23 Oct 2017 Wangaratta Chronicle, Wangaratta VIC (General News) by Scott Anderson GLENROWAN Football Netball Club has received a huge boost, with the announcement of a $100,000 grant from the Andrews Labor Government for the construction of a new netball court. The Kelly Tigers were forced to move matches away from their home court this year due to unsatisfactory conditions, and club treasurer Jason McPhail said the grant would enable Glenrowan to greatly improve its facilities. This is massive for the club, McPhail said. Netball is such a critical aspect of the Ovens and King league and we have been wanting to upgrade our facilities for some time. With five teams we have had to have teams training in Wangaratta because we just dont have enough court space for everyone. To be able to construct a new court will mean that everyone will be able to train at Glenrowan, and better facilities will help us to attract players. Its great to get that support from the government in my mind this is every bit as good as winning premierships. McPhail said works would likely be postponed until later in 2018, with the Tigers also seeking funding for new netball change rooms. If were successful with the other grant it will go a long way towards us having some of the best netball facilities in the league, he said. As far as 2018 goes, well patch up the existing court and make sure that it is fine to get through the season, but beyond that it will just be used for training. The funding is part of nearly $1.5 million that will be handed out from the Labor Governments Country Football Netball Program. Jaclyn Symes (MLC, Northern Victoria) said other local clubs to benefit included Tallangatta FNC, Chiltern FNC and Wodonga Netball Association. Ive visited most of these facilities and they were due for an overhaul or major upgrade, Ms Symes said. Country netball continues to grow and these clubs deserve to have proper facilities to train and play on, thats why I worked closely with Sports Minister John Eren to secure this funding. Country netballers deserve to have access to the safe, modern facilities they truly deserve and I am pleased Labor is delivering for these local clubs. Country clubs have bred some of our nations greatest sporting champions and were giving them the facilities they need to continue this proud tradition. Caption Text: LOOKING FORWARD: Tayla Stewart and her Tiger teammates will soon have a new netball court at Glenrowan following a $100,000 government grant. PHOTO: Emma Hillier Licensed by Copyright Agency. You may only copy or communicate this work with a licence.