KIAMA council will provide funding assistance to help facilitate the ISA World Kneeboard Championships, taking place in Kiama from September 13-20.
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Councillors last week resolved to provide sponsorship of $2000 in addition to the provision of two holiday park cabins to be used by officials.
The International Surfing Association had written to council to consider additional funding assistance of up to $8000 to assist with the event's running costs.
In November, council resolved to provide two cabins at the Kiama Harbour Cabins for seven days for the use of international judges and officials.
The titles are held every two years.
Kiama will play host to approximately 125 surfers.
"Council's events budget is limited with there being an increasing number of events seeking council's financial support," the report said. "As such the giving of another $8000 in sponsorship could not be supported.
"However, having regard to the international significance of the event and the flow on economic benefits to the local community, a financial sponsorship of $2000 in addition to the provision of two holiday cabins and waiving any reserve hire and waste collection fees is recommended."
