Example of a pitch/speech:
Imagine having been really eager to do something for a very long time when an amazing opportunity is suddenly sent your way. As it is not really an option for me to not go, I am asking you for permission to attend the Anglesey Half Marathon in Wales on March the first and to extend my trip by six days.
I have really outdone myself in the past few months – I have set a new national record that has qualified me to participate in the next Anglesey Half Marathon. Letting me go seems like a no-brainer, wouldn't you say? Competing in a half marathon like this will not only broaden my experience as an athlete, but will also give me some insight into the global athletes' community. And let's not forget Welsh culture itself.
It goes without saying that I will immerse myself in the local culture during the six-day trip to Wales and that I will make every attempt to appreciate its beauty. We've only ever been taught about the English and American cultures, and as I've come to understand that the Welsh culture is so different, I would really love an opportunity to experience it for myself. I really hope you can make an exception for me and allow me to miss one week of school, so that I can explore this unknown territory.
All this will enhance my own personal development, not only as someone who loves running, but also because I will learn all about a new culture. This new knowledge can be shared with classmates. That way, my experiences will not just benefit myself, but others as well.
You may be reluctant to let me go because you are worried about the classes that I will miss during my absence, but I can assure you that I will stay on top of my schoolwork as I always have. All of my homework will be finished before I go on the trip – you won't be disappointed.
I think I have made you an offer you can't refuse: I have earned my spot on the Anglesey Half Marathon and I promise that my homework will be finished before I leave for Wales. On top of that, I offer to share my newly acquired knowledge of the Welsh culture with my classmates.