Two major events including 1970s themed market to support Frankston Dolphins Football Club
FRANKSTON Dolphins supporters are gearing up for two major events on Sunday to help their footy club kick on.
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FRANKSTON Dolphins supporters are gearing up for two major events on Sunday to help their footy club kick on.
The club’s Sunday market will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a 1970s theme and a separate ‘Big Kick’ event will be held Frankston Park as part of the ‘Save the Dolphins’ campaign.
Supporters are hoping for a massive turnout at the club’s Kars St oval for the ‘Big Kick’, from 10am to 2pm.
Dolphins great and steering committee member Peter Geddes wants hundreds of people to pack the oval for a ‘Big Kick’ photograph at 11am.
“Be a part of history for the Big Kick group photograph,” he said.
This will be followed by a two hour “festival of football” with fun including jumping castle, kicking competition and more.
Buckets will be passed around with participants encouraged to donate gold coins for the ‘Save the Dolphins’ campaign.
Meanwhile, the club’s Sunday market will celebrate its 40th anniversary on the same day (December 4) from 8am to 1pm.
Market supporter Debbie Jenkins said stallholders would be dressed in their finest 1970s outfits with music from the era playing at the market.
“At 11am we’re playing the Time Warp and everyone will be invited to join in a group dance,” she said.
The 40th anniversary celebrations include free face painting and jumping castle for children.
Entry to the market, which raises money for the Dolphins, is via gold coin donation.
Patrons should hold on to their entry tickets with hourly winners receiving a $40 voucher to spend at the market, which is held at the Sherlock and Hay carpark, 79 — 83 Young St, Frankston.
Market manager Graham Jackman said: “We’re the third oldest Sunday market in Victoria - come and enjoy.”
The Dolphins were sensationally booted out of the VFL in September after AFL Victoria said its $1.5 million debt was too significant to ignore.
Members are now working tirelessly to resurrect the club for the 2018 season.