There’s nothing quite like The World Game, The Beautiful Game, Futbol, Le Foot - the biggest sport in the world, known in Australia as soccer.
Here in the Whitsundays, the mighty orange and black of Whitsunday United Football Club are the representatives of the region, with senior men, women, and youth teams from under 13 to under 16 pulling on the shirt each week.
It’s the sport everyone knows whether you be a rugby devotee or an AFL aficionada, as the world’s most popular sport is, of course, its most enduring, with all ball sports born from its influence.
It’s a favourite for kids across the world, meaning almost everyone knows the rules, but for the uninitiated, football is played on a rectangular field with a goal at each end – the objective to score more than the opposition.
Whitsunday United have already begun their registration drive this year, with the men’s team training since the beginning of January, they’ll be soon joined by the Senior Women and Youth teams starting February 8.
Home games are played at the Whitsunday Sportspark on Saturdays throughout the day, with their away matches in Mackay.
The men and women’s squads work over two teams, with one premier division team and reserve grade, and for players of all levels there’s a place at Whitsunday United, with coaches more than accommodating for those new or returning to the game.
For those in the competitive frame of mind, the Premier Men’s team have recruited an array of talent this year, building on their successful season last year, with the same for each team.
Aside from the fitness, the competitive nature, and the fun of the sport, Whitsunday United have an exceptionally welcoming culture.
A favourite past-time for player of the match performances is, to the tune of Freed from Desire, players sing out “so and so’s on fire, your defence is terrified” and other strangely welcoming traditions of camaraderie.
There’s nothing like football, and there’s nothing like Whitsunday United.
Follow the Whitsunday United Instagram and Facebook pages for updates on training schedules, gamedays and more.
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