Touch tournament to raise money

The Peninsula Touch Association will host a round robin touch football tournament in October to raise money for a local resident with Rett Syndrome.

The Bobbi Dillon fundraiser will be held at McEvoy Oval in Umina from 9am to 3pm on Sunday, October 10.

The local touch association is looking for teams of at least 10 players to join the fundraising event, according to Central Coast Sport and Recreation Communities NSW development officer Mr Matt Sawyer.

"Peninsula Touch Association will host a round robin touch football tournament to raise money for Bobbi Dillon with all funds going towards purchasing a specialised wheelchair and Bobbi's ongoing medical needs and treatment for Rett Syndrome," Mr Sawyer said.

"The event will also include activities for the family including a jumping castle, face painting, raffles, barbecue and more.

"The Blackest Cats will conduct an exhibition match against an All Stars team.

"Teams with a minimum of 10 players can be entered at a cost of $200 per team with team entries closing on October 6.

"No team entries will be accepted on the day.

"However, individuals may register on the day and be placed in a team.

"A $20 individual entry fee will apply."

Mr Sawyer said the event was supported by the Rett Syndrome Australian Research Fund.

For more information, team entry forms or donations for the event, contact Meryl at bobbidillonday@hotmail.com or phone 4341 9839.

Press release, 5 Aug 2010 Matt Sawyer, Central Coast Sport and Recreation Communities NSW