The heavy snowfall Dec. 27 did not deter the holidaying soccer players from showing up en masse to support the fifth annual Andy Waughman Soccer Tournament Gala.
This tournament is a time to honour and remember Andy, the former head coach of the North Okanagan Youth Soccer Association, who died from cancer.
In his memory, we run this tournament to raise funds to help ensure all kids have the opportunity to play soccer.
This year's tournament was a huge success and we would like to thank all of the players and the six team reps, Ean Ross, Christine Fraser, Jesse Knight, Toni Nicolls, Finlay McPhie and Brent Poulsen, for taking the time to be involved.
We are also very grateful for our wonderful Mayor Akbal Mund who braved a snowy night and delivered and served the players a Wendy's chili dinner, and to Wendy's Restaurant for providing the dinner.
Lastly, but never least, we would like to thank the volunteer referees, Wayne Aasen, Robert Ross, Ean Ross and Brian Lambert.
Thank you all for helping make the fundraiser a success.
Marina Korberg ,executive director
North Okanagan Youth Soccer Association