THEY started playing soccer together, they attend Tinonee Public School together, now Josh Walker and Taya Jarvis will be heading to Hawaii tomorrow as team-mates in the Australian under 10/11s futsal side.
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Josh and Taya were identified earlier this year for the tour that will run until December 11.
While away they'll play against representative teams from Maiu and surrounding areas as well has having the chance to do some sightseeing.
This will be Josh's first time overseas. He's only been in a plane once before.
"And that was when I was little,'' he explained.
Taya's quite the world traveller, having been to Singapore and Japan two years ago with the Taree Gymaroos.
It's understood Taya is one of just two girls in the squad. But that doesn't faze her.
"I play against boys all the time,'' she explained.
"I'm used to it now.''
They began playing soccer with Tinonee. Taya can usually be found in the midfield while Josh is a left winger or left back.
Both will progress into Football Mid North Coast sides next season.
However, both say they prefer futsal.
"It's faster,'' Josh said.
"There's more chances to score goals,'' Taya added.
Both thank Peter and Cheryl Forbes from Manning Futsal along with their representative coach, Michael Grass for giving them the opportunity to make the Australian side.