Some of the recipients of the Local Sporting Champions program are from top left: Sarah Green, Reid Coughran, Chace Roberts, Stella Innes, Brady McLean, Pippa Randall, Isaac Coulter, Madison Keep and Danila Tunstov. Photos: Contributed
Forty-three sportspeople received a grant from the Local Sporting Champions program.
Federal MP Kevin Hogan said these champions are following their dreams and the program provides financial support to children aged between 12 and 18 years to compete, coach or umpire in their chosen sport.
“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,” he said.
“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.”
The latest Northern Rivers Sporting Champions are:
• Ella Davis from Tabulam, Netball
• Ella Rippon from Tunglebung, Netball
• Sarah Green from Fairy Hill, Netball
• Sam McLennan from Casino, Netball
• Brady McLean from Fairy Hill, Hockey
• Isaac Coulter from Casino, Hockey
• Stella Innes from Casino, Netball
• Chase Roberts from Doubtful Creek, Rugby League
• Pippa Randall from Fairy Hill, Netball
• Maddison Keep from Casino, Netball
• Allora Gould from Casino, Netball
• Reid Coughran from Swan Bay, Swimming
• Danila Tuntsov from Homeleigh, Sailing/Yachting
• Sylvie Christie from Wollongbar, Water Polo
• Timothy Nunn from Wollongbar, Water Polo
• Jordan Dooley from Wollongbar, Water Polo
• Charlie Watt from Alstonville, Water Polo
• Hunter Collins from Alstonville, Water Polo
• Izack Chivers from Alstonville, Hockey
• Max Venables from Goonellabah, Hockey
• Noah Middleton from Caniaba, Softball
• Beau Briggs from Lismore, Rugby Union
• Billy McCarthy from Caniaba, Baseball
• Stella Mace from Corndale, Cross Country
• Oliver Kelly from Goonellabah, Hockey
• Eden Kelly from Goonellabah, Hockey
• Zavier Zorzo from Goonellabah, Hockey
• Xavier Allman from Lismore Heights, Hockey
• Max Allman from Lismore Heights, Hockey
• Naomi Austin from Boat Harbour, Hockey
• Rue Heffernan from Dunoon, Cross Country
• Willow Davis from Goonellabah, Hockey
• Kody McQuilty from Koonorigan, Rugby Union
• Blake Scofield from Woolners Arm, Cross Country
• Adelaide McFarlane from The Channon, Netball
• Grace Hogan from McLeans Ridges, Netball
• Maya McNamara from Goonellabah, Netball
• Ayla Welch from Goonellabah, Netball
• Chloe Sivewright from Leycester, Rugby Union
• Sophie Powel from Goonellabah, Netball
• Caitlyn Halliday from Goonellabah, Hockey
• Mikayla Frey from Nimbin, Athletics
• Daniel Frey from Nimbin, Athletics
This information was provided by the office of Kevin Hogan MP.