A number of young local sporting champions in Barker have received grants through the Federal Government’s “Local Sporting Champions Program” to help them in pursuing their sporting dreams.
Federal Member for Barker Tony Pasin met with two athletes last week in Mount Gambier to present them with certificates and congratulate them on their achievements.
Mr Pasin met with hockey player Eliza Beck (SAPSASA hockey) and motorcyclist Hayley Pudney (SAMX championship). BMX rider Trae Wilke (SA BMX championships) and footballer Oscar Adams (AFL U19 nationals) were not able to attend the presentations.
Administered by the Australian Sports Commission, the Federal Government program recognises the sporting achievements of young people who have represented their team at a state or national sporting competition throughout Australia.
The initiative awards successful individual applicants a minimum of $500 to assist with the cost of travel, accommodation, uniforms or equipment.
The program is available to young people, between the ages of 12 and 18, travelling more than 250km return to compete.
“The program is a rolling application process and I encourage all sporting groups and individuals that meet the eligibility criteria to apply,” Mr Pasin said.
