Federal Nationals Member for Page Kevin Hogan is making sure that 46 young Northern Rivers Sporting Champions are given every opportunity to follow their dreams.
Mr Hogan presented the local teenagers with certificates 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:
- Adam Nunn from Wollongbar, Water Polo
- Adi Mereiana Cawa from Goonellabah, Netball
- Alana McCarthy from Alstonville, Netball
- Alayna Johnston from Coraki, Netball
- Ava Lane from McLeans Ridges, Netball
- Bodhi Andyrc from Alstonville, Bowls
- Chelsea Gosling from Goonellabah, Netball
- Chloe Austin from Boat Harbour, Hockey
- Chloe Keep from Shannon Brook, Netball
- Clancy Jeffery from Corndale, Netball
- Cohen Bale from Goonellabah, Rugby Union
- Connor McCarthy from Caniaba, Baseball
- Cooper Dendle from Goonellabah, Athletics
- Darcy Clare from Wollongbar, Swimming
- Donald Augustus Maloney from Woodenbong, Swimming
- Ebony Andrews from Wyrallah, Netball
- Eddie Garrard from Goonellabah, Rugby Union
- Eloise McFarlane from The Channon, Netball
- Ethan Johnston from Lindendale, Rugby Union
- Harley Hannon from Woodenbong, Swimming
- Isabella Moretti from Lismore Heights, Netball
- Isabelle Mclean from Lismore Heights, Rugby Union
- Isobel Johnson from Eltham, Swimming
- Jasmine Kelly from Goonellabah, Netball
- Jaxon Williams from Casino, Rugby Union
- Jesse Cooper from Goonellabah, Touch Football
- Jordy Williams from Caniaba, Rugby Union
- Kyna Rhodes from Goonellabah, Netball
- Lachlan Elphick from Goonellabah, Rugby Union
- Luka Green from Green Pigeon, Netball
- Macy Field from East Lismore, Rugby Union
- Mae Walpole from Lismore, Netball
- Maggie Hughes from Goonellabah, Hockey
- Maggie Wilkie from Goonellabah, Netball
- Mali Cooper from Goonellabah, Touch Football
- Matilda Green from Green Pigeon, Netball
- Nalu Graham from Pearces Creek, Hockey
- Paiten Hampson from Greenridge, Netball
- Portia Studders from Geneva, Netball
- Reggie Field from East Lismore, Rugby Union
- Sion Flaherty from Goonellabah, Karate
- Sophia Hippi-Collin's from Casino, Netball
- Sophie Leadley from Casino, Netball
- Toby Makejev from Casino, Rugby Union
- Vienna Kamphorst from Alstonville, Netball
- Remie Campbell from Coolgardie, Netball
