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News Editor Joe Duarte

Senior Staff Writers Armen Bedakian, Bob Koep, Kris Fernandes

6 CANADIAN FUTSAL FORWARD BY KRIS FERNANDES

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10 2015 VANCOUVER WHITECAPS: SEARCHING FOR GOALS BY MARTIN MACMAHON

58 I LOVE THE FA CUP BY DAVE KENNY

Contributing Writers

12 2015 MONTREAL IMPACT: A DAWN OF A NEW ERA BY OLIVIER TREMBLAY 14 TIDES OF CHANGE SWEEP THROUGH TFC BY ARMEN BEDAKIAN 16 HOME TRAINING PROGRAMS A NECESSITY FOR ALL HIGH LEVEL SOCCER PLAYERS BY RICHARD BUCCIARELLI

62 TORONTO STUDENTS GIVE BACK THROUGH THE BEAUTIFUL GAME BY ADRIAN BRADBURY 64 RICHTER AND WIEDEMAN ENJOYING NEW CHALLENGE WITH OTTAWA FURY FC BY ARMEN BEDAKIAN

Susan Elliott: Marketing and Content Steve Smiley, RGD: Art Direction & Design Adrian Bradbury, Richard Bucciarelli, Joe Duarte, Les Jones – Covershots Inc., Dave Kenny, Martin MacMahon, Judy Rauliuk – Covershots Inc., Steven Sandor, Oliver Tremblay

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FUTSAL Fernando Ferretti and Jaime Meza

The 2014/15 Canadian futsal season is marching strong across the country with many great developments taking place.

Photographs courtesy of Futsal Canada With all the fantastic events going on we unfortunately start with some sad news in the futsal world as the President of Canadian AMF associated futsal, Daniel Cerros, has passed away at the age of 58 after a lengthy battle with a brain tumour. Before FIFA futsal rules were established in the Greater Toronto Area, Cerros had built one of Canada’s largest leagues and was also a member of the AMF executive. AMF is a non-sanctioned competitor to FIFA and is more commonly known in soccer circles as ‘Spanish League.’ Many local Ontario futsal players and coaches over the years started off in the AMF system and despite the often competitive local battles between FIFA and AMF leagues, the loss of a true futsal builder will undoubtedly be missed. Now on to the positives. In a truly historic event, the U.S. Youth Futsal National Teams flew in to Toronto over the holiday break to participate in a goodwill series competition with teams from Southern Ontario. After hosting eight identification camps over the course of the last two years, USYF staff, led by U.S. National Head Coach Keith Tozer, selected their elite players from U14-U17 ages in both boys and girls categories. Players came from every corner of the States, even as far as Hawaii. All four American squads 6 March/April 2015

were able to enjoy a game per day over the three day series at the spectacular new $220 million Pan American Sports Centre in Scarborough. The event helped provide an

Ligue de Futsal 5 Étoiles (LF5E) Charity Event opportunity for Canadian players, coaches and referees to compete against international opponents while building closer ties with the United States. The traveling players, parents, and staff were thrilled with their trip to the north. “The group at Futsal Canada did a tremendous job in hosting us with the U.S. Youth Futsal National Teams during the holidays. It was very well organized in an excellent venue and everyone had a great time in Toronto,” said Tozer. “It turned out even better than we all expected. The level of play was outstanding. The future of futsal is very bright!”

The last weekend of February saw the return of the OSA Futsal Cup in two divisions. An excellent SC Toronto side led by coach Kevin Douglas dominated the competition, winning the final 11-4 to capture the U14 Boys title. In the U16 boys, it was West Toronto capturing the crown with a well earned victory over a tough Richmond Hill side. In Northern Ontario, Futsal Sudbury will be hosting their first tournament this summer in the Nickel City as organizers look to expand the sport in the region. The current plan is to offer four divisions — youth and adult recreational plus youth and adult competitive. It is part of a broader plan to offer futsal programs year round instead of only during the indoor season. In La belle province, the Ligue de Futsal 5 Étoiles (LF5E) recently hosted an excellent charity event in support of the Children’s Wish Foundation. The main match featured many local celebrities such as former UFC fighter David Loiseau, retired but still massively popular NHL toughman, Georges Laraque, along with former Canadian internationals, including Ali Gerba and Sandro Grande. In addition to providing live music, cheerleaders, smoke and light machines, the big game was supported by a pair of friendly all star games that saw the Laval Comets of

BY KRIS FERNANDES

FORWARD the W-League take on the LF5E women’s all stars while the Toronto Futsal League men’s all stars were welcomed against the Montreal Futsal All Stars. The event raised over $2,000 for an excellent cause. The Coupe du Québec de Futsal wrapped up last month with FC Québec clinching the women’s title while Albiceleste, exhausted from also participating in the Défi Futsal tournament on the same weekend, were able to muster enough energy to win the men’s championship. Out west in Canada’s heartland, the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference is in the midst of their winter season. It’s no surprise that two-time defending champions Keyano College again find themselves sitting atop of the table in the men’s division after eight games from

their first pair of tournaments while the Ambrose Lions lead the women’s program heading into the ACAC Championships in March at Lakeland College in Vermilion. Over in the nation’s breadbasket, after months of preparation, the Saskatoon Futsal League has kicked off its inaugural campaign with an adult tournament in addition to a new U14 pilot project. Led by Colombian-Canadian coach, Jaime Meza, who recently returned from Brazil after taking a CBFS (Brazilian Futsal Federation) course with World Cup winning coach Fernando Ferretti, the new program was kicked off after a referee course conducted by Len Chelack and a coaching session by Meza. Up in the north, courses were conducted for the first time in the Nunavut, the Northwest Territories,

and the Yukon, with the latter being conducted by Futsal Canada Director Bob Tibbo who was recently selected by FIFA as Canada’s first futsal referee instructor and assessor. ISM was at this year’s NSCAA Convention in Philadelphia for the launch of what has to be the biggest futsal story of the year thus far — the PFL (Professional Futsal League) that is slated to kickoff in November 2016. With only six weeks since the announcement, the story has captured the imagination of the futsal world, as most believe that a domestic pro league is the catalyst that the sport has long needed in order to become mainstream in North America. The primary investor for the project is the President of Basketball Operations and General Manager of the Dallas

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Mavericks, Donnie Nelson. His impressive sporting success in the NBA and abroad, coupled with his vast connections to incredibly wealthy sports owners (including his boss, Mavs billionaire owner Mark Cuban), will be a huge boost to attracting other NBA and D-League owners looking to fill arena dates by purchasing a franchise. Many top futsal

players and coaches are very curious to get involved and with the right planning, this very well could be the turning point for North American futsal. After a tremendously successful inaugural competition last spring, the 2nd annual Futsal Canada National Tournament is set for April 18-19th at Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s University in Kingston, where

championship youth and adult clubs from multiple regions will again be invited to compete for the coveted title. This year promises to be an even bigger and better event and teams interested in participating can directly contact the organization online.

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2015 VANCOUVER W SEARCHING FOR GOALS Photographs by Bob Frid/Vancouver Whitecaps FC

VANCOUVER, B.C. — The second season for a Major League Soccer coach can often be challenging, and for Vancouver Whitecaps head coach Carl Robinson, that’s no different. After enjoying a strong debut season at the helm in 2014, in which the Welsh tactician guided his club to a playoff berth and qualification for the CONCACAF Champions League, he must now maintain that standard while trying to bring about improvements, especially up front. Scoring goals was an issue for the ’Caps last season, with Robinson’s side the lowest scoring team (with just 42 goals for) to qualify for the 2014 MLS Cup Playoffs. Indeed, only five teams in the league scored fewer goals than Vancouver last season. “A goal for me is that we need to score more goals,” Robinson told Inside Soccer Magazine following a recent training session at the University of British Columbia. “We were defensively solid last year, so hopefully you’ll see the same attacking football, the same desire to play on this team and win individual battles. “We were exciting at home to watch last year, but away from home we weren’t so much, so we have to make sure we can maybe replicate some of our home

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performances away from home this year.” In a bid to address that goal-scoring shortfall, the Whitecaps went out and acquired Uruguayan striker Octavio Rivero over the offseason from Chile’s Primera División side O’Higgins FC. The 23 year old has bagged 23 goals over three seasons in Uruguay and Chile, and will count as a Young Designated Player on Vancouver’s roster. “He’s got everything you want in a top class forward,” Robinson says of Rivero. “He’s big; he’s strong; he’s powerful; he’s quick. He can hold the ball up, but the determination that he shows to get in the box is what goalscorers have. I needed a goalscorer to supplement the other guys I’ve got. We only scored a certain amount of goals last year. Obviously players didn’t score enough goals. Hopefully he’ll bring that to the table.” Another area of significant change will be at the other end of the pitch, where veteran centre backs Andy O’Brien and Jay DeMerit are no longer part of the equation. O’Brien left the club in the offseason after the sides couldn’t agree terms on a new contract, while DeMerit decided to retire last season following a series of injuries in recent years. Given both players are 35 now, and were starting players before their departure, there was a void to fill. Towering Kendall Waston, 6’5, joined the club in August, and established himself as the team’s top centre back alongside O’Brien in the latter part of the

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2014 season and into the playoffs. The Costa Rican defender was unfortunate to play a key role in Vancouver’s first-round elimination to FC Dallas, handling the ball in the box to concede the match winning penalty, but otherwise played a vital part in ensuring the ’Caps made the playoffs with a gamewinning header in the final match of the regular season. But feeling the need to bolster the heart of his defense further, Robinson signed 24 year old Uruguayan Diego Rodriguez and 34 year old Norwegian Pa Modou Kah. Rodriguez joins on loan from

signing for us from Portland. We’re very lucky to have him, especially as we lost the experience of Andy O’Brien. Losing an experienced player is never easy, and losing Andy was tough, but I managed to bring in another top quality centre back that has a lot of experience and a lot of understanding, and wants to get better.” Robinson is particularly high on Kah’s ability to organize the defense and motivate his teammates, but feels Rodriguez will offer competition. “His pedigree is fantastic,” Robinson says of Rodriguez. “He’s played at Malaga for two years under Manuel Pellegrini, who obviously scouted him.

Uruguay’s Juventud, and is expected to compete with Kah for a starting spot alongside Waston. “We’re very comfortable in that area,” says Robinson of the club’s state at centre back. “I’ve brought in Kah who is a fantastic

He’s been taught the right way, and the fundamentals he brings to the table are excellent.” Beyond the new faces, a key returning face is Mauro Rosales, the feisty Argentine midfielder who arrived in a trade last

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season. He was out of contract entering the offseason but the sides were able to agree terms on a new deal. Known for his deadly crosses and work ethic, Robinson is happy to have Rosales for the full 2015 campaign. “He’s a top player and a top professional,” Robinson says. “He’s a model professional, but he’s a quality player. I think you saw the link ups he and Pedro [Morales] had. When you have a good one, it’s important you keep hold of a good one, and we certainly have a good one in Mauro.” Robinson is also counting on even further contributions from Designated Player Morales, the Chilean central midfielder who bagged 10 goals and 12 assists during the 2014 season after joining from Spanish side Malaga last offseason. “Pedro can certainly improve,” says Robinson. “It’s down to him to work hard and I think everyone saw what a top, top player he was last year. I don’t need to sell him. The proof was in the pudding, the way he played and the way he controlled games and dictated games for us. He got bums off seats and I think he’ll do that again this year, because he’s a fantastic talent.” Robinson is also looking forward to the club’s first ever involvement in the CONCACAF Champions League, after qualifying last season, but admits the juggling act between that competition and Major League Soccer will be a challenge. “It’s going to be tough for us,” says Robinson. “Juggling a couple of competitions is never easy, but we’ll get it right. I’ll rotate my squad at the right time. At the end of the time it’s about winning games of football. I’ve planned out the first three months of the season already. We’ll be prepared this year.”

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New technical director Adam Braz WHITECAPS le début d’un temps nouveau,” sang spoke to ISM days before the second Québécois singer Renée Claude in the 1970s. The leg of his team’s CONCACAF Champions quarterfinal tie against Mexican dawn of a new era. The Montreal Impact trust League side Pachuca. Soccer Magazine: After this that, with 11 new players – not counting former firstInside competitive match, how satisfied are with how you’ve worked, how the New York Red Bull Ambroise Oyongo, whose status you team looks? remains in limbo –, they will move on from 2014, Adam Braz: It’s one game. We can’t get ahead of ourselves, but the guys had the their worst MLS season by some margin. right mindset for the game, understood New technical director Adam Braz speaking with the media

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what it would entail and executed the game plan. The preparation by the coaching staff was great. Fitness-wise, the way we acclimated to the altitude and the difficult conditions was fantastic. It’s a good starting point, but we must take care of the next game to push us on to the [MLS] season and get to the [CCL] semifinals, pushing forward. ISM: There are new players, but also veterans with new responsibilities. This is goalkeeper Evan Bush’s fifth season in Montreal. How is it to see him get a lasting chance in MLS? AB: Evan has been a top professional. From day one, he’s approached everything in the right way. He’s a good leader in the room and on the field. He deserves his chance to play and to keep the spot. In saying that, we signed Eric Kronberg, who’s had a great career in MLS and has good experience. The dynamics are fantastic. We have young Max Crépeau,

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IMPACT who’s going to push on in our USL PRO team to get games. ISM: Your backline is almost brandnew… AB: The other night against Pachuca, four new guys were playing. Donny Toia at left back was dealing with Jürgen Damm, and he shut him down. Bakary Soumare and Laurent Ciman were rocks back there. They put their bodies on the line – you want to be able to play out of the back, but in the end, it’s about sacrificing your body for the team. Victor Cabrera was somewhat out of position at right back, but he dealt with a tricky player in Hirving Lozano. They were well organised, keeping tight with the midfield line. ISM: What about your two central midfielders? AB: Anyone who watched the game knows the work that Marco Donadel and Nigel Reo-Coker put in. They did so much running and organising. Tactically, Marco is great. Nigel doesn’t stop talking on the field. He’s like an on-field coach. They’re anchors there. ISM: How has Reo-Coker met your expectations in terms of leadership? AB: When we targeted Nigel after Chivas USA folded, that’s the character we wanted: a leader, a vocal guy that’s going to put everything on the line and be great in the room. He’s been all that and more. And he must be able to pull the group in the same direction when times are tough. You want that from your leaders. ISM: What kind of role will captain Patrice Bernier play? AB: Patrice is a good pro. He knows that, in every good team, there’s competition for places. He’s the club captain. He needs to be a leader in the room when he’s not on the field. But when he’s on the field, he has to be able to fulfill his responsibilities

also. We’ve created competition all over, and all players understand and accept that. ISM: Dominic Oduro is another addition, up top. AB: Dom ran, and ran, and ran against Pachuca. He creates a lot of problems with his pace, especially when soaking up pressure, sitting deep. We had that crucial outlet, and that’s what we expect from Dom, with his pace and his ability to run off the shoulder of defenders into channels and creating space. It’s not only about goals. It’s also about what you do off the ball. ISM: Is another forward still in the plans? AB: If we can find quality depth up front, we’ll look at it, analyse it, and if it’s the right fit, we’ll certainly go after it. You always want to push and improve all over the field, but we’re happy with what we have. ISM: You brought new guys in, and you’re a new guy in the front office yourself. How is it being a technical director?

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AB: Exciting and challenging. I want to build a long-term winner. That’s what pushes me to come in early and leave late every day. Hopefully, we have the success we want this year, but we’re continuously looking at the year ahead, and the next one. We never want to be scrambling and becoming reactionary. We want to be proactive and ahead of the game. ISM: There were no Canadians in the starting lineup in Pachuca. How do you respond to that? AB: If Canadians deserve to be in the lineup, they will be. But in the end, we’re trying to build competition for places. Our Canadians are competing for spots on the field; if they’re better than the other player, they will play. The coach decides what the best XI for one particular game is. I understand the concern, and I’m all about pushing Canadian players forward and helping to grow the national team. We’re happy with our Canadian guys. They always push, and they’ll get their opportunities. ISM: How do you see MLS’ deal with USL PRO helping Canadian soccer? AB: All three Canadian clubs have their own USL PRO team. We are going to push to have our Academy kids playing in USL PRO rather than mostly international players. There’s going to be a few internationals here and there if it’s the right mix, but it’s going to help our Canadian players. I’m proud to be Canadian. I played for Canada. I want Canada to be successful. These are great initiatives by the Canadian clubs. Only eight teams in MLS have their own USL PRO team. Three of them are Canadian. InsideSOCCER 13

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TIDES OF CHANGE SWEEP THROUGH TFC Photographs courtesy of Toronto FC

The tides of change have swept through Toronto once again, bringing with them some new faces to replenish a team that also lost a few key pieces in the offseason. It has been a winter of hard work for Toronto FC’s brass. The team now enters the 2015 season with renewed hopes for finding glory, and a new captain in Michael Bradley, too.

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When Toronto FC striker Jermain Defoe left for England to take care of an injury, the whispers of discontent had already begun. Toronto FC’s English hitman was the face of the club, but the rumour mill regularly churned out reports of a want-away Defoe, a player yearning for a return to the Premier League.    The “will-he, won’t-he” storyline dragged until the middle of January. Then, almost one year to the day he arrived, Defoe was gone. Toronto FC had dealt him to struggling Premier League outfit Sunderland. In normal circumstances, this kind of loss would usher in some dark days for the club.    But Toronto FC is not a normal club.    While Defoe grabbed the headlines, TFC general manager Tim Bezbatchenko, head coach Greg Vanney and president Tim Leiweke were hard at work in finding his replacement, and fast. Ultimately, the TFC brass found their man at Sunderland, too, and a straight swap was organized between the two clubs. Defoe would return to England. Toronto FC would gain another weapon, one forged in the fires of Major League Soccer.    His name is Jozy Altidore.    The 25-year-old U.S. international striker was the bandage that quickly stopped the bleeding for Toronto FC. Gone was the worry, now, that Toronto would be for want of a top striker again. Altidore was a top striker during his playing days in Holland just a few years ago. Internationally, he remains the U.S. national team’s first choice up top. And, despite struggling in the Premier League, Jozy Altidore knew MLS well, having started his career with the New York Red Bulls.

