A LEOPOLD mother and son’s year-long journey to the 2023 World Obstacle Sports Expo (WOSE) in Florida will come to an end in just over a fortnight when both compete in the international event.<\/p>\n
Mother of two and professional dog groomer Michelle Callanan and 13-year-old son Jett head to the Orange County Convention Centre in Orlando from July 26 to 30 for the Expo.<\/p>\n
Raising over $2,000 through cupcake stalls, selling socks, garage sales and community events, Ms Callanan says that she and her son can fully look forward to the WOSE.<\/p>\n
“We didn’t realise it was so expensive to head over there at first, paying for photos, food, entry fees and a whole bunch of other stuff, but now that’s all done, Jett and I can finally get fully excited for the event,” Ms Callanan said.<\/p>\n
“It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity and we can’t wait to compete against some of the best ninja athletes in the world.”<\/p>\n
WOSE is an inaugural event that will bring together all the major ninja athletics events and organisations under one banner.<\/p>\n
It will host the Ninja World Cup, the World Ninja Athlete Games Championships, the UNAA World Series Finals, the FINA World Finals, and the Ultimate OCR 3km Championships.<\/p>\n
Ms Callanan will compete in each competition over five jam-packed days, while Jett will take part in the UNAA, World Cup, and FINA events.<\/p>\n
Both Michelle and Jett train out of Geelong Ninjas and Essendon-based gym Fighting Lyons.<\/p>\n
Ms Callanan says the ninja community has played a huge role supporting her and her son improve their ninja skills and hosting family events to raise funds.<\/p>\n
“Geelong Ninjas has been so supportive in the lead-up to our departure, setting up a huge family night with all proceeds going towards Jett and I, as well as a few other local ninjas as well,” Ms Callanan said.<\/p>\n
“The ninja community is one that sticks together through thick and thin, and we know they’ll be with us the whole way.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
A LEOPOLD mother and son’s year-long journey to the 2023 World Obstacle Sports Expo (WOSE) in Florida will come to an end in just over a fortnight when both compete in the international event. Mother of two and professional dog groomer Michelle Callanan and 13-year-old son Jett head to the Orange County Convention Centre in […]<\/p>\n