ManIN | Respect Interfaith Soccer | Sunday 6 March 2016 | Kids Clinic from 11:30pm | Games from 1pm to 5:30pm

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Uniting communities through the power of sport. Free family event with Prizes, Giveaways and Food

What: An event in celebration of our diverse multicultural and multi-faith community, through sport, food and festivities.

Where: Andersons Park - 117 Andersons Creek Rd, Doncaster East

Program

• Throughout the day there'll be live entertainment, a BBQ, a raffle and prize give-aways. For the young children there'll be a free jumping castle and face-painting.
• The event will start with a soccer clinic run by Melbourne City FC, from 12 midday until 1pm. Participants must arrive at 11.30am to complete registration.
• The 5-a-side Round Robin Competition runs from 2pm until 4pm, but teams must arrive at 1pm to complete registration. Every team plays 3 games that last 24 minutes each. Each team can have a maximum of 10 players.
• At 4pm the Community Select (players chosen from the Round Robin) play an 11-a-side game against the VIC Police Select.
• Presentations and the Closing Ceremony take place at 5pm.

Who: Manningham Interfaith Network and Victorian Police: It was back in 2014 when the Manningham Interfaith Network and the Victorian Police got together to run the first Manningham Respect Round Robin. The aim was simple, do something fun that could bring together young people from all backgrounds, cultures and religions. By fostering more understanding of and respect for difference our community can grow stronger and better together.

Why: Sport, more specifically soccer (football), seemed the most natural way to do it. Sport encourages collaboration and teamwork, promotes fairness and togetherness, creates opportunities for new friendships and connections. It challenges assumptions, prejudices and sterotypes, bringing people together who might not otherwise get the chance.

Registration: Participant registration essential for kids clinic and round robin.
Register at www.respectroundrobin.wix.com/manningham

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Manningham Interfaith Network

Mobile: 0425 718 937

Email: respectroundrobin@gmail.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/respectroundrobin