SEVERAL Highlands athletes received funding recently under the Local Sporting Champions program.
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Dominic O'Shannessy (cricket), Toby Croudson (triathlon), Tayla Croudson (triathlon), Grace Fairall (gymnastics), Joshua Jordan (fencing), Brandon Freire (basketball) and Georgie Lewis (soccer) were the latest recipients of the program.
The Local Sporting Champions program helps young sportsmen, women and teams to compete in significant competitions, such as state and national championships.
Grants of $500 per individual are available for people aged between 12 and 18 years to meet the costs of participating in those events including travel, equipment, uniforms, and accommodation.
In order to be eligible to receive a Local Sporting Champions grant, applicants must be aged 12 to 18 years, must be required to travel a distance of 250 kilometres or more return and be participating in an official National Sporting Organisation (NSO) endorsed state, national or recognised international sporting competition, or national school sport competition.
Federal Member for Throsby Stephen Jones presented the athletes with their funding and congratulated them on their sporting achievements.
"It's great to see so many talented young sporting men and women in our region, competing in state and national competitions," he said.
"I congratulate all the winners and I hope that the funding will help them to achieve their sporting goals."
The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) is responsible for the overall management and coordination of the program, with grant recipients chosen by a local panel.
Applications for grants can be made at any time throughout the year, either through the Australian Sports Commission by visiting the website www.ausport.gov.au/champions or by contacting Mr Jones' office on 4262 6122.
