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Continued from page 1 group â€" up to four years old â€" which will eventually start going through the minor soccer system. â€" _ "Even then, all age groups are showâ€" ing an average increase of something like 17 per cent over that time," he said. And despite the waning interest in organized team sports, soccer is mainâ€" taining its popularity, which Kokko attributes to David Beckham, the U.K. saccer star, the professional groups emerging in Toronto and low equipâ€" ment costs. With thousands of residents particiâ€" pating in minor soccer‘s programs each year, the greatest need right now is for higherâ€"quality repâ€"level fields, like the ones at Bechtel Park. Those fields, however, are deterioâ€" rating because of overuse from all of their users â€" and their future is yet to be determined. Greater need for higher quality soccer fields A master plan of the park is under way that looks at landâ€"use options for Bechtel, which could involve Parkview Cemetery, which is nearing capacity, taking it over. Multiâ€"use options and not expanding the cemetery are other alternatives. Right now, there are 38 fullâ€"size fields available for use in Waterloo, with 24 owned by the city, eight on school properties and six on private properties, which are then leased to the club. _ Meanwhile, there‘s a shortage of two competitive lit and two unlit large soccer fields, according to the analysis "It‘s a quality issue first and foremost." Waterloo Minor Soccer Club official report _ _ And additional fields will be required over the next 10 years and beyond. _ _ _ _ . But for Kokko, "it‘s a quality issue first and foremost," with overuse and turf conditions being central chalâ€" lenges faced by the soccer club. _ _Coun. Jan d‘Ailly suggested theâ€"club should look into sharing resources and fields with the City of Kitchener. > "That may be a very viable option, especially as their numbers are perâ€" haps not where they ought to be," he The soccer club does use Kitchener fields from time to time, although no formal agreement is in place, Kokko responded. "We have to talk to them and see if they have times availâ€" a able that we need, ' and that‘s not \\\\\\ always the case," $ %\\\ he said. [ â€" 1 picked up WATERLOO Forwell Variety 242 King St. N. Chapters Bookstore 428 King St. N The 7â€"11 256 King St. N Adult Centre 185 King St. South 605 Lauretwood Waterioo Town Square Kiosk 100 King St. S 347 Erb St. West Wordsworth 41 King St. N Quick Trip Unique ; rg IR! Mn wp i Less A _ ‘ \“ “' ;fi ““. wao‘s BETTER P .‘ it unonora Tuall Yaa? * l WEWANEYOU! Wllflfl%&m Thax Y8u?, ~ RADISSON HOTEL, KITCHENER THORS. JUNE 21st & FRI JONE 22nd, 9:00am to 8:00pm Fullâ€"Time Salespeople wanted * Fullâ€"time Owner/Operator Drivers WERE WE GROW AGATN! SERVING KITCHENER, WATERLOG, GUELPH & CAMBRIDGE! * The Best Training Programs â€" Bad Boy U * No experience necessary * Flexible, family friendly work hours * Excellent income potential ‘ Mentoring and Career Development * Sales Contests and Trips to win * Fantastic Employee Product Purchase Program * Friendly Workplace O * Employee Recognition Programs & Events Medical, Dental & Vision Care * Life Insurance * Longâ€"term Disability Be a part of Our Great Family! Apply in person with resumé at ... Radisson Hotel, St. Agatha Room, 2nd Floor, (Nmumwwm),rmhm 2960 King St. E., Kitchener, $19â€"894â€"9500 june 21 or 22/ ‘07, from 9:00am to 8:00pm OR Fax resumé to 1â€"416â€"736â€"8090 Fitness WATERLOO CHRONICLE + Wednesday, June 20, 2007 * 5