Football South Australia in conjunction with RAA and the Mt Barker United Soccer Club are hosting a footballing showcase event at the newly constructed Summit Sport and Recreation Park on Saturday, July 3rd.
The all-day event will consist of Adelaide United player appearances, merchandise stands, Adelaide Hills produce stands and multiple games of football to be played throughout the day.
Fixtures will be headlined by Adelaide United versus Cumberland United FC – with both sides currently sitting high on the RAA NPLSA table.
Pitch 2 will see Mt Barker United playing at their new fortress, taking on fellow State League Two side, Vipers FC.
The region’s new home of football provides state of the art facilities for Mt Barker United Soccer club, as well as serving as a base for the Adelaide Hills Junior Soccer Association. The football community now have access to two full-size premier synthetic pitches, clubrooms, four change rooms, two match officials change rooms and lighting to 350 lux.
All are welcome to this free event. This is a COVID-safe event and as such, social distancing must be practiced, and you must check-in / QR Code scan upon entry. Capacity is 1000, so get in quick and be a part of Hills football history.
Football SA CEO Michael Carter said:
“The football facility at the Summit Sport and Recreation Park is an outstanding purpose-built venue for the state. Year on year population growth in the region placed the facility as a key strategic priority. We are delighted with the outcome and congratulate the Mt Barker District Council and the State Government for partnering with us to establish the venue.”
Mount Barker United SC President, Brendan Stone said:
“Welcoming Adelaide United and Cumberland for an RAA NPLSA match to the Adelaide Hills is an amazing coup for the region. We are extremely excited to showcase this event in Mt Barker and we are looking forward to seeing everyone come along and enjoy the day. This event is the culmination of years of anticipation and work from the club, Football SA and the Mt Barker District Council. We're all very proud of our achievements and this event is the perfect way to kick off the new facility and new opportunities that it affords us as a club.”
Brendan added what the venue will bring to the community.
“This event will have a huge impact for the sport in Mt Barker. This is an amazing opportunity to not only showcase this elite facility to the region, but also showcase what opportunities are available for any young player who dreams of playing at the highest level. We hope that it will inspire future generations of residents in Mt Barker and surrounding towns that the facilities and opportunities are right at their doorstep.”
Adelaide United CEO, Nathan Kosmina said:
"We are delighted to be participating in an event of such significance for the Adelaide Hills football community. Summit Sport and Recreation Park is a fantastic facility and we encourage Adelaide United members and fans to come out in force to support what will be a great match on 3 July. We see this fixture as a starting point to broaden our footprint in the Hills region by conducting future events at the venue."
Full fixture details as follows:
Saturday 3 July
RAA NPLSA – Adelaide United v Cumberland United – Pitch 1
- U18 10.00 am
- Reserves 1.30 pm
- Seniors 3.00 pm
State League Two – Mount Barker United SC v Vipers FC – Pitch 2
- U18 9.30 am
- Reserves 11.45 am
- Seniors 2.00pm