Elizabeth Hyde

Sports Award

Age:

28

Affliated Organisation:

Charnwood Trampoline Club

JHMT's Support

Elizabeth Hyde, 19 years old, is a member of Charnwood Trampoline Club in Leicestershire. The club has a number of members who have immense talents which has already caught the eyes of selectors from the GB Junior squad.

However, the club's up and coming young stars have been severely disadvantaged by not having access to a double mini trampoline, which has a new specification for governing body competitions. This has of course had an adverse effect on young members due to not being able to complete the sufficient difficulty of skills to represent GB at an international level.

Where's there a will, there a way! and thanks to the endeavor's of all club members, recent fundraising efforts have brought a change in fortunes with the news that, with the support of a JHMT Inspire grant, the club has reached its £4,000 fundraising target to purchase a double mini trampoline.

Elizabeth Hyde, who applied for an Inspire Award grant, said: 'It is so amazing, the generous donation from Joe's Inspire Awards has helped us to achieve our dreams and the door which had remained locked for so long has finally been opened, along with the opportunities to compete at the highest level in our sport.

'With extra fundraising from the club we have managed to raise enough funds to get our new Double Mini Trampoline. Training has already started and within one session I had managed to successfully complete a skill which previously I found a personal challenge on the older equipment. I am looking forward to a bright and successful future in the sport and I know this new equipment will help not only me but my teammates and the region as a whole to achieve success in future national and international competitive events. The Inspire grant from JHMT has helped us massively - thank you.