Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan is making sure that 8 young Northern Rivers Sporting Champions are given every opportunity to follow their dreams.

At a Local Sporting Champions Award event on Monday, 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 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:

• Christopher Elliott from Caniaba - Gymnastics
• Blake Collings from Caniaba - Cricket
• Riley Fletcher from Caniaba - Baseball
• Jake Connolly from Goonellabah - Baseball
• Riley Cooper from Eltham - Baseball
• Ry Smith from Alstonville - Water Polo
• Jaiden Cooper from Evans Head - Water Polo
• Abbie Yourell from Evans Head – Swimming