From fields in Campbellton to leagues across the province, an influx of newcomers is breathing fresh energy into New Brunswick’s soccer scene. And as interest in the sport increases, so do demands for soccer facilities and infrastructure.
While newcomers have engerized the sport, their numbers present challenges
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Soccer New Brunswick attributes a 10 per cent increase in members to immigration and migration from other provinces. (Honorine Ngountchoup/CBC)
From fields in Campbellton to leagues across the province, an influx of newcomers is breathing fresh energy into New Brunswick’s soccer scene.
With more players interested in the sport, however, there is increased demand for soccer facilities and infrastructure.
In the Campbellton region, the soccer stadium located on the grounds of Le Galion des Appalaches school is welcoming more newcomers to the pitch — players who are helping to strengthen local teams.
Gilles Lurette grew up playing soccer and started coaching when his boys were young.
“When I was coaching, there wasn’t a lot of newcomers in our region,” Lurette said.
Campbellton’s Gilles Lurette says there weren’t many newcomers to the region when he was coaching his sons’ soccer teams. » Read More
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