Daniella du Toit '15 Recruiting Profile
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Daniella du Toit ...Personal Statement
My goal at university is two fold: to participate in the University Rowing Squad, and to obtain a good pass academically in my chosen field. My rowing aspirations include rowing in the World U23 Championships for my country Zimbabwe, as well as rowing for my university. My academic aim is to get a good pass in a scientific based undergrad degree so that I can continue to do a Masters in Sports Medicine. At this stage I would like to study muscles and their efficiencies in sports.
I am an extremely hard working, very focused person who is able to set my mind on a task and complete it with determination. I enjoy a new challenge and am good at encouraging others to step up to the plate - I enjoy encouraging others to better themselves. This makes me a leader as well as a team player.
I am a strong person who believes in working with integrity. I am a well rounded person in that I am interested in my community (and serving those less fortunate than myself), and I manage my athletics and my academics well. Academically I am in the top half of my class (currently studying Cambridge A Level.) I have very good time management skills which have enabled me to spend several hours each day training as well as participating in a full school curriculum and a number of different clubs (Interact, Debate, Science Club and JIFE.)
This makes me the ideal candidate for a university rowing team.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 2 years
- 2014 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-County, Captain and Gold Medallist, 1st Team All-Area
Team Awards
- School Team of The Year, Regional Champs, National Champs
- 2013 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- Gold Medallist , 1st Team All-Region, 1st Team All-State
Team Awards
- Team of the Year, National Champs, Regional Champs
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 2 seasons
- 2014 Zimbabwe National Team (Status A)
- October 2013 - Tunisia. 500m Sprint Regatta, attained Silver medal in JW1x; attained Gold medal in W2x. Youth Olympics Qualifier, attained Silver Medal in JW1x, this qualifying Zimbabwe for the Youth Olympic Games in Nanjing, 2014. 1st Int DRV Regatta, Munich, May 2014. JW1x: 11/20 on times. Youth Olympic Games, Nanjing, 2014. JW1A: Final B, 3rd place
- 2013 Zimbabwe National Team (Status A)
- September 2012 to August 2013. Top JWA1x sculler; attended Africa Rowing Champs in Egypt, December 2012, attained silver medal for U19 JW1x and bronze medal for JW2x. Attended 1st DRV Munich Regatta in May 2013, attained 12/23 and 13/19 on time.
Coach References
- Other
- Miss Joey Swanepoel
- Club Coach
- Miss Charlotte Haggie
Events
- Camp/Event
- Youth Olympic Games
- 8/17/14 to 8/21/14
- JW1x Final B, 3rd place
- Camp/Event
- 1st DRV Regatta, Munich
- 5/10/14 to 5/11/14
- Saturday 10 May JW1x - 16/22 on time; Sunday 11 May JW1x - 11/20 on time
- Camp/Event
- SA Schools Rowing Championships
- 3/07/14 to 3/09/14
- JW1x 10th/11th on time; JW2x Final A - 4th; JW4x Final A - 7th
- Camp/Event
- Lake Tunis International Regatta
- 10/10/13 to 10/10/13
- JW1x Final A- 1st; W2x Final A- 1st
- Camp/Event
- Continental Qualifying regatta - Youth Olympics
- 10/07/13 to 10/10/13
- JW1x Final A - 2nd
- Camp/Event
- World Rowing Junior Champs
- 8/07/13 to 8/11/13
- Jw1x Final C, 6th place
- Camp/Event
- Rowin Association of Zimbabwe - National Championships
- 2nd in WA1x; 1st in WA4x
Training
- Generally at least 12 sessions per week.
- 5 years
- Coaches set training programs depending on the season. In off season the club will do 2 water sessions a week, and 2 land sessions (erg's and body-weight training.) However the Zimbabwean Squad athletes will do at least 12 sessions each week - usually 5 water sessions each week plus 7/8 gym / erg sessions each week. A complete training booklet is kept of all sessions undertaken
Additional Sports
- Track
- 4 years
- Freshman Team
- I have participated in cross country running (on a course of approximately 2.7km) each year for my house at school for 5 years. I do not represent my school.
Statistics
| Statistic | 2014 Varsity Team |
|---|---|
| Boat Number | N/A |
| Top Finish/Place | Gold |
| Top Time | 8:16.72 |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
High School Information
Academic Accomplishments
Registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- AwardsAs an international student I have written Cambridge IGCSE (O Level), Cambridge AS Level and Cambridge A Level (Nov 2014.)
- ActivitiesInteract club, Debate society, Head of Science Club, Head of Scripture Union - J.I.F.E. Club(Jesus is for everybody), Form 2 leader, Listener (peer counselor)
