The Murlpirrmarra Connection’s
Wiluna Martu Eagles / Dalkeith Nedlands Junior Football Club
Cultural Football Weekend 2015
Perth, 29th May – 1st June 2015
Planning is underway for the seventh annual Murlpirrmarra Connection’s cultural football carnival between the Wiluna Martu Eagles and the Dalkeith Nedlands Junior Football Club.
This year’s carnival will take place in Perth over the long weekend on 29th May – 1st June, 2015. (Coinciding with Reconciliation Week and WA Day).
The yearly carnival brings together young players from the Wiluna Martu Eagles and the Dalkeith Nedlands Junior Football Club (Dalkeith) in a unique team-building weekend that combines highly skilled football with educational activities and plenty of fun for all.
The first encounter between these two teams with vastly different cultures took place in 2009 when the Wiluna Martu Eagles team and supporters made the 1100km trip to Perth to play on Dalkeith’s home ground. The game drew a great crowd and was a famous draw.
In 2010 the event took place in Wiluna for the first time, with the Dalkeith team and parents being hosted by the Wiluna community who provided the touring team with a cultural experience of a life time. This trip had an enduring impact on all who attended and cemented the relationship between the two communities.
Since then Dalkeith has hosted Wiluna on two further occasions, once at Rottnest Island (2011) and once at Dwellingup (2013), while Wiluna has hosted Dalkeith in 2012 and 2014.
It has rapidly become a major event on the junior football calendar and an important celebration of team spirit, cultural understanding, respect, and healthy living.
Last year’s event in Wiluna and its surrounding areas was enjoyed by over 110 players, parents and supporters. The weekend was packed with activities, including team building exercises, cultural awareness sessions and tours of the desert.
The annual carnival culminates with the highly-anticipated football match between the two young teams and the presentation of the Murlpirrmarra Perpetual Cup.
The 2015 event steering committee is currently looking for contributing partners who will generously support this wonderful event. This is a great opportunity to network with likeminded organisations and contribute to a life changing charity and event.
For further information on the event contact:
Darren Patten
Chief Executive Officer
Murlpirrmarra Connection
P: 0408 030 821
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