Member for Wyong, David Harris with the Wadalba Rugby League team.

25 September 2024

REGIONAL Manager NSW Central Coast Rhys Matsen said, “This year the fields at Tuggerah saw over 700 boys across NSW in year 9 and 10 participate in the program, making it the largest Clontarf sporting event in the country.”

“The Carnival has been going for 10 years and hosted for the second time at the Central Coast Regional Sporting and Recreation Complex, it has grown exponentially since its inception in 2013 when it featured just 100 boys,” he said.

“The Ross Kelly Cup stands as a significant highlight of the Clontarf calendar, embodying the values of commitment, sportsmanship, and teamwork that Clontarf works to instil in its participants.

“The program supports young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men to improve their self-esteem and confidence which assists them to participate in education, employment, excursions, camps, and a wide variety of activities relating to wellbeing, leadership and personal development and sports skills.”

The Hon. David Harris Member for Wyong said, “Clontarf creates a safe environment of trust and support to allow opportunity for young males to participate in sport”.

“Earlier this year the foundation has partnered with Central Coast Schools Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College (Berkeley Vale and Tumbi Umbi Campuses), Wadalba Community School and Wyong High School,” he saidC

“The event brought our local schools together sharing a day of fun and commitment whether it was playing football or helping out on the day.”

The Mount Austin academy from Wagga Wagga came out victorious over Dubbo South from Dubbo in the grand final.