Community Recognition Statement

Mr ANOULACK CHANTHIVONG (Macquarie Fields) (13:35): Healthy kids are happy kids, and our junior community soccer clubs produce both of these things in ample supply. 

I take this opportunity to recognise Mr Greg Brown, the President of Eschol Park Football Club—the mighty Wolves—his executive team and all the volunteers for their commitment and efforts in promoting junior soccer in our local community. 

The mighty Wolves, which were established in 1983, is a well-known and most respected soccer club. Parents who once played for the club are now enrolling their children.

I am impressed by the club's commitment to fair play by all its players and the promotion and enforcement of good behaviour by spectators. This is important to ensure that kids play soccer in the true spirit of the game and have fun without spectators misbehaving and causing altercations. 

The club also promotes breast and prostate cancer research through the sale of specially designed shirts.

Mr Darcy Lound, Chairman of the Macarthur Football Association, and I recently met with Greg and we were impressed with his commitment and dedication to not only producing happy soccer players but also good young citizens.

I wish the club every success.