Northern Beaches Sporting Champs

Recognising our Local Sporting Champions
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan is making sure that 3 Northern Beaches Sporting
Champions are given every opportunity to follow their dreams.
At a Local Sporting Champions Award event on Tuesday, Mr Hogan presented the local
teenagers with a certificate in recognition of their achievements and confirmed their grants
from the Local Sporting Champions program.
“Those who received the Awards have excelled themselves representing the Northern Rivers
on the national and state stage,” Mr Hogan said.
“The Local Sporting Champions program provides financial assistance to young people aged
between 12 and 18 years to compete, coach or umpire in their chosen sport.”
“The Northern Rivers has produced some outstanding sportspeople in the past, and it is
important that we support the next crop of our local sporting talent.”
“Unfortunately succeeding in sport doesn’t just take talent and determination – parents also
often have to put their hands in their pockets to get their children to competitions. I’m very
pleased to be able to help these families with financial support through these grants.”
“Sport is important in the development of young people: it teaches them life-long skills like
teamwork, keeps them fit and healthy, and allows them to excel in something they love and
enjoy.”
“I encourage any budding champions out there who have the opportunity of competing at a
state, national or international event to apply for a grant by contacting my office or checking
out the website ausport.gov.au.”
Our latest Northern Beaches Sporting Champions are:
• Arlo Dent from Moonee Beach, Hockey
• Elijah Franke from Emerald Beach, Futsal
• Emily Hunter from Sapphire Beach, Touch Football
ENDS
9 April 2026
Media:
Kevin Hogan: 0428 291 307
Immy Cook: 0419 821 142