YOUNG local sporting champions in the South East have received grants through the Federal Government’s Local Sporting Champions program to assist them in pursuing their sporting dreams.
Federal Member for Barker Tony Pasin met with 16 students last week to present them with certificates and congratulate them on their achievements.
From basketballers to footballers, netballers, hockey players, swimmers, rowers and athletes, there were inspiring students from a range of different sporting backgrounds.
Administered by the Australian Sports Commission, the Federal Government program recognises the sporting achievements of young people who have represented their team at a state or national sporting competition throughout Australia or, in one case, America.
The initiative awards successful individual applicants a minimum of $500 to assist with the cost of travel, accommodation, uniforms or equipment.
The program is available to young people, between the ages of 12 and 18, travelling more than 250km return to compete.
“The program is a rolling application process and I encourage all sporting groups and individuals that meet the eligibility criteria to apply,” Mr Pasin said.
Mr Pasin also praised the hard-working parents, brothers and sisters who have made sacrifices to allow the students to pursue their sporting dreams.
