Press Office

Back to Press Office

Junior Soccer Players Kick Off FIFA World Cup™ Mania!

Junior Soccer Players have a Sporting Chance to Win a Family Trip to the FIFA World Cup and the Latest Training Kits for their Entire Team

Junior soccer players have the chance to win an amazing family trip for four to Germany with tickets to the FIFA World Cup plus a kit-out for their entire team, just by writing in about their favourite team-mate.

To enter, registered junior footballer's aged from six to 16 years simply go online at www.teammate.net.au and write about their favourite team-mate in less than 50 words.

One lucky winner will be off on a five-night, all expenses paid, family trip to Berlin, including spending money and tickets to the FIFA World Cup Quarter Final on 30 June. Not only that, but they will also win a full team training kit for 15 team-mates and 2 officials.

Plus, there are ten more runner-up team kit-outs up for grabs, all comprising training tracksuits, t-shirts, caps, socks and kit bags.

Michael Quarmby, Chief Executive Officer of Soccer New South Wales, said “The MasterCard Junior Football Competition is a fantastic opportunity for all local junior players. I’m calling on all registered junior soccer players across Australia to get online and write in with the winning entry. If you are a registered junior soccer player then you’re in with a chance to win the ultimate family trip to cheer on the Socceroos at the World Cup in Germany. Plus, there is also the chance to give something back to your team and win your team’s full kit. What a hero you would be if you won your team a new training kit?”

FIFA World Cup sponsor, MasterCard wants to bring the excitement of the FIFA World Cup to junior footballers and with the help of the each of the state soccer federations, is launching the fantastic free online MasterCard Junior Football Competition, open to junior registered soccer players.

The competition kicks off on 21 April and runs until 21 May 2006.

“This competition demonstrates our firm commitment to support junior Australian football and give our next generation of potential stars a helping hand. Football is a great sport that teaches young Australians about team-work and sportsmanship, but above all it is fast becoming an important part of the Australian way of life,” said Michelle Pilot, vice-president, Marketing, MasterCard Australasia.

“Every Saturday at football fields across Australia, our budding football champions are learning about team-work and sportsmanship. This competition recognises the importance of team sport and gives kids the chance to share great prizes with their team-mates and family. As a proud supporter of football and an official sponsor of the FIFA World Cup, MasterCard is delighted to be able to give back to the sport by supporting teams at the grassroots level,” added Pilot.