Grant for nationals

Ocean Beach Surf Life Saving Club's Under-15 Male Water Team was awarded with $3000 as part of the Federal Government's Local Sporting Champions program.

Member for Robertson Ms Belinda Neal presented the team with its award at a special ceremony at Ocean Beach Surf Club on March 3.

The winning team consisted of Ryan Moate, Gregory Bennett, Keelan Bridge and Matthew Hurst.

According to Ms Neal, the grant will help the team compete in the National Surf Life Saving Championships in Perth.

"I am delighted to be able to support the Central Coast's sporting achievers and assist them to reach their fullest potential," Ms Neal said.

"The Local Sporting Champions program will help these local sporting champs meet the costs of competing in major state and national competitions.

"The grants are recognition of the hard work they have already put into their chosen sport."

Other grant recipients from the Central Coast to receive $500 in individual sports funding included Wade Eames of Bensville.

Press release, 3 Mar 2009 Belinda Neal, Member for Robertson