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Narrogin’s Festival of Soccer an all-ages extravaganza at Thomas Hogg Oval

Daniel RooneyNarrogin Observer
Soccer clinics were held in the morning.
Camera IconSoccer clinics were held in the morning. Credit: Daniel Rooney

A massive group of children converged on Thomas Hogg Oval on Saturday, March 18 to take part in the Narrogin Festival of Soccer.

118 children participated in the event.
Camera Icon118 children participated in the event. Credit: Mark Tenney

Event organiser Mark Tenney was pleased with the turnout and the festival atmosphere at the event.

“It just shows how much people love the world game and that there’s a huge interest in Narrogin,” he said.

Soccer clinics for the 118 children from the Narrogin and Collie regions that registered for the event began at 11am.

Playing fields of all sizes were set up around the oval as well as several large skill-testing areas.

Collie Power Soccer Club president Shane Cole helped Tenney organise the event.

“The event went really well, it was huge,” Cole said.

“After the skill sessions we held an under-12 boys and under-12 girls match.

“The soccer darts were provided through sponsorship from Optus, and the skill sessions were run by the Country Coastal Junior Soccer Association, as well as Collie Power volunteers.”

Unfortunately, the Mt Barker women’s soccer team was unable to make it to the festival.

The afternoon senior women’s game went ahead, however, with participants forming a mixed team to take on Collie Power.

Collie Power’s men’s team faced the Narrogin men’s squad for a game in the afternoon.

“The score doesn’t matter,” Cole said.

“The Narrogin boys wore their heritage club strips, which were sponsored by Narrogin Eagles Sporting Club, Narrogin Rev Heads and Betta Electrical.”

Following an action-packed day at Thomas Hogg Oval, a few drinks were shared before a large group of senior soccer fans enjoyed a dinner together at the Duke of York Hotel. “To see that many kids playing soccer is an absolute joy,” Cole said.

“I grew up with soccer as a kid — my son and daughter came over from Collie for the day.

“Just seeing the smiles on the kids’ faces makes it all worthwhile.”

Narrogin Festival of Soccer organiser Mark Tenney.
Camera IconNarrogin Festival of Soccer organiser Mark Tenney. Credit: Daniel Rooney
Collie Power clashed with the Narrogin men's side.
Camera IconCollie Power clashed with the Narrogin men's side. Credit: Shane Cole
A group of juniors infront of the soccer darts inflatable skill tester.
Camera IconA group of juniors infront of the soccer darts inflatable skill tester. Credit: Mark Tenney
The event was held at Thomas Hogg Oval.
Camera IconThe event was held at Thomas Hogg Oval. Credit: Daniel Rooney

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