{"id":108638,"date":"2025-08-29T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-28T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/bellarinetimes\/?p=108638"},"modified":"2025-08-28T12:29:49","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T02:29:49","slug":"geelongs-rising-stars-shine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/bellarinetimes\/news\/geelongs-rising-stars-shine\/","title":{"rendered":"Geelong&#8217;s rising stars shine"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>GEELONG&#8217;S next wave of star athletes has been celebrated at the 13th annual Barwon Sports Academy Bis Sport Breakfast.<\/p>\n<p>More than 260 people gathered last week in the Captains Room at GMHBA Stadium to honour Geelong&#8217;s emerging sporting talent and the power of community in supporting young people to pursue their dreams.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30038\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30038\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/Bis-SportBreakfast_G_82744.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cameron Loftus, Joey Didiluca, Cr Eddie Kontelj, John Eren, Christine Couzens and Phil Clohesy.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The breakfast featured exclusive interviews with Geelong Cats footballer Shannon Neale, Geelong Venom basketballer Taylor Mole, Victorian Institute of Sport athlete Charli Hoey and professional golfer Ben Eccles.<\/p>\n<p>The four athletes shared their personal journeys, challenges and aspirations, offering an insight into the dedication required to reach elite levels in sport.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30038\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30038\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/Bis-SportBreakfast_G_82735.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Charli Hoey, Phoebe Evans (Stanley), Ben Eccles, Caleb Kilpatrick and Trevor Cantwell. \u00a0Nicole Briscoe, Grace Lochhead Caddy, Shannon Neale, Patrick Crisp and Julie Cantwell.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The event also featured moving reflections from past Bis Sport grant recipients who spoke about how the support they have received has helped them follow their sporting dreams.<\/p>\n<p>BSA chief executive officer Cameron Loftus said the academy was proud to be putting effort into ensuring aspiring athletes could thrive.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30038\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30038\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/Bis-SportBreakfast_G_82768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ben Eccles, Renee Garing and Tom King.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This breakfast is more than just a fundraiser &#8211; it&#8217;s a celebration of Geelong&#8217;s sporting future.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Every dollar raised helps unlock potential and supports the next generation of champions. The loyal supporters of this event continue to step up each year.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30038\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30038\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/Bis-SportBreakfast_G_82823.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cameron Loftus, Tucker Koolos and John Eren.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This year alone, the Barwon Sports Academy granted more than $16,000 to 68 athletes in the region.<\/p>\n<p>Since its inception in 2011, more than $165,000 has been allocated to help local athletes thrive.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30038\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30038\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/Bis-SportBreakfast_G_82757.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Danielle Rowe, Ian Hitchcock, Emma Kenny, Keith Roderick, Craig Herbert OAM and Ross Hultgren.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>For more on the Barwon Sports Academy, head to <a href=\"http:\/\/barwonsportsacademy.org.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">barwonsportsacademy.org.au<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>GEELONG&#8217;S next wave of star athletes has been celebrated at the 13th annual Barwon Sports Academy Bis Sport Breakfast. 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