Edited from Warwick Daily News | 10 JULY 2013
The Warwick Credit Union Redbacks have been lapping up their new clubhouse, complete with new change rooms, function centre and kitchen and more.
Sport and Recreation Minister Steve Dickson, along with AFL Queensland CEO, Michael Conlan paid a visit to the club yesterday to check out the new facilities.
He said the new amenities block was made possible through a $100,000 Get Playing grant and many years of hard work and planning from the Redbacks commitee.
This fuding is part of the State Government's flagship sports funding initiative.
"The State Government is providing help to thousands of Queenslanders by reducing the costs of club registrations and funding better equipment and infrastructure through our innovative Get in the Game funding program," Mr Dickson said.
"The initial response to the program from Queensland families and clubs was overwhelming, which is why we recently announced the LNP would triple Get in the Game funding to $47 million over three years.
"Boosting this grassroots election commitment is another way the Newman Government is easing the cost of living burden for Queensland families."
Member for Southern Downs Lawrence Springborg said the Redbacks had served the local community for many years and it was wonderful to see the club further improved.
"This facility is a welcome addition to the club," Mr Springborg said.
"It will help increase membership numbers and allow them to host larger regional events," Mr Springborg said.
"Everyone involved in making this project a reality should be very proud of their efforts."
Club president Keith Clarke said the new change room would enable the club to host pre-season and final series matches as they now met the basic requirements for such events.
"We can also now host community camps, such as Brisbane Lions camps, where previously we were missing out on great opportunities to attract participants to join our club," he said.
The new clubhouse also was made possible with a large contribution by the AFL, one of the largest for a local football club anywhere in the country.
For more information on the Get in the Game initiative, head to: http://www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/funding/getinthegame/index.html
PHOTO: (L-R) AFL Queensland CEO Michael Conlan, Minister for Sport Steve Dickson, Warwick Redbacks President Keith Clarke. Courtesy of Warwick Redbacks A.F.C.
Last Modified on 19/07/2013 15:49