RISE recognised in Central Highlands award win
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The RISE player development program has been honoured in Central Highlands Regional Council’s 2023 Sport and Active Recreation Awards.
Matt Dux was head coach of the Central Highlands RISE program, named in the Outstanding Sports Development Initiative category of the awards.
Dux said it was a privilege to deliver the program, developed by former Queensland Maroons assistant coach and former Canberra Raiders, North Queensland Cowboys and Gold Coast Titans NRL coach Neil Henry.
RISE is the pathway beyond community rugby league for aspiring players and coaches.
QRL RISE coordinator Tammy Quirke said it was a credit to Dux and an amazing group of coaches and volunteers who delivered the Central Highlands program.
“Matt has worked hard on promoting RISE by reaching all players and their families to engage in the development opportunity, enjoy the experience playing the game they love and build connections with great volunteers and coaches within their community,” Quirke said.
“As a police officer within the community and well-respected person in rugby league, his passion and humbleness are a true testament to the character he displays as a coach, and the positive influence he has with any playing group and coaching staff that he encounters.”
This year, the RISE programs around the state will culminate in the QRL rebel State Development Series, for players aged 13 to 15.
RISE was not the only QRL program recognised at the event, while a number of rugby league volunteers and participants were also celebrated.
Central Highlands Regional Council 2023 Sport and Active Recreation Awards - rugby league winners and nominees
Outstanding Sports Development Initiative
Central Highlands RISE program
Committee Member Recognition Award
Shane Dixon, Central Highlands JRL president - winner
Cath Pethers, Emerald JRL president - nominated
Junior Sports Person of The Year Award
Samuel Chick - nominated
Volunteer Recognition Award
Celena Hudson, Emerald Brothers JRL treasurer - winner
Patrice Brown, Dysart Bulls - nominated
Event of the Year
Capras Clash junior carnival, Emerald - nominated
League of Legends community day, Emerald - nominated
Official of the Year
Tim Steinhardt - nominated
Lenard Taylor - nominated
Coach of the Year
Angela Renton, Dysart Bulls - nominated
Matthew Melvin, Blackwater Crushers junior coach - nominated
