SPORTS: Gymnastics champ ‘Finley the Fearless’ seeking sponsorship

Sponsorship for youth sports is a fairly common thing. But you’re probably used to hearing about it in the context of businesses sponsoring teams.

Tonight, meet an individual athlete seeking sponsorship. She’s a West Seattle 9-year-old who’s in the early stage of a promising gymnastics career, already training long hours every day, and piling up state championships. She’s Finley Young, aka “Finley the Fearless” (that’s her Instagram handle). Finley’s mom Jennifer explains, “Our daughter is desperate to continue with her elite gymnastics career. She is seeking a local sponsor to help her with expenses.” She lists Finley’s achievements on this flyer:

Here’s Finley in action, at a recent meet:

Jennifer explains that the costs of competing at the elite level of gymnastics can be up to $10,000 a year. Travel is the greatest cost; Junior Olympic-level coaching and competition fees are next. Gym fees, regulation leotards, summer training camp – it all adds up. So Finley is seeking sponsorship. She incidentally has a role model in the family – older sister Tessa also has won state and regional championships.

However, their mom says, Tessa isn’t interested in long-term training at the elite level; Finley is.

So what’s in it for a sponsor? For one, it’s tax-deductible, through a booster club. And as with other kinds of youth-sports sponsorship, there’s exposure, and gratitude. Contact info is on Finley’s flyer, above or here (PDF).

4 Replies to "SPORTS: Gymnastics champ 'Finley the Fearless' seeking sponsorship"

  • wssz December 27, 2019 (10:20 pm)

    re FearlessFinley  —  Fearless is right!  So glad you posted the videos. She’s truly amazing and super talented. I love her dedication to this exacting work — a combination of sport and art. I hope a business or two or three sponsors her so she can continue to pursue her dream. Wouldn’t it be something if she could work her way to being trained by US-World champions Gabby D, Aly R, Katelyn O , and Laurie H.  Finley really could end up on the world stage too.May you stay safe and healthy Finley as you continue to learn to fly!

    • Mom December 28, 2019 (1:17 pm)

      Thank you for the kind words.  Finley works very hard, and her dedication is remarkable.

  • ACG December 28, 2019 (6:18 am)

    Are they open to accepting smaller donations from individuals?  I’m not a business and couldn’t sponsor the whole thing, but could donate a smaller amount to pitch in. Thank you. 

    • Mom December 28, 2019 (1:19 pm)

      Every possible donation and sponsorship helps.  We appreciate your interest!  Thanks so much.

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