In 2006 The Elmore Oil Company officially launched the Future Champions Program, to assist the development of aspiring young Australian athletes. Targeting athletes in the 12 – 25 age bracket and with very simple qualifying criteria, Aussie kids have been able to obtain financial grants to assist with travel, high level coaching, purchase of equipment or access to competitions in their chosen field.

The Elmore Oil Company has now partnered with one of Australias most respected non-profit organisations, The Smith Family, to increase opportunities for the disadvantaged young people it supports, enabling them to access funding to assist with sport related expenses.

The administration and selection process will be managed by a panel appointed by The Smith Family and the program will be co-promoted to the community by The Smith Family and the Elmore Oil Company.

The company’s managing director, Mark Linford, says the company is excited about the prospects of the partnership, helping Aussie kids to reach their dreams in their chosen sporting field, as well as contributing to personal development.

“ The Future Champions Program is an exciting initiative and we are thrilled to be able to help young Australians to excel in their chosen field and we are also excited about the partnership we have formed with The Smith Family as it broadens our reach in terms of providing benefits to the community.”

The Elmore Oil Company uses a number of key sporting role models to act as ambassadors for the Future Champions Program. The programs ambassadors are avid users and strong advocates of Elmore Oil Sports and all have a passion to see the growth of sport in Australia and as young Australians themselves they are keen to promote the opportunity for like minded young Australians to reach their full potential.

Program ambassadors include Australian Olympian, Kyle Vander Kuyp, Australian Road Bike Champion, Zak Dempster, Australian Track Cyclist, Jessica Berry and 2008 Olympian Joel Milburn.

A Field of Dreams for one Young Aussie

For one young Australian sprinter the Olympic dream has just come true. At 22 years of age Joel Milburn has experienced a meteoric rise to stardom in the last 18 months, after first receiving a grant from the Elmore Oil Future Champions Program in June 2006, which helped propel his career through to the professional ranks.

In March this year the precocious young sprinter claimed one of his biggest scalps when he powered past Commonwealth champion John Steffensen to win the 400 metre gold in the Australian Athletics Championships

While Steffensen dominated the first half of the race, young Milburn stepped on the gas in the later stages to power home past the pre race favourite in a time of 45.90 seconds.

In April this year on the back of his sporting success, along with the way he has conducted himself in his career, Joel was invited to join an elite group as an ambassador for the Future Champions Program: a program that only 18 months earlier he was a recipient of.

This outstanding program, which is a joint venture between the Elmore Oil Company and the prestigious charity organisation The Smith Family, provides financial grants to young Australians to assist them to develop their fledgling careers.

More than 60 young Aussie kids have so far received funding from the program and Joel Milburn has to be the epitome of success when it comes to the desired outcomes. From a recipient of a grant to an ambassador of the program and now an Olympian: all in the space of 18 months. Managing Director for the Elmore Oil Company, Mark Linford, says that Joel is a great example of what can happen when passion and determination crosses paths with financial funding.

“The Future Champions Program was established to assist young Aussie athletes who have potential in their chosen field to meet the demands of travel and competition, by providing financial assistance during the crucial early years of their development. Of course our goal is to see kids succeed in life, as much as in sport, but sport is such a great starting ground to develop the skills of persistence and determination, which ultimately carry you through life.”

“We know that not everyone makes it to Olympic standard”, said Linford, “but what a great ambassador Joel Milburn has made, by demonstrating how far you can come in life with passion and persistence. From grant recipient, to grant ambassador, to Olympian in less than 2 years. He is a shining light for us and a role model for all young Aussie kids.”

Milburn has just returned from the Grand Prix meet in Lucerne, Switzerland, where he ran his personal best time of 44.99 seconds. If he can replicate that time in Beijing he will make the final of the 400 metres.

“What a great story and we are proud to be associated with it, particularly at this very special time as we head into one of the best Olympics that we may ever see.”



