Junior sporting clubs across the Hunter are set to benefit from over $60,000 in funding from Glencore's first round of Junior Sports Development Program (JSDP) grants.
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The program offers grants of up to $7,500 to non-profit sporting clubs in the areas around Glencore's NSW coal operations, with the aim of encouraging more young people to either become involved or to continue in their chosen sport
Glencore's Community Relations Manager, Craig Strudwick, said this year's funding was particularly important given the unprecedented challenges that many locals clubs had faced
"Junior sport is an important part of every regional community because it provides a wide range of benefit, from physical activity to a sense of belonging," Mr Strudwick said.
"Our program aims to help junior sports clubs continue to play a vital role in community well-being, which is especially important as we continue to recover from COVID-19.
"By helping clubs to improve facilities or further develop coaching, we're hoping to see more young people get involved, or stay involved, with sporting activities."
The first round of NSW grants include:
- $4,194 for the gymnastic program at Singleton PCYC;
- $7,500 for Hunter Christian School for the Hunter Schools Mountain Bike Competition;
- $5,920 for Muswellbrook Physical Culture to host an interclub competition;
- $3,640 for a tennis ball machine at Howe Park Tennis Club;
- $7,000 for new canoes at Singleton Scout Group;
- $7,499 for Cessnock PCYC Junior Soccer for their ride a lawn mower;
- $7,500 for track preparation and safety equipment at Kurri Kurri Junior Motorcycle Club;
- $2,300 for Singleton Pony Club for the Show Jumping Championships;
- $7,500 for Singleton Strikers Football Club for upgrade canteen equipment at Howe Park; and
- $7,000 for safer jumps and a marquee at Cessnock Pony Club
Mandy Morris, President and Associate of Muswellbrook Physical Culture, said the grant would ensure junior members were able to participate at a higher level of competition.
'Hosting the interclub competition makes it easier for our junior members to attend the day and allows us to bring new people to the Hunter Region,' Mandy said.
'Receiving the grant will make the competition more memorable for our members and we are so appreciate of Glencore's support.'
The next round of Glenore's JSDP grants runs from August 1-30.
