Despite entries taking a hit, Albury City's annual Andronicos Cup and Iannotta Cup pre-season tournaments will go ahead at Jelbart Park on Sunday.
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Just four men's teams have entered the Andronicos Cup, with three women's sides battling it out for the Iannotta Cup.
Albury City's women's outfit has been forced to withdraw on the eve of the tournament with not enough players registered, leaving Albury United, Tolland and a Wagga City Wanderers NPL squad to take the field.
The men's event will see Albury City clash with Albury United, Twin City Wanderers and Tolland.
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Albury City president Garry Brew was disappointed not to see more involved, but is expecting another solid tournament.
"We'll make a day of it and do what we can with what we've got," Brew said.
"This cup has been running 26 years and it's always been well supported, but for some reason teams are frightened of picking up injuries."
Matches start at 9am.
Meanwhile, the AWFA will officially launch its season at Albury's QEII Square on Saturday.
The event runs from 10.30am to 1pm with representation from clubs in the association.
A barbecue and activities for the kids, including jumping castles and bubble soccer, will be running throughout the day.