Boys and girls ages 10-14 are invited to participate in the local level of competition for the 2012 Knights of Columbus Soccer Challenge. The local competition will be held Sept. 29 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Mark Harbourt fields in Allentown.
The Knights of Columbus Soccer Challenge is held annually. Boys and girls will compete in their respective age divisions, with winners acknowledged in each age group. Players under 10 years old are welcome to attend and receive participation prizes. All contestants on the local level will be recognized for their participation in the event. Participants are required to furnish proof of age and written parental consent.
For additional information, visit www.AllentownKnights.org. In the event of inclement weather, a rain date is set for Oct. 6 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the same location.
With more than 1.7 million members, the Knights of Columbus is the world’s largest Catholic lay organization. It provides members and their families with volunteer opportunities in service to the Catholic Church, the community, families, and young people. In 2011, the Knights of Columbus at all levels of the organization raised and distributed $158 million to charity and rendered 70 million hours of volunteer service.