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ASC grants now open to junior coaches and officials
In what is great news for athletics coaches and officials across Australia, the Australian Sports Commission has expanded its annual $1.6 million Local Sporting Champions initiative to include those behind the scenes assisting in the development of our next Steve Hooker or Sally McLellan.
Previously only available to young athletes, the Local Sporting Champions grants eligibility criteria has been broadened to recognise the importance of supporting coaches and officials.
In the sport of athletics, this means that grants may be available to junior coaches and officials currently involved in training programs for athletes aged between 12 and 18.
"Sporting competitions and achievements would not be possible without our young coaches and officials and these grants are one way the Australian Sports Commission is recognising their commitment and dedication to their chosen sporting field," said Judy Flanagan, ASC Director of Community Sport.
The grants of $500 per individual and $3000 per team are available to help meet costs such as travel, equipment, uniforms, and accommodation. To be eligible to apply, applicants must be aged between 12-18 years and travelling more than 250km to participate as an athlete, coach, umpire or referee in upcoming state or national level sporting competitions.
"I encourage our young coaches and officials participating in state and national level competitions to go to the ASC website to fill in an application form. There is nothing to lose and a lot to gain, so why not give it a go?" Judy Flanagan said.
The grants support young people participating, coaching or officiating in official state or national sporting competitions and are administered by the ASC in association with Local Members of Parliament.
Applications for the 2009/10 grant cycle are now open so if you know someone who is eligible, make sure they apply now!
For more information and eligibility criteria
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