The Big Issue Street Soccer Program - Parramatta Park

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About The Big Issue Street Soccer

Every Thursday from 3pm to 5pm The Big Issue organises a soccer game in Parramatta Park. It is held in the West Domain area of the park, so it is closest to Westmead train station, which is a short 5 or 10 minutes walk away.

Numbers vary but there should be at least enough for 4 or 5 a side and sometimes up to about 7 or 8 a side, depending on who turns up on the day. The numbers will likely gradually grow as some people arrive a bit later than others. Different coloured bibs are provided to each team to wear.

There are breaks in the game and free bottles of water and snacks are provided.

Abraham Majok runs this program. Just turn up ask to join in and you will be put on a side.



Who can attend?

Everyone is welcome to attend - you do not have to be homeless, although there is a minimum age of 16. Those taking part range in age from their twenties to sixties, although most players are concentrated in the twenties and thirties age range. It is open to both men and women although currently it is mainly men that play. Just turn up and join in.



What should I bring?

All you need to bring is yourself and preferably come dressed in clothing suitable for sport and wear trainers (if you have soccer boots or shoes then all the better).



Other locations:

There are also other Big Issue street soccer programs around the country, including one in the centre of Sydney at KGV Recreation Centre, which you can read about here .



More information:

For more information ,see The Big Issue website here .

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