Cootamundra helps junior sports people rise

The Cootamundra Sports Foundation was formed in 1974, with its major aim to raise funds for sportspeople who were financially disadvantaged to follow their sporting goals.

In 1984, the first Sportsperson of the Year presentation dinner was held with Paul Field, the last NSW Country based rugby league player to represent NSW in the State of Origin series, named as the winner.

The major award is now named the Frank Smith Memorial Trophy after one of Cootamundra’s favourite sons. 

The Junior Sportsperson of the Year was first named in 1985 and the Team of the Year first awarded in 1992 and there are now awards for Local Sportsperson, Junior Encouragement Award, Best Performed Local Team and Sports Administrator. 

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In 2011, the committee also decided to award the Max Rudd Memorial Trophy for Service to Sport.

The level of achievement by Cootamundra Shire individuals and teams continues to amaze the committee and each year there is a large variety of sports represented in the nominations, reflecting Cootamundra’s rich sporting history and diversity.

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All money raised will provide financial support to young sportspeople, sporting clubs and schools in the shire. 

With donations amounting to well over $60,000, the foundation continues to follow its motto ‘Charity in Sport’.