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By Martin Martinson

Soccer fun in the Sun

BUFC’s Club Day bringing communities, youth together

Jun 13, 2023 | 8:47 AM

The Battlefords United Football Club (BUFC) is hosting its annual Club Day this Sunday, June 18 in North Battleford.

Featuring teams from around the region, including Saskatoon, Kindersley, Meadow Lake, Lloydminster, and Eatonia, competitive coordinator and coach with BUFC, Kat Huxley said it’s a chance for kids to play other club teams from around Saskatchewan they might not otherwise get a chance to.

“What we really enjoy about it is that we get to invite other clubs from throughout the province for two exhibition games,” she said. “Sometimes the smaller communities don’t always get the opportunity to play other teams, or they only get to play in tournaments, so we invite them to come have a fun day with us.”

Games will run throughout the day for male and female teams from the U9 to U19 age groups, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Centennial Soccer Field, and the field inside the outdoor track near Centennial Field. There will also be a pair of games featuring the U19 teams at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. at the North Comp Field.

Amongst the continuous games going on throughout the day, there will also be a couple of food trucks, and a shaved ice truck in the area for those looking to grab a bite. Free freezies will be available for the kids to help beat the heat.

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Each age group will get two games over the course of the day, with no cost for the public to attend.

“We just want everyone to come out and enjoy the food trucks, enjoy the community, and enjoy the game of soccer and some nice weather,” Huxley said.

The Battlefords Youth Soccer Inc.’s 50/50 Cash Raffle, raising funds towards new kits (jerseys, shorts, and socks) and off-setting costs for the facilities the organization trains in and equipment, will also close at 5 p.m. on June 18, with the draw to follow at 6 p.m. The winner will be contacted directly.

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