But there was more to this move than just the addition of an attacking weapon. It came as the result of a grand design, a push for younger Designated Players with longer term potential and, most importantly, with chemistry.    In Altidore, Toronto FC not only found its striker, but also brought to Toronto one of Michael Bradley’s closest friends.    Altidore’s signing was met with plenty of optimism. But what the club pulled off next was an absolute game changer.    When Toronto FC was first linked with Juventus midfielder Sebastian Giovinco, it was dismissed almost straight away.    Surely, it was transfer rumours gone mad. It is the silly season, after all.    But slowly, the rumours turned into reports, hushed whispers become loud chatter, and, before anyone knew what hit them, Giovinco was a Toronto FC player, set to join in July. Not content with a summer transfer, Giovinco then went on and broke out of his Juventus contract, joining Toronto FC immediately. In a matter of a few weeks, Toronto FC went from disaster mode to fielding three of the strongest Designated Players in the league.    Gilberto was loaned to Vasco Da Gama in Brazil. His future remains in doubt.    A team is only as good as the sum of its parts and Toronto FC added plenty of new pieces to the puzzle; the question of Bradley’s midfielder partner was answered with French midfielder Benoit Cheyrou; Steven Caldwell and Nick Hagglund welcomed Polish central defender Damien Perquis to their ranks, after the club sold Doneil Henry to West Ham United.    U.S. international forward and MLS veteran Robbie Findley was also picked up by Toronto FC, as was a couple of younger MLS players, Eriq Zavaleta and Marco Delgado. Toronto FC drafted well, and then picked up Canadian midfielder Jay Chapman to bolster its youth ranks, too.    5 February/March 2012

A team is only as good as the sum of its parts and Toronto FC added plenty of new pieces to the puzzle. The club then announced a seconddivision team in the USL called Toronto FC II. The team, headed by Jason Bent, provides Toronto FC an affiliate team for its reserve and youth players. They will play in Vaughan and could hold the key to Toronto FC’s future success.    A new BMO Field will welcome Toronto FC in May, with 30,000 seats to fill, and filled they will be; the city embraced the team’s newest star signing, Giovinco, with unprecedented love, swarming the 27-year-old Italian at Pearson International Airport. This love affair opened the doors into Toronto’s large Italian community, too. BMO Field will be rocking come summertime, but for now, Vanney and Toronto FC’s players will need to maneuver seven road games in a row to kick off the season.    Keeping healthy will be the key to success this season. Tactically, Toronto FC will line up in a 4-2-3-1 or a 4-5-1 formation; it’s in the middle that the team is strongest, with Giovinco pushing up to join Altidore in the attack and Cheyrou and Bradley holding down the fort in the middle; they’ll be backed up by Chapman, Collen Warner and Delgado.    On either wing, Jonathan Osorio, Dan Lovitz, Jackson and Robbie Findley provide plenty of options; Altidore will prowl around the box, with Luke Moore backing him up off the bench; in the back line, the team will use four of Mark Bloom, Caldwell, Hagglund, Perquis, Warren Creavalle, Justin Morrow, Ashtone Morgan and Zavaleta. Joe Bendik, Chris Konopka and sixth overall draft pick and U.S. international Alex Bono will compete for the starting goalkeeping spot, with

Bendik the preferred option.    In short, the team has plenty of depth across the board. Toronto FC has never looked stronger on paper. The team has balance, lots of potential and plenty to prove. Hungry for success, and with a new captain in Bradley, you can bet this season will be one to remember for Toronto FC. Will they make the playoffs? It certainly looks likely. Anything less would be bitterly disappointing. But if Toronto FC can stay healthy, this team can win the MLS Cup. Book it.

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FIT FACTS

HOME TRAINING PROGRAMS

A NECESSITY FOR ALL HIGH LEVEL SOCCER PLAYERS BY RICHARD BUCCIARELLI In my career, I have been fortunate to work with teams at several different levels in soccer, including hundreds of club/academy teams, men’s and women’s university teams, the Ontario Provincial and Canadian national Teams, and the Toronto FC Academy. In most of these environments, even though I always tried to be present at as many training sessions as possible, there was always a sense that the players needed more physical training than they got from the work I was able to do with them on the field and in the gym. In most cases, coaches felt they did not have enough total training time, and so there was not always a lot of the training time devoted to my physical fitness work. As a result, one common denominator existed – one which I believe also exists in most if not all high level soccer environments here in Canada: the need for an at-home fitness training program. At-home fitness training programs allow soccer players to take care of some of the necessary components of their physical fitness training (for example, strength training, mobility/flexibility training, and supplemental aerobic endurance and speed training, on their own time, without forcing coaches to take time away from their regularly 16 March/April 2015

scheduled on-field training sessions). As I mentioned, I have created and assigned at-home fitness training programs to almost all of the athletes and teams I have worked with, both in the past and presently. There are, however, a few problems and challenges associated with assigning fitness work for players to complete on their own. In general, two main challenges exist: Monitoring and tracking whether or not the home training program is being completed, and; Obtaining an accurate measure of the intensity of the players’ training. As a general rule, without any direct supervision, coaches and fitness coaches must rely on players to be both honest about reporting/tracking the completion of their workouts, and diligent in pushing themselves to attain the correct training intensity in every

session. In my experience, even at the elite levels (National Team, Professional Academy), players are not always as honest and diligent as they should be. I have always felt the need to keep in mind that I am dealing with children or young adults, many of whom have very busy schedules including schoolwork and soccer commitments, and often their free time gets monopolized by the use of technology, including cell phones, TV, video games, and the internet. As such, it has always been challenging for me to ensure that the young athletes I am working with are able to complete their home fitness programs, as well as for me to be able to monitor their progress in completing them. It was with these challenges in mind that I created the Soccer Fitness Gols mobile fitness app. Spanning three different difficulty levels, the Gols app 5 features 8-week, 2 training sessions per-week soccer-specific exercise programs categorized into 5 different components of fitness (strength, speed, power, endurance, and flexibility). All of the exercises in the program are soccer-specific, and the workouts can be completed in any location at all (including on a soccer pitch) and with no equipment required. Perhaps the best features of the Gols app, however, are the customized workouts and the performance monitoring it offers users.

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Since the intensity and training load of the workouts are customized to each individual player based on their fitness test results, the Gols app is an effective tool to use as a home training program for any number of players, including an entire team. Players and their coaches can choose the specific areas of physical fitness (from among the 5 different components in the Gols app) that they want to focus on, and can thus target and customize their home training program workouts and scheduling. Furthermore, the app’s builtin performance tracking system allows players, their parents and their coaches to view live/instantaneous records of the fitness assessment and workouts they have completed, and track their performance in assessments and workouts over time. As mentioned previously,

young soccer players are already spending their free time using cell phones and are very familiar with mobile technology and applications. Thus, integrating the use of the Gols app into their busy schedules is much more convenient than having them read paper or electronic documents and fill out workout logs. The fact remains that home training programs are a necessity for any high level soccer player and/or team. Among the biggest challenges to coaches and fitness coaches when administering home training programs to their athletes are ensuring players’ adherence, and tracking their performance. The Soccer Fitness Gols mobile fitness app provides a quick, simple, easy-to-use, and cost-effective way to solve both of these problems.

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2015

CANADIAN TOURNAMENT GUIDE

MARCH

March 27 - 29: Barry Bauder Memorial Mens / Spring Fling Womens Soccer Tournament Location: Aldergrove Athletic Park 26715 27th Avenue, Aldergrove, BC, V4W 3A7 Contact: Tyler Pedersen Tel: 604-866-4196 Email: tpedersen1087@gmail.com Website: www.aldergoveunitedsoccer.com Divisions/Age: Men’s Over 40’s, 50’s, 60’s and Open Mens 7V7. Women’s classics, open recreational, and open competitive Entry Fee: $450 Entry Deadline: Mach 1, 2015 March 28 - 29: Whitecaps FC Youth Adidas Cup Where: Newton Athletic Park, Surrey BC Email: slenarduzzi@whitecapsfc.com Website: www. whitecapsfcdigital.com/ adidascup/ Divisions/Age: Boys and Girls U9 – U12 Eligible Teams: Gold, Silver, Bronze, House, Development Number of Teams: 160 Entry Fee: $450

APRIL April 3 - 5: 12th Annual Okanagan Ice Breaker Where: Lake Country, BC Contact: Lake Country Youth Soccer 20 March/April 2015

Email: info@lcysa.com Website: www.lcysa.com Divisions/Age: Boys and Girls U11 – U16 Eligible Teams: Metro, Gold, Silver, Bronze, Development Entry Fee: $475 Entry Deadline: March 21, 2015 April 3 - 5: Western Canada Soccer Showcase Where: Burnaby Gifrls Soccer Club Contact: Ciara McCormack Email: director@girlscanfootball.com Tel: 203-641-6429 Website: www. westerncanadasoccershowcase.com Divisions/Age: Girls U13 – U18 Eligible Teams: Any Entry Fee: $150 Entry Deadline: April 1, 2015 April 3 -5: Whitecaps FC Youth Showcase Where: Newton Athletic Park, Surrey BC Email: jbrooks@whitecapsfc.com Tel: 604-484-7867 Website: www. whitecapsfcdigital.com/ showcase/ Divisions/Age: Boys and Girls U15 – U18 Eligible Teams: Gold, Silver, Bronze, House, Development Entry Fee: $895 Entry Deadline: March 1, 2015 April 18 - 19: Quesnel Goldpan Indoor Youth Tournament Where: Quesnel Youth Soccer Indoor Fields, Quesnel BC Contact: Sandra Erickson

Email: facilitycoordinator@qysa.ca Tel: 250-992-2223 Website: www.QYSA.ca Divisions/Age: Boys and Girls U11 – U18 Eligible Teams: House Entry Fee: $250 Entry Deadline: April 1, 2015 April 18 - 19: Cherry Beach Late Easter Tournament Where: Cherry Beach Soccer Club – 67 Berkeley Street, Toronto, M5A 2W5 Contact: John Hendriks Tel: 416-367-4359 Email: info@cherrybeachsoccer.ca Website: www.cherrybeachsoccer.ca Divisions/Age: Boys and Girls U13 – Adult Eligible Teams: Inter-District, competitive club teams, Youth Level 1 League Club, Youth Level 2 League Club, Youth Level 3 League Club, Youth Level 4 League Club, Youth Level 5 League Club, Youth Level 6 League Club Entry Fee: $400 Number of Teams: 50 Additional Information: The objective for our Invitational Soccer Tournament is to promote the game of soccer through sportsmanship, fair play and quality competition. Teams in the U13+/Adult division will play in tournament format (with standings and awards) and must qualify to advance to play on Sunday. This is a unique opportunity for players, coaches, and teams to demonstrate their soccer skills prior to the start of the soccer season. SEE ADVERTISEMENT April 18 - 20: Cherry Beach Late Easter Soccer Festival Where: Cherry Beach Soccer Club –

67 Berkeley Street, Toronto, M5A 2W5 Contact: John Hendriks Tel: 416-367-4358 Email: info@cherrybeachsoccer.ca Website: www.cherrybeachsoccer.ca Divisions/Age: Boys and Girls U8, U9 – U10, U11 – U12 Entry Fee: U8 - $250, U9-10 $325, U11-12 $350 Number of Teams: 50 Additional Information: The objective for our Invitational Soccer Festival is to promote the game of soccer through sportsmanship, fair play and quality competition. Teams in the U8 – U12 Age Divisions will be guaranteed 3 games on either Saturday or Sunday and will play in a festival format (no Standings). This is a unique opportunity for players, coaches, and teams to demonstrate their soccer skills prior to the start of the soccer season. SEE ADVERTISEMENT April 19: 10th Annual Kick 4 The Cure Where: Scarborough Soccer Centre, 45 Fairfax Cres, Scarborough, ON M1L 1Z6 Contact: Jace Prohaska, Tournament Organizer Tel: 416-285-8002 EXT 27 Fax: 416-759-9875 Email: kick4thecure@gmail.com Website: www.kick4thecure.ca Divisions/Age: Women Open Age Eligible Teams: Inter-district, indoor club teams Entry Fee: $275 Number of Teams: 16 Entry Deadline: March 15, 2015 Additional Information: The Kick 4 the Cure is a Women’s Indoor Soccer Tournament, where each team competes initially in a round robin, then winners advance to quarters or semi finals and eventually the Championship Game, where both teams are awarded with Kick 4 the Cure Medals, and team gifts from our sponsor. The Kick 4 The Cure is also a fundraiser for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. In seven years the tournament has generated over $160,000.00 for the Ontario Chapter of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. With the growing effort of participants, who fundraise each year individually and as teams to generate funds for breast cancer research, we have been 22 March/April 2015

successful in raising the bar each year as to how much money we have donated. Awareness of the disease is one of the most important factors we wish to accomplish at the K4TC, so each year participants are given gifts which help raise awareness of our battle against Breast Cancer! The Kick 4 The Cure would especially like to thank all of the women who have participated so far, and hope that you will continue to support the tournament! It’s amazing how in one day we can create miracles!

Soccer 50 Stone Rd. East, Guelph, ON, N1G 0C3 Contact: Barb Mayes Tel: 519-824-2199 Email: barb.mayes@guelphsoccer.ca Website: www.guelphsoccer.ca Divisions/Age: Boys U9, 10 and U11 – U12 Eligible Teams: Inter-district, Club Development Entry Fee: U9-U10 $175, U10-U11 $225 Number of Teams: 16 Entry Deadline: April 5, 2015

April 24 - 26: First on the Turf Where: University of Guelph and Guelph Soccer 50 Stone Rd. East, Guelph, ON, N1G 0C3 Contact: Barb Mayes Tel: 519-824-2199 Email: barb.mayes@guelphsoccer.ca Website: www.guelphsoccer.ca Divisions/Age: Boys U13 – U17 Eligible Teams: North American Competitive Club Teams Entry Fee: $495 Number of Teams: 40 Entry Deadline: April 5, 2015

April 25 - 26: 26th Annual Kamloops Men’s and Women’s Ice Breaker Tournament Where: MacArthur Island Park, Kamloops BC Contact: Robert Piva Tel: 250.376-0475 Email: kistsociety@msn.com Website: www. kamloopssoccertournment.com Divisions/Age: Men and Women Eligible Teams: Division 1, 2, 3, 4, and Over 35 Entry Fee: $300 Entry Deadline: April 10, 2015

April 24 - 26: National Capital Invitation Showcase Where: Cumberland United Soccer Club – 2075 Trim Road, Ottawa, Ontario Contact: Pavel Cancura Email: pavel.cancura@gmail.com Divisions/Age: Boys and Girls U14 – U18 Eligible Teams: International Competitive Club Teams Entry Fee: $795 Number of Teams: 32 Entry Deadline: April 1, 2015 April 24 - 26: McMaster Hamilton Sparta Spring Festival Where: Hamilton Sparta Soccer Club Contact: Joseph Valvasor Tel: 905-679-6523 Email: joevalvasori@me.com Website: www.hamiltonsparta.com Divisions/Age: Boys and Girls U9 – U12 Eligible Teams: Inter-district, grassroots, club development Entry Fee: $180 Number of Teams: 100 Entry Deadline: April 11, 2015 April 25: First on the Turf Festival Where: University of Guelph and Guelph

MAY May 1 - 3: First on the Turf Girls Where: University of Guelph and Guelph Soccer 50 Stone Rd. East, Guelph, ON, N1G 0C3 Contact: Barb Mayes Tel: 519-824-2199 Email: barb.mayes@guelphsoccer.ca Website: www.guelphsoccer.ca Divisions/Age: Girls U13 – U17 Eligible Teams: North American, Competitive Club Teams Entry Fee: $495 Number of Teams: 40 Entry Deadline: April 12, 2015 May 2: First on the Turf Girls Festival Where: University of Guelph and Guelph Soccer 50 Stone Rd. East, Guelph, ON, N1G 0C3 Contact: Barb Mayes Tel: 519-824-2199 Email: barb.mayes@guelphsoccer.ca Website: www.guelphsoccer.ca

Cup Draw April 13, 2015 UNDER 13 GIRLS

Preliminary Round Tournament Round Quarter Final Round Semi Final Round Cup Final

June 19-21 July 17-19 Aug 8 Aug 29 Sept 19

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Preliminary Round Tournament Round Quarter Final Round Semi Final Round Cup Final

June 12-14 June 26-28 Aug 8 Aug 29 Sept 20

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Tournament Round Quarter Final Round Semi Final Round Cup Final

July 4-5 Aug 8 Aug 29 Sept 12

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Tournament Round Quarter Final Round Semi Final Round Cup Final

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First Round Second Round

Quarter Final Round Semi Final Round Cup Final

UNDER 21 WOMEN First Round Second Round

Quarter Final Round Semi Final Round Cup Final

Preliminary Round Tournament Round Quarter Final Round Semi Final Round Cup Final

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Preliminary Round Tournament Round Quarter Final Round Semi Final Round Cup Final

Entry Deadline April 1, 2015

June 19-21 July 24-26 Aug 8 Aug 29 Sept 12

Preliminary Round Tournament Round Quarter Final Round Semi Final Round Cup Final

UNDER 15 BOYS TIER 2 Preliminary Round Tournament Round Quarter Final Round Semi Final Round Cup Final

June 12-14 June 26-28 Aug 8 Aug 29 Sept 19

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Tournament Round Quarter Final Round Semi Final Round Cup Final

July 4-5 Aug 8 Aug 29 Sept 20

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July 11-12 Aug 9 Aug 30 Sept 13

Tournament Round Quarter Final Round Semi Final Round Cup Final

May 23 May 30 June 13 July 4 July 18 July 19

First Round Second Round

May 23 May 30 June 13 July 4 July 18 July 19

June 19-21 July 17-19 Aug 8 Aug 29 Sept 19

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MEN

Extra Round Preliminary Round First Round Second Round Quarter Final Round Semi Final Round Cup Final

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Preliminary Round Tournament Round Quarter Final Round Semi Final Round Cup Final

June 12-14 June 26-28 Aug 8 Aug 29 Sept 20

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July 11-12 Aug 9 Aug 30 Sept 19

Tournament Round Quarter Final Round Semi Final Round Cup Final

May 23 May 30 June 13 July 4 July 18 July 19

First Round Second Round

May 10 May 24 June 14 June 28 July 12 Aug 9 Aug 30 Sept 12

June 19-21 July 24-26 Aug 8 Aug 29 Sept 13

UNDER 21 MEN

Quarter Final Round Semi Final Round Cup Final

WOMEN

First Round Second Round Quarter Final Round Semi Final Round Cup Final

July 4-5 Aug 8 Aug 29 Sept 12 July 11-12 Aug 9 Aug 30 Sept 13 May 23 May 30 June 13 July 4 July 18 July 19 June 14 June 28 July 12 Aug 9 Aug 30 Sept 12

For More Information Please Visit: www.ontariosoccer.net

2015 Ontario Cup Schedule

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Divisions/Age: Girls U9-U10, Girls U11-U12 Eligible Teams: Inter-district Under 9-10, Under 11-12, Club Development Entry Fee: U9-U10 $175, U10-U11 $225 Number of Teams: 16 Entry Deadline: April 12, 2015

Website: www.stoneycreeksoccer.com Divisions/Age: Boys and Girls U9 – U10, U11 – U12 Eligible Teams: Inter-District Grassroots, Club Development Entry Fee: $325 Number of Teams: 8 Entry Deadline: April 15, 2015

May 2 – 3: Frank Sobil Spring Classic - Girls Where: Oshawa Kicks S.C., 212 King Street West, Oshawa, ON L1J 2J2, Contact: Frank Barber Tel: (905) 429-2424 Fax: (905) 429 2421 Email: frank.barber@oshawakicks.com Website: www.oshawakicks.com Divisions/Age: Girls U13 – U18 Eligible Teams: Inter-Provincial, Competitive Club Teams Entry Fee: $400 Number of Teams: 200 Entry Deadline: April 15, 2015

