Deputy Mayor Kick Starts Soccer Tournament for Street Kids

The Street Children's Soccer Tournament takes place this Saturday, 9 September 2006 at the Green Point Stadium Car Park.

About 32 teams of street children are expected to take part in the event which is jointly organised by the City of Cape Town, the Cape Town Partnership, and the fledgling Western Cape Street Children's Soccer League (WCSCSL).

For Saturday's big tournament, the Deputy Executive Mayor of Cape Town, Andrew Arnolds, will enter into the spirit of the game, by donning soccer boots and leading a team of City officials and councillors onto the field for the opening match.

Afterwards, Deputy Mayor Arnolds will hand over the official kit to be worn by the South African team at the Homeless World Cup Soccer Tournament which takes place later this month, from 22 to 30 September, at the Grand Parade.

Date: Saturday, 9 September 2006

Times:
09:00 - Official Opening by Deputy Mayor Andrew Arnolds
09:30 - Opening Match led by Deputy Mayor
15:30 - Presentation of winners' trophies

Venue: Green Point Stadium Car Park

All media are welcome to attend.

Issued by:
Lisle Brown
Media Liaison Officer - City Of Cape Town
Tel: 021 400 3065
Directorate: Communication and Marketing
City of Cape Town
Tel: 021 400 2201
Fax: 021 957 0023

Media queries:
Wesley Douglas
Spokesperson for the Deputy Mayor
Tel: 021 400 1309