By Brendan Rees
Hundreds of Casey youngsters put their soccer skills to the test after taking part in a tournament on 14-15 of September.
Organised by Casey’s Dasmesh Sports Club more than 1,000 people including players and families turned out for the inaugural event at Lawson Poole Reserve in Cranbourne.
Club manager of the Dasmesh Sports Club Kulwant Singh hailed the tournament as a success which drew a total of 350 soccer players participated from 22 local soccer clubs.
“The unique thing about this tournament was there was no team registration and empire fee charged to participant clubs,” he said.
“With the great support of Sikh Volunteers organisers were able to serve free food, fruits and water to all the players and attendees.
“It was great to see so many communities integrated together and enjoying well organised event on beautiful weekend.”
Mr Singh added: “This tournament has certainly achieved its motto of social integration.”
Casey Comets under-eight team claimed first place against the Lynbrook Falcons. However, the Lynbrook Falcons under-nine team enjoyed a win against Keysborough Soccer Club, while Soccer Cardinia Coalition (Pakenham and Lang Lang United) also enjoyed success against the Hampton Park Sparrows.
In the adults soccer game, Khalsa Lions beat Punjab United.
