Sponsorship for tour

Umina resident Bennett Leslie received $1000 in sponsorship from the Central Coast Regional Organisation of Councils to assist with his international rugby union tour.

The 17-year-old was selected for the NSW Country under-18 rugby union team and will play in Argentina and Uruguay as part of the 19-day international tour.

Leslie was among nine other Central Coast residents selected for the NSW Country squad which left on November 24.

He has also been chosen to promote Central Coast tourism by speaking at a post-game function in Argentina.

The tour of Argentina and Uruguay facilitates cultural interchange and sporting development at an elite sporting level.

Leslie is currently playing with teams from Woy Woy Rugby Union and Umina Rugby League clubs.

The Central Coast Regional Organisation of Councils is a joint initiative of Gosford and Wyong Councils which provides sponsorship to residents who have been selected by a national, state or regional body to participate in a recognised sporting or cultural event.

In return for sponsorship, the recipients promote the Central Coast in the local, interstate and international arenas.

The initiative was formed in 1994.

Press release, 27 Nov 2008 Alexandra Hornby, Gosford Council