What has 10,000 legs, Whistles, Flags and Air Pumps and Travels to Jackson, TN from 6 states?

August 23, 2018

The Jackson Futbol Club’s Wolves Weekend Challenge will bring over 90 teams to Jackson to compete August 24 – 26, 2018.  Tournament Director Chris Baker said, “We expect upwards of 5,000 players and families from 6 states to be in Jackson over the 24th weekend.”

The Wolves Weekend Challenge is the largest annual fundraiser for the Jackson Futbol Club, a nonprofit soccer club for boys and girls ages five to eighteen.  Proceeds provide scholarships that allow children to train and compete at the highest levels of competitive soccer.  The club fields approximately 25 teams each season, and last season boasted two state championship teams.

 

The tournament has expanded to included North Park, University School of Jackson and Trinity.  The club recognizes USJ and Trinity for allowing play at their facilities

 

Games begin Friday night and continue all day Saturday and Sunday in age groups that range from eight to eighteen.  The tournament is sponsored by FMY Orthodontics, West TN Bone & Joint, Jackson Clinic, Zaxby’s, Buffalo Wild Wings, McAlister’s Deli, Tulum Fresh Mexican Grill, Tennessee Tractor and Dart’s Carts.

 

For more information on the tournament contact Chris Baker at tournament@jacksonwolves.org or 731.333.2556

 

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