Regional Hockey Camp  Bringing Elite Coaching to Port Macquarie

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Bringing City Elite Coaching to regional areas to reduce the cost to families - Support our regional kids and make a difference!

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Our goal is to eliminate the cost and travel that comes with accessing Hockey training camps offered to City kids. By bringing the camp to Port Macquarie, it creates an opportunity for 40 kids to participate and be rewarded with the experience of further development without our families needing to take their kids to Sydney. However, unlike metropolitan clubs, our players must often travel long distances to access elite coaching — creating financial and logistical barriers for many families. Project Rationale and Need StatementRegional junior athletes face unique barriers:<ul><li>Limited access to elite coaching.</li><li>High cost of travel to Sydney, Newcastle, Brisbane, or state development camps.</li><li>Fewer opportunities for skill acceleration and exposure to high-level mentoring.</li></ul>By bringing high-performance coaching to Port Macquarie, we:<ul><li>Increase development opportunities for all Thunder juniors.</li><li>Support talent identification and long-term athlete development.</li><li>Reduce financial burden on families.</li><li>Strengthen community cohesion through a shared high-quality experience.</li><li>Raise the profile of hockey in the Hastings region.</li><li>Make participation more equitable and accessible.</li></ul>This project is fully aligned with the ASF’s purpose: building Australia’s sporting community by strengthening grassroots participation. Project OutcomesPrimary Outcomes<ul><li>40 Juniors participate in a professionally delivered high-performance camp.</li><li>Improved skill development, confidence, and motivation.</li><li>Increased pathway engagement (rep teams, academies).</li><li>Greater club retention and recruitment.</li></ul> Secondary Outcomes<ul><li>Enhanced reputation of Tacking Point Thunder as a development-focused club.</li><li>Stronger family engagement and volunteer activation.</li><li>New partnerships with local businesses and sporting organisations.</li><li>Reduced financial inequity for families.</li></ul> Why Funding Is NeededThe cost of delivering an elite hockey camp (professional coaches, travel, accommodation, field hire, equipment, insurance, catering) is beyond the club’s normal budget.External funding allows:<ul><li>Low or no cost for families facing financial hardship.</li><li>A subsidised fee for all junior participants.</li><li>A sustainable model for future camps each year.</li></ul>Every dollar contributes directly to youth development, coaching excellence, and community wellbeing. Proposed Budget (Estimated)We propose a fundraising target of $12,000 to fully deliver the program and set up to make this event an annual event. <ul><li>$6,000 - Professional Coaches and Program Delivery (Quoted)</li><li>$1,200 - Field Hire (estimated)</li><li>$1,500 - Equipment purchase or hire - Bibs, Balls, Goalie Gear, Speed/agility tools</li><li>$500 - Catering + Hydration</li><li>$600 - First Aid + Insurance</li><li>$800 - Administration + Advertising</li><li>$1400 - Participant Keepsake T-Shirt</li></ul>