September 2, 2019
Two young Murgon sportspeople are among the successful applicants under the latest round of the Federal Government’s Local Sporting Champions grants program.
Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien said the funding would assist the pair to compete in their chosen events.
James Hadley has received a grant for the 2019 Queensland School Sport 13-19 Years Swimming Championships.
Murgon rugby league player Ziggy Pidgeon received a grant for the 2019 Queensland School Sport 11-12 Years Boys Rugby League Championships
Mr O’Brien said 44 sporting champions had been successful in obtaining funding under this round of the program.
“These sporting champions come from all communities throughout Wide Bay, they participate in a diverse range of sports, and they distinguish themselves in State, national and international competitions,” he said.
The Federal Government’s Local Sporting Champions program supports young sportsmen and women aged between 12-18 by providing grants of $500 to $750 to help meet the costs of participating in sporting events, including travel, equipment, uniforms and accommodation.
To be eligible to apply for a Local Sporting Champions grant, applicants:
- Must be aged 12 to 18 years (inclusive)
- Must be required to travel a distance of 250km or more, return
- Be participating in an official national sporting organisation-endorsed sporting competition
The Australian Sports Commission is responsible for the management and co-ordination of the program, with grant recipients selected by a local panel.
Applications for the grants can be made at any time throughout the year, through the Australian Sports Commission’s website
