Elsie Lange
Romsey Bowling Club (RBC) is just one of 10 grassroots sports and active recreation groups across Macedon Ranges to score a state government grant to boost coaching skills, administrative expertise or purchase new equipment.
On Friday, May 27, Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas announced the grant recipients, set to share in more than $900,000 in the latest round of the government’s Sporting Club Grants Program, allocated across the state.
Clubs could apply for up to $1000 for new uniforms and equipment, up to $5000 for training coaches, officials and volunteers, and up to $5000 to improve club operational efficiency – RBC received $1000 to update the club’s uniform.
“The Sporting Club Grants Program is giving grassroots sports clubs in Macedon the support they need to grow their ranks and help more local people than ever play the sports they love,” Ms Thomas said.
Other successful clubs included: Gisborne Giants Football Netball Club ($1000), Kyneton and District Horse and Pony Club ($1000), Macedon Cricket Club ($1000), Malmsbury Cricket Club ($1000), Mt Macedon Petanque Club ($672), Trentham District Cricket Club ($1000), Macedon F.C. Inc ($2000), Kyneton District Soccer Club ($2874) and Lancefield Junior Football Netball Club ($2000).
In a statement, the government said the grants program was part of its commitment to make community sport and recreation for accessible and inclusive, to “stimulate local economies, build sustainable sport and recreation and volunteer opportunities, and increase local participation”.
Community Sport Minister Ros Spence congratulated the recipients on their successful applications.
“I look forward to seeing a new generation of local champions get their chance to take their sports to the next level,” Ms Spence said.
