Sporting club grants announced

MEMBER FOR Lismore Janelle Saffin has congratulated eight community sport organisations on sharing in $50,000 worth of funding under the Local Sport Grants Program.

Ms Saffin said the successful local projects are aimed at increasing participation in sport across all age groups and bringing local communities closer together, which is important as we recover from last year’s floods.

“Supporting our local sporting clubs is a priority for me because they are the lifeblood of our communities and key to ensuring our kids live healthy and active lifestyles,” Ms Saffin said.

“I encourage clubs from across the electorate to apply for the next round of Local Sport Grants when they open.”

Local projects include Far North Coast Baseball Association’s coaching development program that will receive $8,610.

Tweed Valley Triathletes Incorporated will receive $6,850 for a website rebuild and new laptop purchase.

Tweed Valley Equestrian Group will purchase tablets for event scoring for $5,820. Murwillumbah Rowing Club Incorporated will receive $5,124 to purchase exercise bikes, gym mats and a weight rack. Far North Coast Hockey Incorporated will receive $4,036 for its umpire development program.