Gunnedah District Soccer Association and Gunnedah Golf Club receive state government funding
ONE of the Gunnedah region's fastest-growing sports has received a major boost thanks to the state government.
The Gunnedah and District Soccer Association has received more than $340,000 in grant funding, via the NSW Government's Stronger Country Communities Fund.
The funds will be used to give the association's clubhouse a major face-lift, to include new changing facilities for male and female players, as well as match officials, and a multi-purpose function room.
Association committee member Helen Cygan said the upgrades would continue to help the sport grow in Gunnedah.
"Soccer has a fantastic following here, and we're one of the biggest sporting clubs in the town and around the region," Cygan said.
"The club has experienced a 26 per cent growth in membership over the last five years, with 521 members registered (88 per cent are junior players and 28 per cent are female players).
"So, to have these upgraded facilities will give the sport a really big boost."
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