Surf Coast tipsters to provide $10,000 to local community groups

THE Surf Coast Times and Community Bank Surf Coast are excited to announce their inaugural $10,000 AFL tipping competition is just under a week away from commencing.

Set to kick off next Thursday night when the Richmond Tigers play the Carlton Blues, the partnership tipping competition will see locals put their expertise to the test to secure funding for a nominated community group of choice.

The first-place tipster will win $5,000 for the group of their choice, followed by $3,000 for second, $1,500 for third and $500 for fourth.

Community Bank Surf Coast branch manager Daniel Norris said that the organisation couldn’t wait to get the tipping started.

“Overall, it’s terrific and very exciting for us to be partnering with the Surf Coast Times for this competition,” Norris said.

“We hope the groups that are on board can get some fantastic exposure and raise their profile about the key initiatives they are doing in our community.

“The $10,000 in funds is certainly one aspect, but it’s also about raising awareness of these community groups and the fantastic work they do.”

Local community groups that can be supported through the competition include:

Anglesea RSL

Angair

Anglesea FNC

Anglesea SLSC

Winchelsea FNC

Friends of the Barwon

Winchelsea SES

Growing Winchelsea Inc

Lorne P-12 College

Lorne Aquatic and Angling Club

Aireys CFA

Modewarre FNC

Moriac Community Network Inc

Bellbrae CFA

Deans Marsh Primary School

Freshwater Creek CFA

Geelong Animal Welfare Society.

Not only can tipsters win for their chosen community group, but they will also get the chance to win a $50 voucher from either Harvey Norman Waurn Ponds or Harry Brown Torquay each week.

To sign up for the free footy tipping competition, head to https://mailchi.mp/timesnewsgroup.com.au/surf-coast-community-afl-footy-tipping

A link will then be supplied after registration to join the ESPN footy tips league where the tipping can be done.