THE Junior Sports Assistance Fund has named talented Limestone Coast cyclist Tess Wight as the 2019 Exceptional Junior.
Sponsored by the Mount Gambier Commercial Club, the $1000 cash prize is awarded annually to celebrate and acknowledge a junior who demonstrates exceptional commitment and skills to achieve excellence in their chosen sport.
Wight has consistently represented South Australia at state and national level at various cycling events in recent years and as an active member of the Mount Gambier Cycling Club she assists with club activities and mentors junior cyclists.
“The Junior Sports Assistance Fund congratulates Tess on her achievements,” Junior Sports Assistance Fund Committee presiding member Cr Christian Greco said.
“Not only is she a talented athlete but she gives back to her sport and club.”
With COVID-19 disrupting sporting seasons and events around the region, the Junior Sports Assistance Fund Committee opted to postpone the application process until sports activities resumed later in 2020.
The Mount Gambier Commercial Club has now committed a further $2,500 to enable the fund to proceed with the application process for the 2020 Exceptional Junior Program.
“The fund is very grateful for the ongoing support from the Commercial Club,” Cr Greco said.
“Thanks to this partnership we have seen a total of $41,000 donated to local junior sportspeople over 19 years.”
Junior Sports Assistance Fund member organisations will be invited to submit applications for the 2020 Exceptional Junior Award in the coming weeks.
