Football NSW Scoops ‘Fair Go for the West’ Grant

The Liverpool Catholic Club played host to the Daily Telegraph’s Fair Go for the West’ evening as 14 Champions of the West were each awarded a $10,000 grant to help make their dreams a reality – Football NSW being one of them.

Football NSW in conjunction with 7 News took out the grant for Sport in Education beating off 200 applicants which will now enable its Schools Program for primary school students to expand to run 20 more clinics.

Football NSW’s Game Development Manager Hayley Todd was ecstatic upon receiving the extra funding to assist with the coveted Schools program.

“It is an absolute privilege to be nominated as a finalist amongst such great programs and initiatives being conducted in Western Sydney.

“This funding will assist us in delivering more schools programs introducing football and healthy lifestyle choices.

“Thank you to the Daily Telegraph, Harvey Norman and 7 News for their support.”

Fifteen schools took part in the ‘7 News Schools Program’ last year, with seven schools already registered for 2015 to date.

The football clinics are run from Terms 1 to 4, depending on the school’s availability.

Qualified Football NSW coaches facilitate the program, which gives school children the opportunity to embrace the world game.

Children are put through a series of planned activities designed to enhance their skills as well as improve coordination, fitness and enjoyment of the game of football.

Football NSW Schools Game Development Officer Renee Rollason believed that the ‘Champions of the West Grant’ would play a vital role in expanding the clinics as well as increasing the number of school visits.

“It’s fantastic to know that we’ve received such funding to assist with this special program.

“It would now allow Football NSW to facilitate 20 more schools in Western Sydney.

“Each clinic costs around $500 (for coaches and travel), so any financial assistance will benefit schools directly.”

-Football NSW Media Release