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Toms Petrusevics Campaign Complete

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  • Riga, Latvia
  • Snowboarding

Hey! My name is Toms Petrusevics, I am a 24-year-old athlete from Riga, Latvia. I’m a fanatic of extreme sports. My passion for snowboarding started when I was 12 and had a chance to stand on top of the hill with the snowboard for the first time in my life. Despite that I rode the board only for half an hour, I learned to turn and stop very quickly and got hooked. So I joined “Riga’s snowboarding school” and set my goal to outcompete others. No matter how hard I’d fall, I still stood up and kept going.

A few years later, when I was 14, I started competing across the Baltic countries (Latvia, Lithuania & Estonia). In year 2009 I had won every single competition in Baltics that I participated as well as Burton Baltic Rookie Challenge. Later on I was looking for options how could improve even more, so when I got invited to join Latvian Freestyle snowboarding team I accepted the invite.

FAILURE LEADS TO SUCCESS
When you think about it, snowboarding is pretty straightforward: you go up the hill, you stand onto a plank of wood and you slide down. In reality though it's way harder than it seems and I realized that one again after I finished 22nd during the 2011/2012 winter season when I competed in FIS Europa Cup. Snowboarding is all about pushing the boundaries. So back then to push my boundaries even further I teamed up with my coach Inars Birmanis and followed his advice on how to improve my techniques. Due to our persistent teamwork we succeeded – the next season I became the Europa Cup overall Champion (2013). A year after I secured a 2nd place (2014) and became 3rd in 2016.

WHAT DO I WANT?
My goal is to be the first Olympian from Baltics that represents its country in Winter Olympics in Snowboarding Slopestyle and Big Air that's going to be held in Pyeongchang, South Korea in year 2018. I want to make my country and the fellow Baltic neighbors proud. At the moment I'm the only one from Baltics that has completed all the individual selection criteria for both disciplines - BIG AIR & Slopestyle, for Winter Olympics.

Since I got the Europe Cup Champion title I got into Latvian Olympic team that is supporting me financially. To qualify for the support, I have to accomplish certain criteria to get back in the team. Given the requirements I compete under any circumstances despite being injured or sick. There are no excuses. No way back. Only the hill, snowboard and me.

HELP ME ACHIEVE MY OLYMPIC DREAM
Unfortunately, the support that I'm getting from Latvian Olympic team and Federation is not enough to cover all the expenses. Our financial resources are very small and are limiting our growth as we have to limit the quality of trainings and environment we need. The average time I spend on the mountain during the year is 3-5 months as most of the money goes out to competitions and it's not enough.

Qualification for the 2018 Winter Olympics started from this year. This season I trained the most of all the seasons and first time in my life I attended almost all of the World Cups. This season is very intense and long; almost any participation in a training camp or contest is a story of luck and cannot take place without the support of others.

This is where I need your help. I have a goal of raising $ 30 000 to help me cover the costs of attending these training camps and traveling to the contests which I need to be at in order to be able to qualify for the Games.

Also I provide the opportunity to follow me throughout the qualifying process through my video reports.

Olympic qualify season 2017/2018 budget

Training Camps and Contests
Summer
01. - 31.08. 2017. Training camp in Perisher/ Australia
$ 8440
01.-10.09.2017. FIS Snowboard World Cup Slopestyle and Big Air in Cardrona/ New Zealand
$ 3410

Autumn
22.09. -14.10. 2017. Training camp in Saas-Fee/ Switzerland
$ 5140
21.10. –25.11. 2017.Training camp in Stubaeir glacier/ Austria
$ 4250
8.-11.11.2017. FIS Snowboard World Cup Big Air in Milano/ Italy
$ 1260

Coach expenses
$ 7500

TOTAL Expenses $ 30 000

With your support I can get the best possible trainings I've ever had and those would be equal to other national teams.

With your help, I can focus on my snowboarding 100% by training and competing without the burden and stress of figuring out how to cover the occurring costs.

If you want to support my Olympic dream you can do so through my Pursuit Campaign.

Thank you so much for your time and for supporting my Olympic dream.

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  • THE SHOUT OUT

    Much appreciated! I will be sure to thank you over social media for your support.

    $25.00 USD

    7   contributors

    *Will send you regular updates about what’s going on, training camps, contests etc. Please include your email address.

  • PERSONALIZED POSTCARD

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    $30.00 USD

    4   contributors

    I will send you a personally edited, individually signed Toms Petrusevičs postcard thanking you for your support.

  • LOOK A LIKE BEANIE

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    $50.00 USD

    12   contributors

    Let me send you my favourite type of hat. It's vintage style, soft, double knit beanie. It's made out of 100% soft acrylic. #SnowTeamToms is unique logo that represents, each individual that wears something with this logo, as a part of my team on the way to Olympics.

