Local kids short of fundraising goal for National Championship

A team of 15 children in Gladstone have recently been selected to compete in the Matt Fiddes National Championships on the 17^th of September. The martial arts competition will take place on the Sunshine Coast and is something many of these children have been working towards for a long time.

The Matt Fiddes Martial Arts school is a relatively new martial arts group, however its popularity is growing in Australia with schools across Queensland and Victoria. The Gladstone school has been working hard over the last few months to raise funds to help the kids attend the National Championship and be able to do their best at the competition. However, they have still not been able to reach their fundraising goals.

Cost for the team to attend is approximately $7500, which would cover accommodation (caravan park for 3 nights), competitor fees and team shirts, general food, and bus hire and fuel for the travel. The team are also seeking strapping equipment that could be donated which would be a huge help for first aid.