NSW Athletics Community Participation Fund

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Help every young athlete get to the track — and keep coming back.

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Every child deserves the chance to experience the excitement, confidence and sense of belonging that athletics provides. The NSW Athletics Community Participation Fund helps remove financial barriers that prevent young people from participating in athletics across New South Wales. Whether it&#39;s a child&#39;s first Athletics season, their first club competition, or the next step in their sporting journey, this fund ensures that cost is never the reason a young athlete misses out. Athletics is often a child&#39;s first introduction to sport. It&#39;s where friendships are formed, confidence grows, healthy habits begin, and personal bests become lifelong memories. Yet for many families’ facing financial difficulties, registration fees, equipment costs and competition expenses can place participation out of reach. Through this fund, NSW Athletics can help young athletes access the opportunities they need to start, stay involved and thrive in our sport. Donations to the Community Participation Fund help children and families across NSW participate in athletics regardless of their financial circumstances. Funds raised will support young athletes with:<ul><li style="text-align: justify;">Little Athletics and Club registration fees</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Competition entry costs</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Running spikes and basic athletics equipment</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Uniforms and essential participation gear</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Travel assistance for regional athletes where required</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Programs that introduce new participants to the sport</li></ul> From a child&#39;s their first relay, carnival, cross-country event or state championship pathway, every dollar helps create opportunities for young people to participate, compete and belong.Athletics teaches resilience, discipline, teamwork and self-belief. Your support ensures more children can experience these benefits and remain connected to their local athletics community. Together, we can help the next generation of athletes discover their potential, one club, one personal best at a time. Donate TodayHelp a young athlete stay connected to the sport they love. Your donation can make the difference between sitting on the sidelines and stepping onto the start line. Give today and help every child have the opportunity to run, walk, jump, throw and belong. Donation Impact <ul><li style="text-align: justify;">$25 helps contribute towards competition entry fees.</li><li style="text-align: justify;">$50 helps provide essential athletics equipment.</li><li style="text-align: justify;">$100 assists with registration costs for a young athlete.</li><li style="text-align: justify;">$250 helps cover registration, uniform and competition expenses.</li><li style="text-align: justify;">$500+ provides meaningful support for a family experiencing financial difficulties.</li></ul>