Sporting clubs in small communities such as Mountain District Football Club can face challenges in securing financial support, with limited sources of sponsorship available.
The Mangrove Mountain-based club has received a welcome boost to their finances though as they kick off the 2022 season, taking out the March round of Greater Bank’s #GreaterCentralCoast Community Funding Program, and with it $2000.
Mountain District Football Club President Tom Seddon said the club plays an important role in the community.
“We are a small family-orientated football club, with teams ranging from under 5's to over 45's, based at Bloodtree Oval, Mangrove Mountain,” Tom said.
“We always try to support our local community and they do the same in return.
“We have plans to upgrade our facilities, including putting in a PA system at our home ground, improving seating and investing in new uniforms.
“Being based in a small community means there are limited avenues for sponsorship and funding support, so this money from Greater Bank is very welcome indeed.”
Tom Sneddon, Club President
Mountain District Football Club has received $2000 after winning the public vote in the March round of the #GreaterCentralCoast community funding program. Two runners-up, Mingaletta Sisters Together and 1st Erina Heights Cub Scout Group, have both received $500.
Greater Bank’s Central Coast Regional Sales Manager, Josh Swetnam, said sport is a vital component of regional communities
“Sport brings the community together, delivering physical, psychological and social benefits to people of all ages,”Josh said.
“Greater Bank is delighted to support sporting and community organisations across the Central Coast.”
Voting in the April round of the #GreaterCentralCoast community funding program is now open and closes at 5.00pm Wednesday 27 April 2022. In the running for this month’s share in the $3000 is Central Coast Rescue Squad, 236 Army Cadet Unit and Hospital Art Australia Inc.
The public can vote online at greater.com.au/greatercentralcoast