THE STATE Government has provided $150,000 to Netball Tasmania as the first tranche of a sport and recreation COVID19 support fund, with 17 jobs supported.

‘We have provided significant support for the state’s sport and recreation sector through COVID-19, including our $10 million Improving the Playing Field Fund, which will provide grants to local councils, sporting clubs and associations to improve playing facilities across Tasmania to maintain and build participation across sporting codes,’ Sport and Recreation Minister Jane Howlett said.

‘We also recently doubled the support available under the Ticket to Play program from $100 to $200, giving young Tasmanians the opportunity to feel part of a team, to learn new physical skills, to gain leadership experience and to have some fun along the way.’

Tranche two of the fund, which will have a focus on returning to play and assisting grassroots sporting clubs with restarting, is now open for applications.