\n
For more information, call Keith on 076 011 9905, or by email at keith@soltrack.co.za.<\/p>\n