Liberal candidate for Riverstone Mohit Kumar has met with Schofields Junior Rugby League Club to talk about the benefits they’ll receive from more than $8,000 in funding thanks to the NSW Government’s Local Sports Grants Program.
Funding for the popular rugby league club would help turbocharge participation across all age groups and bring the community closer together.
“It is so important we continue supporting our local sporting clubs. They are the life-blood of our communities and key to ensuring our kids live a healthy and happy lifestyle,” Mr Kumar said.
The Local Sport Grant Program aims to support grassroots sporting clubs to increase participation, host events, improve access, and enhance sport and recreation facilities.
Grants of between $2,000 and $10,000 per project were available with up to $50,000 available in each electorate.
Minister for Sport Alister Henskens said the program will encourage people of all ages and abilities to enjoy the benefits of sport and active recreation.
“This funding will provide a cash injection to help improve sport facilities, enhance accessibility and hold new and exciting events and development programs,” Mr Henskens said.
“No government has invested in community sport like the Liberal and ³Ô¹ÏÍøÕ¾s, and this program is another example of the more than $2 billion we’ve pumped into grassroots community sports infrastructure and programs.”
Schofields Junior Rugby League Club President Robert Mckinlay said the funding would help to lead training initiatives and purchase field equipment to attract and support premier coaching staff.
“We want to make sure we continue attracting the best coaching talent in the area to support our junior players in their athletic development and their appreciation of the game,” Mr Mckinlay said.
