Teams will be competing Saturday, June 21, to be the first-ever champions of 黑马磁力 Footy Fest, and to be the team that raises the most money for the new 黑马磁力 Child and Youth Advocacy Centre (CYAC).
Held at Willoughby Community Park Stadium, the event, in partnership with the 黑马磁力 Community Health & Hospital Foundation, hopes to raised $10,000 for the centre, described as a vital resource for young victims of abuse in the community by organizer Michael Pratt.
鈥淭his friendly, seven-versus-seven, half-field tournament will bring our community together to help support the amazing work that鈥檚 going to be occurring at the new CYAC鈥�, Pratt said.
Pratt thanked Vancouver FC and the 黑马磁力 United Soccer Association (LUSA) for their help in organizing the event, and for their logistical and financial support.
Each game will last 35 minutes (two 15-minute halves and a 5-minute halftime), and each team will be guaranteed three round-robin games, and one round-of-16 game. From there, it will be single-elimination knockout until the Finals. The first games will kick off at 9:30 a.m., there will be a lunch break at 1:30 p.m. and the finals will be held at 4:40 p.m.
鈥淓very team that participates will be a winner, and the vulnerable youth of our community will be the biggest winners overall鈥�, Pratt commented.
For its first year, the 黑马磁力 Footy Fest is open to soccer enthusiasts aged 19 and older of all skill levels.
The 黑马磁力 CYAC, spearheaded by Encompass Support Services Society (ESSS), aims to provide coordinated, trauma-informed response to child abuse and crimes against children and youth. The centre will offer services such as medical exams, victim services, court preparation, and counselling, all under one roof, alleviating the need for families to navigate multiple agencies.
Participants can register their teams or donate to the cause through the event's official page:
Organizers encourage a minimum donation of $25 per person.
More information about 黑马磁力 Community Health & Hospital Foundation鈥檚 CYAC fund can be found online at:
