Federal Nationals Member for Page, Kevin Hogan, is making sure that 29 young Northern Rivers Sporting Champions are given every opportunity to follow their dreams.
At a Local Sporting Champions Award event today, Mr Hogan presented the local teenagers with a certificate in recognition of their achievements and confirmed their grants from the Local Sporting Champions program.
"Those who received the Awards have excelled themselves representing the Northern Rivers on the national and state stage," Mr Hogan said.
"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."
"The Northern Rivers has produced some outstanding sportspeople in the past, and it is important that we support the next crop of our local sporting talent."
"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."
"Sport is important in the development of young people: it teaches them life-long skills like teamwork, keeps them fit and healthy, and allows them to excel in something they love and enjoy."
"I encourage any budding champions out there who have the opportunity of competing at a state, national or international event to apply for a grant by contacting my office or checking out the website ausport.gov.au."
Our latest Northern Rivers Sporting Champions are:
• Amahli Adams from Goonellabah, Netball
• Amirah Shah from East Lismore, Athletics
• Bailey Skinner from Alstonville, Cross Country
• Bryce Byrne from Casino, Rugby Union
• Chloe Kiss from Keerrong, Athletics
• Crystal Gill from Casino, Athletics
• Ella Davey from Caniaba, Netball
• Evie North from Wollongbar, Touch Football
• Finley Gleeson from Koonorigan, Sailing/Yachting
• Gus Collings from Caniaba, Softball
• Indie Walker from Casino, Athletics
• Isabelle Slater from Wollongbar, Touch Football
• Jed Duignan from Evans Head, Rugby Union
• John Bull from Georgica, Cricket
• Latrell Lowah from Evans Head, Athletics
• Lucas Murray from East Lismore, Rugby Union
• Mackenzee Daley from Geneva, Athletics
• Mackenzie Skinner from Alstonville, Water Polo
• Mason Creighton-Stephenson from Lismore, Water Polo
• Mikayla Evely from Richmond Hill, Athletics
• Mikayla Krassos from South Lismore, Netball
• Nate Walters from Kyogle, Netball
• Patrick Silver from Lynwood, Athletics
• Primrose Scott from Alstonville, Water Polo
• Reuben Chee from Alstonville, Water Polo
• Ruth Byrnes from Meerschaum Vale, Rugby Union
• Taj Vantaggiato from Goonellabah, Athletics
• Piper Coughran from Swan Bay, Boccia
• Jada Kliewer from Geneva, Athletics
