Wide Bay’s Sporting Champions recognised by Llew O’Brien

27 March 2018

Wide Bay’s Sporting Champions recognised by Llew O’Brien

Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien today announced the latest round of successful applicants from the Coalition Government’s popular Local Sporting Champions program.

 “I’m pleased to congratulate 13 sporting champions in Wide Bay who have been awarded $500 each,” Mr O’Brien said.
 
“Wide Bay’s sporting champions come from all communities, they participate in a diverse range of sports, and they distinguish themselves in state, national and international competitions. 
 
“The cost of participating in these events can be quite high, especially where travel over great distances is required, so this funding will help to ease that pressure and assist them towards achieving their sporting goals.”
 
The Federal Government’s Local Sporting Champions program supports young sportsmen and women between the ages of 12 and 18, by providing grants of $500 to help meet the costs of participating in sporting events, including travel, equipment, uniforms and accommodation.
       

Name	Competition	Community
Leila Steffen	2017 Pacific School Games	Maryborough
Teagan McGowan	Pacific School Games	Tewantin
Lilliana Bowrey	Australian Junior Surfing Titles	Tewantin
Tamatoa Stana	Pacific School Games	Tewantin
Taryn Knight	2017 Pacific School Games	Maryborough
Jonathan Curry	Fed Uni Australian National Road Championships	Gympie
Chantelle Chippindall	2018 Australian Junior Combined Event Championships	Pie Creek
Tiffany Mackay	Australian Surf Life Saving Championships	Sunshine Beach
Tannar Jenkins	Australian Junior Combined Championships	Tuchekoi
Francesca McKinley	Australian Surf Life Saving Championships	Peregian Beach
Charlotte McKinley	Australian Surf Life Saving Championships	Peregian Beach
Kai Thompson	Australian Surf Life Saving Championships	Sunrise Beach
Cooper Davies	Australian Surf Life Saving Championships	Noosa Heads

 
“These young sporting champions build on the Wide Bay region’s reputation of producing outstanding athletes and they all do a fine job of representing their sport and their community through their sporting endeavours.  I congratulate them on their success and wish them well in their sporting pursuits,” Mr O’Brien said.
 
“There were many applications for the Local Sporting Champions Program and only limited grants are available, but I am really impressed by the depth of talent, the level of commitment, and the ambition and pursuit of excellence, that the applicants demonstrated.”
 
The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) is responsible for the management and coordination of the program, with grant recipients selected by a local panel.  Applications for the grants can be made at any time, through the Australian Sports Commission’s website www.ausport.gov.au/champions.  For further information please contact Mr O’Brien’s office on 1300 301 968.