May 2 – 3: Huronia Spring Kick-Off Where: Bradford Sports Dome – Bradford Ontario Contact: Steve O’Donnell Email: huroniafestival@rogers.com Website: www.soccer-midland.ca Divisions/Age: Boys and Girls U9 – U12 Eligible Teams: Inter-District, Grassroots, Club Development Entry Fee: $$195 Number of Teams: 64 Entry Deadline: April 17, 2015

May 2 – 3: Frank Sobil Spring Classic – Girls Festival Where: Oshawa Kicks S.C., 212 King Street West, Oshawa, ON L1J 2J2, Contact: Frank Barber Tel: (905) 429-2424 Fax: (905) 429 2421 Email: frank.barber@oshawakicks.com Website: www.oshawakicks.com Divisions/Age: Girls U10 Eligible Teams: Inter-District Under 1112, Club Development Entry Fee: $400 Number of Teams: 100 Entry Deadline: April 15, 2015 May 2 – 3: Hit The Turf Where: Players Paradise – 565 Seaman Street, Stoney Creek. Contact: Stoney Creek Soccer – Mike Tipert Email: stoneycreeksoccer@cogeco.net Website: www.stoneycreeksoccer.com Divisions/Age: Boys and Girls U13 – U18 Eligible Teams: Inter-District Competitive Club Teams Entry Fee: $425 Number of Teams: 36 Entry Deadline: April 15, 2015 May 2 – 3: Hit The Turf Where: Players Paradise – 565 Seaman Street, Stoney Creek. Contact: Stoney Creek Soccer – Mike Tipert Email: stoneycreeksoccer@cogeco.net 24 March/April 2015

May 2 - 3: Trent University Girls Showcase Where: Trent University 1600 West Bank Dr., Peterborough, ON K9J 7B8 Contact: Joe Muldoon Tel: 905-728-1023 Email: jmuldoon@trentu.ca Website: www.trentu.ca/athletics Divisions/Age: Girls U15 – U18 Eligible Teams: Inter-district, Competitive Club Teams, Youth Level 1 League Club, Youth Level 2 League Club, Youth Level 3 League Club, Youth Level 4 League Club Entry Fee: $700 Number of Teams: 12 May 9: Go Canada Go! Hamilton Jamboree Where: Players Paradise, 565 Seaman Street, Stoney Creek Contact: Bradley Parris Tel: 905-730-3964 Email: bradley_parris@yahoo.com Website: www.bradleyparris.wix.com/ hamiltonjamboree2015 Divisions/Age: Girls U11 Eligible Teams: District, Grassroots, Club Development Entry Fee: $275 Number of Teams: 16 Entry Deadline: May 1, 2015 May 9– 10: Mini World Cup Where: Harbour City FC – Nanaimo, BC Contact: Jessica Kirby Tel: 250-591-0132 Email: volunteer@harbourcityfc.com

Website: www.harbourcityfc.com Divisions/Age: Boys and girls U8 – U11 Eligible Teams: Development Entry Fee: $20 per player Entry Deadline: April 1, 2015 May 9 - 10: Frank Sobil Spring Classic - Boys Where: Oshawa Kicks S.C., 212 King Street West, Oshawa, ON L1J 2J2, Contact: Frank Barber Tel: (905) 429-2424 Fax: (905) 429 2421 Email: frank.barber@oshawakicks.com Website: www.oshawakicks.com Divisions/Age: Boys U13 – U18 Eligible Teams: Inter-Provincial, Competitive Club Teams Entry Fee: $400 Number of Teams: 200 Entry Deadline: April 15, 2015 May 9 - 10: Frank Sobil Spring Classic – Boys Festival Where: Oshawa Kicks S.C., 212 King Street West, Oshawa, ON L1J 2J2, Contact: Frank Barber Tel: (905) 429-2424 Fax: (905) 429 2421 Email: frank.barber@oshawakicks.com Website: www.oshawakicks.com Divisions/Age: Boys U10 Eligible Teams: Inter- District, Club Development Entry Fee: $400 Number of Teams: 100 Entry Deadline: April 15, 2015 May 16 – 18: Kamloops YSA Slurpee Cup Where: McArthur Island Sports Complex, Kamloops BC Contact: Kamloops YSA Clive Lovett Tel: 250.376.2750 Email: kysarep@telus.net Website: www.kysacup.kys.net Divisions/Age: Boys and Girls U11 – U18 Eligible Teams: Metro, Gold, Silver, Development Entry Fee: $400 Entry Deadline: April 1, 2015 May 22 - 24: H.E.A.D.S Up Cup – 3rd Annual Boys Where: Barbour Field, Hillsburgh, Ontario Contact: Hillsburg and Erin District Soccer Club -Michael Glogowski Email: Michael@mxxpress.com Website: www.headsoccerclub.ca

Divisions/Age: Boys U13 – U18 Eligible Teams: Inter-District, Competitive Club Teams Entry Fee: $395 Number of Teams: 24 Entry Deadline: May 8, 2015 May 22 - 24: H.E.A.D.S Up Cup – 3rd Annual Boys (Festival) Where: Barbour Field, Hillsburgh, Ontario Contact: Hillsburgh and Erin District Soccer Club -Michael Glogowski Email: Michael@mxxpress.com Website: www.headsoccerclub.ca Divisions/Age: Boys U9-U10, U11-U12 Eligible Teams: Inter-District, Under 9-10, Under 11-12, Club Development Entry Fee: U9-10 $205, U11-12 $275 Number of Teams: 16 Entry Deadline: May 8, 2015 May 22 - 24: Terry Walgren Memorial Tournament (TWT) Where: Nelson Youth Soccer Association, PO Box 162, Nelson, BC, V1L 5P9 Contact: Sveta Tisma Tel: 250-551-6972 Email: nys@nys.ca Website: www.nys.ca Divisions/Age: Boys U13 – U18, Girls U13-U18 Eligible Teams: Metro, Gold, Silver, Bronze Entry Fee: $400 Entry Deadline: May 8, 2015 May 22 - 24: Terry Walgren Memorial Jamboree (TWT Jamboree) Where: Nelson Youth Soccer Association, PO Box 162, Nelson, BC, V1L 5P9 Contact: Sveta Tisma Tel: 250-551-6972 Email: nys@nys.ca Website: www.nys.ca Divisions/Age: Boys and Girls U11 – U12 Eligible Teams: House, Development Entry Fee: $200 Entry Deadline: May 8, 2015 May 23: Scarborough West Rouge Challenge Boys Festival Where: West Rouge Soccer Club, Scarborough Ontario Contact: Candice Reindeers Email: admin@scarboroughchallenge.ca Website: www.scarboroughchallenge.ca Divisions/Age: Boys U8, Boys U9-U10,

Boys U11-U12 Eligible Teams: District, Club Development Entry Fee: U8 $250, U9-U10 $275, U11-U12 $300 Number of Teams: 16 Entry Deadline: May 1, 2015 May 23 - 24: The 21st Annual Girls Icebreaker Where: Ottawa Internationals S.C., 1237 Newmarket Street, Unit #7, Ottawa, ON K1B 5N6, Contact: George Bennett Tel: (613) 745 7400 Email: icebreaker@ottawasoccer.com Website: www.ottawaicebreaker.com Divisions/Age: Girls U13 – U18 Eligible Teams: North American, Competitive Club Teams, Youth Level 1 League Club, Youth Level 2 League Club, Youth Level 3 League Club, Youth Level 4 League Club, Youth Level 5 League Club, Youth Level 6 League Club Entry Fee: $500 Number of Teams: 180 Entry Deadline: April 9, 2015 May 23 - 24: Grimsby Dazzling Dozen Where: Grimsby Town Youth Soccer Club Contact: Kelly Dickey Email: grimsbydazzlingdozen@gmail. com Website: www.qtysc.com Divisions/Age: Girls U13 – U18 Eligible Teams: Inter-District Competitive Club Teams, Entry Fee: $375 Number of Teams: 42 Entry Deadline: April 5, 2015 May 23 - 24: Scarborough West Rouge Challenge U13 – U16 Where: West Rouge Soccer Club, Scarborough Ontario Contact: Candice Reindeers Email: admin@scarboroughchallenge.ca Website: www.scarboroughchallenge.ca Divisions/Age: Boys and Girls U13 – U16 Eligible Teams: North American, Competitive Club Teams, Entry Fee: $450 Number of Teams: 100 Entry Deadline: May 1, 2015 May 24: Scarborough West Rouge Challenge Girls Festival Where: West Rouge Soccer Club, Scarborough Ontario

Contact: Candice Reindeers Email: admin@scarboroughchallenge.ca Website: www.scarboroughchallenge.ca Divisions/Age: Girls U9-U10, Girls U11-U12 Eligible Teams: District, Club Development Entry Fee: U9-U10 $275, U11-U12 $300 Number of Teams: 16 Entry Deadline: May 1, 2015 May 29 - 31: Belleville Comets Invitational Tournament Where: Belleville Youth Soccer Club – Belleville Ontario Contact: Stella Haskin Tel: (613) 966-9821 Email: bysc.tourney@gmail.com Website: www.bysc.ca Divisions/Age: Boys and Girls U13 – U18 Eligible Teams: North American, Competitive Club Teams Entry Fee: $450 Number of Teams: 80 Entry Deadline: April 24, 2015 May 30: Boys Comets Festival Where: Belleville Youth Soccer Club – Belleville Ontario Contact: Stella Haskin Tel: (613) 966-9821 Email: bysc.tourney@gmail.com Website: www.bysc.ca Divisions/Age: Boys U8, U9 – U10, U11 – U12 Eligible Teams: Inter-District, Club Development Entry Fee: U8 $150, U9 – U10 $275, U11 – U12 $300 Number of Teams: 24 Entry Deadline: April 24, 2015 May 30: Festitalia U11 Only Where: Mount Hamilton Youth Soccer Club – 9 Dallas Ave, Hamilton Ontario Contact: Marg Cavalluzzo Email: festitalia@mhysc.org Website: www.mhysc.org Divisions/Age: Boys U11 Eligible Teams: Inter-District, Club Development Entry Fee: $225 Number of Teams: 16 Entry Deadline: May 22, 2015 May 30: Festitalia Where: Mount Hamilton Youth Soccer Club – 9 Dallas Ave, Hamilton Ontario InsideSOCCER 25

Contact: Marg Cavalluzzo Email: festitalia@mhysc.org Website: www.mhysc.org Divisions/Age: Boys U9-U10 Eligible Teams: Inter-District, Club Development Entry Fee: $190 Number of Teams: 32 Entry Deadline: May 22, 2015 May 30: Aurora Can-Am Challenge Festival Where: Aurora Youth Soccer Club, Aurora Ontario Contact: Chris Speller Tel: 905-727-0624 Email: tournament@aysc.ca Website: www.aysc.ca Divisions/Age: Boys and Girls U9 – U10 Eligible Teams: Inter-District, Club Development Entry Fee: $250 Number of Teams: 24 Entry Deadline: April 30, 2015 Additional Information: The Challenge will be held in Aurora, Ontario, Canada and all teams will be guaranteed a minimum of three games. Aurora offers first class fields and excellent facilities providing keen competition for the participating teams. This year, the two-day tournament is open to both competitive boys and girls teams from U11 – U18, alongside two-game Festivals for U9-U10 teams. SEE ADVERTISEMENT May 30 – 31: Aurora Can-Am Challenge Where: Aurora Youth Soccer Club, Aurora Ontario Contact: Chris Speller Tel: 905-727-0624 Email: tournament@aysc.ca Website: www.aysc.ca Divisions/Age: Boys and Girls U13 – U18 Eligible Teams: North American, Competitive Club Teams Entry Fee: $400 Number of Teams: 60 Entry Deadline: April 30, 2015 Additional Information: The Challenge will be held in Aurora, Ontario, Canada and all teams will be guaranteed a minimum of three games. Aurora offers first class fields and excellent facilities providing keen competition for the participating teams. This year, the two-day tournament is open to both 26 March/April 2015

competitive boys and girls teams from U11 – U18, alongside two-game Festivals for U9-U10 teams. SEE ADVERTISEMENT May 30 - 31: The 21st Annual Icebreaker – Boys Where: Ottawa Internationals S.C., 1237 Newmarket Street, Unit #7, Ottawa, ON K1B 5N6, Contact: George Bennett Tel: (613) 745 7400 Email: icebreaker@ottawasoccer.com Website: www.ottawaicebreaker.com Divisions/Age: Boys U13 – U18 Eligible Teams: North American, Competitive Club Teams, Youth Level 1 League Club, Youth Level 2 League Club, Youth Level 3 League Club, Youth Level 4 League Club, Youth Level 5 League Club, Youth Level 6 League Club Entry Fee: $500 Number of Teams: 180 Entry Deadline: April 9, 2015

Contact: Robin Granger Email: girlssoccerfest@gmail.com Website: www.stthomassoccer.com Divisions/Age: Girls U13 – U18 Eligible Teams: Inter-District, Competitive Club Teams Entry Fee: $375 Number of Teams: 48 Entry Deadline: May 1, 2015 May 31: Girls Comets Festival Where: Belleville Youth Soccer Club – Belleville Ontario Contact: Stella Haskin Tel: (613) 966-9821 Email: bysc.tourney@gmail.com Website: www.bysc.ca Divisions/Age: Girls U8, U9 – U10, U11 – U12 Eligible Teams: Inter-District, Club Development Entry Fee: U8 $150, U9 – U10 $275, U11 – U12 $300 Number of Teams: 24 Entry Deadline: April 24, 2015

JUNE

May 30 - 31: Festitalia Where: Mount Hamilton Youth Soccer Club – 9 Dallas Ave, Hamilton Ontario Contact: Marg Cavalluzzo Email: festitalia@mhysc.org Website: www.mhysc.org Divisions/Age: Boys U13 – U18 Eligible Teams: North American, Competitive Club Teams, Youth Level 1 League Club, Youth Level 2 League Club, Youth Level 3 League Club, Youth Level 4 League Club Entry Fee: $375 Number of Teams: 96 Entry Deadline: May 22, 2015

June 5 - 7: Columbia Valley Invitational Recreational Soccer Tournament Where: Columbia Valley Youth Soccer Association – Inverme, BC Contact: May Buck Email: maybuck@cyberlink.ca Website: www.cvsoccer.ca Tel: 250-342-2048 Divisions/Age: Boys and Girls U12-U18 Eligible Teams: Silver, House Entry Fee: $450 Entry Deadline: May 15, 2015

May 30 - 31: Festitalia U12 Only Where: Mount Hamilton Youth Soccer Club – 9 Dallas Ave, Hamilton Ontario Contact: Marg Cavalluzzo Email: festitalia@mhysc.org Website: www.mhysc.org Divisions/Age: Boys U12 Eligible Teams: Inter-District, Club Development Entry Fee: $300 Number of Teams: 32 Entry Deadline: May 22, 2015

June 5 – 7: Stratford Classic Where: Stratford Youth Soccer Club, P.O. Box 1051, Stratford, Ontario, N5A 6W4 Contact: Maureen Mitchell Email: admin@stratfordyouthsoccer.com Website: www.stratfordyouthsoccer.com Divisions/Age: Boys and Girls U13 – U18 Eligible Teams: Inter-District, Competitive Club Teams Entry Fee: $375 Number of Teams: 60 Entry Deadline: May 6, 2015

May 30 - 31: St. Thomas Girls Soccerfest Where: St. Thomas Soccer Club, St. Thomas Ontario

June 5 – 7: Stratford Festival Cup Where: Stratford Youth Soccer Club, P.O. Box 1051, Stratford, Ontario, N5A 6W4 Contact: Maureen Mitchell

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Email: admin@stratfordyouthsoccer.com Website: www.stratfordyouthsoccer.com Divisions/Age: Boys and Girls U13 – U18 Eligible Teams: Inter-District, Recreational Club Teams, Recreational Club League Team Entry Fee: $350 Number of Teams: 60 Entry Deadline: May 6, 2015 June 6: 11th Annual Lake Simcoe Boys Festival Where: Lake Simcoe S.C., Church Street, Unit 6, Keswick, Ontario, L4P 3E9 Contact: Paula Levesque Tel: 905-476-4283 Email: lssc@lakesimcoesoccer.com Website: www.lakesimcoesoccer.com Divisions/Age: Boys U9 – U10 Eligible Teams: Inter-District, Under 9 -10, Club Development Entry Fee: $250 Number of Teams: 40 Entry Deadline: May 8, 2015 June 6: Stratford Mini Festival Cup – Boys Where: Stratford Youth Soccer, Stratford Ontario Contact: Maureen Mitchell Tel: 519-272-1482 Email: admin@stratfordyouthsoccer.ca Website: www.stratfordyouthsoccer.ca Divisions/Age: Boys U9, U10, U11 Eligible Teams: Inter-District, Grassroots, Club Development Entry Fee: $275 Number of Teams: 30 Entry Deadline: May 6, 2015 June 6 - 7: Muskoka Early Summer Soccer Festival Where: Bracebridge Soccer Club, Bracebridge, Ontario Contact: John Miller Email: bbsoccer@muskoka.com Website: www.bracebridgesoccer.net Divisions/Age: Boys and Girls U9, U10, U11 Eligible Teams: Inter-District, Grassroots, Club Development Entry Fee: $100 Number of Teams: 18 Entry Deadline: May 24, 2015 June 6 - 7: 11th Annual Lake Simcoe Boys Festival Where: Lake Simcoe S.C., Church Street, 28 March/April 2015

Unit 6, Keswick, Ontario, L4P 3E9 Contact: Paula Levesque Tel: 905-476-4283 Email: lssc@lakesimcoesoccer.com Website: www.lakesimcoesoccer.com Divisions/Age: Boys U11 – U12 Eligible Teams: Inter-District, Under 11 12, Club Development Entry Fee: $250 Number of Teams: 20 Entry Deadline: May 8, 2015 June 6 - 7: Muskoka Early Summer Soccer Tournament Where: Bracebridge Soccer Club, Bracebridge, Ontario Contact: John Miller Email: bbsoccer@muskoka.com Website: www.bracebridgesoccer.net Divisions/Age: Boys and Girls U13 – U18 Eligible Teams: Inter-District, Competitive Club Teams Entry Fee: $300 Number of Teams: 40 Entry Deadline: May 24, 2015 June 6 - 7: Muskoka Early Summer Soccer Festival Where: Bracebridge Soccer Club, Bracebridge, Ontario Contact: John Miller Email: bbsoccer@muskoka.com Website: www.bracebridgesoccer.net Divisions/Age: Boys and Girls U12 Eligible Teams: Inter-District, Grassroots, Club Development Entry Fee: $200 Number of Teams: 12 Entry Deadline: May 24, 2015 June 6 - 7: Collingwood United Soccer Club Invitational Where: 101 Pretty River Parkway, Collingwood, ON L9Y 4M8 Contact: Eric Frohmann Email: cusc.tournament@gmail.com Website: www.collingwoodusc.ca Divisions/Age: Boys U13 – U18 Eligible Teams: Inter-District, Competitive Club Teams Entry Fee: $410 Number of Teams: 78 Entry Deadline: April 15, 2015 June 6 - 7: Peterborough City Girls Festival Where: Peterborough City Soccer Association, 171A Rink St. Suite 114, Peterborough, Ontario, K9J 5V9

