Fully funded netball program could be a reality in your school in term 4 thanks to the Sporting Schools grants.
Applying for and securing funding through the Sporting Schools program allows our amazing netball coaches deliver netball sessions to your students in the final term of 2021.
Grants open today and are open over the next two weeks: from Monday, 16 August to Friday, 27 August 2021 so apply now!
Primary schools
Grants between $1,000 and $3,600 are available per primary school – depending on expected participant numbers.
As well as in-person coaching sessions, students and teachers can access a new online platform, Suncorp NetSetGO Playground that includes video sessions and reflection sheets. So, teachers, it’s an easy way to include sport in your classroom lessons too next term.
Secondary schools
Grants between $1,000 and $2,500 are available per secondary school – depending on expected participant numbers.
With continuous participation in sport a focus for years 7 and 8, Fast5 netball provides an opportunity to play the game of netball differently with 5 players on court, rolling subs, shorter quarters and multiple scoring zones. Students will also develop off-court roles of umpire, timekeeper and scorer so there’s an opportunity for everyone to participate.
General Manager – Community Sport, Netball Queensland, Melissa Bennett is encouraging all primary and high schools in Queensland to apply for the Sporting Schools grants.”
“We know it’s been tough for many children who missed out on opportunities to participate in team sport as a result of Covid lockdowns Bennett said.
“This is a remarkable opportunity for our avid netballers and those looking to try netball – young women and men. It’s also a great opportunity for schools looking for additional physical activity and skill development opportunities for their students to access these sessions funded by Sport Aus.”
“Teachers, this is your chance to gain access to funding that is on the table for your school to run netball sessions in term 4.”
“We often hear feedback from teachers about how engaging the netball program has been in their school in a term when the students are a little fatigued towards the end of the year.
It’s more than that for us, participants have the opportunity to experience netball fundamentals in a different way and to develop a range of skills that are important beyond the court, such as teamwork, communication and game sense. It’s a great opportunity for our sport to be a pivotal part of influencing the next generation.”
Give your students the opportunity – apply for the Sporting Schools funding today.
Details on eligibility and how to apply can be found via: https://www.sportaus.gov.au/schools/schools/funding#how_to_apply
