Forty-four young people received acknowledgment and funds to help them pursue their sporting dreams.
Federal MP Kevin Hogan announced the recipients in Lismore today, Wednesday, July 17
“Those who received the awards have excelled themselves representing the Northern Rivers on the state, national and international stage,” Mr Hogan said.
Each individual receives $550-$750 to support them in their sporting endeavours.
“The Local Sporting Champions program provides financial assistance to young people aged between 12 and 18 years to compete, coach or umpire in their chosen sport,” Mr Hogan said.
“Unfortunately succeeding in sport doesn’t just take talent and determination – parents also often have to put their hands in their pockets to get their children to competitions. I’m very pleased to be able to help these families with financial support through these grants.”
The Kyogle and Richmond Valley recipients are:
Archie Sauer from Evans Head – Rugby Union
Quin Fisher-Nicholls from Spring Grove – Baseball
Ava Smith from Geneva – Netball
Joshua Harris from Kilgra – Hockey
Ezrah Selesele from Kyogle – Touch Football
Makailee Close from Kyogle – Touch Football
Wyatt Galvin from Kyogle – Swimming
Jade Boyle from Kyogle – Swimming
Jayviah Harley from Kyogle – Swimming
Clayton Wilkinson from Spring Grove – Swimming
Caelan Cooper from Evans Head – Volleyball
Chloe Keep from Shannon Brook – Netball
Jaymie-Rose Leadley from Casino – Netball
Lexi Cadman from Shannon Brook – Netball
Taylah Pederson from Casino – Netball
Alice Shields from Casino – Netball
Paiten Hampson from Greenridge – Netball
Paige Dalby from Broadwater – Swimming
The information in this report was provided by the office of Kevin Hogan MP.
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