SPORTING clubs in Shepparton will receive a share in more than $370,000 in funding as part of the latest round of health promotion foundation VicHealth’s Active Club Grants, an initiative to encourage more Victorians to get physically active.
Shepparton Rowing Club will receive $3,000 to assist in looking to encourage more girls in Year 7,8 and 9 to participate in rowing double sculls, to develop their teamwork and get active.
Shepparton United Soccer Club will receive $2,974 to introduce Under 8 and Under 10 girls’ soccer teams and are looking to grow their senior women’s teams.
Tatura Football Netball Club will receive $2,995 to introducing a female youth team for young girls in the area to provide them with an opportunity to play as well as developing a pathway to senior football.
Building on the momentum generated by VicHealth’s successful This Girl Can – Victoria campaign, the new funding will help local sport clubs across Victoria deliver more opportunities for women and girls to get active.
VicHealth CEO, Jerril Rechter said the grants will help more Shepparton residents to make physical activity part of their day-to-day life.
“This funding is about supporting clubs in Shepparton to enable more women and girls – particularly those less active Victorians – to get active in a sport they’re passionate about and want to take part in.
“I encourage Shepparton residents to get involved in their local sports clubs – it’s a fun way to keep active while connecting with like-minded people in your local community.”
