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$85,000 boost to support Regional Junior Sports
posted: 25/05/2021

Media statement
Sydney, Australia

Junior Sports clubs and organisations across regional New South Wales are set to benefit from almost $85,000 in collective funding thanks to Glencore’s Junior Sports Development Program (JSDP).

Sixteen junior sporting clubs have received JSDP grants of up to $7,500 each, with the aim of enhancing the sustainability and strength of organisations in the areas around Glencore’s coal operations.

Glencore’s Community Relations Manager, Craig Strudwick, said that this round’s grant recipients reflect the vibrant and diverse mix of local clubs across regional New South Wales.

“We received a high level of interest from a range of sporting clubs for our first round of the New South Wales Junior Sports Development Program,” Craig said.

 “We’re incredibly proud to be able to support 16 of these groups, whether it be by helping them improve their facilities or assisting in the purchase of new training equipment.”

“Through our grants, we hope to encourage more young people to get involved, or stay involved, with sporting activities.”

Singleton Track & Field Club (STFC) is one of the many organisations to benefit from the first round of grants, having received $2,500 to host a Her Sport, Her Way empowerment session.

Her Sport, Her Way is designed for female athletes aged from 12 to 17 years to promote and encourage participation in sport throughout the teenage years.

“We aim to educate and promote the benefits of local community sport for young women, through the lens of females, to enhance participation in the Singleton community,” STFC Championships Coordinator, Angela Penton, said.

The session will be led by a group of sporting women, from a sports psychologist and an Athletics NSW accredited Track & Field coach to a dietitian and life coach.

“This will enable strong, confident young women who have the ability to face daily school and life challenges through the benefits of sport,” Angela said.

“We’re so grateful to have Glencore’s support to host this event and, if successful, hope to roll out sessions for other sports codes to attend in the future.”

The next round of Glencore’s JSDP grants will open in late 2021.

The full list of NSW JSDP grants includes:

  • $7,500 for the Hunter Schools MTB Events
  • $7,500 for a carryall equipment vehicle at Mudgee Junior Rugby League Club
  • $7,500 for an Active Kids ping pong table at Denman Public School
  • $7,179.20 to upgrade athletics equipment at Sandy Hollow Public School
  • $4,439 to upgrade sports equipment at Singleton PCYC
  • $3,950 to purchase new training gear for umpires and coaches at Singleton netball Association
  • $7,500 to host an Advanced Player Pathway Coaching Accreditation Program at Singleton Strikers Football Club
  • $4,176.38 for a dressage arena at Singleton Pony Club
  • $2,259.85 for upgraded equipment at Singleton Australia Football Club
  • $5,000 to resurface the cricket net at Mudgee High School
  • $5,398.20 to renovate the canteen at Muswellbrook Netball Association
  • $7,500 to upgrade technology at Mudgee Gulgong Wolves FC Inc
  • $2,500 for new goal posts at North West Falcons Club in Gulgong
  • $2,399 for a canteen upgrade at Denman Pony Club
  • $7,500 for Track Box timing equipment for Hunter Mountain Bike Association
  • $2,500 for Her Sport, Her Way Empowerment sessions at Singleton Track and Field Club..

 

For further information, please contact:

Elise Pfeiffer
m: +61 408 095 530
e: Elise Pfeiffer

Angela Penton
m: +61 422 694 863
e: Angela Penton

 

Notes for editors

Glencore

Glencore is one of the world’s largest global diversified natural resource companies and a major producer and marketer of more than 60 commodities. The Group's operations comprise over 150 mining and metallurgical sites and oil production assets.

With a strong footprint in over 35 countries in both established and emerging regions for natural resources, Glencore's industrial activities are supported by a global network of more than 30 marketing offices.

Glencore's customers are industrial consumers, such as those in the automotive, steel, power generation, battery manufacturing and oil sectors. We also provide financing, logistics and other services to producers and consumers of commodities. Glencore’s companies employ around 160,000 people, including contractors.

Glencore is proud to be a member of the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights and the International Council on Mining and Metals. We are an active participant in the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative.

Glencore Australia

Glencore produces coal, copper, cobalt, nickel and zinc from 25 mines across Australia. We also operate metals processing assets in Queensland, including a copper smelter, lead smelter and copper refinery.

We employ about 18,720 in Australia and last year contributed about $14.8 billion to the regional, state and national economies. The most significant contribution came from core business activities: employing people, sourcing from local communities, and paying taxes to host governments.

Visit Glencore Australia's website to find out more.