Two receive sports scholarships

Lynn Smith of Ocean Beach Surf Life Saving Club and Nada Taylor of Gosford Council have been awarded State Government Sport scholarships.

Both reside on the Woy Woy Peninsula.

The successful recipients are two of 74 women State-wide announced recently by NSW Tourism and Sport and Recreation Minister, Ms Sandra Nori, under the Women's Sport Leaders Scholarship Program.

"In making the announcements the Minister acknowledged that women are significantly under-represented as coaches, officials and administrators, especially at decision-making level," said Member for Peats Ms Marie Andrews.

"The scholarships are one strategy to increase opportunities available for women to take on leadership and to help make sporting environments more appropriate and appealing for women and girls.

"Through the sport scholarship, Lynn will undergo comprehensive sports management leadership training.

"Nada will be able to further her coaching and officiating qualifications."

Press release, June 22 Marie Andrews, Member for Peats