[STAR SOCCER COMPLEX] The $10 million South Texas Area and Regional Soccer Complex, the most spacious soccer complex in Texas, welcomed approximately 1,500young from across Texas to its inaugural tournament Feb. 20-21.
The facility — 40-acre site includes 14 lighted soccer fields and support facilities — is carved out of the abandonedLonghorn Quarry in Northeast San Antonio.
“Our goal is to provide a truly memorable experience for both soccer players and spectators of all ages in a first-class, safe,professionally managed facility,” STAR director Ed Sakiewicz said. “STAR participants may not realize it, but while they’re having funand getting some great exercise, they’re contributing to a wonderful cause.”
Proceeds from STAR will support the operation and maintenance of Morgan’s Wonderland, theworld’s first family fun park designed especially for special-needs children and adults.
STAR special programs director Dub Farris, formerlyNorth Side Independent School District athletics director, is developing programs for special-education students as well as kids from all socio-economic backgrounds.