Five local sporting champions and one para champion have been recognised for their achievements during a special morning tea hosted by Federal Member for Robertson Gordon Reid.
The morning tea, which took place on Monday January 29, acknowledged sportspeople who have received Federal Government support through the Local Sporting Champions Program and the Local Para Champions Program.
Each sportsperson received financial support to compete at state, national or international championships.
“It was fantastic to have some of the Central Coast’s rising sportspeople at my office for a special morning tea to congratulate them on receiving Federal Government support,” Reid said.
“Listening to them discuss details about their recent sporting championships, as well as their upcoming championships, was insightful.
“I would like to wish (them all) all the very best in their sporting endeavours.”
Recognised at the morning tea were: Lily Wade of Bensville (AVYC Australian Youth Volleyball Championship); Olivia Shannon of Umina Beach (Australian Junior Surfing Titles Phillip Island); Charlie Welsh of Central Mangrove (2023 Pony Club Australia Pet Stock Nationals); Kody Wrench of Daleys Point (2023 Australian All Schools Track & Field Championships); Chelsea Culverson of Empire Bay (National Schoolgirls Netball Championships); and para champion Daniel Frazer of Killcare Heights (Australian Goalball Competition).
For more information about the Local Sporting Champions Program and the Local Para Champions Program, visit https://www.sportaus.gov.au/grants_and_funding/local_sporting_champions