2020-05-18
Tamara Smith MP, Member for Ballina today announced $77.5k in funding for 17 clubs in the Ballina Electorate through the Local Sports Grant Program.
"I am thrilled to announce this funding for local sporting associations in our area" Ms Smith said.
"Whilst we all acknowledge that the health of our community has been the top priority over the past few months it is fair to say that not being able to play team sports has been hard, particularly for young people, and it's been hard on the volunteers who keep those sporting clubs going." Ms Smith said "Parents are emerging from isolation with a new appreciation and love for our community sporting clubs and organisations. As well as the all-important physical activity that these clubs encourage, they also provide many important social connections" Ms Smith said.
Some of the grant highlights include;
"I'm particularly pleased to support Byron Bay Football club's project to increase the participation of girls in sport through the Girls Miniroos Football Carnival."
"The Ballina Netball Association Umpires will now be able to undertake important training, development and mentoring through Netball NSW."
"This funding will support the Alstonville Amateur Swimming club to participate in regional and higher-level meets." Ms Smith said.
This year's program has been established to:
* target opportunities specifically for women and girls
* overall participation opportunities
* support local communities affected by drought.
Media contact for Tamara Smith MP - Kirsty Donovan ph 02 6686 7522 / 0407 712 053