The launch of a new beach soccer programme in the Ha'apai Islands, Tonga is being viewed as an ideal gateway into football for people of all ages.
The programme has been two years in the making, having had progress stalled by the devastating effects of Cyclone Ian, which hit the area in January 2014.
But during a visit from OFC Futsal and Beach Soccer Development Officer Paul Toohey last week, the Tonga Football Association revealed the programme structure for the next year, which will include competitions for U-14 boys and girls as well as senior men and women.