- $1.78 million in funding supporting 51 sport and recreation events across Western Australia
- Cook Government backing a diverse calendar of events across metropolitan and regional WA
- Part of the Cook Government's commitment to supporting active lifestyles and connected communities
The Cook Government is supporting a diverse calendar of sport and recreation events across Western Australia, with 51 organisations sharing in almost $1.78 million in funding.
A total of $1,779,981 has been awarded through the State Government's Sport and Recreation Events Funding Program, helping organisations plan and deliver a wide range of competitions, tournaments and mass participation events across metropolitan and regional WA.
The program supports sport and active recreation organisations to deliver events that attract participants and spectators, encourage more Western Australians to get active and strengthen local communities.
Funded events range from elite competitions such as the 2026 Yonex Australian National Team and Individual Badminton Championships and the AusCycling Road National Championships, through to major participation events including Ship to Shore in Port Hedland, Rottnest Running Festival and the Mighty Jarrah Trail Run.
By supporting events across the State, the program helps bring visitors to regional towns, boost local economies and provide opportunities for communities to come together through sport and recreation.
This investment forms part of the Cook Government's ongoing commitment to supporting active lifestyles and connected communities.
As stated by Sport and Recreation Minister Rita Saffioti:
"Western Australia has built a reputation for delivering outstanding sport and recreation experiences, and this funding will help support an exciting calendar of events right across the State.
"These events encourage more Western Australians to get active, support local businesses and communities, and create opportunities for people to connect through sport and recreation.
"Our government is proud to support the clubs, volunteers and organisations that work so hard to secure and deliver these events."
Recipients include:
PERTH METRO
- Bowls Australia - $50,000 for Nationals 2026
- Badminton Australia - $50,000 for 2026 Yonex Australian National Team and Individual Championships
- West Coast Men's and Mixed Netball Association - $50,000 for 2026 Australian Men's and Mixed Netball National Championships
- Paddle Western Australia - $50,000 for 2026 Paddle Australia Canoe Sprint Championships
- Australian Dancing Society - $50,000 for ADS Night of Stars National DanceSport Championship
- Artistic Swimming WA - $50,000 for WestralAsian Cup
- Rowing Association of Western Australia - $50,000 for 2026 Australian Masters Rowing Championships
- Table Tennis Western Australia - $50,000 for 2026 Elite Table Tennis Week
- AusCycling - $50,000 for AusCycling Road National Championships
- Western Australian Ice-Skating Association - $50,000 for Australian Figure Skating Championships 2026
- Mounts Bay Sailing Club - $50,000 for 2026 International Moth Nationals and Worlds
- Beach Tennis West - $50,000 for ITF Beach Tennis World Tour Scarborough BT200
- Squash WA - $48,000 for 2026 WA Open Squash International
- Floorball Association of Western Australia - $47,000 for U19 Women AOFC Qualification
- Sport Climbing Australia - $42,000 for 2026 National Cup Boulder
- Table Tennis Australia - $35,000 for 2026 TTA Tour WA
- Golf Australia - $30,000 for 2026 Adidas Australian Amateur Championship
- West Australian Marathon Club - $30,000 for Rottnest Running Festival
- Team XTR Tri Club - $30,000 for Mullaloo Triathlon 2026
- The Trustee for Tanzeel Islamic Society - $25,000 for Perth EID Cup and Athletics Championship
- Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club - $25,000 for Warren Jones International Youth Regatta
- Softball Western Australia - $23,000 for 2025 Australian U16 Softball Championships
- Western Australian Rugby Union - $20,000 for Perth 7's Rugby Union Tournament
- Western Australian Diving Association - $15,000 for 2027 Pacific Junior Championships Strategic Plan
- Fremantle Sailing Club - $15,000 for Harken 2026 Fremantle Nationals
- HikeWest - $28,000 for WA Trails Festival 2026 Hiking Component
PEEL
- Shire of Murray - $30,000 for 2026 Dwellingup 100 and Mighty Jarrah Trail Run
- Western Australian Water Ski Association - $30,000 for National Pro Wakeboard Tournament 2026
SOUTH WEST
- Kiteboarding Australia - $50,000 for Wave Nationals 2026
- Surfing Western Australia - $50,000 for Australian Junior Surfing Titles
- Triathlon Western Australia - $50,000 for Australian Championships Long Distance Aquabike and Long Course Triathlon
- Kiteboarding Western Australia - $49,998 for Big Air Nationals 2026
- Busselton Allsports - $30,000 for Busselton Jetty Swim 2026
- Warren Blackwood Alliance of Councils - $30,000 for Southern Forests and Valleys G7 Gravel Series
- Swimming Mermaids - $29,960 for Margaret River Ocean Swim 2026
- Rotary Club of Bridgetown - $28,500 for Blackwood Marathon Relay
- Bunbury Runners Club - $10,000 for Bunbury 3 Waters Running Festival 2026
GREAT SOUTHERN
- Albany Basketball Association, $30,000 for NBL1 West Indigenous Albany Round
- Football West, $30,000 for Belt Up Regional Festival of Football 2026
- Shire of Gnowangerup - $30,000 for Wild Gravel 2026
WHEATBELT
- Shire of Mt Marshall - $30,000 for Mt Marshall Gravel Grind
- WestCycle - $30,000 for Bike it to Ballidu
- Shire of Chittering - $10,000 for Chitty Chitty Run Run
GOLDFIELDS AND ESPERANCE
- WA Volleyball Association - $30,000 for WA Volleyball League Regional Round
- Hockey WA - $30,000 for Goldfields Festival of Hockey
- Subiaco Football Club - $30,000 for 2026 Goldfields WAFL match
MID WEST
- Shire of Chapman Valley, $30,000 for Backroads Gravel 2026
PILBARA
- Swimming WA - $30,000 for 2026 Tri Series Competition
- Karlayura Rodeo - $30,000 for Roebourne Rodeo 2026
- Pilbara Trailblazers, $19,899 for 2026 Red Dirt Backyard Ultra
- Town of Port Hedland, $18,624 for Ship to Shore 2026
