Olympic Goal

Carded athlete

I hope to fufill my dream of competing in the Winter Olympics by setting high standards for myself in athletic performance, nutrition, leadership and community involvement.

Athletic Accomplishments

2 Silver Medals, BC Cup Races (Whistler, BC)

2010 Completed 2 Skeleton National Development Recruitment Camps and Talent ID camp (Calgary, AB)

Awarded Golden Gael Award: for Best Sportsmanship Alpine Ski Team (CHCI, Kitchener, ON)2007 Won Rookie of the Year: Alpine Ski Team (CHCI, Ontario)

Diverse Athletic Experiences: SFU Track, SFU Cheerleading, AlpineGiant Slalom (GS) Ski Racing, Tae Kwon Do (7/11 belts), Slalom Water Skiing, Watersport Tubing, and Drum & Bugle Corps.

258% increase in lifting power for back squat from 04/2010 - 05/2011.(Muscle Type: IIa), 85 lbs- 1 Repetion Max (1RM) to 220 lbs 1RM.

Skeleton: A High Speed Winter Sport “Top skeleton sliders are looking for maximum power and acceleration as they push [and sprint with] their sled from a standing start. Once the athlete has loaded onto the sled at the start, they must then steer it through twisting, high speed turns and straightaways where top speeds can reach more than 135 kilometres per hour.” (Whistlerslidingcentre.com)

TINK NEWMAN

Occupation:Student at Simon Fraser University (SFU)Major: Joint major in Interactive Arts & Technology and Business Administration.Hobbies: I enjoy artistic activities such as music, graphic design, photography, jewelry design, sketching and dancing. I also love camping, skiing, reading, working out and cooking.

About Me

Preferred name: TinkGiven name: Christine NewmanAge: 21Sport: SkeletonAffliated Organizations:

British Columbia Bobsleigh & Skeleton Canadian Sports Centre Pacific (CSCP)

Association (BCBSA) Alberta Skeleton Association (ASA) Inter Provincial Development Team Participant in the 2011 skeleton school for recruited athletes Determined Olympic hopeful

Practice Locations:Whistler, BC, Calgary, AB

Athlete Profile

2011 Third fastest women’s time, BC Championships (Whistler, BC)

2008 Fastest women’s time: CHCI Alpine Ski Team (Regional)

Community Involvement

2009, Volunteered at Florida’s Give Kids the World, terminal ilness resort

2009, Contributed market research with startup company MaptMedia

2011, UNICEF Fundraiser, singing performance & videography

2001-2011, Donated time as a musician (singing, saxophone, djimbe drum) at schools, churches, international drum corps competitons

2005, Volunteered in a mission trip to Mexico (volunteered at churches, orphanages and schools)

Motivation My philosophy has always been that you get more out of life based on what you put into it. When I discovered Skeleton, I knew that this was my chance to fufill my dream of competing as an Olympian and challenging myself to the highest level. I have always tried to keep my eyes open to new opportunities, especially those that I can learn from. I believe asking lots of questions is the road to wisdom. What truly matters is what I will learn from all of my experiences, challenging myself and the journey towards the finish line. There is nothing like giving your very best just to find out what you are capable of. The training requires self-discipline, financial support and time management to accomplish my goals. I have learned that there are many different responsibilities of being an athlete. It is important to maintain balance in life, treat everyone with respect and help those in need.

2011 Third fastest women’s time, BC Championships (Whistler, BC)

TINK NEWMAN

2008, Multicultural show performances, Canadian Showcase talent show

Public Experience & Leadership

How You Can HelpThe costs related to Skeleton and training are difficult to cover without the wonderful support of companies whose products and services I consistently use. Any donations or products would be tax deductible. I recommend my favourite companies to family, friends and fellow athletes. Your support would be greatly appreciated and will allow me to focus on achieving my goals while helping your company grow.

Summer My workouts consist of dryland training which includes sprinting sessions, weightlifting, and plyometrics. I relocate to Calgary during the summers, stay with my family and practice at the Calgary Olympic Park (COP). At the COP, I use the indoor Ice House facility, practice pushing and loading on the sled. I train with Inter Provincial, National and Olympic athletes. Every summer, I also train with Coach Tom Shaw and NFL athletes at the ESPN Wide World of Sports in Orlando, FL.

Winter Training involes lifting in the gym, one or two sprint sessions a week and sliding on the Whistler Ice track Wednesday through Saturday each week. This is where I practice “driving” the sled down the track.

My CoachesSkeleton Driving & Ice Track CoachIvo Pakalns - Olympic silver medalist coach for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics- Winter training (Whistler, BC)

Dryland Training & Ice House CoachKim Cousins - Olympic Skeleton coach and sprinting coach- Summer training (Calgary, AB)

TRAINING

2011, Actress in the Walt Disney’s movie Geek Charming, role: popular friend/ cheerleader, 14 days filming, for release in November 2011

2010, Representative for Vancouver 2010 Olympics contractor Gamesday Auctions (marketing, sales)

2009 to present, Walt Disney World Cast Member (seasonal employee)

2009, Disney’s Blizzard Beach Employee of the Month (leadership)

2007, Drum Major for Dutch Boy Drum Corps, Drum Corps International, DIV III, World Championships finalist, Bronze Medal (leadership)

2011, Participant in SFU Leadership Summit (educational seminars)

2006, Drum Major for Tournament of Roses Parade, band fundraisers, televised Interviews on news stations, liason to parade officials (USA)

What I Can Do For YouThese are the types of visibility and services I can offer:1. Logo could be put on my racing suit, jacket, helmet and fitness clothes2. Sponsor logo and link displayed on my website3. Visibility of pictures/sport shots/videos4. Strong self confidence that goes well with testimonials5. Loyal Facebook social media following of about 1080 friends and 1080-2080 more through multipliers (friends of friends)6. Televised commericals and/or print, product modeling of ‘ friends of friends’ [status posts/updates reach friends of friends] 7. I am able to place a permanent image logo on my Facebook via an application called Facebook banners

Thank You Thank you for your consideration of sponsoring me. Any type of support, services or products that I use for training would be greatly appreciated. The exchange of services and sponsorship amount can be negociated. My goal is to purchase my own equipment and cover my training costs for the 2010-2011 season. I look forward to hearing from you and any ideas or feedback you may have.

Contact MeContact my agency: InspirationALL Phone: (604) 484-1543Email: deb@inspirationall.com

Contact me directly:Email: tink.newman@gmail.com

Modeling Portfolio available upon request.

Visit my website:Goal: Frequenly update site to increasethe number of visitors and display sponsor logowww.tinknewman.com