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ISSUE 20 | March 2022
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DOORDASH PROVIDES $100,000 FUNDING
Papenhuysen joins touch footy DALLAS SHERRINGHAM ELLYVILLE’S NRL hero Ryan Papenhuyzen is starring in a promotion which gives Touch Footy clubs in the Parramatta district the chance to win a slice of $100,000 from Doordash. The on-demand delivery platform has partnered with Touch Football Australia to launch a $100,000 grant-based funding program. It allows affiliated Touch Football clubs across the district to apply for funds on a need’s basis. Touch Football clubs will have the chance to have their stories heard and request a helping hand from sponsor DoorDash, who are committed to giving back to the local communities that need it most. Being the largest social team sport in the country, Touch Football has more than 700,000 participants, many of which
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are social and work-colleague teams. The social emphasis on the game has only encouraged more people to come together and reconnect post-lockdowns, with some regions seeing up to 20% growth. Supporting the campaign are NRL star Ryan Papenhuysen from Melbourne Storm and Brisbane Broncos captain Ali Brigginshaw, who will be travelling to all corners of the country to deliver the good news and supplies to the winning clubs.
It’s our grass roots Having started playing touch football at an early age in his home suburb of Kellyville, Ryan said he was proud to be supporting the community that shaped his career. “It’s our grass roots communities and local clubs that are the heart and soul of our code. Being able to give back to the communities who embody the spirit of the sport is what will help give them the greatest opportunity to grow both in the
game and in life,” Ryan said. the Hills District Bulls before signing with Balmain Tigers. Ali, who also made However current NSW her NRL start with Touch skipper James Tedesco was Football, said DoorDash’s the favored fullback at Wests grant would go a long way and Ryan was snapped up by in helping local clubs and Melbourne Storm. He played communities get the support for Australis’s Nines team they needed. and the Junior Kangaroos in “DoorDash is helping us 2019. make an impact on AustraThe Storm lost the Grand lians from all walks of life, Final in a thriller but the from all corners of the counRyan Papenhuyzen and Ali following year they won the try,” she said. Brigginshaw. decider with Ryan winning “Whether they’re in need the Churchill Medal for his brilliant disof new uniforms, a new field or assistance play in the number one guernsey. travelling to a tournament, this grant Now he is giving back through the knows no bounds in giving back to our TFA Doordash program. communities.” Ryan went to school at Oakhill College at Castle Hill and played for Australian Applications close Tuesday March 15. Successful Schoolboys in 2015. He played his junior applicants will be notified on Thursday April 14. For Rugby League and Touch Footy for Kellyapplication instructions and competition terms and ville Bushrangers, Dundas Shamrocks and conditions, visit doordashfootycash.com
Invitation to new existing and bowlers ivee years ago, Rosehill and Rydalmere Central amalgamated to form Rosehill Bowling Club, owned and operated by the Australian Turf Club. Over the period since, the bowlers have come together and formed a strong alliance and developed friendships that have endured over time. Lawn Bowls is a sport that is enjoyed by all ages and recently Women’s Bowls NSW and the Royal NSW Bowling Association amalgamated to become Bowls NSW,
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opening up opportunities for both women and men to come together and play in Pennants and mixed competitions. Rosehill Bowling Club is looking to build its membership and invites existing bowlers and women, men or juniors who are new to the game, to come along and have some fun, enjoy the friendship, the open air and competition on the Club’s newly refurbished greens. “We offer attractive incentives to participate in Pen-
nants and Club Championships as well as enjoying social bowls every Saturday and Wednesday,” the Club said. “Come along and have a look, bring your mates and enjoy a ‘roll up’. “We will provide bowls for you to practice with and have accredited coaches to assist you in learning the game.” For further information phone 0477 518 128.
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