The Western Rams have been given the chance to give their new youth girls’ footy team brand new uniforms ahead of the 2022 season.
The AFL and Toyota announced the 2022 Toyota Good for Footy Gear Grant program recipients, who each receive $1600.
Officially launched this year, the team for girls aged 12 and upwards is a much-needed addition to the club, with almost all of the under-13s girls from the junior mix team keen to keep playing.
Coach Gavin Sporle said bringing in the side meant the club needed funds to kit the girls out and equipment for training.
“For the club, the grant was a massive boost because it just takes the pressure off,” he said.
“Our senior club has notoriously struggled for a while, when it comes to finances and numbers; so this just takes the pressure off one area which is actually kitting the girls out and ensuring they have the equipment for training.”
Sporle also said the extra funding will also mean parents won’t have to worry about costs associated with uniforms.
Training has already started which Sporle said is going well, but they’re always on the lookout for new talent.
“It’s been a great start for us,” he said.
“We’re still hopeful of growing our numbers to a level that’s appropriate for running a youth girls football team.
“So we’re definitely still looking for players who are looking for the opportunity to get in.”
Details: Gavin Sporle, 0450 947 109.
