Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan is making sure that 43 young Northern Rivers Sporting Champions are given every opportunity to follow their dreams.

“Those who received the grant have excelled themselves, representing the Northern Rivers on the national and state 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.” 

“Unfortunately, succeeding 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:

• Ella Davis from Tabulam, Netball

• Ella Rippon from Tunglebung, Netball

• Sarah Green from Fairy Hill, Netball

• Sam McLennan from Casino, Netball

• Blake Scofield from Woolners Arm, Cross Country

• Brady McLean from Fairy Hill, Hockey

• Isaac Coulter from Casino, Hockey

• Stellah 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

• 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