Contact: Bruce Rowe Email: challenge@pcsasoccer.com Website: www.pcsasoccer.com Divisions/Age: Girls U9, U10, U11, U12 Eligible Teams: Inter-District, Grassroots, Club Development Entry Fee: $200 Number of Teams: 64 Entry Deadline: May 23, 2015 June 6 - 7: Peterborough City Girls Challenge Where: Peterborough City Soccer Association, 171A Rink St. Suite 114, Peterborough, Ontario, K9J 5V9 Contact: Bruce Rowe Email: challenge@pcsasoccer.com Website: www.pcsasoccer.com Divisions/Age: Girls U13 – U18 Eligible Teams: Inter-District, Competitive Club Teams Entry Fee: $400 Number of Teams: 72 Entry Deadline: May 23, 2015 June 6 - 7: 11th Annual Lake Simcoe Boys Rep Tournament Where: Lake Simcoe S.C., 1 Church Street, Unit 6, Keswick, Ontario, L4P 3E9 Contact: Paula Levesque Tel: 905-476-4283 Email: lssc@lakesimcoesoccer.com Website: www.lakesimcoesoccer.com Divisions/Age: Boys U13 – U18 Eligible Teams: Inter-District, Competitive Club Teams, Youth Level 4 League Club, Youth Level 5 League Club, Youth Level 6 League Club Entry Fee: $400 Number of Teams: 50 Entry Deadline: May 8, 2015 June 6 - 7: 11th Annual Lake Simcoe Boys Festival Where: Lake Simcoe S.C., 1 Church Street, Unit 6, Keswick, Ontario, L4P 3E9 Contact: Paula Levesque Tel: 905-476-4283 Email: lssc@lakesimcoesoccer.com Website: www.lakesimcoesoccer.com Divisions/Age: Boys U12 Eligible Teams: Inter-District, Grassroots, Club Development Entry Fee: $250 Number of Teams: 10 Entry Deadline: May 8, 2015

June 7: Stratford Mini Festival Cup – Girls Where: Stratford Youth Soccer, Stratford Ontario Contact: Maureen Mitchell Tel: 519-272-1482 Email: admin@stratfordyouthsoccer.ca Website: www.stratfordyouthsoccer.ca Divisions/Age: Girls U9, U10, U11 Eligible Teams: Inter-District, Grassroots, Club Development Entry Fee: $275 Number of Teams: 30 Entry Deadline: May 6, 2015 June 13– 14: CSA Ombrelle Active Start Soccer Fest Where: Willoughby Community Park, Langley BC – Langly United Soccer Association Tel: 778-809-5551 Email: technicaldirector@luysa.com Website: www.luysa.com Divisions/Age: Boys and Girls U6 – U10 Entry Fee: $0 Entry Deadline: June 14, 2015

June 19 - 21: 11th Annual King Classic Where: King United S.C., 15 Old King Road, Nobleton, ON L0G 1N0 Contact: Adam Viola Email: aviola@king.ca Website: www.kingclassictournament. com Divisions/Age: Boys and Girls U14 – U18 Eligible Teams: Inter-District Recreational Club League All Star Teams Entry Fee: $340 Number of Teams: 8 Entry Deadline: June 5, 2015 June 19– 21: Sam Steel Soccer Tournament Where: Kootenay East Youth Soccer Association Contact: Brandy Sims Tel: 250-417-0092 Email: thecakeladybc@gmail.com Website: www.kootenayeastsoccer.com Divisions/Age: Boys and Girls U10 – U18 Entry Fee: $250 Entry Deadline: May 31, 2015

June 20: 11th Annual King Classic Where: King United S.C., 15 Old King Road, Nobleton, ON L0G 1N0 Contact: Adam Viola Email: aviola@king.ca Website: www.kingclassictournament. com Divisions/Age: Boys and Girls U11 – U12 Eligible Teams: Inter-District Recreational Club, Under 11 – 12 Entry Fee: $158 Number of Teams: 8 Entry Deadline: June 5, 2015’ June 20: The ‘Robbie’ Festival U9 Boys and Girls Where: Scarborough Soccer Center, 45 Fairfax Crescent, Scarborough, ON M1L 1Z6 Contact: Julia Prohaska Tel: 416-285-8002 Email: festival@therobbie.ca Website: www.therobbie.ca Divisions/Age: Boys and Girls U9 Eligible Teams: Inter-District, Grassroots,

The Richmond Hill Soccer Club Presents:

Richmond Hill Richmond Hill Challenge Cup Challenge Cup Festival When: September 18 – 20, 2015 Entry Deadline: August 30, 2015 Entry Fee: $395 Boys and Girls U13 – U18

When: September 19 – 20 2015 Entry Deadline: August 30, 2015 Entry Fee: $285 Boys and Girls U9 – U12

Contact Jan Cass for more information: Phone: 905.883.4990 Email: jan@richmondhillsoccer.com www.richmondhillsoccer.com The Richmond Hill Challenge Cup has been one of the premier Rep soccer tournaments in Ontario for the past 18 years. For the first 10 years the tournament was held in May as a season opener, with the past eight tournaments being held post-season. As promised, our Challenge Cup is always a competitive and exciting event that offers teams an opportunity to compete with others from across Ontario, Quebec, and the northern United States. Our Challenge Cup is truly the perfect way to cap off your outdoor soccer season! Organized by the dedicated volunteers and staff of Richmond Hill Soccer Club, the Challenge Cup Festival provides top-notch management and co-ordination, providing an enjoyable atmosphere for all teams. It is truly a memorable experience for each player and a perfect way to end the outdoor season! The Boys Festival will run on Saturday, September 19th, and the Girls Festival will run on Sunday, September 20th.

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Club Development Entry Fee: $50 Number of Teams: 300 Entry Deadline: May 29, 2015 Additional Information: World’s largest annual youth soccer event with proceeds donated to Cystic Fibrosis Canada with over $1.6 Million donated. June 20: The ‘Robbie’ Festival U10 Boys and Girls Where: Scarborough Soccer Center, 45 Fairfax Crescent, Scarborough, ON M1L 1Z6 Contact: Julia Prohaska Tel: 416-285-8002 Email: festival@therobbie.ca Website: www.therobbie.ca Divisions/Age: Boys and Girls U10 Eligible Teams: Inter-District, Grassroots, Club Development Entry Fee: $300 Number of Teams: 50 Entry Deadline: May 29, 2015 Additional Information: World’s largest annual youth soccer event with proceeds donated to Cystic Fibrosis Canada with over $1.6 Million donated. June 20: The ‘Robbie’ Festival U11 Boys and Girls Where: Scarborough Soccer Center, 45 Fairfax Crescent, Scarborough, ON M1L 1Z6 Contact: Julia Prohaska Tel: 416-285-8002 Email: festival@therobbie.ca Website: www.therobbie.ca Divisions/Age: Boys and Girls U11 Eligible Teams: Inter-District, Grassroots, Club Development Entry Fee: $325 Number of Teams: 50 Entry Deadline: May 29, 2015 Additional Information: World’s largest annual youth soccer event with proceeds donated to Cystic Fibrosis Canada with over $1.6 Million donated. June 20 - 21: Peterborough City SA Boys Festival Where: Peterborough City Soccer Association, 171A Rink St. Suite 114, Peterborough, Ontario, K9J 5V9 Contact: Bruce Rowe Email: challenge@pcsasoccer.com Website: www.pcsasoccer.com Divisions/Age: Boys U9 – U12 30 March/April 2015

Eligible Teams: Inter-District, grassroots, Club Development Entry Fee: $200 Number of Teams: 64 Entry Deadline: June 6, 2015 June 20: The Harry Manson Legacy Where: Caledonia Park, Nanaimo, British Columbia Contact: Robert Janning Email: friends.of.harry.manson@gmail. com Website: www.friendsofharrymanson. com Divisions/Age: Mixed Adults Entry Fee: $320 Additional Information: Harry Manson of the Snuneymuxw First Nation was a pioneering soccer player in Nanaimo at the turn of the 19th/20th century. From 1897 to 1905, he was the only player of either First Nations or European descent to play for all three Nanaimo premier soccer teams – the Nanaimo Thistles, the Nanaimo Indian Wanderers, and the Nanaimo Association Football Team. By establishing a soccer tournament in his honour, the Friends of Harry Manson aim to create an opportunity for aboriginal and non-aboriginal soccer teams to meet and compete in the spirit of this exceptional individual and athlete. The tournament will support the broader goal of reconciliation and breaking down barriers that have historically separated Canadian First Nations people and the wider community. June 20 - 21: Peterborough City SA Boys Challenge Where: Peterborough City Soccer Association, 171A Rink St. Suite 114, Peterborough, Ontario, K9J 5V9 Contact: Bruce Rowe Email: challenge@pcsasoccer.com Website: www.pcsasoccer.com Divisions/Age: Boys U13 – U18 Eligible Teams: Inter-District, Competitive Club Teams Entry Fee: $400 Number of Teams: 72 Entry Deadline: June 6, 2015 June 20 - 21: UMSC U11 Where: Unionville Milliken Soccer Club Contact: Kate Badana Email: hl.umsc@gmail.com

Website: www.u-msc.com Divisions/Age: Boys and Girls U11 – U12 Eligible Teams: Inter-District, Club Development Entry Fee: $350 Number of Teams: 20 Entry Deadline: May 20, 2015 June 21: The ‘Robbie’ Festival U9 Boys and Girls Where: Scarborough Soccer Center, 45 Fairfax Crescent, Scarborough, ON M1L 1Z6 Contact: Julia Prohaska Tel: 416-285-8002 Email: festival@therobbie.ca Website: www.therobbie.ca Divisions/Age: Boys and Girls U9 Eligible Teams: Inter-District, Grassroots, Club Development Entry Fee: $50 Number of Teams: 300 Entry Deadline: May 29, 2015 Additional Information: World’s largest annual youth soccer event with proceeds donated to Cystic Fibrosis Canada with over $1.6 Million donated. June 21: The ‘Robbie’ Festival U12 Boys and Girls Where: Scarborough Soccer Center, 45 Fairfax Crescent, Scarborough, ON M1L 1Z6 Contact: Julia Prohaska Tel: 416-285-8002 Email: festival@therobbie.ca Website: www.therobbie.ca Divisions/Age: Boys and Girls U12 Eligible Teams: Inter-District, Grassroots, Club Development Entry Fee: $325 Number of Teams: 50 Entry Deadline: May 29, 2015 Additional Information: World’s largest annual youth soccer event with proceeds donated to Cystic Fibrosis Canada with over $1.6 Million donated. June 21: 11th Annual King Classic Where: King United S.C., 15 Old King Road, Nobleton, ON L0G 1N0 Contact: Adam Viola Email: aviola@king.ca Website: www.kingclassictournament.com Divisions/Age: Boys and Girls U9 – U10 Eligible Teams: Inter-District Greassroots, Under 9 - 10

WOODBRIDGE SOCCER CLUB JOIN US IN 2015 WOODBRIDGE CLASSIC Sept 26 - 27, 2015

“THE PASSION CONTINUES”

U9-10 boys and girls - $225 one day festival format - 2 games guaranteed U11-12 boys and girls - $285 two days festival format - 4 games guaranteed U-13 -18 – boys and girls - $395 tournament format- 3 games guaranteed

Deadline: September 7, 2015

Travel permit required for teams outside of district. International teams require travel permission.

Sanctioned By:

Tournament Headquarters and registration at Vaughan Grove Soccer Complex in Woodbridge. Home of the Woodbridge Strikers Please call our office for more information.

905.851.4496

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Entry Fee: $315 Number of Teams: 8 Entry Deadline: June 5, 2015 June 26 – 28: Pummi Uppal Memorial Soccer Tournament Where: GN Sporting Club – Surrey BC Contact: Peter Mattoo Tel: 604-590-1845 Email: peter.mattoo@gmail.com Website: www.kootenayeastsoccer.com Divisions/Age: Men’s Entry Fee: TBD Entry Deadline: May 30, 2015 June 27 – 28: Kelowna Canada Day Youth Soccer Tournament Where: Rutland Youth Soccer – Kelowna BC Contact: Shirley Guenette Tel: 250-491-7879 Email: rysamail@shaw.ca Website: www. kelownacanadadaytournament.com Divisions/Age: Boys and Girls U11 – U18 Eligible Teams: Metro, Gold, Silver, Bronze, House, Development Entry Fee: $500 Entry Deadline: May 15, 2015 June 27 - 28: St. Thomas Boys Soccerfest Where: St. Thomas Soccer Club, St. Thomas Ontario Contact: Robin Granger Email: girlssoccerfest@gmail.com Website: www.stthomassoccer.com Divisions/Age: Boys U13 – U18 Eligible Teams: Inter-District, Competitive Club Teams Entry Fee: $375 Number of Teams: 48 Entry Deadline: June 1, 2015 June 27 - 29: The Annual ‘Robbie’ International Soccer Tournament Where: Scarborough Soccer Center, 45 Fairfax Crescent, Scarborough, ON M1L 1Z6 Contact: Mike Ellis Tel: 416.759.3538 Email: tournament@therobbie.ca Website: www.therobbie.ca Divisions/Age: Boys and Girls U13 – U18 Eligible Teams: International, Competitive Club Teams Entry Fee: $500 Number of Teams: 300 Entry Deadline: May 16, 2015 32 March/April 2015

Additional Information: World’s largest annual youth soccer event with proceeds donated to Cystic Fibrosis Canada with over $1.6 Million donated. Minimum of three games, package for each participant including crest and program, individual trophies for Champions and Runners-up, team keeper trophy.

JULY July 3 – 5: Calgary Cup Where: Calgary Minor Soccer Association Contact: Clint Dunford Email: competitions@ calgaryminorsoccer.com Website: www.calgaryminorsoccer.com Divisions/Age: Boys and Girls U14 – U18 Eligible Teams: Tiers I, II and III Additional Information: More information to come - - continue visiting www.calgaryminorsoccer.com for more details. SEE ADVERTISEMENT

Entry Fee: $425 Number of Teams: 70 Entry Deadline: June 5, 2015 July 11: St. Thomas Boys Skillsfest U11 – U12 Where: St. Thomas Soccer Club, St. Thomas Ontario Contact: Robin Granger Email: u11andu12stthomas@gmail.com Website: www.stthomassoccer.com Divisions/Age: Boys U11 – U12 Eligible Teams: District, Grassroots, Club Development Entry Fee: $250 Number of Teams: 16 Entry Deadline: June 11, 2015 July 11 - 12: Cambridge Heritage Tournament Where: Cambridge Youth Soccer – 745 Fountain Street, Cambridge, Ontario N3H 4R7 Contact: Derek Bridgman Email: clubhouse@cambridgesoccer.ca Website: www.cambridgesocer.ca Divisions/Age: Boys and Girls U13 – U18 Eligible Teams: Inter-District, Competitive Club Entry Fee: $350 Number of Teams: 80 Entry Deadline: June 11, 2015

July 4 - 5: Cataraqui Clippers Ambassador Cup Girls Festival Where: Cataraqui Clippers SC P.O.Box 20034, Kingston, ON K7P 2T6 Contact: John Nador Tel: (613) 384-6196 Email: ambassadorcupchair@ clipperssoccer.com Website: www.clipperssoccer.com Divisions/Age: Girls U9 – U12 Eligible Teams: Inter- District, Club Development Entry Fee: U9-U10 $275, U11-U12 $350 Number of Teams: 130 Entry Deadline: June 5, 2015

July 11 - 12: Peterborough Boom All Star Tournament Where: Peterborough Youth Soccer Club – PO Box 133, Peterborough Ontario Contact: Shannon Eadle Email: celticboomtournament@gmail.com Website: www.pysc.on.ca Divisions/Age: Boys and Girls U13 – U18 Eligible Teams: Inter-District, Competitive All Star Teams Entry Fee: $350 Number of Teams: 36 Entry Deadline: June 19, 2015

July 4 - 5: Cataraqui Clippers Ambassador Cup Girls Tournament Where: Cataraqui Clippers SC P.O.Box 20034, Kingston, ON K7P 2T6 Contact: John Nador Tel: (613) 384-6196 Email: ambassadorcupchair@ clipperssoccer.com Website: www.clipperssoccer.com Divisions/Age: Girls U13 – U18 Eligible Teams: North American, Competitive Club

July 11 - 12: Rangers Festival Where: Scarborough Rangers Soccer Club – 319 Burrows Hall BLVD, Scarborough, Ontario Contact: Rohan Sandrasagra Email: rohansand@gmail.com Website: www.gorangersgo.com Divisions/Age: Boys U9-U10 Eligible Teams: Inter-District, Grassroots, Club Development Entry Fee: $275 Number of Teams: 16 Entry Deadline: June 26, 2015

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July 11: St. Thomas Girls Skillsfest U11 – U12 Where: St. Thomas Soccer Club, St. Thomas Ontario Contact: Robin Granger Email: u11andu12stthomas@gmail.com Website: www.stthomassoccer.com Divisions/Age: Girls U11 – U12 Eligible Teams: District, Grassroots, Club Development Entry Fee: $250 Number of Teams: 16 Entry Deadline: June 12, 2015 July 17 - 19: Kickin’ It On The Moraine Where: Oak Ridges Soccer Club, 39 King Road, Second Floor, Richmond Hill, ON, L4E 1A3 Contact: Stephen McKetsy Tel: 905-313-8920 Fax: 905-313-8919 Email: info@orsc.ca Website: www.orsc.ca Divisions/Age: Boys and Girls U13 – U17, Mixed U13 - U17 Eligible Teams: Inter-District, Competitive Club Teams Entry Fee: $400 Number of Teams: 100 Entry Deadline: June 26, 2015 SEE ADVERTISEMENT July 18: Cataraqui Clippers Ambassador Cup Boys Festival Where: Cataraqui Clippers SC P.O.Box 20034, Kingston, ON K7P 2T6 Contact: John Nador Tel: (613) 384-6196 Email: ambassadorcupchair@ clipperssoccer.com Website: www.clipperssoccer.com Divisions/Age: Boys U9 – U12 Eligible Teams: North American, Competitive Club Entry Fee: U9 – U10 $275, U11 – U12 $350 Number of Teams: 70 Entry Deadline: June 19, 2015 July 18: Kickin’ It On The Moraine Where: Oak Ridges Soccer Club, 39 King Road, Second Floor, Richmond Hill, ON, L4E 1A3 Contact: Stephen McKetsy Tel: 905-313-8920 Fax: 905-313-8919 Email: info@orsc.ca Website: www.orsc.ca Divisions/Age: Boys U9-U10, U11 34 March/April 2015

