Auckland Airport offers gold to sporting teams

Auckland Airport Gold Medal Awards offer a total sponsorship fund of up to $25,000 for sports clubs, schools and Marae within the greater Auckland region.

The Gold Medal Awards, which open for applications on Wednesday the 3rd of August 2011, are available to sports groups, schools and Marae who wish to apply for assistance to support their sport or club goals.

The awards, which are in their second year running, aim to develop healthy young people in the Auckland region through sport and fitness.

Teams and groups can apply for funding which can be used for purchasing sports equipment, for coaching or training purposes or for helping with travel and accommodation costs for sporting events.

APPLICATIONS OPEN ON WEDNESDAY 3RD AUGUST AND CLOSE ON FRIDAY 2ND SEPTEMBER 2011.

More information and application forms can be found at www.aucklandairport.co.nz/goldmedal.