Patrick Sunderman: Road to the Olympics

Patrick Sundermans goal since high school has been to be an Olympian for the USA
shooting team in hopes of bringing home the Gold. To him it would be an honor to serve
his country and also be able to represent the United States on an international level, and
bring home a gold medal. Patrick Sunderman needs your financial support for him to
achieve his Olympic shooting goals.
While currently serving in the West Virginia National Guard as an artillery crewmember
on a M109 A6 Paladin, Patrick is also attending West Virginia University where he is
majoring in Sport and Exercise Psychology, and minoring in business management.
Patrick has accomplished a great deal during his tenure at WVU. His accomplishments
include being named a NRA, CRCA, and GARC All American, an Academic All-Big 12
At-Large Team member, as well as a CRCA All- Academic Team member. Most
recently, Patrick achieved the distinction of being named to the Big 12 Conference
Commissioners honor roll and the WVU Deans list. Currently, Patrick is a fourth year
member of the WVU Rifle Team, and one of the top shooters in the country in 3 Position
Small bore and 10M Air gun.
Recently, Patrick had the privilege to compete at the USA Shooting National
Championships. Not only did Patricks participation in this event serve as his trial for the
USA National Team for the ISSF World Cup of 2015 in Azerbaijan, but it also began his
journey on his road to the Olympics.
Based on Patricks performance at the Championship, he was extended an offer to
compete for an MQS (Minimum Qualifying Score) at the 2015 ISSF World Cup in
Gabala, Azerbaijan. Patricks successful participation in the 2015 ISSF World Cup is
necessary in order for Patrick to be eligible for the 2016 USA Olympic Team Trials. If
Patrick does not attend the 2015 ISSF World Cup, he will not be eligible for the final
USA Team Olympic Trials beginning later this year, making him unable to compete in
the 2016 Olympic Games.
While WVU generously supports Patricks participation in all WVU rifle matches, WVU
does not
have the budget for the World Cup and Olympic Trial matches. Patricks 2015 - 2016
Competition expenses will exceed $10,000 (travel, room/board, match fees/shooting
supplies). Patrick is scheduled to compete at the following matches:

(Completed) June 2015 USA Shooting National Championships, and trials for
World Cup, Azerbaijan, (Cost of $2700 to participate)

2015 ISSF World Cup Gabala, Azerbaijan, (Cost of $4200 to participate)

2016 Olympic Trials (Costs undetermined at this time)

Unfortunately, Patricks family is unable to fully financially support him in his efforts to
attend these matches. However, the NCAA rules have been revised to allow the athletes
to be supported providing that the amount does not exceed the athletes actual and
necessary expenses. Therefore, we are asking if you would be willing to help support
Patrick in the pursuit of his Olympic dream, by making a contribution towards these
costs.
We would greatly appreciate any support you can give him and thank you in advance. To
make a financial contribution you can donate to Patrick via PayPal through
http://www.patrick1200.com/ or by check made out to Patrick Sunderman and sent to the
address below:
Attn. Lisa Meinerts
9725 163rd St W
Lakeville, MN 55044

Please do not hesitate to contact either Patrick Sunderman or Coach Jon Hammond with
any questions.
Thanks and God Bless,
Mike Sunderman
Jon Hammond Head Rifle Coach
3450 Jerry West Blvd, Morgantown, WV 26507
jonathan.hammond@mail.wvu.edu (304)-293-4340 www.wvurifle.com