    *One size fit all. *Let me know which colour you want. Available are "Antique grey " and "Antique burgundy". *Will send you regular updates about what’s going on, training camps, contests etc. Please include your email address.

  • LOOK A LIKE T-SHIRT

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    $150.00 USD

    2   contributors

    You will receive a great quality T-shirt with a unique design made by Latvian artist Ritums Ivanovs. #SnowTeamToms is unique logo that represents, each individual that wears something with this logo, as a part of my team on the way to Olympics.

    *Send me your size. *Will send you regular updates about what’s going on, training camps, contests etc. Please include your email address.

  • LOOK A LIKE HOODIE

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    $175.00 USD

    0   contributors

    You will receive a good quality hoodie with a unique design made by Latvian artist Ritums Ivanovs. #SnowTeamToms is unique logo that represents, each individual that wears something with this logo, as a part of my team on the way to Olympics.

    *Available colours are Black and Grey. *Let me know your size. *Will send you regular updates about what’s going on, training camps, contests etc. Please include your email address.

  • UNIQUE DESIGN REEBOK SPORTS SHIRT for MEN

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    $200.00 USD

    3   contributors

    First 15 will have chance to get great quality Reebok sports shirt. Made out of 84% Polyamide/16% Elasthane. Has a Activchill technology helps wick moisture and keep you cool. Speedwick moisture management technology. UPF 50+ protection. Ventilation through mesh at key sweat zones. Reflective detailing for added visibility. Huge thanks to Reebok. #SnowTeamToms is unique logo that represents, each individual that wears something with this logo, as a part of my team on the way to Olympics.

    *Provide your size. *Available sizes are M (x4), L (x7) and XL (x4). *Will send you regular updates about what’s going on, training camps, contests etc. Please include your email address.

  • INSULATED BOTTLE

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    $200.00 USD

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    Let me send you a great quality Klean Kanteen Insulated Thermo bottle with my own unique design and individually signed postcard thanking you for your support. Provided by my sponsor “Es milu kafiju” (www.esmilukafiju.lv) with a unique design. Its leak-proof, easy to clean, electro-polished interior doesn’t retain or impart flavors, double-wall vacuum-insulated construction keeps its contents either hot for 8 hours or cool for 24 hours. Note: All of those logos goes on one insulated bottle. #SnowTeamToms is unique logo that represents, each individual that wears something with this logo, as a part of my team on the way to Olympics.

    *Will send you regular updates about what’s going on, training camps, contests etc. Please include your email address.

  • UNIQUE DESIGN REEBOK SPORTS SHIRT For WOMAN

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    $200.00 USD

    2   contributors

    First 15 will get great quality Reebok sports shirt. Made out of 84% Polyamide/16% Elasthane. Has a Activchill technology helps wick moisture and keep you cool. Speedwick moisture management technology. UPF 50+ protection. Ventilation through mesh at key sweat zones. Reflective detailing for added visibility. Huge thanks to Reebok. #SnowTeamToms is unique logo that represents, each individual that wears something with this logo, as a part of my team on the way to Olympics.

    *Provide your size. *Available sizes are S (x8) and M (x7). *Will send you regular updates about what’s going on, training camps, contests etc. Please include your email address.

  • Look a like winter collection

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    $400.00 USD

    0   contributors

    Beanie, Hoodie, Insulated bottle. Special present T-shirt - designed by latvian artist Ritums Ivanovs. Beanie colours: Antique grey and Antique Burgundy. Hoodie colours: Grey and Black.

    *Will send you regular updates about what’s going on, training camps, contests etc. Please include your email address. *Let me know your clothing size.

  • SNOWBOARD TOP LAYER

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    $1,500.00 USD

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    Your picture will be featured on my board top layer which I’m going to be riding during the season 2017/2108, training camps and contests. Also will be mentioned as supporters in my video edits. ONLY 6 SPOTS AVAILABLE. Present - Beanie and special T-shirt designed by latvian artist Ritums Ivanovs.

    *Send your picture. Size: 7cm x 7cm *Will send you regular updates about what’s going on, training camps, contests etc. Please include your email address. *Let me know your T-shirt size. *Let me know your beanie colour - Antique Grey or Antique Burgundy.

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Campaign Contributors

77 contributors

  • Priekà!

    Arturs Nesaule

  • Es ar jums lepojos un velu visu to labaako!

    Raitis Stalazs

  • Santa Audere-Zaļaiskalns

  • Tom un Inār, Jums izdosies sasniegt augstākas virsotnes! :)

    Santa Audere-Zaļaiskalns

  • Kristaps Kleinbergs

  • Silva Brikule

  • Turi Buru!

