Blayney Junior Sports Program

Bathurst District Sport and Recreation Council (BDSRC) in conjunction with Council and a number of corporate sponsors, provide a Junior Sports Grant Program.

The program aims to promote excellence in sports and support the development of athletes through provision of financial support to individuals or teams selected to represent NSW/Australia in national/international sporting championship events.

The program is independently administered by the BDSRC and conditions apply as outlined below.

To be eligible for sports grant funding, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Eligibility Criteria (Individuals)

• Be selected to represent NSW/Australia in a national/international sporting championship event.
• Be under 18 years of age.
• Be a resident of Blayney LGA.

Eligibility Criteria (School Teams)

• Be chosen for a school team to represent NSW or a national team in sporting championships.
• Be under 18 years of age.
• Be a school within Blayney LGA.

The grants do not extend to public officials, coaches or teaching staff. However, junior individuals may be considered for referees or umpires’ selection for national or international sporting events.

Application Process

Applicants must complete the official sports grant application form. Nominations must be submitted by the school or sporting association which represents the nominated junior sports person. The application should include:

• Details of the event.
• Date of birth of recipient/s
• Provide the selection letter from the State or National Sporting body.
• Details of how the funds will be used.

Selection Process

All applications will be reviewed by the Junior Sports Grant selectors, who will assess each application in accordance with the Blayney Sports Grants Policy.

Successful applicants will be notified and the funds provided throughout the year. Successful applicants will be required to attend the BDSRC Sports Awards dinner to be formally acknowledged and to acknowledge the sponsors.

Use of Funds

Grant funds must be used for purposes that directly support the recipient's sporting activities. Acceptable uses of funds include:

• Equipment and gear purchases.
• Training and coaching fees.
• Travel and accommodation expenses for competitions.
• Registration fees for events and tournaments.

Completed nomination formsshould be sent to: bathurstsportscouncil@hotmail.com