Eligible Teams: Inter-District, Club Development Entry Fee: $275 Number of Teams: 100 Entry Deadline: June 26, 2015 SEE ADVERTISEMENT July 18 - 19: Kickin’ It On The Moraine Where: Oak Ridges Soccer Club, 39 King Road, Second Floor, Richmond Hill, ON, L4E 1A3 Contact: Stephen McKetsy Tel: 905-313-8920 Fax: 905-313-8919 Email: info@orsc.ca Website: www.orsc.ca Divisions/Age: Boys and Girls U12 Eligible Teams: Inter-District, Club Development Entry Fee: $325 Number of Teams: 100 Entry Deadline: June 26, 2015 SEE ADVERTISEMENT July 18 - 19: Cataraqui Clippers Ambassador Cup Boys Tournament Where: Cataraqui Clippers SC P.O.Box 20034, Kingston, ON K7P 2T6 Contact: John Nador Tel: (613) 384-6196 Email: ambassadorcupchair@ clipperssoccer.com Website: www.clipperssoccer.com Divisions/Age: Boys U13 – U18 Eligible Teams: North American, Competitive Club Entry Fee: $425 Number of Teams: 70 Entry Deadline: June 19, 2015 July 19: St. Thomas Girls Mini Skillsfest U9 – U10 Where: St. Thomas Soccer Club, St. Thomas Ontario Contact: Robin Granger Email: u11andu12stthomas@gmail.com Website: www.stthomassoccer.com Divisions/Age: Girls U9 – U10 Eligible Teams: District, Grassroots, Club Development Entry Fee: $175 Number of Teams: 16 Entry Deadline: June 19, 2015 July 19: Kickin’ It On The Moraine Where: Oak Ridges Soccer Club, 39 King Road, Second Floor, Richmond Hill, ON, L4E 1A3 Contact: Stephen McKetsy

Tel: 905-313-8920 Fax: 905-313-8919 Email: info@orsc.ca Website: www.orsc.ca Divisions/Age: Girls U9 – U10, Girls U11 Eligible Teams: Inter-District, Club Development Entry Fee: $275 Number of Teams: 100 Entry Deadline: June 26, 2015 SEE ADVERTISEMENT July 25: Annual Lake Simcoe All Star Festival Where: Lake Simcoe S.C., Church Street, Unit 6, Keswick, Ontario, L4P 3E9 Contact: Paula Levesque Tel: 905-476-4283 Email: lssc@lakesimcoesoccer.com Website: www.lakesimcoesoccer.com Divisions/Age: Boys and Girls U9-U10, U11-U12 Eligible Teams: Inter-District, Recreational Club League All Stat Teams Entry Fee: $250 Number of Teams: 40 Entry Deadline: June 26, 2015 July 25 - 26: Annual Lake Simcoe All Star Tournament Where: Lake Simcoe S.C., Church Street, Unit 6, Keswick, Ontario, L4P 3E9 Contact: Paula Levesque Tel: 905-476-4283 Email: lssc@lakesimcoesoccer.com Website: www.lakesimcoesoccer.com Divisions/Age: Mixed U13 – U18 Eligible Teams: Inter-District, Recreational Club League All Stat Teams Entry Fee: $250 Number of Teams: 70 Entry Deadline: June 26, 2015 July 25 - 27: Tiamo Festival Cup Where: St. Catharines Roma, 7735 Preakness St, Niagara Falls, Ontario, L2H 2W6 Contact: Dave Hayes Email: tiamo.festival.cup@gmail.com Website: www.romasoccer.com Divisions/Age: Boys and Girls U13 – U17 Eligible Teams: North American, Competitive Club Teams Entry fee: $375 Number of teams: 200 Entry Deadline: July 8, 2015

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July 25 - 27: Tiamo Festival Cup Where: St. Catharines Roma, 7735 Preakness St, Niagara Falls, Ontario, L2H 2W6 Contact: Dave Hayes Email: tiamo.festival.cup@gmail.com Website: www.romasoccer.com Divisions/Age: Boys and Girls U8, U9-10, U11-U12 Eligible Teams: Inter-District, Grassroots, Club Recreational Entry fee: U8 $200, U9-U10 $250, U11-U12 $350 Number of teams: 40 Entry Deadline: July 8, 2015 July 31 – August 3: 25th Annual Kamloops Invitational Soccer Tournament Where: Kamloops Invitational Soccer Tournament Society – Kamloops, BC Contact: Rob Piva Tel: 250-376-0475 Email: kistsociety@msn.com Website: www.kamloopssoccertournament.com Divisions/Age: Men and Women Eligible Teams: Under 21, Premier, Division 1Division 2, Division 3, Division 4, Over 35 Entry Fee: $525 - $550 Entry Deadline: July 3, 2015

AUGUST August 1 - 3: Showcase of Champions – Junior Where: Ottawa United Soccer Club 1128 Clapp Lane, Manotick, Ontario, K4M 1A4 Contact: Tournament Director - Jim Lianos Tel: 613-692-4179. ext. 111 Fax: 613-692-0489 Email: jim.lianos@collegeshowcase.ca Website: www.collegesoccershowcase.ca Divisions/Age: Boys and Girls U13, U14 Eligible Teams: International, Competitive Club Teams Entry Fee: $695 Number of Teams: 50 Entry Deadline: July 10, 2015 SEE ADVERTISEMENT August 1 - 3: Showcase of Champions – Senior 36 March/April 2015

Where: Ottawa United Soccer Club 1128 Clapp Lane, Manotick, Ontario, K4M 1A4 Contact: Tournament Director - Jim Lianos Tel: 613-692-4179. ext. 111 Fax: 613-692-0489 Email: jim.lianos@collegeshowcase.ca Website: www.collegesoccershowcase.ca Divisions/Age: Boys and Girls U15, U16, U17 Eligible Teams: International, Competitive Club Teams, Youth Level 1 League Club, Youth Level 2 League Club, Youth Level 3 League Club, OSA Approved Academies Entry Fee: $795 Number of Teams: 50 Entry Deadline: July 10, 2015 SEE ADVERTISEMENT August 7 - 9: Woolwich Invitational Where: Woolwich Youth Soccer, Elmira Ontario Contact: Steve Lillico Email: slillico@golden.net Website: www.woolwichyouthsoccer.com Divisions/Age: Boys and Girls U13 – U17 Eligible Teams: Inter-District, Competitive Club Teams Entry Fee: $400 Number of Teams: 8 Entry Deadline: July 24, 2015 August 7 - 9: We st Kelowna Summer Heat Where: Westside Youth Soccer Association, Kelowna, BC Contact: Brian Dewar Tel: 250-769-1855 Email: bhdewar@gmail.com Divisions/Age: Boys U11 - U18, Girls U11 - U18 Eligible Teams: Metro, Gold, Silver, Bronze, House, Development Entry Fee: $475 Entry Deadline: July 15, 2015 Additional Information: The West Kelowna Summer Heat Tournament provides a great opportunity for people to come to the beautiful Okanagan and enjoy the wonderful amenities, while playing a great game of soccer. All teams are guaranteed 4 games over the weekend.

August 8: 18th Annual North Toronto Mini Festival Where: North Toronto Soccer Club, 1041 Avenue Road Unit 5, Toronto, Ontario, M5N 2C5 Contact: Alex Boake Tel: 416-924-9911 Fax: 416-924-4965 Email: competitive@northtorontosoccer.com Website: www.ntsoccer.com Divisions/Age: Boys and Girls U8 – U19, Mixed U8 – U10 Eligible Teams: Inter-District, Grassroots, Club Development Entry Fee: $300 Number of Teams: 48 Entry Deadline: July 27, 2014 August 8: Woolwich Invitational Festival Where: Woolwich Youth Soccer, Elmira Ontario Contact: Steve Lillico Email: slillico@golden.net Website: www.woolwichyouthsoccer.com Divisions/Age: Boys and Girls U10 – U12 Eligible Teams: Inter-District, Grassroots, Club Development Entry Fee: $275 Number of Teams: 8 Entry Deadline: July 24, 2015 August 8 -9: 19th Annual Cameron Memorial Tournament Where: Quinte West Soccer Club – 204 Dundas Street E, Trenton, ON, K8V 1L2 Contact: Catherine Frost Tel: 613-965-6283 Email: qwsctourney@cogeco.ca Website: www.quintwestsoccerclub.com Divisions/Age: Boys and Girls U13 – U18 Eligible Teams: Inter-Provincial, Competitive Club Teams, Youth Level 3 League Club, Youth Level 4 League Club, Youth Level 5 League Club Entry Fee: $400 Number of Teams: 150 Entry Deadline: July 12, 2014 August 8 - 9: 2nd Annual Cameron Memorial Festival Where: Quinte West Soccer Club – 204 Dundas Street E, Trenton, ON, K8V 1L2 Contact: Catherine Frost Tel: 613-965-6283

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Where Canada’s Elite Teams Come to Prove Themselves... Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

August 1-3rd ,2015 JUNIOR - U13, U14 - 80 Minute Games Senior - U15, U16, U17, U18 - 90 Minute Games TOURNAMENT FEATURES: • 3 game minimum • Top teams from Canada, US, and around the world • Athletic trainers on site • Certified referees • Team Trophy & Medals for Champions and Finalists • Team Trophy for 3rd & 4th place teams • Junior Showcase - $695 (Canadian funds) • Senior Showcase - $795 (Canadian Funds)

www.collegesoccershowcase.ca info@collegesoccershowcase.ca Tel. 613.692.4179 ext. 111

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Email: qwsctourney@cogeco.ca Website: www.quintwestsoccerclub.com Divisions/Age: Boys and Girls U9 – U12 Eligible Teams: Inter-District, Grassroots, Club Development Entry Fee: $275 Number of Teams: 64 Entry Deadline: July 17, 2015 August 8 - 9: 18th Annual Cameron Memorial Tournament Where: Quinte West Soccer Club – 204 Dundas Street E, Trenton, ON, K8V 1L2 Contact: Catherine Frost Tel: 613-965-6283 Email: qwsctourney@cogeco.ca Website: www.quintwestsoccerclub.com Divisions/Age: Boys and Girls U13 – U18 Eligible Teams: Inter-Provincial, Competitive Club Teams Entry Fee: $400 Number of Teams: 80 Entry Deadline: July 18, 2015 August 8 - 9: Heart of York Summer Classic 2015 Where: Newmarket Soccer Club, 621 Newpark Blvd, Newmarket, Ontario, L3X 2S2 Contact: Dave Hanson Tel: 905-836-8761 Fax: 905-836-9473 Email: hoy2015@newmarketsoccer.com Website: www.newmarketsoccer.com Divisions/Age: Boys and Girls U11 – U12 Eligible Teams: Inter-District, Club Development Entry Fee: $400 Number of Teams: 64 Entry Deadline: July 3, 2015 SEE ADVERTISEMENT August 8 - 9: Heart of York Summer Classic 2015 Where: Newmarket Soccer Club, 621 Newpark Blvd, Newmarket, Ontario, L3X 2S2 Contact: Dave Hanson Tel: 905-836-8761 Fax: 905-836-9473 Email: hoy2015@newmarketsoccer.com Website: www.newmarketsoccer.com Divisions/Age: Boys and Girls U13 – U18 Eligible Teams: Inter-Provincial, Competitive Club Teams Entry Fee: $400 Number of Teams: 100 Entry Deadline: July 3, 2015 SEE ADVERTISEMENT 40 March/April 2015

August 9: Heart of York Summer Classic 2015 Where: Newmarket Soccer Club, 621 Newpark Blvd, Newmarket, Ontario, L3X 2S2 Contact: Dave Hanson Tel: 905-836-8761 Fax: 905-836-9473 Email: hoy2015@newmarketsoccer.com Website: www.newmarketsoccer.com Divisions/Age: Boys and Girls U10 Eligible Teams: Inter-District, Club Development Entry Fee: $250 Number of Teams: 36 Entry Deadline: July 3, 2015 SEE ADVERTISEMENT August 23: Russell Soccer Festival Girls Where: Russell Soccer Club, 484 Route 400 Russell, Ontario, K4R 1E5 Contact: Hugh Slater Email: hugh.slater@xplornet.ca Website: www.russellsoccer.com Divisions/Age: Girls U9 – U12 Eligible Teams: Inter-district, Grassroots, Club Development Entry Fee: $245 Number of Teams: 40 Entry Deadline: July 17, 2015 August 29 - 30: Unionville Milliken All Star Tournament Where: Unionville Milliken Soccer Club Contact: Kate Badana Email: hl.umsc@gmail.com Website: www.u-msc.com Divisions/Age: Boys U13, U15, U18, Girls U13 – U18 Eligible Teams: Inter-District, Recreational Club League All Star Teams Entry Fee: $350 Number of Teams: 112 Entry Deadline: July 29, 2015

SEPTEMBER September 11 - 13: Grape & Wine Youth Cup – Competitive Where: Concord Soccer Club, 16 Melbourne St., St. Catharines, ON L2P 3J8 Contact: Joanna Collini, Tournament Chair Boris Apsitis Tel: (905) 988-5682 Fax: (905) 988-9879 Email: concordsoccerclub@bellnet.ca

Website: www.concordsoccerclub.ca Divisions/Age: Boys U13 – U18 Eligible Teams: Inter-District Recreational Club Teams, Competitive Club Teams Entry Fee: $385 Number of Teams: 120 Entry Deadline: August 29, 2015 September 11 - 13: Grape & Wine Youth Cup Where: Concord Soccer Club, 16 Melbourne St., St. Catharines, ON L2P 3J8 Contact: Joanna Collini, Tournament Chair Boris Apsitis Tel: (905) 988-5682 Fax: (905) 988-9879 Email: concordsoccerclub@bellnet.ca Website: www.concordsoccerclub.ca Divisions/Age: Boys 9 – U10, U11 – U12 Eligible Teams: Inter-District Club Development and Recreational Entry Fee: $300 Number of Teams: 100 Entry Deadline: August 29, 2015 September 12 - 13: Lake Simcoe Girls Rep Tournament Where: Lake Simcoe S.C., Church Street., Unit 6, Keswick ON L4P 3E9 Contact: Paula Levesue Tel: 905-476-4283 Email: lssc@lakesimcoesoccer.com Website: www.lakesimcoesoccer.com Divisions/Age: Girls U13 – U18 Eligible Teams: Inter-District, Competitive Club Teams Entry Fee: $400 Number of Teams: 70 Entry Deadline: August 14, 2015 September 12 - 13: 2015 North Mississauga Tournament and Festival Presented by Macron Where: North Mississauga Soccer Club – 10 Falconer Drive, Unit 12, Mississauga Contact: Lawrence Janit Tel: 905-858 1227 Email: tournaments@nmsc.net Website: www.nmsc.net Divisions/Age: Boys and Girls U8 – U10, U11 – U12, U13+ Entry Fee: U8 – U10 $275, U11 – U12 $375, U13+ $375 Additional Information: For more information and to register your team today visit www.nmsc.net. SEE ADVERTISEMENT

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September 18 - 20: Richmond Hill Challenge Cup Where: Richmond Hill Soccer Club Mailing Address: 10660 Yonge St., P.O. Box 30553, Richmond Hill, ON, L4C 3C9 Clubhouse Address: 1370 Elgin Mills Rd. East, Richmond Hill, ON Contact: Jan Cass Tel: (905) 883-4990 Fax: (905) 883-4141 Email: jan@richmondhillsoccer.com Website: www.richmondhillsoccer.com Divisions/Age: Boys U13 – U18, Girls U13 – U18 Eligible Teams: North American, Competitive Club Teams, Youth Level 1 League Club, Youth Level 2 League Club, Youth Level 3 League Club, Youth Level 4 League Club, Youth Level 5 League Club, Youth Level 6 League Club Entry Fee: $395 Entry Deadline: August 30, 2015 Additional Information: The Richmond Hill Challenge Cup has been one of the premier Rep soccer tournaments in Ontario for the past 18 years. For the first 10 years the tournament was held in May as a season opener, with the past eight tournaments being held post-season. As promised, our Challenge Cup is always a competitive and exciting event that offers teams an opportunity to compete with others from across Ontario, Quebec, and the northern United States. Our Challenge Cup is truly the perfect way to cap off your outdoor soccer season! SEE ADVERTISEMENT September 19 - 20: John Traganitis Tournament Where: Aurora Youth Soccer Club, 75 Mary Street, Unit 3, Aurora, Ontario, L4G 1G3 Contact: Judy Janzen Tel: 905-727-0624 Fax: 905-727-1655 Email: tournament@aysc.ca Website: www.aysc.ca Divisions/Age: Boys and Girls U13 – U18 Eligible Teams: Inter-District, Recreational Club League All-Star Teams, Recreational Club League Team Entry Fee: $350 Number of Teams: 60 Entry Deadline: August 20, 2015 SEE ADVERTISEMENT 42 March/April 2015

September 19 - 20: John Traganitis Festival Where: Aurora Youth Soccer Club, 75 Mary Street, Unit 3, Aurora, Ontario, L4G 1G3 Contact: Judy Janzen Tel: 905-727-0624 Fax: 905-727-1655 Email: tournament@aysc.ca Website: www.aysc.ca Divisions/Age: Boys and Girls U11 and U12 Eligible Teams: Inter-District, Under 11 – U12, Club Recreational Entry Fee: $300 Number of Teams: 24 Entry Deadline: August 20, 2015 SEE ADVERTISEMENT September 19 – 20: KSYSA Invitational Where: Kootenay South Youth Soccer Association Contact: Sidney Compston Tel: 250-368-5594 Email: sicompston@gmail.com Website: www.kootenay youthsoccer. com Divisions/Age: Boys and Girls U10 – U18 Eligible Teams: Metro, Gold, Silver, Bronze Entry Fee: $400 Entry Deadline: August 19, 2015 September 20: Richmond Hill Challenge Festival Where: Richmond Hill Soccer Club Mailing Address: 10660 Yonge St., P.O. Box 30553, Richmond Hill, ON, L4C 3C9 Clubhouse Address: 1370 Elgin Mills Rd. East, Richmond Hill, ON Contact: Jan Cass Tel: (905) 883-4990 Fax: (905) 883-4141 Email: jan@richmondhillsoccer.com Website: www.richmondhillsoccer.com Divisions/Age: Boys - U9, U10, U11, U12 | Girls - U9, U10, U11, U12 Eligible Teams: Club Recreational Entry Fee: $285 Entry Deadline: August 30, 2015 Additional Information: Organized by the dedicated volunteers and staff of Richmond Hill Soccer Club, the Challenge Cup Festival provides topnotch management and co-ordination, providing an enjoyable atmosphere for all teams. It is truly a memorable

experience for each player and a perfect way to end the outdoor season! The Boys Festival will run on Saturday, September 19th, and the Girls Festival will run on Sunday, September 20th. SEE ADVERTISEMENT September 26: Woodbridge Classic Festival Where: Woodbridge Soccer Club, 5289 HWY 7 West Unit 7, Woodbridge, Ontario, L4I 8V3 Contact: Frank Scarlato Tel: (905) 851-4496 Email: wscadmin@wscstrikers.com Website: www.wscstrikers.com Divisions/Age: Boys U9 – U10, U11 – U12 Eligible Teams: Inter-District, Grassroots, Club Development Entry Fee: $225 Number of Teams: 40 Entry Deadline: September 7, 2015 SEE ADVERTISEMENT September 26 - 27: Woodbridge Classic Where: Woodbridge Soccer Club, 5289 HWY 7 West Unit 7, Woodbridge, Ontario, L4I 8V3 Contact: Frank Scarlato Tel: (905) 851-4496 Email: wscadmin@wscstrikers.com Website: www.wscstrikers.com Divisions/Age: Boys U13 – U18, Girls U13- U18 Eligible Teams: North American, Competitive Club Teams Entry Fee: $395 Number of Teams: 100 Entry Deadline: September 7, 2015 SEE ADVERTISEMENT September 27: Woodbridge Classic Festival Where: Woodbridge Soccer Club, 5289 HWY 7 West Unit 7, Woodbridge, Ontario, L4I 8V3 Contact: Frank Scarlato Tel: (905) 851-4496 Email: wscadmin@wscstrikers.com Website: www.wscstrikers.com Divisions/Age: Girls U9 – U10, U11 – U12 Eligible Teams: Inter-District, Grassroots, Club Development Entry Fee: $225 Number of Teams: 40 Entry Deadline: September 7, 2015 SEE ADVERTISEMENT

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US2015 TOURNAMENT GUIDE MARCH March 27 - 29: Southern Soccer Showcase - Girls Where: hosted by Twin City Youth Soccer Association at BB&T Soccer Park, Winston-Salem, NC, Contact: Greg Snipes Tel: 336-682-1114 Email: tournaments@twincitysoccer.com Website: www.twincitytournaments.com Divisions/Age: Girls U15 – U19 Entry Fee: $725 Entry Deadline: February 1, 2015

APRIL April 10 - 12: Southern Soccer Showcase - Boys Where: hosted by Twin City Youth Soccer Association at BB&T Soccer Park, Winston-Salem, NC, Contact: Greg Snipes Tel: 336-682-1114 Email: tournaments@twincitysoccer.com Website: www.twincitytournaments.com Divisions/Age: Boys U15 – U19 Additional Information: the “2015 southern soccer showcase for boys” has merged with the “acc hall of champions boys showcase”. The new event “the 2015 acc hall of champions southern soccer showcase for boys” will be held at bryan park in greensboro, north carolina. The event will combine club teams from u15 to u19 alongside division 1, division 2, and division 3 college teams! Click on the links to the right for more info or to register. April 24 - 26: Challenger Cup Where: Shawnee (Mid-West Region) Contact: Josh Flett Tel: 800 878-2167 Email: jflett@challengersports.com Website: www.challengersports.com/ 44 March/April 2015

tournament Divisions/Age: Boys U8 – U19, Girls U8 – U14 Eligible Teams: Divisions II, III, IV, V & Rec. Entry Fee: $475 - $575 Additional Information: The Challenger Cup is held at two of the finest soccer facilities in the KC Metro area - Stump and Swarner Parks in beautiful Shawnee, KS. These great fields at local venues make the Challenger Cup a must-play mid-season event for your lower level premier or recreational team.

