The Federal Member for the Hunter Joel Fitzgibbon has formally acknowledged the sporting achievements of young local athletes during a presentation at Cameron Park on Monday 29th April.
Aged from twelve to eighteen, twenty-eight sports competitors were awarded cash donations ranging from five-hundred to seven-hundred-and-fifty dollars to support their future endeavors. Regional- based athletes were provided larger cash-bonuses in appreciation of the distances they have traveled to compete.
Participants in sports such as Athletics, Soccer, Netball, Ice Skating and Tenpin Bowling were included amongst those who were awarded during the presentation.
The Honourable Joel Fitzgibbon stated, "The recipients of the Local Sporting Champions grants have displayed dedication and drive to reach a high level of achievement in their chosen fields."
Mr. Fitzgibbon also took the time to acknowledge the contributions of the coaches, families, and friends that have supported the athletes, "Thank you also to the parents and carers, sporting coaches and the many volunteers at local sporting clubs who have invested time and effort in helping these young athletes reach their best."
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