	Elmore Oil Company will partner with The Smith Family to generate funds for Aussie kids in sport ....... In 2006 The Elmore Oil Company officially launched the Future Champions Program, to assist the development of aspiring young Australian athletes. Targeting athletes in the 12 – 25 age bracket and with very simple qualifying criteria, Aussie kids have been able to obtain financial grants to assist with travel, high level coaching, purchase of equipment or access to competitions in their chosen field. The Elmore Oil Company has now partnered with one of Australias most respected non-profit organisations, The Smith Family, to increase opportunities for the disadvantaged young people it supports, enabling them to access funding to assist with sport related expenses. The administration and selection process will be managed by a panel appointed by The Smith Family and the program will be co-promoted to the community by The Smith Family and the Elmore Oil Company. The company’s managing director, Mark Linford, says the company is excited about the prospects of the partnership, helping Aussie kids to reach their dreams in their chosen sporting field, as well as contributing to personal development. “ The Future Champions Program is an exciting initiative and we are thrilled to be able to help young Australians to excel in their chosen field and we are also excited about the partnership we have formed with The Smith Family as it broadens our reach in terms of providing benefits to the community.” The Elmore Oil Company uses a number of key sporting role models to act as ambassadors for the Future Champions Program. The programs ambassadors are avid users and strong advocates of Elmore Oil Sports and all have a passion to see the growth of sport in Australia and as young Australians themselves they are keen to promote the opportunity for like minded young Australians to reach their full potential. Program ambassadors include Australian Olympian, Kyle Vander Kuyp, Australian Road Bike Champion, Zak Dempster, Australian Track Cyclist, Jessica Berry and 2008 Olympian Joel Milburn. A Field of Dreams for one Young Aussie For one young Australian sprinter the Olympic dream has just come true. At 22 years of age Joel Milburn has experienced a meteoric rise to stardom in the last 18 months, after first receiving a grant from the Elmore Oil Future Champions Program in June 2006, which helped propel his career through to the professional ranks. In March this year the precocious young sprinter claimed one of his biggest scalps when he powered past Commonwealth champion John Steffensen to win the 400 metre gold in the Australian Athletics Championships While Steffensen dominated the first half of the race, young Milburn stepped on the gas in the later stages to power home past the pre race favourite in a time of 45.90 seconds. In April this year on the back of his sporting success, along with the way he has conducted himself in his career, Joel was invited to join an elite group as an ambassador for the Future Champions Program: a program that only 18 months earlier he was a recipient of. This outstanding program, which is a joint venture between the Elmore Oil Company and the prestigious charity organisation The Smith Family, provides financial grants to young Australians to assist them to develop their fledgling careers. More than 60 young Aussie kids have so far received funding from the program and Joel Milburn has to be the epitome of success when it comes to the desired outcomes. From a recipient of a grant to an ambassador of the program and now an Olympian: all in the space of 18 months. Managing Director for the Elmore Oil Company, Mark Linford, says that Joel is a great example of what can happen when passion and determination crosses paths with financial funding. “The Future Champions Program was established to assist young Aussie athletes who have potential in their chosen field to meet the demands of travel and competition, by providing financial assistance during the crucial early years of their development. Of course our goal is to see kids succeed in life, as much as in sport, but sport is such a great starting ground to develop the skills of persistence and determination, which ultimately carry you through life.” “We know that not everyone makes it to Olympic standard”, said Linford, “but what a great ambassador Joel Milburn has made, by demonstrating how far you can come in life with passion and persistence. From grant recipient, to grant ambassador, to Olympian in less than 2 years. He is a shining light for us and a role model for all young Aussie kids.” Milburn has just returned from the Grand Prix meet in Lucerne, Switzerland, where he ran his personal best time of 44.99 seconds. If he can replicate that time in Beijing he will make the final of the 400 metres. “What a great story and we are proud to be associated with it, particularly at this very special time as we head into one of the best Olympics that we may ever see.”	Future Champions Program Recipients From Round 6 (June 2008) With a wonderful cross section of applications received in this round we are pleased to advise that the following people have received grants: Andrew Palmer, NSW - Age 17 : Hockey Ingrid Fenger, TAS - Age 23 : Rowing Brianna Davey, VIC - Age 13 : Soccer Daniel Patching, WA - Age 18 : Baseball Shannon Winmar, VIC - Age 16 : Aussie Rules Kasey Webb, VIC - Age 19 : Basketball Tyson Jolly, NSW - Age 18 : Cricket Ashley Jay Simons, VIC - Age 13 : Swimming Sam Bastin, NSW - Age 16 : Boxing Dylan Starkey, SA - Age 12 : Cycling Leaha Riley, NSW - Age 15 : Basketball Bodie Clarke, QLD - Age 18 : Rugby League Joshua Zinni-Forbes, WA - Age 12 : Tae Kwon Do Michael Green, NSW - Age 15 : Rugby Union Allyson Valencia, NSW - Age 13 : Basketball The successful applicants will receive a cheque, together with a certificate, in the mail within the next 7 days. What if I wasn't successful this time? The closing date for the next round of funding applications is September 30th 2008. If you have not yet applied you may do so, before that date, by clicking on the link below and completing the simple application form. Successful applicants will be notified in writing by the 15th of October 2008. Apply to the Future Champions Fund The Future Champions Program is a joint initiative of the Elmore Oil Company and The Smith Family. Who Uses Elmore Oil Anyway?
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