South West Soccer Cup set to kick off opening of new Margaret River playing field

Football Margaret River and the Shire of Augusta Margaret River will be hosting the South West Cup finals at the Western Playing Fields, Gloucester Park on Sunday 22 September 2019. Recreation Operations Manager Dylan Brown said the event will include the official opening of the Lower Western Playing Field (LWPF) and marks the first time Margaret River has hosted the South West Cup in the club’s 33 year history. There will be six finals played over the day, culminating in the Men’s Premier League Final at 3pm on the newly constructed Lower Western Playing Field. "Local Margaret River enthusiasts will be playing small side games during the half time break of the Ladies and Men’s Premier finals and with over 500 players and spectators from the South West expected to attend over the day, the event is the biggest day on the South West Soccer Association’s calendar showcasing the best talent from across our region. “With activities for the whole family, this accessible event is proudly presented by Football Margaret River and includes a bouncy castle for the kids, two Football West soccer clinics, water refill station, and food and drinks available for purchase with cash and Eftpos facilities.” The Lower Western Playing Field project was delivered by the Shire of Augusta Margaret River with the support of the local sporting clubs and Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC). The official opening of the LWPF is scheduled for 2:30pm. DLGSC’s South West/Peel Regional Manager Troy Jones said the project supports the provision of sporting facilities to meet the needs of the local users groups. “The State Government, through the CSRFF scheme was pleased to be able to contribute to the construction of the Lower Western Playing Field with lighting. “This project addresses the key objectives of the fund in the provision of suitable sporting facilities to meet the needs of the local user groups. I am sure that the community of Margaret River and in particular the sporting groups that will be using these grounds are appreciative of the investment by the Shire in developing these fantastic playing fields.”

The schedule for the South West Cup on Sunday 22 September is as follows:  8.30am:          Mens Masters (Doran Thomson Medal) 10.30am:         Mens Division 1 (Ivan Garic Medal) 10.30am:         Ladies Premier Reserves (Dave Maskell Medal) 12.30pm:         Mens Premier Reserves (Bob Richardson Medal) 12.30pm:         Ladies Premier (Yvonne Jones Medal) 2.30pm:           Official opening of the Lower Western Playing Field 3.00pm:           Mens Premier League Final (Ron Moss)   For more information on the event please contact the Shire’s Sport & Recreation services on [email protected] or 9780 5620 and for more information and how to register for the Football West soccer clinics, please email [email protected]