Soccer is an inclusive sport that anybody can play, says Evan Royle of the Association for New Canadians.
Soccer was one of the main activities played at the seventh annual Multicultural Family Fun Day yesterday in Wishingwell Park.
Kids and adults were kicking the ball around and having fun.
Children are lined up for tickets to participate in a game of soccer and the bouncy castles. @VOCMNEWS pic.twitter.com/7OaGMUD8OK
— Victoria Battcock (@VicBattcockVOCM) June 28, 2019
Royle believes soccer is a sport that draws everyone because anyone can play and it is a social activity even for people who are shy.
Some players may not have others to play with unless they’re in a league, says Royle.
He says soccer is an international sport which overcomes language barriers.
A soccer game is getting underway now for all ages. pic.twitter.com/HHCJIfqVXZ
— Victoria Battcock (@VicBattcockVOCM) June 28, 2019