Bis-Sport Breaky raises $14,000 for aspiring athletes

The team from YMCA Gymnastics at the event. Photos: SUPPLIED

MORE than 300 people packed into the Presidents Room at GMHBA Stadium to help raise more than $14,000 for the Barwon Sports Academy at its annual Bis-Sport Breakfast.

The event on Wednesday last week supported the region’s aspiring athletes in achieving their sporting goals in more than 10 sports.

Attendees heard from Geelong Cats ruck Toby Conway, Geelong United’s Mark Neeld, netball royalty Susan Meaney and Penn State alumni and national tennis player Olivia Ryan.

Barwon Sports Academy members also shared stories about the program and their goals for the future.

Barwon Sports Academy chief executive officer Cameron Loftus said the event was incredibly well received.

“A brilliant turnout to support the local community. It was clear how supportive everyone was just by their attendance.

“Last year we raised $6,000 with 22 tables, and this year we had 30 tables.

“To also have nine secondary schools there showed they value the partnership of working together to help young people.

“Our local community just continues to rise up in giving people opportunities and we thank them for their contribution.”

Mr Loftus said the funds will help them to fulfill grants for new and innovative sports.

“There’s a greater variety now. We are now getting grants for skateboarding, amongst others.

“The demand continues to increase, so to get 300 in a room each year like we did last week, will allow us to keep up with the needs of our aspiring athletes.”