Boost for Kariong Storm

Gosford Kariong Storm Rugby League Football Club has received $5,056 through the NSW Government’s $4.4M Local Sport Grant Program.

Club secretary Dayle Martin said the funding would provide valuable support that would benefit all members.

“This money means so much to our small family friendly club,” Martin said.

“It allows us to purchase items to provide all our players with better equipment for training sessions, and a VEO camera to film games (for game reflection and growth) things that would take our little club years to purchase if we didn’t get this wonderful support.

“We are so grateful for this opportunity and to be able to improve our club equipment for the benefit of all our members.”

Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch said sport was a way of life in the Central Coast community.

“This vital funding for grassroots sport will help our local clubs and their army of volunteers to provide more opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to enjoy the benefits of sport and active recreation,” she said.

“With the critical role sport plays in keeping people healthy, active and socially connected, this funding is vital to community health, wellbeing and sense of identity.”

The Local Sport Grant Program provides up to $20,000 to individual clubs and associations with $50,000 available in each electorate to increase participation in community sport, host events, improve access and enhance sport and recreation facilities.

In this year’s program five projects were awarded funding in the Gosford electorate for new equipment, programs and facilities to a total value of $37,531.