Pirates Softball Club awarded Community TAB Sports Grant
21 May, 2019
Community TAB of Racing and Wagering WA (RWWA) has awarded Pirates Softball Club a $4000 sports grant.
Pirates Softball Club was one of four sporting clubs selected to receive a grant in May, from over 500 sporting clubs that applied from around WA.
Shelley Glasson, President of the Pirates Softball Club appreciated the Community TAB Sports Grant, adding that without ongoing support from the wider community there is a risk that associations such as themselves will slowly die off.
“This grant allows our club to provide much needed training equipment and uniforms for our junior players, who we strive to develop and push towards Australian National Softball Pathways in elite performance sectors,” said Glasson.
“We have had five Pirate Juniors succeed with WA State representation and this grant helps us keep the dream alive and push our kids to strive for something they once thought was not possible.”
The Pirates Softball Club also encourages today’s youth to live a more healthy and active lifestyle.
“As the only club in our association to field a full team of under 16 junior boys we promote healthy living, social interaction, team involvement and competitiveness through sport interactions with the softball community,” said Glasson.
“These qualities are important in everyday life and will play part in the growth of our players when they are in the wider community.”
RWWA CEO Richard Burt said the organisation recognises the importance of grassroots sports throughout WA.
“We understand that it takes time and resources to keep a club running within the community, so we are pleased to be giving the opportunity to help relieve this burden on clubs,” said Mr Burt.
Community TAB will provide at least one grant each month to a sporting club to further their contribution to the sport and recreation industry in WA. Once a club applies for a grant, the application will stay within the pool until the grant is awarded.
Sporting clubs can apply for a grant at communitytab.com.au. Terms and Conditions apply.