MAY May 8 - 10: 8th Annual Palm Beach Cup Where: Sponsor Palm Beach Soccer Academy, Palm Beach Florida Contact Gary Walker Email: garyw@ palmbeachsocceracademy.com Website: www. palmbeachsocceracademy.com Divisions/Age: Boys U9 – U18, Girls U9 – U18 Entry Fee: $525 - $725 Number of Teams: 180 Entry Deadline: April 15, 2015 May 15 - 17: Leawood Soccer Fest Where: Leawood (Mid-West Region) Contact: Josh Flett, Challenger Sports Tel: 800 878-2167 Email: jflett@challengersports.com Website: www.challengersports.com/ tournament Divisions/Age: Boys U6 – U14, Girls U6 – U14 Entry Fee: $275 - $350 Entry Deadline: April 17, 2015 Additional Information: An end of season tournament for recreational teams only! This is a unique opportunity for your team to play against the recreational teams of other clubs, at one of the finest soccer complexes in Kansas City!

May 16 - 17: Champions Cup Where: Sponsor Florida Rush Soccer, West Orange, Florida Contact: Bill Fisher Email: tournaments@floridarushsoccer. com Website: www.floridarushsoccer.com Divisions/Age: Boys U8 – U19, Girls U8 – U19 Entry Fee: $525 - $775 Entry Deadline: April 9, 2015 May 22 - 25: Columbia Invitational Where: Columbia Invitational 401 Center Street Suite 205 Mount Airy, MD 21771 Contact: Megan Schmidt Tel: (240) 925-4855 Email: mschmidt@elitetournaments.com Website: www.elitetournaments.com Divisions/Age: Boys and Girls U9 – U19 Entry Fee: $650 - $925 Entry Deadline: April 1, 2015 Additional Information: The Columbia Invitational is open to all competitive and classic club teams. This is a US Club Sanctioned tournament. All teams must be affiliated and their players registered with USYSA through their respective state associations or US Club Soccer.

JUNE June 19 - 21: Kalamazoo Invitational Soccer Showcase (KISS) for Boys Where: Kalamazoo Soccer Complex, 901 South Drake Road, United States, 49009, Contact: Alan Maxwell Tel: 517-367-3266 Email: kisstournament@aol.com Website: www.kissshowcase.com Entry Fee: $675 - $775 Number of Teams: 250 Divisions/Age: Boys and Girls U12 – 13, U14 – 15, U16 – 19 Entry Deadline: May 1, 2015 Additional Information: Number of Guaranteed Games: 3. We are now a TRUE Showcase. We have eliminated

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the younger age groups and now focus solely on the 11v11 format. We also play all the girls games on one site and all the boys games on another site. We are also back to one weekend, making this a very exciting event to be part of. College coaches don’t want to be travelling round from site to site. They want to park their chair, get out their notebook and focus on the players on show, now they can do this at the KISS Showcase and that’s what sets our tournament apart! June 27 - 28: 18th Annual San Diego Pegasus Cup Where: San Diego, California. Contact: Raffi Ruotolo Email: ruotolo@pegasuscup.com Website: www.pegasuscup.com Divisions/Age: Boys U13 – U19, Girls U13 – U19 Entry Fee: $645 - $745 Number of Teams: 400 Additional Information: The San Diego Pegasus Cup, cordially invites you to participate in our 18th Annual Pegasus Cup. The tournament will be played in beautiful San Diego, California. Our city enjoys a mild 70 degree climate and it’s only 10 minutes away from downtown, and the world famous zoo.

JULY July 10 - 12: Cobras FC 25th Annual Summer Classic and College Showcase Where: Total Sports Experience 880 Elmgrove Road, Rochester NY 14624 Contact: Gary Pollock Email: tournament@cobrasfc.org Website: www.cobrasfc.org Eligible Teams: Boys U8 – U19, Girls U8 – 19 Entry Fee: U8: $250, U9 – U10: $375, U11 – 12: $450, U13+ $525, Showcase $600 Number of Teams: 225 Additional Information: Our tournament attracts some of the finest Boys and Girls soccer teams from across the northeast and Canada resulting in a solid competitive tournament. Every team is guaranteed at least 3 games. Games are played on high quality, well groomed fields. Saturday night “Family Fun 46 March/April 2015

Festival” including dinner, entertainment and fireworks. This is considered a “friendly non-competitive” tournament for ages U8-U10. Over 100 Canadian Teams July 10 - 12: Schwan’s USA CUP Weekend Where: 1700 105th Ave NE, Blaine, MN 55449, USA Contact: Aaron Schmidt Tel: (800) 535-4730 Fax: (763) 785-5699, Email: market@usacup.org Website: www.usacup.org Canadian Contact: For more information in Canada contact Canadian Agent Bert Lobo Tel: (416) 846-4866 Fax: (416) 441-1757 Email: tournament@rogers.com Eligible Teams: Boys and Girls U9 – U10, U11 – U12, U13 – U19 Entry Fee: $250-$390 Additional Information: Please visit website: www.usacup.org for the application form, U9 - U10 is a jamboreestyle event, U11 through U19, two tiered format full length games: Gold flight and Silver flight, premier sites, over 50 fields in one location, 15,000 players, 400 games played daily. Constant activity on over 700 acres with Olympic-style ceremonies and over two dozen activities and clinics. College coaches recruiting, International competition, and many soccer related activities. Over 21 U.S. states and 19 countries represented and is the largest international youth soccer tournament in the Western Hemisphere. SEE ADVERTISEMENT July 13 - 19: Disney Cup International Youth Soccer Tournament presented by AS Roma Football Club Where: ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex Contact: Leo Leite Tel: (407) 938-3805 Email: wdw.sports.soccer@disneysports. com Website: www.espnwwos.com/events/ soccer/disney-cup-youth-soccertournament Eligible Teams: Boys U9– U18/19, Girls

U9 – U18/19 Entry Fee: U9 – U10 $550, U11 – U12 $695, U13 – U19 $875 Additional Information: Take on the world in the middle of the magic at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex! The Disney Cup International Youth Soccer Tournament presented by AS Roma Football Club held has attracted teams from more than 20 countries for 16 years and continues to grow. Compete at world-class facilities while also enjoying everything the Walt Disney World® Resort has to offer. The Disney Cup offers young athletes and their families a once in a lifetime tournament travel experience. July 14 - 18: Schwan’s USA CUP Where: 1700 105th Ave NE, Blaine, MN 55449, USA Contact: Aaron Schmidt Tel: (800) 535-4730 Fax: (763) 785-5699, Email: market@usacup.org Website: www.usacup.org Canadian Contact: For more information in Canada contact Canadian Agent Bert Lobo Tel: (416) 846-4866 Fax: (416) 441-1757 Email: tournament@rogers.com Eligible Teams: Boys and Girls U9 – U10 (July 17– 18 only), U10 (7v7) – U12, U13 – U19 Entry Fee: $250 - $465 Additional Information: Please visit website: www.usacup.org for the application form, U9 - U10 is a jamboreestyle event, U10(7v7) through U19, two tiered format full length games: Gold flight and Silver flight, premier sites, over 50 fields in one location, 15,000 players, 400 games played daily. Constant activity on over 700 acres with Olympic-style ceremonies and over two dozen activities and clinics. College coaches recruiting, International competition, and many soccer related activities. Over 21 U.S. states and 19 countries represented and is the largest international youth soccer tournament in the Western Hemisphere. SEE ADVERTISEMENT

July 15 - 17: Schwan’s USA CUP Indoor Where: 1700 105th Ave NE, Blaine, MN 55449, USA Contact: Aaron Schmidt Tel: (800) 535-4730 Fax: (763) 785-5699, Email: market@usacup.org Website: www.usacup.org Canadian Contact: For more information in Canada contact Canadian Agent Bert Lobo Tel: (416) 846-4866 Fax: (416) 441-1757 Email: tournament@rogers.com Eligible Teams: Youth Division: Boys and Girls U6 – U8, Adult Division: Men’s Recreational, Men’s Competitive, and Adult Coed Entry Fee: $30 per roster player Additional Information: Please visit website: www.usacup.org for the application form. Join us for this unique way to be a part of the greatest youth soccer experience in the Western Hemisphere. The Schwan’s USA CUP Indoor tournament is here! Youth 3 game jamboree. Played on artificial infill turf (field size approximately 30x55

yards, no boards; U6 field size will be approximately 30 x 27 yards, no boards). Teams may participate in USA CUP Opening Ceremonies and all USA CUP activities SEE ADVERTISEMENT

AUGUST August 1 – 2: 27th Annual West Chester Summer Classic Where: Elite Soccer Tournaments – 9160 Rumsey Road, Columbia MD 20145 Contact: Dom Popolizio Tel: (240) 925-4855 Email: domenic@elitetournaments.com Website: www.elitetournaments.com Divisions/Age: Boys and Girls U9 – U16, Showcase U17 and U18/19 Entry Fee: $650 - $925 Entry Deadline: July 24, 2015 August 15 - 16: Chesapeake Kickoff Challenge Where: Elite Soccer Tournaments – 9160 Rumsey Road, Columbia MD 20145

Contact: Matt Liber Tel: 919-618-1709 Email: Matthew.libber@ elitetournaments.com Website: www.elitetournaments.com Divisions/Age: Boys and Girls U9 – U19 Entry Fee: $550 - $725 Entry Deadline: June 30, 2015 Additional Information: The tournament is currently sanctioned as an unrestricted event open to USYS, US Club Soccer, SAY, and AYSO teams, and pending approval from the US Soccer Federation, International teams including Mexican and Canadian teams are welcome and can apply now. August 23 - 24: Gettysburg Battlefield Blast Tournament Where: Gettysburg Youth Soccer Club, Gettysburg, PA Contact: Matt Liber Tel: 919-618-1709 Email: Matthew.libber@ elitetournaments.com Website: www.elitetournaments.com Divisions/Age: Boys and Girls U9 – U18

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Entry Fee: $600 Entry Deadline: August 1, 2015 Additional Information: This is a major mid-atlantic tournament, hosting both boys and girls teams, ages u9 through u18. Over the past several years, we have hosted upwards of 260 teams per tournament from all surrounding states and this year we expect more of the same. All teams will play six games over the two day event with trophies being awarded to 1st and 2nd place teams in each division of each age group. August 29 – 31: Adidas Mega Cup Miami Where: Miamia, Florida Contact: Maureen Moztarzadeh Email: info@megacupmiami.com Website: www.megacupmiami.com Eligible Teams: Boys U9 – U18 Entry Fee: U9 – U10: $475, U11 – 12: $525, U13+ $600 Number of Teams: 225

SEPTEMBER September 5 - 7: OBGC Capital Cup Where: Elite Soccer Group – Columbia MD Contact: Matt Liber Tel: 919-618-1709 Email: Matthew.libber@ elitetournaments.com Website: www.elitetournaments.com Divisions/Age: Boys and Girls U9 – U19 Entry Fee: $650 - $925 Entry Deadline: July 15, 2015 Additional Information: This is a major mid-atlantic tournament, hosting both boys and girls teams, ages u9 through u18. Over the past several years, we have hosted upwards of 260 teams per tournament from all surrounding states and this year we expect more of the same. All teams will play six games over the two day event with trophies being awarded to 1st and 2nd place teams in each division of each age group.

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OCTOBER October 10 - 11: Bazooka Soccer Classic Where: Austin Tindall Regional Park, Kissimmee Florida Contact: Boni Okafor Email: info@bazookasoccer.com Website: www.bazookasoccer.com Eligible Teams: Boys and Girls U9 – U19 Entry Fee: U9 – U10: $450, U11 – 12: $475, U13+ $575 Additional Information: The 14th Annual Bazooka Soccer Classic October 10-11, 2015 at Austin - Tindall Regional Park Kissimmee, Florida for Boys and Girls U9U19 The Bazooka Soccer Classic is open to All USSF Affiliates, US Youth Soccer, US Club Soccer,Super Y, AYSO, SAY, USSSA. Games will be played October 10-11, 2015 at Austin - Tindall Regional Park 4100 Boggy Creek Road Kissimmee, Florida 34744 Tournament fields are 10-20 minutes to Restaurants, Lodging and 30-40 minutes to tourist attractions in Orlando area such as Sea World, Aquatica, Universal Orlando, Islands of Adventure and all Disney Parks (Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios). October 23 – 25: Las Vegas Mayor’s Cup International Tournament Where: Host Club – Downtown Las Vegas Soccer Club Contact: Roger Tabor Tel: 702-258-0279 Email: downtownLVSC@aol.com Website: www.LVMayorsCup.com Divisions/Age: Boys and Girls U8 - U15 Entry Fee: U8 – U10 $550, U11 – U15 $765 ($400 Discount to Canadian Teams) Entry Deadline: September 5, 2015. Additional Information: The City of Las Vegas Mayor’s Cup International Showcase, is Co-Hosted by the City of Las Vegas and Downtown Las Vegas Soccer Club. The “Platinum Ranked” City of Las Vegas Mayor’s Cup International Tournament, is Co-Hosted

by the City of Las Vegas and Downtown Las Vegas Soccer Club. Last year’s tournament had teams from 11 different states associations as well as Russia, Canada and Mexico. We offer Gold & Silver levels for Boys & Girls, U8-U15. U11 teams will have a choice of playing 8 v. 8 or 11 v 11 sided games. All U8-U10 teams will play 8 v. 8. Teams are guaranteed 3 games. Individual awards are offered for 1st and 2nd Place. SEE ADVERTISEMENT

FEBRUARY February 13 – 15 2016: Las Vegas Mayor’s Cup International Showcase Where: Host Club – Downtown Las Vegas Soccer Club Contact: Roger Tabor Tel: 702-258-0279 Email: downtownLVSC@aol.com Website: www.LVMayorsCup.com Divisions/Age: Boys U12 – U19, Girls U12 – U19 Entry Fee: $1,175 ($400 Discount to Canadian Teams) Entry Deadline: December 4, 2015 Additional Information: The Showcase tournament is an opportunity for teams to play before college coaches and recruiters from around the country. The tournament will be offered to Boys & Girls, U12 to U19. Teams are guaranteed 4 games, and 18 tickets to LV ProSoccer Challenge. Individual awards are offered for 1st and 2nd Place. This tournament is played on the World-Class fields constructed exclusively for soccer by the City of Las Vegas. It is held over the President’s Day weekend. Las Vegas has extremely easy and affordable airport access from most of the USA, and offers an entire array of Hotel/Motel opportunities. SEE ADVERTISEMENT

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April 4 – 5: Holland Easter Classic Where: Holland Contact: Jim Risher, National Director Eurotech Soccer Tours Tel: 1-800-679-9830 Fax: 1-888-370-2190 Email: info@eurotechsoccertours.com Website: www.eurotechsoccertours.com Divisions/Age: Boys and Girls U9 – U17 Additional Information: The Easter Cup (Formerly the Holland Easter Classic) is regarded as Europe’s leading international Easter soccer tournament. Your team is invited to participate in the 23rd annual Easter Classic featuring more than 250-300 teams from 12 countries. The tournament features 25 grass fields spread over different locations in the medieval town of Haarlem and it’s surrounding villages. Being located only 15 minutes west of Amsterdam gives participating teams the opportunity to visit the capital of Netherlands and its many sights. Activities will include a Team Leader/ Coaches Reception, Disco and Barbecue Party. The sea with its marvelous beaches (Zandvoort) and dunes can be found only a few kilometers distance from the city of Haarlem. May 23 – 24: Amsterdam Cup Where:. Amsterdam, The Netherlands Premier International Tours Contact: Jim Risher, National Director Eurotech Soccer Tours Tel: 1-800-679-9830 Fax: 1-888-370-2190 Email: info@eurotechsoccertours.com Website: www.eurotechsoccertours.com Divisions/Age: Boys and Girls U9 – U17 Additional Information: This tournament is operated by the same organization that runs the prestigious Haarlem Cup and Holland Easter Classic. Amidst two of the largest European tournaments and set in the Amsterdam area, this is the perfect venue for those teams looking

for an early summer tournament. The same level of organization and competition can be found at this growing soccer event. Many activities are offered and teams can enjoy excellent fields and various excursions to Amsterdam and the surrounding area.

