The U.S. Mission to New Zealand in partnership with New Zealand Football, Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee, and Niue Football Association, are pleased to announce the following young women have been selected for the 2023 Sports Visitor Program which will take place in New Jersey, United States from June 21 – July 5, 2023.

A once in a life-time opportunity for five female youth athletes (15 – 18 years of age) and one adult chaperone funded by the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Embassy New Zealand.

The following selected participants for the program are emerging leaders who are passionate about sports and want to make a positive impact in their communities using sport as a vehicle for change.

Selected Youth Athletes:

• Katie Lewis – Wellington, New Zealand;
• Nicol Tiaore – Rarotonga, Cook Islands;
• Nyah Nikau – Ohinewai, Waikato;
• Sally Sionetama – Tuapa, Niue;
• Xanthe Jane – Kaiapoi, Canterbury.

Selected Adult Chaperone:

• Natalie Broadhead – Rotorua, New Zealand.

The program in partnership with the Julie Foudy & espnW Sports Leadership Academy (JFSLA) with a theme of empowering young women and future leaders, will celebrate the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

Participants will explore leadership and the history of Title IX and female sports in the United States and the program will include a football camp, workshops and meetings, sessions on communication, public speaking, and team building, as well as various cultural and sporting events.

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Article added: Monday 19 June 2023