SPARC -  Rural Travel Funding

SPARC - RURAL TRAVEL FUND The SPARC Rural Travel Fund is a relationship between SPARC and local authorities and has been developed in response to concerns about the lack of participation in sport by young people living in rural communities. Geographical isolation, urban drift, lack of employment opportunities and access to mainstream funding were identified as barriers to sport participation. Applications must come from sports club teams and school based teams – individuals are not eligible to apply. Additional information is available from the SPARC website.

Application Eligibility Application for the rural travel fund is open to rural sports clubs and rural school teams with young people aged between 5–19 years who require subsidies to assist with transport expenses to local sporting competitions. Funding will not be provided for the purpose of travel to regional or national events. The SPARC Rural Travel Fund Committee approved $8139.00 in funds to 7 community groups at its meeting round for 2008/09. The successful applicants were: East Otago High School $558.00 Kurow Cricket Club $1,000.00 Oamaru Rowing Club $540.00 Omarama Netball & Rugby $3,825.00 Palmerston Primary School $1,000.00 WBHS Hockey $496.00 WGHS Soccer $720.00 Total      $8,139.00 Application Form  Application forms will be available closer to the opening date. Further Enquiries All enquiries should be directed to: Erica Andrews PA to Community Services Group Manager Ph (03) 433 0884