JUNE June 19 – 21: Mytikas Cup Where:. Greece Contact: For information in Canada call Shawnna Relke at Premier International Tours Tel: (905) 713-1471, (888) 322-1471 Email: Shawnna@ premierinternationaltours.com Website: www.premierinternationaltours.com Divisions/Age: Boys born after January 1, 1998, Boys born after January 1, 2000, Boys born after January 1, 2002, Boys born after January 1, 2004, Boys born after January 1, 2006, Ladies – open age Additional Information: Since 1998, the Mytikas Cup international youth soccer tournament has taken place in Pieria, an area at the foot of Mount Olympus, the mount of the 12 Greek Gods in antiquity. Located approximately 430 km north of Athens, 70 km south of Thessaloniki, and just 6 km south of Katerini (the capital city of Pieria), it is easily accessible from Athens & Thessaloniki’s international airports for youth soccer teams traveling to this tournament. Beautiful beaches with crystal clear waters, sunshine and excellent accommodations promise all youth soccer teams traveling to this international tournament a very pleasant stay throughout the duration of the tournament. June 23 – 27: IberCup Costa Del Sol Where:. Marbella, Spain Contact: For information in Canada call Shawnna Relke at Premier I

nternational Tours Tel: (905) 713-1471, (888) 322-1471 Email: Shawnna@ premierinternationaltours.com Website: www.premierinternationaltours. com Divisions/Age: Boys born after January 1, 1999, Boys born after January 1, 2000, Boys born after January 1, 2001, Boys born after January 1, 2002, Boys born after January 1, 2003, Boys born after January 1, 2004, Boys born after January 1, 2005, Boys born after January 1, 2006, Girls born after January 1, 1996 Additional Information: The IberCup is currently one of the most important World Youth Soccer Tournaments in the Planet. Around 25 countries, more than 3500 players, coaches and family come to Costa del Sol, for a week of competition, fantastic experiences and extraordinary opportunities to compete with some of the TOP teams in the world. The proximity to the sea area allows everyone to enjoy the beautiful beaches all along Marbella and Estepona. The amazing weather on this time of the year makes the IberCup much more than an international soccer tournament... through soccer creates the possibility to meetings both outside and on the field with participants from all over the world, being currently the most international football tournament throughout the south of Europe. June 29 – July 2: Mediterraneo Summer Camp Where:. Barcelona, Spain Contact: For information in Canada call Shawnna Relke at Premier International Tours Tel: (905) 713-1471, (888) 322-1471 Email: Shawnna@ premierinternationaltours.com Website: www.premierinternationaltours.com Divisions/Age: Boys born after January InsideSOCCER 49

1, 1996, Boys born after January 1, 1998, Boys born after January 1, 1999, Boys born after January 1, 2000, Boys born after January 1, 2001, Boys born after January 1, 2002, Boys born after January 1, 2004, Girls born after January 1, 1998, Girls born after January 1, 2000, Women open age Additional Information: Each year we offer a series of international youth soccer tournaments that are held under the auspices of CF Tordera. Barcelona is an excellent soccer destination, and this tournament is played at a unique sport park between Malgrat de Mar and Lloret de Mar. The facilities contain 15 beautiful grass soccer fields and a view of the sea. The beautiful city of Barcelona is only a few minutes away. A visit to Nou Camp, the home stadium of the famous soccer team FC Barcelona, is an absolute must for soccer teams traveling to this tournament! June 30 – July 5: IberCup Estoril Where:. Lisbon, Portugal Contact: For information in Canada call Shawnna Relke at Premier International Tours Tel: (905) 713-1471, (888) 322-1471 Email: Shawnna@ premierinternationaltours.com Website: www.premierinternationaltours. com Divisions/Age: Boys born after January 1, 1999, Boys born after January 1, 2000, Boys born after January 1, 2001, Boys born after January 1, 2002, Boys born after January 1, 2003 Boys born after January 1, 2004, boys born after January 1, 2005, Girls born after Jan 1, 1999, Girls born after January 1, 1997 Additional Information: In 2015 the IberCup international youth soccer tournament will take place for the 6th time. The previous editions were a tremendous success with the international youth soccer teams that traveled to the tournament. The IberCup will have many international teams from across the globe including elite Portuguese teams. This is an opportunity for all participants to exchange experiences and compete against teams with high quality level. Some of the IberCup facts: 50 March/April 2015

350+ international youth soccer teams; 7000 participants; 50 different countries. Famous international soccer clubs like Benfica, Porto, Sporting, Sevilla (Spain), Valencia (Spain), Ferencvaros (Hungary), Liverpool (England), Paris St. Germain (France) and Vasco de Gama (Brazil) participated in this amazing international youth soccer tournament.

JULY July 6 - 11: Donosti Cup Where: Spain Contact: Jim Risher, National Director Eurotech Soccer Tours Tel: 1-800-679-9830 Fax: 1-888-370-2190 Email: info@eurotechsoccertours.com Website: eurotechsoccertours.com Divisions/Age: Boys U10 – U19, Girls U12 – U17, Women Open Age Additional Information: One of Spain’s best regarded and largest soccer tournaments, the 22nd annual Donosti Cup takes place in the stunning northern coastal city of San Sebastian. Expecting about 200 teams representing 29 countries, a strong representation of Spain’s top youth clubs and with a spectacular opening ceremony of 28,000 participants, the Donosti Cup is undoubtedly one of the most exciting summer tournaments offered. July 13 - 18: Upper Austria Cup Where: Austria Contact: Jim Risher, National Director Eurotech Soccer Tours Tel: 1-800-679-9830 Fax: 1-888-370-2190 Email: info@eurotechsoccertours.com Website: eurotechsoccertours.com Divisions/Age: Boys U9 – U17, Girls 15, Women Open Additional Information: This popular tournament in a beautiful Austrian setting will be a real breath of fresh air for soccer enthusiasts! Set in the town of Wels, near Linz, over several days in July, there will be time to enjoy the stunning scenery and mountains of the region as well as the special local hospitality. Tours to the Upper Austria Cup also allow great sightseeing possibilities in Salzburg and Vienna, as well as over the border to the German city of Munich.

July 13 – 18: The Gothia Cup Where:. Gothenburg, Sweden Contact: For information in Canada call Shawnna Relke at Premier International Tours Tel: (905) 713-1471, (888) 322-1471 Email: Shawnna@ premierinternationaltours.com Website: www.premierinternationaltours. com Divisions/Age: Boys born after January 1, 1997, Boys born after January 1, 1999, Boys born after January 1, 2000, Boys born after January 1, 2001, Boys born after January 1, 2002, Boys born after January 1, 2003, Boys born after January 1, 2004, Girls born after January 1, 1997, Girls born after January 1, 1999, Girls born after January 1, 2000, Girls born after January 1, 2001, Girls born after January 1, 2002, Girls born after January 1, 2003 Additional Information: The Gothia Cup is an international soccer tournament that since its beginning in 1975 has grown to over 1,500 teams representing more than 70 countries. The opening ceremony at Ullevi Stadium attracts 50,000 spectators and international soccer participants, while 1,100 volunteers guarantee that this will remain the international soccer tournament of all international soccer tournaments! First-class international soccer competition on first-class soccer fields is only part of this great festive week. July 20 - 25: The Dana Cup Where:. Hjorring, Denmark Contact: For information in Canada call Shawnna Relke at Premier International Tours Tel: (905) 713-1471, (888) 322-1471 Email: Shawnna@ premierinternationaltours.com Website: www.premierinternationaltours. com Divisions/Age: Boys born after January 1, 1996, Boys born after January 1, 1998, Boys born after January 1, 1999, Boys born after January 1, 2000, Boys born after January 1, 2001, Boys born after January 1, 2002, Boys born after January 1, 2003, Boys born after January

1, 2004, Girls born after January 1, 1996, Girls born after January 1, 1998, Girls born after January 1, 1999, Girls born after January 1, 2000, Girls born after January 1, 2001, Girls born after January 1, 2002, Girls born after January 1, 2003 Additional Information: Come and meet the rest of the world at the Dana Cup 2015, the World’s most international youth soccer tournament with 90% foreign teams. More than 100 nations over the years have sent soccer teams to the Dana Cup. They come to play international soccer, but also because of the fantastic international atmosphere. The Dana Cup is a sporting challenge mixed with a cultural experience where young soccer players regardless of borders, skin color, politics and religion can meet in a safe environment. Each year the tournament is proud to welcome the rest of the soccer world to Hjørring. July 24 – August 2: Warrior Keele Cup Where: Keele, England Contact: Jim Risher, National Director Eurotech Soccer Tours Tel: 1-800-679-9830 Fax: 1-888-370-2190 Email: info@eurotechsoccertours.com Website: eurotechsoccertours.com Divisions/Age: Boys U12 – U17, Girls U15 – U18, Women’s Open Age, Men’s Open Age Additional Information: The Warrior Keele Cup is Britain’s largest soccer tournament attracting over 300 teams from 25 nations offering your team the opportunity to compete against international teams and enjoy a memorable stay in this truly great soccer city. Manchester is world famous as the home of English Premier League (EPL) clubs Manchester United and Manchester City. The festival offers the unique experience to visit Manchester United’s world famous Old Trafford Stadium, Museum, the new “Megastore”! July 26 – August 1: Norway Cup Where:. Olso, Norway Contact: For information in Canada call Shawnna Relke at Premier International Tours Tel: (905) 713-1471, (888) 322-1471

Email: Shawnna@ premierinternationaltours.com Website: www.premierinternationaltours. com Divisions/Age: Boys born after January 1, 1996, Boys born after January 1, 1999, Boys born after January 1, 2001, Boys born after January 1, 2002, Boys born after January 1, 2003, Boys born after January 1, 2004, Girls born after January 1, 1996, Girls born after January 1, 1999, Girls born after January 1, 2001, Girls born after January 1, 2002, Girls born after January 1, 2003, Girls born after January 1, 2004 Additional Information: The Norway Cup is one of the biggest international youth soccer tournaments in the world. More than 1400 international youth soccer teams travel from many different countries to participate in this well organized international youth soccer tournament, located in the capital of Norway, Oslo. All soccer tournament games will be played on grass soccer fields! This international youth soccer tournament has a rich soccer tradition and will take place for the 42nd time in 2015.

AUGUST August 3 – 8: The Great Wall Cup Where:. Beijing, China Contact: For information in Canada call Shawnna Relke at Premier International Tours Tel: (905) 713-1471, (888) 322-1471 Email: Shawnna@ premierinternationaltours.com Website: www.premierinternationaltours.com Divisions/Age: Boys born after January 1, 1999, Boys born after January 1, 2001, Boys born after January 1, 2003, Girls born after January 1, 1999 Additional Information: The Great Wall Cup of Beijing is an international youth soccer tournament that will give youth soccer teams and players, traveling from all over the world, an opportunity to experience China. Through the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, Beijing gave the world a great impression of the

passionate people, rich culture, and great facilities! Teams will play games against international soccer teams from all over the world, attend cultural events that include learning to speak basic Chinese, try Kung Fu, and tour the Great Wall, the Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. All of these elements combined will give your youth soccer team a great travel and soccer experience, making this a very unique international youth soccer tournament. August 4 – 9: London Soccer Festival Where:. Egham/London Area, England Contact: For information in Canada call Shawnna Relke at Premier International Tours Tel: (905) 713-1471, (888) 322-1471 Email: Shawnna@ premierinternationaltours.com Website: www.premierinternationaltours.com Divisions/Age: Boys born after September 1, 1996, Boys born after September 1, 1999, Boys born after September 1, 2000, Boys born after September 1, 2001, Boys born after September 1, 2002, Boys born after September 1, 2003 (9v9), Boys born after September 1, 2004 (9v9) Additional Information: Located at the magnificent Royal Holloway College campus, situated in the picturesque Surrey countryside, you’ll find the fairytale like Founders Building. Opened by Queen Victoria, it provides an incredible backdrop to the London Soccer Festival. A few miles away is Windsor Castle, one of the Queens Official Residences which teams can visit during their stay. The sights and sounds of London are only a short distance by train or motor coach. Groups can pick and choose the day trips between the local theme parks (Legoland, Thorpe Park and Chessington World of Adventure)other places of interest include Hampton Court Palace, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwick Castle, Bath, the Cotswolds and Stonehenge. Visits to the Emirates Stadium and Wembley Stadium can also be arranged. All the games are played on the campus grounds on top quality playing surfaces in what has become one of the premier soccer tournaments in the UK. InsideSOCCER 51

ACADEMIES & CAMPS Bryst International Inc. Summer Camps – Top Dogs Where: 2525 Vivian Road, Newmarket, Ontario, L3 Y 4W1 Contact: Cindy Miller Tel: 905-898-8141 Fax: 905-895-0699 Email: cindy@brystinternational.com Website: www.brystinternational.com Additional Information: The Top Dogs Program is an advanced program, by selection, for players ages 7 - 18. It is a supplemental development program for competitive players who play with a Club team. Peer levels and intensity are higher. Bryst International Inc. Summer Camps – Elite Training Where: 2525 Vivian Road, Newmarket, Ontario, L3 Y 4W1 Contact: Cindy Miller Tel: 905-898-8141 Fax: 905-895-0699 Email: cindy@brystinternational.com Website: www.brystinternational.com Additional Information: Rep, select & all-star players, ages 7-14, continue to develop during the summer at our weekly summer camps! Our professional coaches provide the best learning environment for the aspiring soccer player. Bryst International Inc. Summer Camps – Kix 4 Kidz Where: 2525 Vivian Road, Newmarket, Ontario, L3 Y 4W1 Contact: Cindy Miller Tel: 905-898-8141 Fax: 905-895-0699 Email: cindy@brystinternational.com Website: www.brystinternational.com Additional Information: An exciting program designed for the developing house league player, ages 4-13, to learn, play and have fun in the best training environment possible! Players learn soccer skills to develop self 52 March/April 2015

confidence. Young players are involved, enjoy playing, stay in the sport, and make new friends! Clarkson Football Academy Summer Camps (July – August) Where: 2133 Royal Windsor Dr. Unit #18 Mississauga, ON L5J 1K5 Contact: Goretti Folkins Tel: 905-823-1911 Fax: 905-823-3784 Email: lead.manager@ clarksonsoccerclub.com Website: www.clarksonsoccerclub.com Additional Information: Elite Training Soccer Camp for Clarkson Soccer Club & Clarkson Football Academy members. This Camp is designed by our FIFA licensed Technical Director, focusing on Physical-Technical & Tactical training for players and teams. Additional daily classroom education provided to our players on a Health, and Wellness, Nutrition, & Soccer Tactics. All the players receive lunch, which is coordinated by the Clarkson Soccer Club Nutritionist. The Elite Trainining Camp is a 1 week program, July-August - 9am-4pm. For more detail please visit our website. USC Elite Summer Camps Address: USC Academy, 1500 Avenue Road, Box 1336, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5M 0A1 Contact: Klaus Baeorf Tel: 416-782-1248 Fax: 416-782-2767 Email: info@usc-academy.ca Website: www.usc-academy.ca Additional Information: USC Elite camps are highly educational for anybody who is passionate about soccer. The camp entails technical, tactical and theoretical components. All activities and methodologies are age and/or ability related and adhere to the “Long Term Player Development Model”. Player / coach ratio: 12/1

Power Soccer School of Excellence Spring Soccer School Address: Power Soccer Academy, 146 Laird Drive, Suite 204, Toronto Ontario Contact: Liam Power – Academy Director Tel: (905-829.0562 Fax: (905)-829-9509 Email: liam@powersoccer.ca Website: www.powersoccer.ca Additional Information: Spring Soccer Programs are once a week Skill Development Programs at a variety of indoor and outdoor locations. Indoor sessions begin Monday, March 23rd, 2015 and run until Sunday, May 3rd, 2015 and the outdoor sessions will begin Wednesday, May 6th, 2015 and run until Friday, June 26th. Venues for the Soccer School include Toronto City Sports Centre, Bob Rumball Centre for the Deaf, Monarch Park Stadium, Marshall McLuhan HS, Our Lady of Sorrows, and Crescent School. U4 PowerStart (3 years old), U6 Fundamentals (4-5 years old), U8 Soccer Essentials/REP Advanced (6-7 year olds), U10 Soccer Sense/REP Advanced (8-9 years old), U12 Soccer Sense/REP Advanced (10-11 years old), U14 Soccer Sense/REP Advanced (12-13 years old), U16 REP Advanced (14-15 years old), Goalkeeping (8-15 years old). SEE ADVERTISEMENT Power Soccer School of Excellence Spring Primer Address: Power Soccer Academy, 146 Laird Drive, Suite 204, Toronto Ontario Contact: Liam Power – Academy Director Tel: (905-829.0562 Fax: (905)-829-9509 Email: liam@powersoccer.ca Website: www.powersoccer.ca Additional Information: The Spring Primer is a once a week Skill Development Program that runs on Saturday mornings at Glendon College – York University Campus on their outdoor grass field. Sessions begin Saturday May 9th, and run until Saturday, June 27th,

2015. U4 PowerStart (3 years old), U6 Fundamentals (4-5 years old), U8 Soccer Essentials/REP Advanced (6-7 year olds), U10 Soccer Sense/REP Advanced (8-9 years old), U12 Soccer Sense/REP Advanced (10-11 years old), U14 Soccer Sense/REP Advanced (12-13 years old), Goalkeeping (10-14 years old). SEE ADVERTISEMENT Power Soccer School of Excellence Summer Camps U6 Fundamentals (4-5 Years Old) Address: Power Soccer Academy, 146 Laird Drive, Suite 204, Toronto Ontario Contact: Liam Power – Academy Director Tel: (905-829.0562 Fax: (905)-829-9509 Email: liam@powersoccer.ca Website: www.powersoccer.ca Additional Information: Power Soccer Summer Camps have be running since 1998 and have worked with over 17,000 players since its establishment. Summer Camps are available throughout the GTA with weekly options available for players aged 4-16 as well as before/after care

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and goalkeeper training. The Summer Camps cater to a variety of skills levels ranging from beginners to intermediate ability as well as Rep Advanced groups. There are 10 weeks of summer camp beginning Monday, June 29th, 2015 and the final week begins Monday, August 31st, 2015. U6 Fundamentals (4-5 years old): A fun and rewarding skills program for children ages 4 and 5 years. Soccer skills training is built into a curriculum that teaches technical ability, agility and balance. Children are introduced to soccer in a fun and rewarding manner which provides recognition for the young player. The clinic is a combination of skill learning and games. There is lots of ball contact for each player through ball movement practice, dodge games and fun ball manoeuvring exercises. Children are taught the basics of the game. Runs for 10 weeks from June 29th to August 31st. Locations are Glendon College of York University, Felstead Park East York, Toronto City Sports Centre, and Rennie Park Bloor West. SEE ADVERTISEMENT

