Junior sporting clubs, primary schools, and youth-based community groups will be offered a supply of water bottles by Goulburn Valley Water, GVW, to coincide with the change of season.
The program, Building Winter Champions through Choose Tap, will provide young participants in community activities with a GVW drink bottle to launch their winter on a positive note.
Applications opened this week and will remain open until June 1, when winter officially descends on the district.
As the region’s sports administrators will know better than anyone, every new season brings with it a set of associated costs – uniforms, medical supplies, insurance, referees and ground maintenance among others.
In an environment where cost-of-living challenges are front of mind for families, Building Winter Champions through Choose Tap is designed to offset the costs associated with delivering these highly valued activities.
GVW Managing Director Steve Capewell said the region’s appetite for winter activities provided an opportunity to contribute.
“It’s not cheap to be involved in sport. Both club officials and parents are spending large amounts of money to satisfy the participation requirements of their children in winter sports and community-based activities,” Mr Capewell said.
“Just about all towns in our service area will have junior sporting teams and youth groups that are feeling the pinch. If we can help out in a small way, by providing some drink bottles, then it is the least we can do.
“It will also hopefully encourage younger generations to remember the importance of staying hydrated while playing sport, and to choose tap water as their drink of choice.”
Football, netball, basketball, soccer, and hockey teams, along with primary schools and the likes of Girl Guide and Scout groups, are among those who could take advantage of the sponsorship offer.
“In fact, any youth-based organisation – sporting or otherwise – can apply for Winter Champions through Choose Tap support.
GVW will supply all successful applicants with enough water bottles for all team members,” he added.
To apply, simply tell GVW your group’s name and how many water bottles you need.
