It was an extremely busy month for Adelaide United in the community as we did a number of visits to schools, local clubs and helped support several excellent causes.
Welcome Centre
The Welcome Centre in Bowden is known for its diversity, compassion, generosity and commitment to giving all people a fair go. Once a month the Welcome Centre organises a dinner which brings the community together. Reds players Baba Diawara and Pacifique Niyongabire attended the dinner held on Thursday, 15 November and brought the FFA Cup 2018 trophy along whilst mingling with families about their football and life experiences.
McHappy Day
On Saturday, 17 November, players from our Hyundai A-League and Westfield W-League squads supported McHappy Day, at various McDonald’s restaurants across Adelaide. They helped raise money for Ronald McDonald House Charities which do tremendous work in helping put smiles on the face of seriously ill children and their families. The players were given a demonstration by the McDonald’s staff of the tasks they do before they served customers, took orders and helped prepare some of the food.
Salisbury – Carlo Armiento and Louis D’Arrigo
Frewville – Ben Halloran, Daniel Marguš and Meleri Mullan
Felixstow – Vince Lia, Scott Galloway, Kahlia Hogg and Chelsie Dawber
Premier’s Be Active and Reading Challenges
Adelaide United were once again heavily involved in the Premier’s Be Active and Reading challenges and attended both ceremonies on 21 and 22 November. The FFA Cup 2018 trophy was present at the Be Active challenge which proved a great success. We look forward to taking part in both initiatives next year. If you would like an Adelaide United player at your school as part of either challenge please click the request button to fill out the appropriate form below.
November community visits:
Parafield Gardens High School – 7 November – Kristin Konstandopoulos and Carlo Armiento
Temple Christian College – 7 November – Isaías
St Joseph’s Hindmarsh – 12 November – George Blackwood and Ken Ilsø
Littlehampton Primary – 13 November – Dylan Holmes with FFA Cup 2018 trophy
Playford International – 14 November – Jordan Elsey and Lachlan Brook with FFA Cup 2018 trophy
Elizabeth South Primary Sports Day – 15 November – Georgia Campagnale and Grace Abbey
Phoenix Cup – 17 November – Paul Izzo and Ryan Strain
Fulham United – 19 November – FFA Cup 2018 on Tour visit
One Culture Adelaide High School – 21 November – Mirko Boland and Scott Galloway
Port Adelaide Pirates – 25 November – Emily Condon and Emily Hodgson
One Culture Blair Athol – 27 November – Ryan Strain and Isaac Richards
Adelaide Olympic – 27 November – Nathan Konstandopoulos and Kristin Konstandopoulos
St Teresa’s Brighton – 29 November – Emma Checker and Charlotte Grant
Junior matchday volunteers for November
Hyundai A-League Round 4 vs Perth Glory – White City FC
Westfield W-League Round 4 vs Canberra United – Cumberland United Women’s Team
Hyundai A-League Round 6 vs Brisbane Roar – Adelaide Hills
Special thanks to all clubs for their assistance on matchdays.
Junior matchday volunteers for December
Westfield W-League Round 6 vs Perth Glory – Adelaide Jaguars
Hyundai A-League Round 8 vs Melbourne City – Modbury Vista
Westfield W-League Round 8 vs Melbourne Victory – Salisbury Inter Women’s Team
Hyundai A-League Round 9 vs Western Sydney Wanderers – Adelaide Comets
Player appearance requests:
Adelaide United recognises the importance of playing an active role within the community and is committed to assisting to the growth of local organisations. The majority of Adelaide United player appearances are undertaken at local schools, junior clubs and Adelaide United events.
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Adelaide United host Melbourne City in Round 8 of the Hyundai A-League 2018/19 season on Sunday, 16 December at Coopers Stadium. Kick-off is at 6.30pm ACDT. Gates open 5.30pm.
