Central Coast Junior Rugby Union has received $2,562 from the Federal Labor Government’s 2023-24 Volunteer Grants.

The sporting organisation plans to use the funding to support its volunteers undertake referee training.

Quotes attributable to Federal Member for Robertson, Dr Gordon Reid MP:

“I congratulate Central Coast Junior Rugby Union on receiving this support from the Federal Labor Government.

“I am pleased to know that this funding will support the training of more referees to support your rugby union clubs and rugby union on the Central Coast.

“I look forward to continuing to support rugby union in the region.

Quotes attributable to Central Coast Junior Rugby Union President, Gary Head:

“Central Coast Junior Rugby Union is looking to train more referees to adjudicate our matches, through this grant funding we will be able to support our volunteers to train as referees.

“Our club has approximately, 1678 members across the Central Coast, so we are a significant sporting code.

“We also have 600 volunteers.

“This funding will also go towards resources that support players and the game”, Mr Head said.

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