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This donation page has been created to help Richard Bell train and compete in the sport of Skeleton. In November of 2013, a friend drew his attention to an open tryout for the Ontario Skeleton and Bobsleigh team. He took a look at the combine tests, and decided to train for the tryout.
After completing the combine in June 2014, he was accepted to
the program. He's thrilled for the chance to be involved in higher
level athletics again, after his Rugby career was ended by a shoulder
injury. This rare and unique opportunity does, however, come with expenses.
Amature athletes in Canada are typically expected to pay their
own way through a large part of their athletic careers. Financial
support from friends, family, and compassionate people forms the
backbone of amatuer careers, and their success is typically based on
the generosity of both people who are close to them, and the kindness
of strangers who support their cause.
During the season, athletes are expected to be training full time from October to April. Having a job during this time is next to impossible, making fundraising and financial support neccessary.
Supporting his cause will not only allow him the opporutnity to train
and compete, but succeed, with the hopes of one day representing the
country of Canada at an Olympic level in Skeleton.
Funds raised will go towards equipment, travel and accomodation
cost, and other training expenses for the season.
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Richard will email you his programming and progress on a weekly basis, so you can follow along. Where applicable, he'll fill in his values to see how he's doing, so you can compare if you want! From time to time, he'll attach a video of a lift or a sprint as well! You will receive updates until he heads out to Lake Placid for his on ice training.
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When Richard is in Lake Placid, he'll set up a time with you to Skype! You can talk about training, what happens on the day-to-day, or your own training and goals. Richard is a coach for his regular job, and he's happy to help or contribute where he can! Skype chats will be ~1 hour.
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Richard will email you his programming and progress on a weekly basis, so you can follow along. Where applicable, he'll fill in his values to see how he's doing, so you can compare if you want! From time to time, he'll attach a video of a lift or a sprint as well! You will receive updates until he heads out to Lake Placid for his on ice training.
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When Richard is in Lake Placid, he'll set up a time with you to Skype! You can talk about training, what happens on the day-to-day, or your own training and goals. Richard is a coach for his regular job, and he's happy to help or contribute where he can! Skype chats will be ~1 hour.
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