More than 160 Tasmanian sporting clubs will share in almost $1 million in grants to upgrade equipment and facilities.
The state government’s 2024–25 Active Clubs Program has awarded $967,647 across 162 projects, supporting everything from archery to croquet.
Sports Minister Nick Duigan said the funding would boost grassroots sport across the state.
“We are supporting the upgrade and replacement of equipment across 162 projects statewide, including the Launceston City Cycling Club which will deliver a new road and track bikes,” he said.
Six clubs received the maximum $20,000 grant, including New Norfolk Golf Club, Sandy Bay Sailing Club, Swimming Tasmania, Tam O’Shanter Golf and Community Club, The Riverside Golf Club and Ulverstone Surf Life Saving Club.
The smallest grant of $1,001 went to the Derwent Hockey Club.
“By upgrading clubs’ training gear, uniforms and safety equipment, we are empowering them to deliver engaging programs tailored for all ages and abilities,” Duigan said.
Funding covers playing equipment, coaching and umpiring gear, safety gear, uniforms, IT equipment, watercraft and venue maintenance tools.
Clubs applying for less than $3,000 did not need to contribute, while those receiving $3,000 or more must cover at least 25% of project costs.
Duigan said the benefits stretched beyond sport itself.
“It’s about supporting mental health, fostering lifelong friendships and building stronger communities,” he said.
New Norfolk Golf Club Inc – $20,000
Sandy Bay Sailing Club – $20,000
Swimming Tasmania – $20,000
Tam O’Shanter Golf and Community Club Inc – $20,000
The Riverside Golf Club Incorporated – $20,000
Ulverstone Surf Life Saving Club Inc – $20,000
Seabrook Golf Club Inc – $19,409
Tamar Rowing Club – $19,346
Bowls Tasmania South – $17,797
Badminton Tasmania Inc – $17,011
Burnie Golf Club – $15,000
Derwent Cricket Club – $14,659
Carlton Park Surf Life Saving Club – $14,559
St Helens Cricket Club Incorporated – $14,379
Scottsdale Football Club Inc – $13,954
Bridport Surf Life Saving Club – $13,938
North Esk Rowing Club Incorporated – $13,750
North West Bay Golf Club Inc – $13,703
Deloraine District Pony Club – $13,246
Van Diemen Archers – $13,095
Clifton Beach Surf Life Saving Club Inc – $12,845
Derby MTB Club – $12,808
Tasmanian Canoe Club Inc – $11,990
New Town Cricket Club – $11,494
Meander Valley Council – $11,421
Prospect Hawks JFC – $11,036
Claremont Cricket Club – $9,447
Volleyball Tasmania Incorporated – $9,120
South East Stingrays Junior Soccer Club – $7,725
Deloraine Squash Club – $7,520
Cremorne Bowls and Community Club Inc – $7,464
Athletics South – $7,043
PCT Northern Zone – $6,574
Taroona Rugby Union Football Club Inc – $6,545
St Patricks Old Collegians Football Club Inc – $6,526
North Hobart Cricket Club – $6,261
Circular Head Kart Club – $5,926
Tamar Canoe Club Incorporated – $5,750
Pickleball Association Tasmania Inc – $5,105
Tasmanian Fencing Association Inc – $4,634
Mersey Mountain Bike Club Inc – $4,651
Nelson Eastern Suburbs Football Club – $4,530
Show Jumping Tasmania South – $4,388
Taroona Scout Group – $4,104
Buckingham Rowing Club – $3,714
Bicheno Bowls Club – $3,455
Montagu Bay Cricket Club – $2,968
Westbury Shamrocks Cricket Club – $2,985
Claremont Football Club Inc – $2,980
Whitemore Cricket Club Inc – $2,915
Burnie United Football Club – $2,913
Taroona Tennis Club Inc – $2,932
Somerset Soccer Club – $2,930
Wynyard Gymnastics Club Inc – $2,949
Wynyard Golf Club – $2,999
Wynyard Football Club – $2,271
Wynyard Somerset Tennis Club – $1,833
St Helens Golf Club Inc – $1,785
Montrose Bay Yacht Club Inc – $1,776
Woodsdale Football Club Inc – $1,692
Buckingham Bowls Club – $1,681
Somerset Amateur Basketball Association – $1,544
Slipstream Circus – $1,571
Port Sorell Tennis Club Inc – $1,552
Port Sorell Surf Life Saving Club – $1,522
Western Storm Netball Club – $1,300
Derwent Hockey Club – $1,001
