Football Association is new to Kerrobert

By Joan Janzen
joanjanzen@yahoo.com

The Kerrobert Football Association is all about goals, not only in the game but also fundraising goals. Marli Shepherd from the Kerrobert Football Association said they had just kicked off their Friday Night Lights project lighting up the football field. “The approximate cost of this project is $100,000.00, so that is our fundraising goal,” she explained.

The Kerrobert Football Association was recently established on October 6th of this year. The association is currently planning fundraising opportunities, beginning with their ‘Buy a Light Campaign.’ Although they’re still working out some details, they aren’t wasting any time getting to work.

“We have to purchase thirty-two lights, so we will be selling the lights for $2500.00 each,” Marli said. “Our greatest need at the moment is getting our fundraising goal accomplished to have the Friday Night Lights project completed before the kickoff of the 2022 football season.”

There are many other needs besides the lighting project. The association will work closely with all the football programs to determine those needs and offer financial support to decrease future fees. As the football season draws to a close, Marli said the association is optimistic that they can provide clinics for both players and coaches.

The board of the Kerrobert Football Association will be working toward achieving all of their goals. Currently, the football programs have relatively new equipment that meets safety standards. Still, as the needs of the programs change, Marli said the association will make the necessary purchases to keep all of the players safe.

The board consists of President - Don Snell; Vice-President - Devin Charteris; Secretary - Jason Moro, Treasurer - Kerri Blanchette, Communications - Marli Shepherd and Members at Large - Mike Cholin and Ben Cairns.

Their vision is to ensure every kid in Kerrobert and area has the opportunity to play football. In order to meet these goals they’ll need the assistance of volunteers for various projects throughout the year. They will also support and sustain Kerrobert’s football programs in training, safety equipment and funding other necessities that arise, such as capital and maintenance projects for Kerrobert’s football facilities.

Photo by Kate Winquist