SPONSORSHIP of Members:


Annual Sponsorship: 

Leaders of the Group are always on the lookout for those active members who need financial support in the way of discounts to events, free event entries, free training services from other clubs, or discounted or free gear.

JTP offer an Annual Sponsorship which can cover many things recommended by a JTP coach such as gear purchases, nutrition, coaching, event entries, travel assistance etc, and is usually set at a financial limit for the period.

If you would like to apply for an Annual Sponsorship, download and complete the application form on the right ----> 

Establishing those members who need support is actually the most challenging part, so please fill out this form and flick it along to one of the Committee Members.


'Active' Members:

Where substantial sponsorship of free entries or other financial benefit is offered, applicants will need to be 'active' JTP members - you are an 'active' member IF:

  1. You are currently attending regular weekly training sessions directly with JTP (eg Freedom Walkers, race walking, running, road biking), or
  2. You are regularly attending a JTP-led program that includes other club's services (eg RATS/Waikite spin class, Swim-Able swimming sessions), and
  3. You are supportive and helpful of other beginners, and
  4. You have recently/will shortly volunteer at a JTP-requested volunteering opportunity for the club


One-off Sponsorships: 

The JTP Group will also run periodic freebie draws and offer direct entry to draws, by inviting other member nominations, or from packleaders or other members who 'learn' of financial difficulties through personal session chit-chat. These will always be kept confidential unless they wish otherwise.

Establishing those members who need support is actually the most challenging part, as most people don't like pity and simply won't put their hands out even when they need to.  So here's the test: if ANY of the following list apply to you, please personally message Kerris Browne or drop a hint to one of the admins/coaches/pack leaders!

  1. You are training towards an event, but can't enter yet because something more important financially comes first.
  2. You are currently training for an event, but you won't enter until the last minute because you won't have the funds until then...and you are resigned to paying the late fee too.
  3. Your running shoes are falling apart, your sports bra is stretched and useless, or your pants/shirt chafes terribly, but you can't afford new ones.
  4. The kids have been asking for new shoes/school uniforms/gear for more than a month now.
  5. Your car has been illegal for more than a week - rego/warrant/new tyres/something for a warrant.
  6. You've been enviously watching other members sign up to events, but know your budget just won't allow it.
  7. You've hidden the receipt from your partner for those shoes/running clothes/entry fee you recently bought.
  8. You are trying to work out what else you can go without, to pay for an event you really want to do with the group.
  • An application for sponsorship for an entry fee will only be considered for an event you have never done before, and one which is a big/challenging step up for you.
  • If a friend has nominated you, they will need to verify your 'Active' status for sponsorship.

And don't worry, Kerris won't breathe a word to anyone else who you are. We just want you to continue be part of this awesome group who trains together and gains together!!