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DOORDASH PROVIDES $100,000 FUNDING Papenhuysen joins touch footy
DALLAS SHERRINGHAM
KELLYVILLE’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 affi liated 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 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.
Ali, who also made her NRL start with Touch Football, said DoorDash’s grant would go a long way in helping local clubs and communities get the support they needed.
“DoorDash is helping us make an impact on Australians from all walks of life, from all corners of the country,” she said.
“Whether they’re in need of new uniforms, a new fi eld or assistance travelling to a tournament, this grant knows no bounds in giving back to our TFA communities.”
Ryan went to school at Oakhill College at Castle Hill and played for Australian Schoolboys in 2015. He played his junior Rugby League and Touch Footy for Kellyville Bushrangers, Dundas Shamrocks and
the Hills District Bulls before signing with Balmain Tigers. However current NSW skipper James Tedesco was the favored fullback at Wests and Ryan was snapped up by Melbourne Storm. He played for Australis’s Nines team and the Junior Kangaroos in 2019. The Storm lost the Grand Ryan Papenhuyzen and Ali Final in a thriller but the Brigginshaw. following year they won the decider with Ryan winning the Churchill Medal for his brilliant display in the number one guernsey. Now he is giving back through the Doordash program.
Applications close Tuesday March 15. Successful applicants will be notified on Thursday April 14. For application instructions and competition terms and conditions, visit doordashfootycash.com
Invitation to new existing and bowlers
Fivee 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, 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 off er attractive incentives to participate in Pennants 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.”
