Media release / Mediaverklaring Game Of Stars Project
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Media release / Mediaverklaring
Game Of Stars Project
On Tuesday 13 February 2018 a ground breaking venture between Limpopo farmers and the Mark Fish Foundation (MFF) was launched by Mark Fish in Polokwane. At a Agritable event of Agri Limpopo at Bolivia Lodge, attended by banks, insurance companies, agriculture input providers, agri businesses, SAPS, the CCMA, DAFF, farmers’ organizations, Womens Agricultural Union, farmers and friends of Limpopo agriculture, Fish announced the project that “will use the game of soccer to build relationships on farms, give hope to workers and youth, develop life skills and scout for soccer talent on farms and in rural areas in general”.
The Project will be known as the Game of Stars Project. The initial survey amongst farmers in Limpopo drawn interest from no less than 80 existing farm soccer teams. After the announcement indications are that this number may well double prior to the first finals to be played in August 2018.
According to Mark Fish, the shortened version of soccer, the project will be based upon, called “Fast Footie”, will grow spectator numbers. This version of soccer makes for a faster, more entertaining game. In this tournament players will play 20 minutes a side with a power play of 5 minutes called by the respective captains of the teams. During power play 3 players of the opposing team will be asked to leave the veld. Goals further out as the 18 meter circle will count for 2 goals. Penalties will be scored by hitting the cross bar of the goal post of an undefended goal box!
“We are committed to develop and train team coaches, game officials, team managers and players alike” Fish indicated. “Although we are going to play soccer, we are focusing on the people and families involved with the game. Every individual deserves the chance to become the best person possible. This is our aim” he added.
Enquiries:
Willem van Jaarsveld: CEO Agri Limpopo 082 451 7913
Lourika Vlietstra: MFF Coordinator 083 632 7223
