Sports tourism provides a significant boost to the local economy through the visitor economy and aligns with current Clarence Valley tourism strategic plans, such as The Clarence River Way Masterplan(PDF, 5MB) II and the Tourism Dispersal Strategy.

To ensure sports tourism is a continual component of the local economy and society, Council will make provision in its budget each year to provide hosting fees to selected sporting organisations to attract participatory sporting events to the Clarence Valley.

For further information, please refer to the Sports Tourism Program policy.

Only events that have the intention to attract visitors from outside the Clarence Valley will be eligible for sponsorship. If the main focus of the event is aimed at local residents, it would be more suitable to apply for funding under Council's Community Initiative Program.

PLEASE NOTE: Only one sponsorship will be given to an organisation per financial year. Organisers are not eligible for funding under numerous programs.