Five Ten, the specialist in climbing footwear, announced the launch of the Core Award to support young climbers. To encourage young athletes to pursue their dreams, Five Ten created five awards of $400 each to help with coaching, training or travel costs. One first place winner will be picked from each of the five USA Youth Categories, and three runners-up in each category.
First place winners will receive $400, two pair of Five Ten shoes, team shirt and hat, plus a 1-year contract on Team Five Ten. The three runners up in each category will receive two pair of shoes, T-shirt and a spot on the Five Ten Youth Development Team.
Five Ten CORE AWARD winners will be announced in August, 2012. All applications must be submitted by 15 July, 2012.
Athletes must be 19 years old or younger and have been competing in youth or junior categories.
In order to apply for the Award:
- Application must be accompanied by a letter of recommendation from Team Coach or athlete mentor.
- Application must include a brief (250-300 word) essay on athleteʼs accomplishments in the past year.
- Application must be accompanied by one photograph of the athlete, wearing Five Ten shoes or logoed apparel.
- Application package must be submitted in complete form to: Nancy Bouchard, Five Ten Sponsorship Director,
- nancy.bouchard@fiveten.com. Please include CORE AWARD application in the subject line. Once submitted, all application
- materials are the property of Five Ten.
Application:
- Climberʼs Name:
- Date of Birth:
- Address/Email/Contact Info:
- Name of Gym where climber trains:
- List 6 competition placements/athletic achievements in past 12 months.
- Coach recommendation: (Coaches may recommend up to 4 kids per team).
- Essay by the applicant: How Climbing Has Changed My Life (300-500 words).
Five Ten reserves all-rights to use application material.
