BIG SCORE FOR MACEDON SPORTING CLUBS

Labor is supporting our local sporting clubs to stay on top of their game with new equipment, volunteer training and events.

Thirteen grassroots sport organisations in Macedon are set to bolster their volunteer skills, score uniforms and equipment or deliver a new sport program, thanks to the Allan Labor Government.

Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas has announced the successful applicants in the latest round of the Labor Government’s Sporting Club Grants Program.

The program provides grants of up to $1,000 for uniforms and equipment; up to $1,500 for resources that improve governance and engagement; up to $5,000 for projects to strengthen volunteering and officiating, up to $5,000 to deliver a new sport or recreation program and up to $750 to support athlete travel.

Grant recipients include:

Gisborne and District Adult Riding Club will receive $950 towards dressage arena markers for Club training and competition.

Gisborne Rookies Junior Football Club will receive $1000 for a First Aid equipment upgrade.

Kyneton & District Horse & Pony Club will receive $994 for new showjumping poles.

Kyneton Angling Club will receive $1000 for the Kyneton Angling Club Be Seen Program.

Kyneton Badminton Club will receive $938.00 for new loan rackets for beginner players.

Macedon Junior Football Club will receive $1000 towards training jumpers for female players.

Trentham Bowling Club will receive $1000 for new uniforms.

Central Vic Rangers Baseball Club will receive $1500 to fund two players to attend training and LLJ championships in Geelong.

Daylesford Speedway Drivers Association will receive $879 for Pit Crew Safety Coveralls.

Kyneton Women's Sports Club will receive $2,500 towards their Indigenous Round event and $1000 for start-up football equipment.

Macedon Ranges Wombats will receive $990 towards new Sherrin match footballs for training and games.

Possums Netball Club will receive $2,800 for training to up-skill volunteer junior and adult coaches and $1,650 towards funding a Clinic to develop junior netball skills, confidence and connection.

Riddells Creek Junior Football Club will receive $1000 towards new footballs and netballs and $880 towards a Tackling Clinic.

By providing more opportunities for clubs and organisations to build on their capabilities, this program future proofs grassroots sport and recreation by ensuring clubs have the skills they need to take their game to the next level.

It’s part of the Government’s support to make community sport and recreation more inclusive and accessible, create more volunteer opportunities and increase participation.

For more information about the fund and the latest recipients visit sport.vic.gov.au

Quote attributable to Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas:

“The Sporting Club Grants Program is giving grassroots sports clubs in Macedon the support they need to grow their ranks and help more people play the sports they love.”

Quote attributable to Minister for Community Sport, Ros Spence:

“The Sporting Club Grants Program opens up a range of opportunities on and off the field, ensuring clubs have the skills they need to secure their future.” “We’re backing more clubs, supporting their volunteers and getting behind local sports that are an integral part of local communities.”

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