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World's Largest Soccer Game Coming to Oneonta NY

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Real Estate Agent with RealtyUSA

Thursday April 17th

On the turf field at SUNY Oneonta!

Parade at 6:30 pm from Tobey Hall to the field.

Pre- Game show will begin at 7pm, and kickoff will be at 8pm.

The game will consist of two 15 minute halves. with 500 players a side (1000 players total- 500 red, 500 white)

They are anticipating 1,000 players in attendance, which will break the school record. ( The first World's Largest Soccere Game at SUNY Oneonta took place 20 years ago, with 752 players in attendance) This year, they are commemorating their President, Dr. Donovan's last year in office and boosting school spirit. Players must be 18 years old. Any Oneonta resident or Alumni are encouraged to come play or watch the game. ( All participants will recieve a free t-shirt and can register at the field at 7pm.

There will be free beverages and snacks, and a 50/50 drawing and raffles. Profits will be donated to the Alan B. Donovan scholarship fund. There will also be other tables with giveaways and selling things.

For more information visit: www.oneonta.edu/wsig or contact wlsgcoord@oneonta.edu.

Come out and support your local college and community                                          

 

DDR Realty
DDR Realty - Newburgh, NY
Orange County NY
Am I reading that right....500 players on each side? How large is the field?
Apr 17, 2008 12:53 PM
Don Draughn - Mortgage Professional
High Point, NC
How did it go yesterday?  Did you get the 1000 players?  That had to be an awesome sight.
Apr 18, 2008 03:45 AM
Carol Olsen
RealtyUSA - Oneonta, NY
Realtor- Oneonta NY Real Estate

Derrick- Yes- regular turf field

Don- They had 1021 people register. They used a huge ball and it was more of a scholarship fundraiser for the President of SUNY Oneonta who is retiring. But, they beat the record from 20 yrs ago. So, it was a great community event

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Apr 18, 2008 02:23 PM