Andrew Collins

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Name:	Andrew Collins
Age:	12
School/College/Work:	Year 8 Oakwood Park Grammar School
Discipline:	Rowing
Sporting History:	I initially started rowing to improve my fitness for rugby and joined the school rowing club. Soon after I joined Maidstone Invicta Rowing Club.
Length of Experience:	15 months
Coach:	Ray Long
Greatest Achievements:	I won the Gold medal at the National Junior Indoor Rowing Championships earlier this year. 1st in Kent Indoors. 7th in British indoor Championships Oct 08. Selection for SE inter-regional trials - rowing one year up at Year 9 age-group
Hopes or Aspirations:	Represent GB Rowing.
Proudest Moment:	I was very pleased with the Gold at the National Championships as it was a little unexpected. I beat my pb by over 20m. Rowing the final leg in the Kent Schools Indoor Rowing Championships and catching up a 30m deficit to win for the school is a close second.

Sponsorship Enquiries

How often do you train?:	3-5 times a week - depends on other events/Rugby etc
What would sponsorship money mean to you?:	Ability to purchase or rent a good quality Concept II Rower to train. Improved Kit for events etc
What would you say to a potential sponsor?:	I will remain loyal and committed to those willing to assist at this stage if I attain significant success as I progress
Who is your hero?:	Sir Stephen Redgrave
What advice would you like to give to other athletes?:	Find a sport where you enjoy the training as much as the competition - get a good coach and listen to them
What do you enjoy most about your sport?:	Good Club, Good teams and that every time you train or race you can do a personal best. You can succeed even if you don't win the race itself
Do you currently receive sponsorship?:	No
Any other final comments:	I am currently training on an Oxford II rower that is far from ideal. I am too young to train unaccompanied at the local gyms under the FANS scheme