Telstra Club Commitment programTuesday, April 15, 2014 - 10:08 AM

Telstra is supporting local West Australian Football Clubs with thirty $5000 grants through the new ‘Telstra Club Commitment’ program, meaning a total of $150,000 will be invested into the game at grassroots level to help support clubs across the State.

From giving the clubhouse a lick of paint, to improving facilities and purchasing new gear, the grants are an opportunity for suburban and regional clubs to make improvements for their players and members.

Telstra Area General Manager for the Perth CBD & North area, Guy Champion, is encouraging official club representatives from registered Western Australian local Football clubs to enter by visiting www.telstraclubcommitment.com.au and stating why their club deserves to win, and what the club would spend the grant on.

“Local Australian Football clubs play an important role in the community as they are a place for friends and families to spend time together over a shared passion for the game. Telstra believes in the importance of supporting these local clubs and communities, and will do so by giving away thirty $5,000 grants through the Telstra Club Commitment program,” said Mr Champion.

“Players, families and friends in the community can also add to their team’s submission by uploading a photo demonstrating their support for their team on their local club’s submission page,” he continued.

West Coast Eagles star Mark LeCras credits the support and encouragement of his own junior football club, Cervantes FC, as instrumental to the development of his professional career and is encouraging Western Australian clubs to apply for one of the thirty $5,000 grants up for grabs.

“Footy was always my biggest passion as a youngster and I have some really fond memories of playing at junior level. It was here that I learnt about teamwork, hard work and dedication to the sport which has been my life and my career.” said Mr LeCras.

To find out how you can help your club win a $5,000 Telstra Club Commitment grant, visit www.telstraclubcommitment.com.au.

Applications will be judged on the creativity and merit of the answer, as well as the creative merit of the community support. Entries close Friday 30 May 2014.

Winners will be published on www.telstraclubcommitment.com.au on Monday 16 June 2014.