Mackay Rangers Football Club are finalising preparations for its annual
eight-a-side soccer tournament to be staged at Eric Homan Park at Cremorne
during the October long weekend.
With $6000 in prizemoney and titles up for grabs, football enthusiasts
are in for a treat when the two-day carnival kicks off on Saturday
October 1.
The unique eight-a-side concept is an Open Men’s and Women’s competition for players aged 17 years and older, drawing teams from far and wide including Sarina, Yeppoon, Rockhampton, Hall Creek, Emerald, Townsville, Innisfail, Cairns, Brisbane, Toowoomba and Sunshine Coast.
An added highlight is the Penalty Shootout competition which is
traditionally staged on the Saturday night when participating teams put
forward a goalkeeper and striker to compete for $150 cash.
Mackay Rangers boast a proud 54 year history in the Football Queensland Whitsunday Coast Premier League Association where they have annexed numerous championship titles and produced a host of talent among the Men’s and Women’s grades.
The Carnival is traditionally run each year on the October long weekend
with round fixtures and finals held over the Saturday and Sunday and is
one of only a handful of senior competitive Football Gala events that
are staged in Queensland.
For further details and registration inquiries contact Mackay Rangers FC
eight-a-side co-ordinator Andrew Susani 0400 000 990.
Contributed with thanks to Chris Karas.
