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First Interstate Bank Donates $25,000 for New Polson Soccer Fields

Much of the infrastructure, including grading and installing irrigation, was done last year

By Beacon Staff

Polson Youth Soccer Association announced that First Interstate Bank is sponsoring one of the four regulation-sized fields at the brand new soccer complex north of Mission Valley Aquatics.

The central/east soccer field will be named the “First Interstate Bank” field in recognition of the $25,000 donation given by the Polson Branch of First Interstate Bank and the First Interstate BancSystem Foundation.

Shad Hupka, Branch Manager of Polson First Interstate Bank and instrumental player in procuring the sponsorship, was able to visit with PYSA about the Foundation.

“We have wanted to be a field sponsor for the past year, but $25,000 was more than the Polson Branch could donate,” Hupka stated. “Towards the end of 2015, we worked with the First Interstate BancSystem Foundation on creative ways to make a big impact in this community and help our soccer fields become a reality. Helping our communities and giving back has always been a central theme of First Interstate Bank and the employees that work here. These soccer fields will create a huge benefit to our youth, their families, and the many wonderful businesses in the Mission Valley.”

 

With the help of First Interstate Bank’s donation, PYSA is well on its way to completion of the soccer complex, and has raised approximately 75 percent of the necessary funds. Much of the infrastructure, including grading and installing irrigation, was done last year. Fields are currently being sprayed and hydro seeded by Alpine Landscape and Design.

Construction of the concession stand/restroom/information center is scheduled to begin in the next few months.

Although PYSA is close to its financial goal, raising the remaining funds to complete the project is critical, and time is of the essence, organizers say. PYSA welcomes financial or in-kind donations. They are an established 501 c 3 organization. Contact Sarah Beck Smith at 406 261 0641 if you are interesting in helping them complete this project.