The under-9 line-up from the Weipa Junior Soccer Club will head to Townsville later this month to pit their skills against teams from across North Queensland at the 2024 Filippo Mele Memorial Carnival. Photo: Supplied.
Weipa’s under-9 soccer players will attempt to make their mark on the oldest tournament in North Queensland when they travel to Townsville later this month.
The Weipa Junior Soccer Club squad will converge on the city for the 2024 Filippo Mele Memorial Carnival from 22-24 June at Paradise Park.
Named in the honour of local soccer legend Filippo Mele, the tournament provides a great opportunity for player development in a fun and exciting environment, with 2024 marking the 40th anniversary of the carnival.
Jamie Thomas will coach the Weipa line-up and said they had been increasing the intensity of their training in preparation for their departure.
“The boys and I have been training very hard over the past few months preparing for the Filippo Mele tournament in Townsville,” he said.
“We are all extremely excited for this opportunity to showcase Weipa and the soccer club, and this couldn’t have been possible without the support of the Weipa community.
“I’d like to thank all our sponsors, including Rio Tinto, volunteers, parents and the Weipa Junior Soccer Club.”
Forward Archie Thomas said he was looking forward to taking to the pitch in Townsville in such a well-known tournament.
“I’m very excited to use my soccer skills and score some goals for my team,” he said.
“I’m also looking forward to playing with my teammates and winning the tournament.”
Matt Mullens joins Mr Thomas in the leadership ranks as assistant coach.
The Weipa squad is Levi Williams, Archie Thomas, Freddie Thomas, Frankie Mckie, Ocean Mullens, Thomas Bergen, Riley Fay, Micah Hope, Elias Hope, Bradley Hughes and Chastyn Lyon.
