The Waiariki Institute of Technology student recently qualified to compete at the London games next year and alongside her training, she will have to find funding and sponsors.
The 22-year-old is currently in London for a two-week canoe slalom training camp on the Olympic course. Because there is no artificial water course in New Zealand she must go overseas to get the required training and all of this comes at a huge financial cost.
Her family has paid for a lot over the years but Jones needs sponsors and financial support from companies and organisations.
Waiariki Institute of Technology provides her with support and some sponsorship, by giving her part-time employment and the opportunity to be coached and mentored by sports scientist Jane Borren, who has worked with Olympic gold medallist Sarah Ulmer and the New Zealand women's hockey team.
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