Today I pay tribute to the local young hockey champions in my electorate of Charlestown.

Lucy Wilson, Lily Crockett, Matilda Woolnough and Sienna Harvey of Eleebana and Redhead Public Schools were all part of New South Wales title win at the School Sport Australia Hockey Championships at Newcastle International Hockey Complex in August.

These girls were almost unstoppable winning five of their six games at the tournament!

On the boys side, Charlestown Public Schools Ashley Dimmock was the New South Wales goal keeper and he had played a tremendous six games over five days in front of the net!

Well done to all players and coaches involved in this successful event!

I would also like to congratulateCharlestown A Grade netball champions, Heat, for their outstanding win at Whitebridge Netball courts on Saturday 1 September.

As the runners up in last years Premiership, the Heat girls rose rapidly to the top of the table this season with straight wins, and took out the final 54-45 against rival team, Crossfire.

The win was a fitting final for a this hard-working team.

Manager Kerrie Brady detailed that the squad started their pre-season early, further proving the sheer determination and tenacity of these young women.

Thank you the Charlestown Netball Association for running another great season, I look forward to seeing some impressive games next season.