Football NSW names the Ultimate ‘Soccer Mum’
Football NSW is proud announce the search for the Ultimate ‘Soccer Mum’ winner in what was a fantastic initiative celebrating and thanking these everyday heroes who support their child’s involvement in playing football in NSW.
Lucy Reggio of Bonnyrigg Heights has been awarded the title of Football NSW’s Ultimate ‘Soccer Mum’ for her continued efforts towards Special Needs football and the Southern Districts Soccer Football Association.
Lucy is the Community Development Project Officer for Mission Australia as well as holding a position down at the Les Powell School as a Community Liaison Officer and is also the President and founder of the Special Needs Ability Program Providers (SNAPP).
Working with people with disabilities is particularly close to Lucy’s heart, as her 15-year-old son Alex was one of only a handful of people in Australia to be diagnosed with the rare genetic disorder Robinow Syndrome.
During Alex’s early years, Lucy and her husband Robert were told that Alex would never walk, attend a mainstream school or undertake “normal” activities. Lucy saw this as a challenge, which gave her more determination to ensure that all children with special needs are part of an inclusive community with the same opportunities and are not made to feel different.
Lucy’s achievements were echoed by her son Alex who had nothing but praise for his ‘Super Mum’.
“Mum has given me and other children with special needs the opportunity to play soccer. She is always there to cheer me and my brother on. She always volunteers her time for all those in need regardless of the task at hand.”
Thanks to our prize pack partners; Accor Hotels, Beauty Heaven, IGA, hummel, Roses Only, Football Federation Australia and Women’s Fitness Magazine, Football NSW had over $3,500 worth of amazing prizes.
Entrants were asked to enter the competition by visiting the Football NSW website and in 25 words or less explain why their mum deserved to be labelled as Football NSW’s Ultimate ‘Soccer Mum’.
After much deliberation Football NSW were proud to announce the winners of the Ultimate ‘Soccer Mum’ competition!
1st Prize – ‘The Ultimate Soccer Mum’ – Lucy Reggio from Southern Districts Soccer Football Association and S.N.A.P.P
2 nights stay at Novotel Darling Harbour (breakfast included), 1 x Beauty Heaven Pack, 1 x $200 IGA Gift card, 1 x $200 – Hummel Gift Voucher for mum, 1 x $100 Hummel Gift Voucher for the Child, 1 x Signature box of long stemmed roses, 1 x Family pass to a Socceroos World Cup Qualifier, 12 month subscription to Women’s Fitness Magazine.
2nd Prize – “Super Soccer Mum” – Mareen Clayton from Campbelltown Southern Districts SC
2 nights stay at Novotel Sydney Olympic Park (breakfast included), 1 x Beauty Heaven Pack, 1 x Signature box of long stemmed roses, 1 x $100 IGA Gift Card, Women’s Fitness magazine pack, 1 x $100 Hummel Gift Voucher
3rd Prize – “Best Soccer Mum” – Michelle Mellows from North Sutherland Rockets
1 x Beauty Heaven pack, 1 x Signature box of long stemmed roses, 1 x $100 IGA Gift Card.
4th Prize – “Brilliant Soccer Mum” – Naomi Woods from Northern Tigers
1 x Beauty Heaven Pack, 1 x $100 IGA Gift
Football NSW would like to thank everyone for their entries in celebrating all of the support ‘soccer mums’ do for football in NSW – To all the mums across NSW have a happy ‘Mother’s Day’.