Meryl Swanson presents grants for Corlette Sports Stars Nelson Bay (Tomaree Peninsula areas) by NOTA - December 28, 2016December 28, 2016 Meryl Swanson presenting Joshua Bruton and Amy Dufour with their grants. Two young Corlette sports stars are among the latest winners of Federal Government Local Sporting Champion grants. Hockey player Joshua Bruton and touch player Amy Dufour were presented with their $500 grants by Member for Paterson Meryl Swanson last week. Modern Media: Advertise with News Of The Area and you get your ad in 1) in Print, 2) on the News Website (like this ad), and 3) on our Social Media news site. A much more efficient way to advertise. Reach a HUGE audience for a LOW price TODAY! Call us on 02 4983 2134. Or media@newsofthearea.com.au Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Joshua represented NSW in the under-13 state hockey team at the National Championships held in October, and Amy was selected in the NSW Touch Development Team at the National Youth Championships in September. Ms Swanson met with the budding sporting champions at Nelson Bay last week to acknowledge their achievements and congratulate them on receiving the grants, which are aimed at helping them represent NSW in their respective sports. “Amy and Joshua are fine young athletes and I congratulate them on their achievements,” Ms Swanson said. “Our community has a proud history of producing sporting champions, and it is important that we continue this tradition by supporting our champions of the future. “Succeeding in sport doesn’t just take talent and determination; it often requires great financial sacrifices. I’m very pleased to be able to help these families with financial assistance through these grants.” Ms Swanson invited other young athletes who had been chosen to compete at a state, national or international event, to apply for a grant in the next round of applications. The round opens on March 1 and closes on June 30. For information visit http://www.ausport.gov.au/participating/local_sporting_champions