    Kristine

  • Sorry I am a tight ass and didn't give more.
    Hope it helps. Best wishes! Enjoy the ride of your life!

    Maris Batars

  • Es gribu redzēt Tevi pa LTV7 tiešraidē no Phjončhanas.

    Gustavs Petersilis

  • Zane Andrejeva

  • ARN SPROGIS

  • Veiksmi!

    Madara Smite

  • Tikai uz priekšu!

    Zigmārs Rudzītis

  • Lai izdodās! Es par Tomu! Latvija var!

    Indra

  • Lai veicas ar līdzekļu vākšanu un mērķu sasniegšanu!!!

    PS. lūdzu Antique grey cepuri:)

    Vita Valheima

  • Удачи! Надеюсь ты попадёшь на Олимпийские игры :)

    JEKATERINA SEDJUKA

  • Arnis Sprogis

  • Andrejs Citcers

  • Veronika Udalova

  • Удачи тебе)))*

    Karina Verzbicka

  • Alise Duce

  • Jana

  • Hope your dream will come true!

    Inga Jakubovska

  • Good luck buddy!

    Jelena Salikova

  • Go for your dreams. Good luck

    Aksana Kosenko-Ruzycki

  • Gints Gritans

  • Aiziieeeeet!!! :))

    Inese Grinberga

  • Lai izdodās!

    Dāvis Jansons

  • https://files.fm vēl veiksmi un izdošanos!

    Janis Viklis

  • Lai izdodas!

    Laura Rrahmani

  • Maucam !

    Aivars Krastins

  • Ieva Matisone

  • Lai izdodas!

    Sandijs Jercums

  • Uz priekšu! :)

    Edite Zviedre

  • KRISTINE STEINERTE

  • Ceru, ka Tu savāksi vajadzīgo summu.

    Mikelis Grivins

  • Lai izdodās!

    Karlis Bardelis

  • Lai izdodas!

    Lelde Tikmere

  • Lai veicaas!

    Andrejs Gavars

  • Go for it! All the best wishes and good luck making your dream come true! Work hard and stay motivated!

    Klavs Vasilevskis

  • Vita Slaidins

  • Good luck! :)

    Liva Deksne

  • Janis Pavlovskis

  • Lai veicas un izdodas piepildit sapnus! :)

    Agnese

    Agnese Graudina

  • Katrina Zvaigznite

  • U will make it brotha!!!
    I'm keeping my fingers crossed
    Good luck
    Michal

    michal ligocki

  • Janis Gailis

  • good luck

    Alvis Rozenbergs

  • Veiksmi!!!

    Paula

  • Lai izdodas!

    Lasma Brantevica

  • Dažreiz vajadzīgs tikai viens piliens, lai straume sāktu plūst. Sometimes only one drop makes flow to flow. Let it be !

    Lauma Stare

  • Impossible is nothing!

    Jana Ezerina

  • Good luck!

    Samuel Ilnicki

  • Go Toms!

    Eriks Klotins

  • Good luck Toms!! :)

    Alise

  • Piepildi sapņus...

    Aiga Goldmane Mathilevica

  • I believe in you! ;)

    Ance

  • Just do your thing!

    Mārtiņš Indāns

  • “Success means having the courage, the determination, and the will to become the person you believe you were meant to be.”
    – George Sheehan

    Es ticu, ka Tev izdosies!

    Ulrika Hibnere

  • Heyo, Toms, give it all you got!

    Ivo Malecs

  • Tom, Tev viss izdosies! Veiksmi un izturību! :)

    Lauma Jākobsone

  • Veiksmi un panākumus olimpiādē!

    Karlis Vejs

  • Maksims Feofilovs

  • Vidrik-Jaan Korp

  • Arturs

  • Arturs

  • Arturs

  • Andris Pilvers

  • Arturs

  • Arturs

  • Arturs

  • Arturs

  • Arturs

  • Arturs

  • Arturs

  • Ja Tu tici, Tu vari :)

    Zane Tikuma

  • Andris Jonaitis

  • Lai veicas!

    Gatis Zemanis

  • Lasma Pilvere

  • Lai izdodās tikt uz Koreju! Būs ko redzēt!

    Davis Grazuls

  • Lai izdodas!

    Kristaps Zabarovskis

  • Best of luck, Toms. Stay safe and rip it up! The Baltics will be represented 🇱🇻

    Ian Kirk

  • Anna Berga

  • Marta Zunde

  • Lai izdodas. Prieks ka jus esat jau tik tuvu.

    Arturs Alsins

  • Lai veicas, Tom!

    Andis Blukis

  • Hei! Lai izdodās!

    Janis Bergs

  • Lai izdodas!!!

    Anna Cukule

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