State Govt funds touch football program in Kimberley

10/4/00
Sport and Recreation Minister Norman Moore has announced a $2,600 grant to help the Kimberley TouchWest development program.
The money is from the State Government's Sports Lottery Fund Country Package.
Mr Moore said TouchWest Kimberley would use the grant to introduce a series of programs aimed at increasing participation by schools and community groups of all ages in the region.
Plans included a Touch in schools program, North-West touch forum, development squads and training programs for coaches and officials in the Kimberley.
The Touch in schools program would be conducted in Broome, Derby and Kununurra. It would include a talent program targeting about 100 people.
"The State Government knows how important sport is in country areas," Mr Moore said.
"We want to make sure that people can make the most of their sporting and recreational opportunities.
"Through development programs like this, regional areas can supply many of their own needs and get more from their sport."
The Sports Lottery Fund Country Package is administered by the Ministry of Sport and Recreation.

Media contact:
Hartley Joynt, Minister's office, 9321 1444
Local contact: Anne Devenish, 9168.