Grants

Sporting Dreams grants have two levels of distribution – Introduction and Developing

Introductory level- awards will be presented of $250 each
Development level –awards of $500 each.

Athletes wishing to apply for a Sporting Dreams Grant must complete the official application form and return it by the due date.

Sporting Wheelies and Disabled Association
60 Edmondstone Road
BOWEN HILLS QLD 4006
Applications close - 25th September 2009

● Applications must be made on the official Sporting Dreams Application form.
● All applications become the property of the Sporting Dreams Fund.
● Applications must be received by the due date (Applications postmarked the due
date day will be accepted).
● Athlete must be a Queensland resident and a member of Sporting Wheelies and
Disabled Association
● Athlete must be enrolled/enrolling in a local competition/club if applying for the
Introductory level fund
● Athlete must represent Queensland in competitions if applying for the fund.
● Applicants must agree to the terms and agreements specified in the grant
application.
● Applicants must have a physical disability and/or vision impairment.
● Applicants are eligible to receive funds once every two years. This is at the
discretion of the Selection Panel.
● The fund amount awarded will be decided by the Selection Panel.
Selection Criteria
● Introductory athletes must demonstrate an intention to commit to the sport through
regular training with a coach.
● Introductory athletes must demonstrate an intention to compete at a local/state level
during the term of the grant.
● Developing athlete grants will be based on the performance/results from
competitions held before the closing date of the fund as well as the expected
competition/training schedule for the following year.
● Please note there are no age restrictions.
● Athletes must be classified eligible to compete in sports for athletes with physical impairment or vision impairment.

Selection Process

To be considered for a grant, applicants must complete an application form and forward it to the Sporting Wheelies and Disabled Association by the advertised closing date.

Applications are assessed by a panel of judges formed by Marayke Jonkers and the Association, followed by allocation of fund monies.

The panel will confer with development officers for the state sporting organisations prior to the selection panel meeting and obtain their recommendations in respect to the applicants.

Marayke Jonkers will notify the successful applicants by October 2010.

If you have any questions regarding your application, please contact Alison Moseley on 07 3253 3333. Thank you for visiting the Sporting Dreams Website, and Good Luck with your application