Otago Community Trust provides annual funding to the Skeggs Foundation that enable Otago coaches and officials to grow and improve representative sport across Otago.

The purpose of the Skeggs Foundation Fund is twofold. 

Firstly, it is designed to support the development of coaches at the regional level (Otago or sub-regional such as North, South, or Central Otago) to improve their skills and knowledge to provide quality experiences for our young sportspeople. 

Secondly, the funding also assists officials in gaining the skills and experience required to increase the availability of quality sporting experiences for young people in Otago.  

Otago Community Trust was pleased to approve a total of $19,950 in support of 25 Otago coaches and officials at its October board meeting. The full detailed list of coaches and officials and their respective sporting codes can be found below: 

Funding recipents for September 2021

• Kieran Fowler, Athletics Coach - $950
• Michael Beable, Athletics Coach $1,100
• Calvin Berg, Football Official - $900
• Ben Gallie, Golf Coach - $700
• Lilly Trotter, Gymnastics Coach - $145
• Sophie Brown, Gymnastics Coach - $1,000
• Krystal Cameron, Gymnastics Official - $850
• Fanis Shakirzianau, Ice Skating Coach - $1,100
• Gavin Key, Mountain Biking Coach - $1,100
• Jo Morrison, Netball Coach - $900
• Simon Smith, Rowing Coach - $1,100
• Tia Clark, Rugby Coach - $750
• Ryan Bambry, Rugby Coach - $800
• Chris Curran, Skateboarding Coach - $1,000
• Natasha Schurink, Swimming Official - $900
• Philip Mirfin, Tennis Coach - $900
• Ahmad Abdul-Rahman, Tennis Official - $400
• Naomi Tupa'i, Touch Coach -  $900
• Alex Buttery, Touch Official - $800
• Jessica Crossley, Touch Official - $500
• Michael Buttery, Touch Official - $800
• Ollie Shore, Touch Official - $500
• Ryan Kenton, Touch Official - $600
• Johannes Human, Touch Official - $400
• Tony Dodds, Triathlon Coach -  $900 

Learn more about the Skeggs Foundation Fund

The fund has been running since 1993 with thousands of coaches, officials and athletes having been supported with grants. 

The funding rounds close on 20 March and 20 September each year.

Sport Otago currently administer the Skeggs Foundation Fund and further information and applications forms can be found via the link below. 

www.skeggsfoundation.nz

How you can help - Skeggs Foundation Fuel Card

Outside of Otago Community Trust funding, the Skeggs Foundation raises money to support Otago sport via those people using a Skeggs Foundation Fuel Card. 

A Skeggs Foundation Fuel Card is a great option to help put funding back into the Otago community while also saving you money every day. 

As well as supporting Otago athletes, you will get:

• Competitive fuel discounts.
• A choice of Mobil or BP card.
• No need to collect vouchers or receipts.
• One convenient fortnightly direct debit.
• A range of discounts from other suppliers.
• A choice of pump price discount (best for main centres), or regional price discount (best for towns and rural users).

If you want more information on which card option is best for you, call Kiwi Fuelcards on 0800 43 83 83 or email info@kiwifuelcards.co.nz and ask about the Skeggs Foundation card options.