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Athletic Accomplishments

I hope to fufill my dream of competing in the Winter Olympics by setting high standards for myself in athletic performance, nutrition and community involvement.

“Top skeleton sliders are looking for maximum power and acceleration as they push [and sprint with] their sled from a standing start. Once the athlete has loaded onto the sled at the start, they must then steer it through twisting, high speed turns and straightaways where top speeds can reach more than 135 kilometres per hour.” (Whistlerslidingcentre.com)

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TINK NEWMAN

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PERSONAL

Nickname: TinkFull Name: Christine NewmanAge: 21Sport: SkeletonProvincial Organizations:

British Columbia Bobsleigh & Skeleton Association (BCBSA)Alberta Skeleton Association (ASA)Inter Provincial Development TeamParticipant in the 2011 skeleton school for recruited athletesDetermined Olympic hopeful

Practice Locations:

Whistler, BC; Calgary, AB

About Me

Occupation:

Student at Simon Fraser University Major: Joint major in Interactive Arts & Technology and Business Administration. Hobbies: I enjoy artistic activities such as graphic design, photography, jewelry design, sketching and dancing. I also love camping, skiing, reading, working out and cooking.

Olympic Goal

2011, 2nd Place, BC Cup Race: (Whistler, BC) Provincial Race2010, Completed 2 Skeleton National Development Recruitment

Skeleton Camps: (Calgary, AB)2008, Fastest women’s time: CHCI Alpine Ski Team (Regional Competition)2008, Awarded Golden Gael Award: for Best Sportsmanship- Alpine Ski Team (CHCI, Kitchener, ON)2007, Won Rookie of the Year: Alpine Ski Team (CHCI, Kitchener, ON)Diverse Athletic Experiences: SFU Track, SFU Cheerleading, Alpine Giant Slalom (GS) Ski Racing, Tae Kwon Do (7/11 belts), Slalom Water Skiing, Watersport Tubing, and Drum & Bugle Corps/ Marching Bands.80-90 % increase in muscle mass (April-Dec., 2010), (Muscle Type: IIa)

Athlete Profile

My philosophy has always been that you get more out of life based on what you put into it. When I discovered Skeleton, I knew that this was my chance to fufill my dream of competing as an Olympian and challenging myself to the highest level. I have always tried to keep my eyes open to new opportunities, especially those that I can learn from. I believe asking lots of questions is the road to wisdom. What truly matters is what I have and will learn from all of my experiences and the journey. There is nothing like giving your very best just to find out what you are capable of. The training requires self-discipline and time management to accomplish my goals. I have learned that there are many different responsibilities of being an athlete. It is important to maintain balance in life, treat everyone with respect and help those in need.

2001-2011, Donated time as a musician, (singing, saxophone, djimbe drum, schools) at churches and international sports competitons2009, Volunteered at Florida’s Give Kids the World, terminal ilness resort2009, Contributed market research with startup company MaptMedia.2010, Participated videography and event planning, SFU2005, Volunteered in a mission trip to Mexico (volunteered at churches, orphanages and schools)

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Tink racing down the Whistler Ice Track.

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Per Season Costs

Equipment (as needed)

Skeleton Sled: 3,500 (used)Helmet: 300 to 500 (with full-face chin guard and face shield)Shoes: 300 to 350 (Track spikes made exclusively by Adidas; shipped from Denmark)Speed/Racing Suit: 200-600 (low-priced suits are Spandex; high-priced suits are made of high-tech aerodynamically enhanced fabric)Runners for sled: 800 to 1,000/set

Student

Housing: 450/monthStudent Tuition: 2,398.54/sem

Health (per month)

Food: 300/monthSupplements: 150/monthPhysiotherapy- 150/month

Wish List

Spandex padded hockey or

running pants: 100Weightlifing shoes: 120Running Shoes: 150-200

•  2010, Representative for Vancouver 2010 Olympics  contractor Gamesday Auctions (marketing, sales)

•  2009 to present, Walt Disney World Cast Member (seasonal employee)•  2009, Disney’s Blizzard Beach Employee of the Month (leadership)•  2008, Xbox Actress for GTA 4 videogame release (acting)•  2007, Drum Corps International (DCI) World Championships Bronze  

Medalist- Corps Ambassador as Drum Major (Conductor)-4 yrs.•  2007, Canadian Showcase Talent Competition Finalist (singing)•  2006, Television Interview for Tournament of Roses Parade  

Marching Band Fundraiser (spokesperson)•  2006, Drum Major for Marching Band in Tournament of Rose Parade,  

televised to over 2.2 Million people

Public Experience & Leadership

How You Can HelpThe costs related to Skeleton and training are difficult to cover without the  wonderful support of companies whose products I consistently use. Any  monthly monetary donation, one-time donations or products would be tax deductible. I recommend my favourite companies to family, friends and fellow athletes. Your support would be greatly appreciated and will allow me to focus on achieving my goals. Here is what I can do for my sponsors:

Gold Sponsor - $1,000-$2,000/month

Silver Sponsor - $500-$900/month

-Company logo is placed on racing equipment  (racing suit, helmet or sled)-Includes advertising on training jacket used for competiton warmup as well as other workout gear to be worn in public gyms-Brand displayed during televised competitions-A personalized thank you card with an update of my athletic progress-Commercial product modeling  scheduled quarterly around school-Speaking at public events, including motivational speaking-Sponsor recognition on my future athlete website (under development)

-Brand is placed on training jacket during warmup as well as other  workout gear to be worn in public gyms-A personalized thank you card with an update of my athletic progress-2 complemenary commercial product or brand advertising session-Sponsor recognition on my personal websites (under development)

CONTACT MEEmail: cjnewman@sfu.caCell phone: (604) 765-5115Website: coming soon.Modeling Portfolio  or Resume: Available upon request  

Thank you for your consideration of sponsoring me. Any type of support, services or products that I use for training would be greatly  appreciated. The exchange of  services can be negociated. My goal is to purchase my own  equipment and cover my training costs for the 2010-2011 season. I look forward to hearing your ideas and feedback.

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TRAININGSummerMy workouts consist of dryland training including sprinting sessions, weightlifting, and plyometrics. I  relocate to Calgary during the summers (and stay with my family) so I can use the indoor Ice House training facility to practice pushing and loading on the sled. I train with Inter Provincial, National and Olympic athletes.WinterIn winter I continue to do lifting in the gym, one or two sprint sessions a week and slide on the Whistler track during the weekends. This is where I practice “driving” the sled down the track.

THANK YOU

Bronze Sponsor - $100-$400/month-A personalized thank you card and updates of my athletic progress-1 complemenary commercial product or brand advertising session-Recognition for sponsoring me on personal websites i.e. Facebook,  (and Athlete website under development) 

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