Member for Robertson Gordon Reid recently hosted a commendation afternoon tea for several recent Round 4 Local Sporting Champion and Local Para Champion recipients.
The recipients honoured were: Caleb Gouck (Kariong), 2024 WAKO Junior World Championships; Nina Takahashi (East Gosford), Thailand Junior Volleyball Championships; Tobias Eyrl-Collins (Terrigal), NSW Pizzey Cup Tennis Team and Australian Schoolboy Championship; Sophie Middlemiss (Umina Beach), 2024 Australian Dragon Boat Championships; and Kale Puata (North Avoca), 2024 Australian Surf Life Saving Championships.
The next rounds of both programs are now open for applications until October 31.
The programs provide financial assistance for coaches, officials and competitors aged 12-18 participating in state, national and international championships.
“The Local Sporting Champions and Local Para Champions programs are fantastic grant opportunities to obtain financial assistance,” Reid said.
“The government wants sports champions, coaches and officials to not be held back from representing our regions, states, or nation because of financial barriers.
“I would encourage anyone in the community who has competed or is planning to compete at a state, national, or international championships to apply.”
If successful, applicants will receive $500-$750 towards the cost of attending their championships.
The Australian Sports Commission will oversee the process of conducting eligibility checks.
Successful recipients will be notified no later than December.
For more information and to apply, visit www.sportaus.gov.au/grants_and_funding/local_sporting_champions, contact Reid’s office on 4322 2400 or email Gordon.Reid.MP@aph.gov.au