Tamworth Swans Netball Club have capped off an incredible first season by taking out the August round of the #GreaterNewEngland community funding program.
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For winning this month's community vote, the fledgling netball club have received a financial boost of $3000 that will go towards buying new training equipment, uniforms and covering their ongoing operational costs.
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The club was formed this season as part of the Tamworth Swans AFL Club, and entered three teams - an A-grade team and two B-grade teams. Their aim is to encourage members to be active, confident and have fun through netball.
According to Tamworth Swans Netball Club Co-ordinator, Hannah McKenzie, winning the #GreaterNewEngland funding is a welcome boost.
She said: "It's been an exciting year for the Swans ... The extra funds will make such a difference to what we can offer our players and means we can make next year even bigger and better."
The extra funds will make such a difference to what we can offer our players and means we can make next year even bigger and better.
- Hana McKenzie
Also sharing in this month's funding were the Tamworth BJP Physie Club and the Gunnedah & District Pony Club, who both received $1,000.
Greater Bank's regional manager, Jennifer Smith, said it was wonderful to see the #GreaterNewEngland funding program provide invaluable support to a local sporting organisation.
