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This article was published on Tuesday, 18 October, 2016. The information contained within may be out of date or inaccurate. News articles and media releases older than 60 days are archived for future reference.
Posted on Tuesday 18th of October, 2016,
Greater Shepparton is again hosting the 2016 Australian Football Skool International Championships, which will be the first large scale event to play on the new multi-million dollar fields at the Community Football Complex part of the Greater Shepparton Regional Sports Precinct.
The event, to be held on 22 and 23 October will see the new six pitches and existing spaces full with players from the age of seven through to 18. It is anticipated that more than 116 teams will converge on the region for this event, including teams from New Zealand.
Greater Shepparton Director Sustainable Development Johann Rajaratnam said “this is the third year that Greater Shepparton will host this major sporting event as part of a three year agreement.
“Holding the event continues to enhance the region’s reputation as the event capital of regional Australia, as well as support Council’s plan to provide quality facilities to our community and stimulating the economy through visitation and local spending.
“Various sectors of the municipality including accommodation, retail and hospitality will benefit as the two day event pours in excess of $2 million into our economy.
“This event is part of Council’s 51 days of major sporting events campaign which will see 12 key state, national and international sporting events grace our city, bringing more than 20,000 visitors and generating over 30,000 bed nights to the region, including six sell out blockbuster weekends,” he said.
The Australian Football Skool International Championships will be held on Saturday 22 to Sunday 23 October at the Shepparton Sports Precinct located on the corner of Brauman Street and Packham Street, Shepparton.
For more information visit www.greatershepparton.com.au
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