Evans Head Touch Football Association can buy match and training footballs, two marquees, representative player kits, field flags and a stand to support the expansion of junior touch football after securing a $14,300 grant.
State MP Richie Williamson said the State Government’s Local Sport Grant Program funding would help the club continue its growth and provide more opportunities for young players in regional communities.
“Evans Head Touch Football Association is a fantastic local sporting organisation driven by an incredibly passionate and dedicated committee who have worked tirelessly to rebuild and grow the club following covid and the 2022 floods,” Mr Williamson said.
“With many regional families facing barriers such as travel costs and distance, this project will help make representative sport more accessible for young players in our community.”
Mr Williamson said local sporting clubs like Evans Head Touch Football create opportunities for young people to stay active, build confidence, develop teamwork skills and form lifelong friendships.
Evans Head Touch Football Association Secretary Jo Slade said the club was thrilled to receive the funding.
“We are over the moon with the success in our grant application and this is definitely going to be well received by our junior members together with our senior Evans Head Touch Football Association members and families,” Ms Slade said.
Ms Slade said the club had ambitious plans to significantly grow participation numbers in the coming years and provide more local representative opportunities for children who currently travel long distances to play in higher-level touch football.
This information was provided by the office of Richie Williamson MP.