Federal Nationals Member for Page, Kevin Hogan, is making sure 32 young Northern Rivers Sporting Champions are given every opportunity to follow their dreams.
At a Local Sporting Champions Award event in Lismore, they were presented 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 state, national and international 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."
Mr Hogan said success 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:
• Zavier Zorzo from Goonellabah – Rugby Union
• Willow Davis from Goonellabah – Hockey
• Sienna Davis-Job from South Lismore -Netball
• Sienna Ambler from Goonellabah – Hockey
• Rue Heffernan from Dunoon – Cross Country
• Ruby Brown from East Coraki – Netball
• Reggie Field from East Lismore – Rugby Union
• Morgan Moran from Lismore Heights – Hockey
• Milla Zorzo from Goonellabah – Hockey
• Lily Barlow from Lismore Heights – Netball
• Lewis Fairfull from Alstonville – Tennis
• Kalani Franklin from Uralba – Hockey
• Jasmine Halliday from Goonellabah – Basketball
• Jacob Rowe from Alstonville – Cross Country
• Matthew O'Neill from Geneva – Swimming
• Frankie Morrison from Woodburn – Netball
• Fallon Garland from Lismore – Netball
• Ella Rippon from Tunglebung – Netball
• Ella Davis from Tabulam – Netball
• Edward Shields from Casino – Softball
• Eden Kelly from Goonellabah – Hockey
• Coco Zorzo from Goonellabah – Hockey
• Christopher Elliott from Caniaba – Gymnastics
• Bella Duncan from Richmond Hill – Netball
• Beau Briggs from Lismore – Rugby Union
• Ayla Welch from Goonellabah – Netball
• Anneleise Piccoli from Goonellabah – Netball
• Amalia Anderson from Wardell – Netball
• Adelaide Mcfarlane from The Channon – Netball
• Abi-Gail Garland from Lismore – Netball
• Lachlan Rippon from Tunglebung – Rugby Union
• Paige Dalby from Broadwater Swimming
