National Rounds are coming up this summer, why not put in for a $500 grant to help cover your cost of getting over East to compete. http://www.ausport.gov.au/champions
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Young coaches and officials can now apply for their share of the Australian Sports Commission’s annual $1.6 million Local Sporting Champions 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 Australian Sports Commission 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, so if you know someone eligible get them to apply now! For further information including application forms and eligibility criteria please click here http://www.ausport.gov.au/champions