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December 2009
Junior coaches and officials can now apply for
their share of $1.6 million in sports grants!
Young coaches and officials can now apply for their share of the Australian Sports
Commission’s (ASC’s) annual $1.6 million Local Sporting Champion grants — an
Australian Government initiative to support junior sport.
Previously only available to young athletes, the Local Sporting Champions grants
eligibility criteria has been broadened to recognise the importance of supporting
young coaches and officials — crucial to Australia’s sporting grass roots.
‘Sporting competitions and achievements would not be possible without our young
coaches and officials and these grants are one way the ASC is recognising their
commitment and dedication to their chosen sporting field,’ said Judy Flanagan, ASC
Director of Community Sport.
The grants of $500 per individual and $3000 per team are available to help meet
costs such as travel, equipment, uniforms, and accommodation. To be eligible to
apply, applicants must be aged between 12-18 years and travelling more than 250km
to participate as an athlete, coach, umpire or referee in upcoming state or national
level sporting competitions.
‘I encourage our young coaches and officials participating in state and national level
competitions to go to the ASC web site to fill in an application form. There is nothing
to lose and a lot to gain, so why not give it a go?’ Judy Flanagan said.
The grants support young people participating, coaching or officiating in official state
or national sporting competitions and are administered by the ASC in association
with Local Members of Parliament.
Applications for the 2009/10 grant cycle are now open.
Further information including application form and eligibility criteria is available at
ausport.gov.au/champions
Media contacts:
Stephanie Smart, Australian Sports Commission
(02) 6214 1376 or email stephanie.smart@ausport.gov.au
Kirsten Lea, Australian Sports Commission
(02) 6214 1252 or 0407 436 923 or email kirsten.lea@ausport.gov.au
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