A vacant field in Altona will soon be transformed into a brand-new soccer facility as passion for the game is rapidly growing in the southern Manitoba community.

“We are looking forward to turning this space into two full-size quality competition-level pitches as well as some additional practice spaces,” Karl Enns, Altona Soccer president, said.

This future facility will be built on approximately six acres. The idea stemmed from an urgent need in the community as soccer registration soars.

“We have been growing on average 7-10 per cent annually in registration numbers and even in adult participation with the women’s league now,” Enns said.

Enns believes part of that growth is due to immigration in smaller Manitoba communities as many newcomers are familiar with soccer.

“While they’re

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