Tasmania’s most played junior team sport is back in full swing across the state this weekend.
Pitches in the south will again welcome thousands of players, parents and spectators – all flocking to football matches in Under 5 to Under 12 ages in the Northern Suburbs, Eastern Region and Central Region associations.
In the north, players in the Western Schools Soccer Association will kick off their season, joining the Northern Tasmanian Junior Soccer Association and Devonport Junior Soccer Associations which both have their seasons underway.
Football Tasmania CEO Matt Bulkeley said it was wonderful to see the return of junior football.
“Junior football is a weekend ritual for so many Tasmanian families and it’s fantastic to see players and spectators back out enjoying the World Game,” Mr Bulkeley said.
“There’s no better sight than girls and boys on the pitch having fun with their friends, staying healthy and active and learning new skills.
“I’d like to extend a special welcome to the Tasmanian football family for boys and girls playing their first matches today, and I hope they can go on to enjoy a healthy and connected life through football.
“We’re delighted to have MyState Bank back on board as our major sponsor of community football and are grateful for their support in helping us give a free ball to every registered player.”