Essex Alumni & Friends matchfunded £1,000
By
William Galvin
Colchester
Why are we here?
Hi, we're a group of 5 students from the university of Essex that have once again qualified for the national university polo championships which are held in Rugby every year. Our previous success was at the winter arena polo championships, this time around each of us have qualified individually for the summer grass polo championships. The championships attract over 160 teams from more than 50 universities, it is the highest level of competition that you can achieve playing polo at a university level. Whilst this is a great opportunity for each individual who'm have invested many hours into the beloved sport there are significant costs involved before we can compete hence the creation of this campaign. So without further ado here's something from each of the players:
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I have always been an out door boy, growing up in the country side of China horses and dogs were my best friend, since coming to the UK I have started to play horse polo. When I train with the university polo club it’s where I find my true belonging, the adrenaline rush when the polo pony gallops after the ball is addicting. The thrill of scoring is what I live for. What’s more this summer I have qualified for the summer nationals. This is my opportunity to play for more than just for myself, to represent the university and prove myself on the national stage.
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Hi, my name is Oscar, I am in my final year of my Economics and Politics degree. This year alongside applying to graduate programs, writing my dissertation and general studying I decided to take up horse polo. Having played football all my life I wanted to try something new and there are very few things as far from a “Normal Sport” than Polo. After a few lessons I fell I love with the sport, it’s not only challenge of being a complete beginner but also the people involved are some of the nicest people I have met. After my experiences competing in the winter nationals where I was chosen to captain my team given the skills that I demonstrated in training I am eager to prove myself again in the summer nationals.
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My name is Nikita Nefedov and I am a master’s student in Public Opinion and Politics. During my five years being part of the Essex family I actively participated in many of the opportunities offered to me. For example; In my role as the president of the Russian Society, I dedicated myself to volunteering campaigns and lead charity fundraising events, which contributed to my place in the big Essex family! I found Horse Polo as a passion for my soul and a great sport challenge for my personality. It is something that becomes a part of your life and every facet of Polo and horse riding. The experience of participating in the Winter Polo Nationals where I played with members of Portsmouth polo club was an event that will stay with me for the rest of my life! I am really looking forward to the Summer Nationals where I will have the opportunity to showcase my skills and dedication to training over the past months. Kind regards,
Nikita N.
Below we've have provided a price breakdown per person for the tournament:
Total cost per person is £600 or £650 including membership.
Select this reward if you just want to donate to the project without receiving a reward.
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We will give you a personal shout out on social media each day of the competition thanking you for your donation.
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Estimated delivery: 1 June 2019
We will send you a card signed by all Essex players
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We will send you a video interview of your chosen player before one of their matches, you can even include questions to ask them.
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we will send you a photo taken by the professional photographer at the tournament of a player of your choosing
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We will invite you to the Championships celebrations held on the evening of the 8th of June.
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we will order you a team shirt with your name and your chosen number on the back
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