Scholarships launched for water sports

Gosford Council's Peninsula Leisure Centre at Woy Woy will launch a $22,000 scholarship program on August 1 covering pool and open water swimming, surf life saving and water polo.

Council stated that the centre's new High Performance Program included gold, silver and bronze scholarships, with each level providing athletes with benefits such as training fee subsidies and access to the Centre's coaching staff and gym programs.

The program assists "talented young athletes" to reach the highest level in their chosen sports while providing financial assistance to their parents.

Council's Leisure and Lifestyle coordinator Mr Simon Clarke said the program had been structured to produce the Central Coast's next generation of top aquatic athletes.

"I believe the High Performance Program will become a breeding ground for future Olympians or Commonwealth Games competitors," Mr Clarke said.

Applications for the scholarships are available by telephoning Scott Attwood on 4325 8123.

Press release, 22 Jun 2007 Marion Newall, Gosford Council