Northern NSW Football has named South Armidale FC its Newcastle Permanent Club of the Month for May.
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South Armidale received the award due to their "significant contribution to their local community", NNSWF annoucned in a press release.
NNSWF said this year the club provided an opportunity to engage with the local refugee group who were recently settled in Armidale.
It has worked selflessly to accommodate the players by reducing registration fees, obtaining some funding and receiving discounted boots and shin pads for the players, the organisation said.
South Armidale has made a significant and valuable contribution to the local community ...
- Northern NSW Football
"South Armidale has made a significant and valuable contribution to the local community through its successful implementation of support to help provide future players with further opportunities," said Ross Hicks, NNSWF's senior officer community football.
"This has allowed the players and families to integrate into the community and put a smile on their faces."
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Hick said NNSWF South Armidale "demonstrate that community is integral to the club's ethos".
Club of the month award recognises clubs for their contribution to football on and off the field.
