Northam Race Club and Community TAB to fundraise for local Football Club
Northam Race Club and Community TAB have joined forces to raise funds for the Railways Football Club at the annual Northam Race Club Kids Big Day Out on Sunday 27 September.
Northam Race Club Manager Nicole Bell said the club is heavily involved in the community and the Community TAB program helps further engage community groups with their race days.
“We have partnered with community groups several times, raising over $30,000 in funds for causes through the Community TAB program,” Ms Bell said.
“Fundraising will be held at our annual Kids Big Day Out which is a family fun day in the September school holidays with free rides, entertainment and giveaways all day.”
“Railways Football Club is a great supporter of our club, hosting their annual end of season Presentation Night each year at the racecourse.”
“Funds will be raised on the day through raffles, going towards training development for players to raise their skill level to be able to coach younger grades.”
Community TAB will be matching funds raised on the day up to $5,000.
RWWA Chairman Jeff Ovens said the positive effects of the Community TAB program have been extensive for regional WA, with 49 of WA’s race clubs based in regional communities.
“RWWA recognises that race clubs across WA play an important role in their community, contributing both economically and socially, with partnerships like these an example of the strong connection race clubs have within the communities in which they operate,” Mr Owens said.
“Community TAB is proud to play our part in giving back to the community, and our donation to Railways Football Club is just one of more than 50 community organisations that will be supported as part of the program.”
The Community TAB dollar matching program has been in effect from early 2015 and has since raised over $600,000 for not-for-profit organisations around WA through partnerships with local race clubs.