Umina United juniors receive $2000

Umina United Soccer Club has received a $2000 grant as the result of the Central Coast Mariners scoring a goal on Saturday, October 12.

As the selected junior team, Umina United Soccer Club automatically received $1000 and, for every goal the Mariners scored during the match, the club received an additional $1000 bonus.

The grant came from A-League sponsor Hyundai as part of its Goals for Grassroots program.

The Mariners took on last season grand finalists, the Western Sydney Wanderers at Blue Tongue Stadium and finished with a 1-1 draw.

The Umina club also received 20 tickets to attend the match, an on-field official cheque presentation and the filming of a professional one-minute video to help promote their club.

"Our club has amazing community spirit and Saturdays are a huge day for us at the grounds, with many families spending the entire day there," said Umina United president Mr Warren Todd.

"We plan on putting our grant towards a new barbecue area and shelter at the clubhouse."

"The players get enormous pleasure seeing the local football players at our matches passionately cheering us on," said Central Coast Mariners registrar Deretta Brown.

"The future, and the heart-and-soul of the game lies here with the kids, and we are delighted to be able to play a part in encouraging and nurturing the community teams who will produce our future football stars."

Media release, 18 Oct 2013

Guido Schenken, Hyundai Motor Company