Granting our sports clubs a kick along
Member for Barwon Roy Butler has announced that twelve Sporting Clubs will share in more than $92,000 in funding thanks to the 2019-20 Local Sport Grant Program.
Mr Butler said the funding will allow these Clubs to improve their facilities and remove some hurdles for people who are thinking about getting involved with their local club.
“One of the biggest barriers to people getting involved in sport is the upfront costs of registration fees, uniforms, and equipment – a number of the Clubs have successfully applied for funding that will allow them to substantially reduce the cost for players,” said Mr Butler.
“Drought in our communities has rocked our local sporting clubs, now COVID-19 has put the season on hold, this funding will give our teams a chance at bouncing back from the hiatus and getting more people involved in their game.
“Sport in our communities is so much more than a game on the weekend. These clubs are essential in bringing people together – they’re a vital link in the social fabric of our communities.”
Grant recipients
| Organisation | Project Description | Grant amount |
| Silver City Scorpions | Purchase of uniforms, footballs and subsidised registration | 4,919.00 |
| Central Broken Hill Football Club | Purchase of uniforms, training and playing equipment to support AFL in Menindee | 5,000.00 |
| Warren Amateur Swimming Club | Purchase club timing equipment | 5,000.00 |
| Quambone Polocrosse Club Inc. | Internal lining and insulating of change room walls, installation of kitchenette and continuous seating | 13,000.00 |
| South Broken Hill Football Club | Upgrade of female toilets at South Broken Hill football club rooms | 15,000.00 |
| Walgett Junior Rugby Union Club Inc. | Provision of travel subsidy to travel to development days and gala days | 5,000.00 |
| Warren Gun Club Inc. | Electrical upgrade to meet safety standards and upgrade of wheelchair access | 15,000.00 |
| Coonabarabran Junior Rugby Union Football Club | Purchase of uniforms, registration and travel subsidy | 4,150.00 |
| Nyngan District Cricket Association | Purchase of player protection and cricket equipment | 5,000.00 |
| Warren Little Athletics | Purchase of equipment and uniforms | 3,000.00 |
| Warren Junior Netball | Purchase of uniforms and netball post pads | 5,000.00 |
| Wilcannia Golf Club Limited | Redevelopment of the 9 hole golf course layout to address safety concerns | 12,500.00 |