Waitomo District Council is inviting local sporting groups to apply for financial assistance through the Rural Travel Fund.

There is a fund pool of $9,500 available for distribution.

The Rural Travel Fund is designed to help subsidise travel for junior teams participating in local sport competitions. Applications are open to rural sports clubs and rural school teams with young people aged 5-19 years who require subsidies to assist with transport expenses to local sporting competitions.

Please Note: The Rural Travel Fund is not for the purpose of travel to regional or national events or individual athletes or players.

Application forms and further details outlining the fund are available on the SPARC webpage or by contacting the Customer Services Team on 07 878 0800 or Free phone 0800 932 4357.

Applications now close at 5.00pm Friday 4 November 2011.