Truss congratulates local sporting champions
2nd December, 2014
Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Prime Minister, Warren Truss has announced the latest round of successful applicants from the Australian Government’s Local Sporting Champions program. “It is pleasing to see so many talented young sporting men and women in our region, competing in state and national competitions,” Mr Truss said.
“I congratulate the winners and I hope that the funding will help them to achieve their sporting goals.
“The Local Sporting Champions program assists 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 (inclusive);
• must be required to travel a distance of 250 kilometres or more, return.
• be participating in an official national sporting organisation (NSO) endorsed state or national sporting competition, or national school sport competition.
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 Truss’ office on 1300 301 968.
The successful applicants are:
Nicholas Sloman, Peregian Beach, Australian Pool Rescue Championship
Heather Sandow, Cherbourg, Queensland Girls Rugby League Carnival
Keely Reilly, Tinana, Hockey QLD Under 13 Women
Daria Mostofizadeh, Gympie, Australian Karate Federation National Championship
Jessica Mcmaster, Tewantin, Australian Pool Rescue Championship
Laird Mckay, Maryborough, Under 13 National Hockey Championship
Momoka Matsuzaki, Southside, Australian Karate Federation National Championship
Shinai Gibbins, Tewantin, National Softball Titles
Olivia Emanuel, Sunshine Beach, Australian Pool Rescue Championship
