64 local sporting champions and 2 local para champions will receive funding to help with the cost of attending championship events.
Successful applicants for Round 2 of the Federal Government’s Local Sporting Champions and Local Para Champions programs have been announced.
The Local Sporting Champions program provides financial assistance for coaches, officials and competitors aged 12-18 participating in state, national or international championships. Successful applicants will receive $500-$750 towards the cost of attending their championships.
The Local Para Champions program provides financial assistance for coaches, officials and competitors aged 12-24 participating in state, national or international championships for athletes with a disability. Successful applicants will receive $750-$1000 towards the cost of attending their championships.
Federal Member for Dawson, Andrew Willcox, said that 64 local sporting champions and 2 local para champions were successful from the Dawson electorate.
“Successful applicants are from all over the Dawson electorate, including Idalia, Bowen, Mackay, Ayr, Wulguru, Annandale, Jubilee Pocket, Brandy Creek, Farleigh, Shoal Point, Habana, Oonoonba, Jarvisfield, Conway, Gregory River and Proserpine,” Mr Willcox said.
“These successful applicants are competing in sports including rugby union, equestrian, netball, cycling, basketball, touch football, swimming, athletics, softball, sailing, water skiing, volleyball, and hockey.
“Congratulations to all the successful applicants, I am sure you will do Dawson proud.”
Round 3 of both programs are currently open and close on 31 December 2022 and Mr Willcox encourages all eligible Dawson athletes to apply.
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