Boost for community soccer

Funding to improve facilities and participation in the sport comes ahead of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, to be played in Australia and New Zealand during July and August

Helensburgh Junior Soccer Club has received $83,200 via the NSW Government’s Football Legacy Fund to upgrade toilets and referees’ facilities at Rex Jackson Oval to make them more accessible and female-friendly.

The funding announcement took place in Helensburgh on Wednesday, January 18.

The Thistles were one of five community clubs to receive funding, allocated through the Football Legacy Fund and aimed at improving local facilities and boosting participation in soccer.

Unanderra Hearts SC Women's Football Program received $2500; Russell Vale Junior Soccer Club $6800; Figtree Football Club $32,000; and Woonona Junior Football Club $30,500.

Wollongong City Council was given just over $182,000 to improve drainage at Cawley Park and Judy Masters Park sportsgrounds, and Football South Coast received $7500 to invest in online education for grassroots coaches.

Ride with HORCC

Helensburgh Off Road Cycling Club (HORCC) is a community-based club with a diverse range of members, from juniors to seniors over 60.

The club promotes participation and a healthy lifestyle through mountain biking, encouraging the whole family to get involved.

Its members have achieved great success but it’s not just about competitions. The club provides a social network so you can meet like-minded people and become part of the community.

As well as weekly rides, HORCC runs a fortnightly Fitness Challenge on Saturday afternoons. Save the dates for February: 3pm on the 7th and the 21st.

Visit horcc.com.au