(L-R): Caleb Gouck, Nina Takahashi, Dr Gordon Reid MP, Tobias Eyrl-Collins, Sophie Middlemiss, and Kale Puata.

14 August 2024

 

THE deadline for submitting applications is October 31, 2024, which provide financial assistance for coaches, officials and competitors aged 12-18 participating in state, national, and international championships.

 

Federal Member for Robertson, Dr Gordon Reid MP, says rising sports champions, coaches, and officials are encouraged to apply.

 

“The Local Sporting Champions and Local Para Champions programs are fantastic grant opportunities to obtain financial assistance”, Dr Reid said.

 

“The Federal Labor 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”, Dr Reid said.

 

Dr Reid’s office organised a special commendation afternoon tea for several recent Round 4 Local Sporting Champion and Local Para Champion recipients.

 

The successful recipients and sporting events 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.

 

• Kale Puata – North Avoca - 2024 Australian Surf Life Saving Championships.

 

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 2024.

 

For more information and to apply, visit 'Local Sporting Champions'. Alternatively, contact Dr Reid’s office on (02) 4322 2400 or email Gordon.Reid.MP@aph.gov.au

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