The Peninsula Touch Association has received $2,700 from the Federal Government’s 2023/24 Volunteer Grants.
Spokesperson Rod Dillion said the association was a fast-growing sports community.
“We have over 500 members during summertime, and 40 teams,” he said.
“This support from the Australian Government will help the association purchase a line marking machine, which will mean we no longer have to have a contractor do the work.”
Peninsula Touch Association (PTA) has been running local touch has about 800 members including players, referees, committee and volunteers and currently runs two competitions yearly (winter and summer) at McEvoy Oval, Umina on Wednesday nights.
To get involved with the Peninsula Touch Association, visit: https://peninsula.nswtouch.com.au/ or email peninsula.touch@gmail.com
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid said using the funds to provide line marking would help the association make vital savings which can be put towards other important areas.
The Australian Government’s Volunteer Grants support the work of local community organisations by enabling the inclusion of vulnerable people and promoting awareness to increase participation in volunteering.
Grants of between $1,000 and $5,000 are available to assist eligible not-for-profit community organisations support the efforts of their volunteers.