Power Soccer School of Excellence Summer Camps U8 Soccer Essentials/ REP Advanced (6 – 7 Years Old) Address: Power Soccer Academy, 146 Laird Drive, Suite 204, Toronto Ontario Contact: Liam Power – Academy Director Tel: (905-829.0562 Fax: (905)-829-9509 Email: liam@powersoccer.ca Website: www.powersoccer.ca Additional Information: Power Soccer Summer Camps have be running since 1998 and have worked with over 17,000 players since its establishment. Summer Camps are available throughout the GTA with weekly options available for players aged 4-16 as well as before/after care and goalkeeper training. The Summer Camps cater to a variety of skills levels ranging from beginners to intermediate ability as well as Rep Advanced groups. There are 10 weeks of summer camp beginning Monday, June 29th, 2015 and the final week begins Monday, August 31st, 2015. U8 Soccer Essentials/REP Advanced (6-7 years old) A program geared to the 6-7 year stage

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of development. Children are instructed in core soccer skills and good soccer habits through age appropriate skill exercise and games. The program emphasizes coordination and movement in soccer, presented in skill exercises and small sided soccer games designed to make a positive impact on the development of the young player. Players are introduced to competition in a fun way and achieve success through skill training as well as game play. Runs for 10 weeks from June 29th to August 31st. Locations are Glendon College of York University, Felstead Park East York, Toronto City Sports Centre, and Rennie Park Bloor West. SEE ADVERTISEMENT Power Soccer School of Excellence Summer – Soccer Sense Address: Power Soccer Academy, 146 Laird Drive, Suite 204, Toronto Ontario Contact: Liam Power – Academy Director Tel: (905-829.0562 Fax: (905)-829-9509 Email: liam@powersoccer.ca Website: www.powersoccer.ca Additional Information: Power Soccer Summer Camps have be running since 1998 and have worked with over 17,000 players since its establishment. Summer Camps are available throughout the GTA with weekly options available for players aged 4-16 as well as before/after care and goalkeeper training. The Summer Camps cater to a variety of skills levels ranging from beginners to intermediate ability as well as Rep Advanced groups. There are 10 weeks of summer camp beginning Monday, June 29th, 2015 and the final week begins Monday, August 31st, 2015. SOCCER SENSE A program designed for players in an age group/playing level who have reasonable skills and who are now capable of problem solving. This program is geared to players who compete in House League/Recreational programs or who may play in their school. The coach works on having the player refine his/her basic ball skills while beginning to learn more about the concepts of space, support and 54 March/April 2015

movement off the ball. The Power Soccer program uses creative and challenging games to improve ball control, passing, dribbling, defending and shooting. Age Groups are: U10, U12, U14, and U16 SEE ADVERTISEMENT Power Soccer School of Excellence Summer – REP Advanced Address: Power Soccer Academy, 146 Laird Drive, Suite 204, Toronto Ontario Contact: Liam Power – Academy Director Tel: (905-829.0562 Fax: (905)-829-9509 Email: liam@powersoccer.ca Website: www.powersoccer.ca Additional Information: Power Soccer Summer Camps have be running since 1998 and have worked with over 17,000 players since its establishment. Summer Camps are available throughout the GTA with weekly options available for players aged 4-16 as well as before/after care and goalkeeper training. The Summer Camps cater to a variety of skills levels ranging from beginners to intermediate ability as well as Rep Advanced groups. There are 10 weeks of summer camp beginning Monday, June 29th, 2015 and the final week begins Monday, A ugust 31st, 2015. REP Advanced Skill and tactical training for players who play at the Advanced/Senior level with their clubs and who wish to hone their skills in an environment with similar level players. Players in this program receive challenging and advanced tactical training in attacking and defensive principles including positional play, support, movement off the ball and transition play. Technique training of all the core soccer skills is covered. The Senior program caters to players who wish to pursue quality training while being assessed for our male and female Academy teams. Age Groups are: U10, U12, U14, and U16 SEE ADVERTISEMENT Challenger Sports Summer Camps Contact: Joe Medcalf Tel: 1.800.309.0212 Email: jmedcalf@challengersports.com Website: www.challengersports.com

Additional Information: Challenger Sports offers a complete range of summer camps providing separate British, Brazilian and American themed camp programs with instruction for all ages and abilities. Approximately 1,200 British, 100 Brazilian and 50 US coaches are carefully selected by Challenger from over two thousand potential candidates. They are all committed and talented coaches, but more importantly they love children and understand how we teach new skills, build confidence and have fun all at the same time! Toronto FC Summer Camps July 6 - 10 Where: Downsview Park – Toronto Ontario Contact: Antoneloo Inverso Tel: 416-815-5600 x 2600 Email: antonello.inverso@mlse.com Website: www.torontofc.ca/camps Entry Fee: $425 Entry Deadline: June 15th Age Divisions: Boys and Girls U7 – U15 Additional Information: Toronto FC Summer Camps are for the soccer player who is looking to improve and expand their technical skill level in a fun and professional environment. This week long program utilizes age specific training for players of varying skill level and is designed to encourage players to experiment and learn to feel comfortable in all aspects of the game. Please note that all Camp sessions take place at Downsview Park with viewing available in designated areas for parents. We ask that spectators remain in the designated seating areas at all times so as to not disrupt the flow of programing for the athletes. Our summer camps are designed to provide young athletes an all-around experience on and off-field. Both weeks are open to male and female players ages 6-14 years old. SEE ADVERTISEMENT

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BY LES JONES - COVERSHOTS INC.

CANADA’S FIRST SOCCER MEDAL ADAPTED FROM AN ARTICLE IN ‘SOCCER: CANADA’S NATIONAL SPORT’, AVAILABLE AT HTTP://COVERSHOTS.CA

Canada’s earliest known soccer medal survived over 130 years in anonymity. The medal was discovered last year by a trombone-playing, antique dealer in Vancouver, buried among a bag of mixed military medals and was next auctioned off on-line. It now has pride of place in a collection of Canadian soccer history. The medal was awarded for the Dominion Association Football Challenge Cup - the Toronto Lacrosse Club beat Berlin High School (now Waterloo) 2-0. The year was 1880, confirming soccer’s long history in Canada. John A. Macdonald was Prime Minister and ‘O Canada’ was performed for the very first time. The DAFC however, wasn’t the first football association in Canada. That honour goes to the Foot Ball Association of Canada formed as far back as 1873 to bring a degree of organization to various informal football games played at University College (now University of Toronto) As well as being misnamed, in 1878 the FBAC according to contemporary reports, ‘died from apathy’. In the meantime, in 1876, a new, broader association had been formed, the Toronto Foot Ball*Association. It wasn’t very extensive, comprising just University College, Toronto Lacrosse Club, Carlton Cricket Club and the Toronto School of Medicine but would appear to be the first non-academic, soccer-specific association created outside of the UK. That’s quite an honour for Canada. As was reported at the time, “there were four meetings to agree on the proper definition of offside and then nobody could understand it.” The committee members being Scottish, the rules were as used in Scotland, except for agreeing to 15 men a side. The newness of the sport meant the organisers mistakenly originally specified the goals as 12 feet wide, but quickly changed it to the regulation 24. There was no league play, no knock-out cup competition. Just a few, casual challenge matches, mainly in the fall. The first game took place on October 21 1876 at Jarvis field (NW corner of Jarvis & Wellesley). Carlton Club and Toronto Lacrosse drew 0-0 and, consistent with the game today, one goal was disallowed on ‘the vexed question of offside!’ Such was the interest in the game that the TFBA essentially expanded a year later to become the Dominion Football Association, adding two teams from outside 56 March/April 2015

Toronto — Berlin High School and Galt. A knock-out Challenge Cup was instituted but only three matches were played and the competition was not completed. The following year, Peterborough & Queen’s College, Kingston also entered but failed to play a single game, probably because of logistical or weather-related issues. The first winner of the first knockout cup competition in Canada, and by extension the first Champion of Canada, was the theological Knox College of Toronto. The team did not concede a goal in all three games and beat Berlin 1-0, appropriately on Dominion Day, July 1 1879, to take the 1878-79 title. It may have been almost a century and a half ago but in many ways this was soccer as we know it today – eleven-aside, 90 minute duration, a round ball with a circumference 27-28”, an impartial referee, a replay for tied matches and a medal or badge for each player on the winning team. Giving it credibility, the President of the DFA was the GovernorGeneral. In 1879, although Galt, Peterborough & Kingston dropped out, new teams joined - Berlin High School Juniors, Port Hope (likely Trinity College School), Trinity Medical School and Victoria University College (then in Cobourg, now Victoria University in Toronto). The DFA however lasted only one more year, but long enough for Toronto Lacrosse Club to claim the Dominion Football Association Challenge Cup. The trophy’s whereabouts today are unknown. If it was pure silver, it was probably melted down. However, given that the long lost Connaught Cup, Canada’s first ‘official’ national championship trophy from 1912, was discovered just last year at a Montreal garage-sale after being missing since 1978 and the impressively large People’s Shield, the ‘unofficial’ national trophy prior to that was found, after 30 years, blocking the weather in a broken back-porch window, there is still hope. The small silver badge (pictured) commemorating the 1879/1880 championship and awarded to W. George is now in safe hands however and is the lone artifact from the DFA years. Indeed, its presentation was almost the last action of the DFA: Bad weather and badmanagement meant only one game was

played the next season and the DFA was replaced by the far more broadly based Western Football Association (i.e. Toronto and west of Toronto) and the Central Football Association stretching from Toronto east to Kingston. By summer 1880, the WFA boasted 24 clubs mainly in and around Berlin. From there, under the guidance of David Forsyth, soccer took off and quickly established itself as the most popular sport in the country. The terms football, foot-ball and foot ball, were used interchangeably.

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COACH DAVE: MY CORNER

FIT FACTS

I(ANDLOVE THE FA CUP HATE THE CANADIAN CHAMPIONSHIP) BY DAVE KENNY I love the English Football Association Challenge Cup (FA Cup). I love cheering for the underdog. I love watching the teams I hate the most suffer the biggest losses. I love watching my team win and don’t really mind when the big teams get knocked out early in the competition. I was first introduced to the FA Cup early in 1972 when my family first arrived in England after a short stay in Quebec. I was a young, not so easily influenced, Canadian boy who was, at that time, beginning a three year stay in the land of football. I was enrolled in Amherst Public School, in Sevenoaks, Kent, (southern England). I attended my first few days in “Canadian “clothing as I had not yet been taken to purchase my plimsoll shoes, short pants, tie and jumper which would become my official school uniform. These first few days saw me in my Davey Crockett style suede jacket (with sleeve tassels) and jeans. One of my fellow Sevenoaks students, Andrew, asked me if I played “football”. (My dad had pre-warned me that ‘football’ was actually ‘soccer’ upon our arrival in England, so I thought I was quite “on-top” of the game, in knowing what he was referring to!). There would be a game, he told me, at morning break on the outdoor netball court, which also doubled as the playground. At first break, there were actually, more than ten 58 March/April 2015

different games going on simultaneously in the playground. Each game used its own rocks or parts of the school uniform as goalposts. I soon learned that games were also played at lunch and afternoon break; in fact we did little else besides play football. We, as young men, lived and breathed the great sport. It wasn’t so much a choice to do so; we just lived it. My ability to play football assisted my quick acceptance into the “cool” group at school. I remember Andrew specifically because, not only was he my first friend, he was also the first Manchester United supporter I ever met. He was also a sore loser. Whether it was during our playground games or later on school teams, a loss was completely devastating to Andrew. The other Man U supporters at school were not much better, so I decided, within the first week, that I was NOT going to support the Red Devils. I had to find another team to support! I could NOT be that kind of footballer! I remember, within my first month in England, watching a blue team with a couple of long haired, “cool” looking

players that wowed me. With the urging of my new friend William, I quickly became a Chelsea supporter. My decision to become a supporter of Chelsea was also encouraged by the team having their theme song reach the top ten on the hit parade - a song, “Blue Is The Colour: that many of you will be familiar with as it was stolen by the Saskatchewan Roughriders and changed to “Green Is The Colour”. I was informed that Chelsea had won the FA Cup in 1970 and according to William, they were the team “to watch”. I loved the Peters, (Osgood and Bonetti) but I remember them losing shortly after I blessed them with my support. The Blues were beaten by Orient in the fifth round of what was the 91st edition of the Cup. Little did I know, Chelsea would become one of the worst teams in the league (even dropping to Division 2 in the eighties) and would not make another appearance in the FA Cup final until 1994. Chelsea would not win another Cup until 1997. While Chelsea was playing the 1972 FA Cup competition, there was another team that caught my attention. A “nonleague” team from Hereford made the headlines of the sports pages by having an amazing run in the competition. A “non-league” team was one that played in a local amateur league well below the calibre of the four professional divisions. Hereford had knocked Newcastle out of the FA Cup in the third round. This was the first time an amateur team had beaten a first division (now Premier division)

team since 1949. Hereford would eventually lose to another first division team, West Ham, in a fourth round replay. The unprecedented run of Herford resulted in the club being elected into the Football League prior to the 1972-73 season. The idea that an amateur team could play a professional team amazed me and I became a supporter of any underdog that day. Leeds United (a team I did consider supporting) defeated Arsenal (my dad’s favourite team) in the final of 1972. I remember watching the game on the telly and I was fascinated by the singing fans, the long walk to the stadium, Wembley stadium itself, the Royal Box and the traditions displayed. The first time I heard the crowd singing “Abide With Me” and “God Save the Queen,” I was hooked. I loved the FA Cup! I have been fortunate enough to attend two FA Cup finals at Wembley. Before returning to Canada in 1974, a member of the Kent FA gave my dad and me his tickets to the game. We had “Grandstand” tickets, which meant we had a seat and would not be standing in the terraces. We watched Liverpool defeat Newcastle (the same team Hereford defeated two years prior) and I was in awe with the stadium, the support for the two teams and everything around me. I was amazed at the volume of the singing, the passion and the level of emotion the fans of each team displayed on their faces. They lived and breathed support for their beloved teams. In 1980, (while we were living in Canada) a Toronto tour group managed to obtain a block of tickets to travel to Wembley and my father and I were quick to buy a package that would have us back in the humbled grounds again. We were both referees at the time, and managed to obtain tickets to the dinner and reception for the game officials on 5 February/March 2012

the Friday night before the final game. Upon hearing we were from Canada, organizers insisted we sit front row with the Cup officials. A great honour indeed for two foreigners “crashing” the party. For the game itself, we were unsure which team we should support. We knew we were in the terraces but we did not know in which group of supporters we would be standing. Wearing the wrong colours was a risk we were not willing to take, so we decided not to purchase any scarves or flags until we knew who we should cheer for. Division 2 team West Ham was playing top division Arsenal. To my dad’s delight it turned out we were with the Arsenal supporters. To my delight, the underdog, West Ham, won the game. A win-win for sure. Looking at the 2014-2015 FA Cup, a near record 736 teams entered the competition. Early participants included teams with names such as Biggleswade United, Bishop Auckland, Blaby and Whetstone and Armthorpe Welfare. These teams all entered the cup with the hope of surviving a few rounds, possibly drawing a big name opponent and making enough money to pay all the club expenses for a few years. In short, they are hoping to be the next Hereford. The 2015 Cup has had its share of underdogs upsetting some of the top teams. Third tier Bradford, upset Chelsea and tiny Cambridge United

took Manchester United to a fourth round replay. Bradford also defeated Sunderland to advance to the quarter finals and a prize of nearly half a million dollars. (At the time of writing, Bradford is preparing for a match with Reading and a spot in the semi final). What I love the most about the FA Cup is the single game knockout format. This allows the underdog to have the game of its life and pull off an upset. I like the idea of a small club drawing a home match versus one of the giants of league football. I love the excitement a BIG game brings to a small town. The ability for a game to bring a community together is simply mindblowing. The Ontario Cup competition used to be a knockout tournament, similar to the FA Cup. Smaller clubs, like my club Richmond Hill used to be, occasionally beat one of the teams from the city of Scarborough or London. If one of our teams reached the quarter final, it was a cause for celebration. Today, the format requires small regional tournaments to decide local winners moving into the final eight. The chance of a small, weaker team beating ALL the teams in its group, all on the same weekend, to advance to the quarter final, is highly unlikely. As a result, often smaller clubs do not even enter the competitions. (The OSA does offer Tier Two tournaments in some age groups in the hope of attracting more teams, but these are few and far between). We have managed to pull off a couple of upsets, only to be beaten and eliminated a few hours later. I would much prefer to have a few weeks between games, to enjoy the victory, as it was when it was a knockout tournament. At the elite level in Canada, the closest thing we have to the FA Cup is the Amway Canadian Championship. InsideSOCCER 59

This, in my opinion, is nothing more than an excuse to sell extra tickets and find a team to enter the CONCACAF Champions League. The inaugural tournament of 2008 was a three team competition between the Canadian MLS teams. Later, the Edmonton NASL team was included and last season, the Ottawa Fury was added. This means our Canadian Club Championship is a five team tournament. Interest from a fan’s perspective is poor. Attendance is generally low, and teams often field weakened squads. I made the mistake of paying for a ticket - only once. Let’s compare this to the American Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. The Open Cup is the oldest cup competition in U.S. soccer and allows affiliated amateur and professional teams to compete together and against one another. The one hundred year old competition allows an amateur club the opportunity to play against the country’s best. Amateur and low level pro teams participate in regional early round games. MLS teams join in later rounds. Winning the championship is an honor and a privilege; a feat similar to the FA Cup in England. (Might I mention that Cup finals are played in front of sell out crowds)? What is missing in our Amway Canadian Championship is excitement. An MLS league game at BMO Field in Toronto featuring Montreal or Vancouver is a sell out. A “reserve team” match for the Amway championship could be

played at a local park. Supporters don’t support the games and interest is low. Why do we not include our top amateur teams in the tournament? The CSA has a National club champion every year. Each provincial champion team meets for a National tournament each fall. Why do we not include these champions in the Amway? Why do we not allow League 1 teams from Ontario or Premier League teams from B.C. to participate? Why do we not include PDL teams and any other senior team that wants to enter the tournament? PDL, USL, USSSA and NPSL teams all participate in the US Open Cup but equivalent Canadian teams are not permitted to enter the Amway Championship. I don’t get it! When I was playing as a 19 year old in Richmond Hill, we hosted a match against the European U18 champions. With only a few weeks to promote the game, the town came together and treated the game as a major community event. The town council welcomed the visitors from Denmark with a formal luncheon and greeting from the mayor; the residents turned out by the hundreds, possibly thousands, to see the game, standing four deep around the field. It was the largest crowd I had ever seen for a soccer game in Richmond Hill. In short, with apologies to TFC, it was a “BLOODY BIG DEAL!!” Imagine if we could create that same sort of excitement today for soccer games in small town Canada; the same sort of

excitement created when a big name club in England travels to a small town for the FA Cup. Imagine the excitement in Sudbury or North Bay if the Montreal Impact or TFC was drawn to play the local amateur side, made up of plumbers, accountants and students. Maybe, if we create some excitement in the early rounds, we can create some excitement in the final rounds where in all likelihood the MLS teams will be playing each other anyway. Why not give the chance of glory to the amateurs of Sudbury or any other community team which is willing to enter. Creating an event in a small town can only enhance interest in the game itself. Wouldn’t it be great to have TV coverage “Live from Lions Park” or “Kiwanis Field”? Imagine a true Canadian club championship with the chance of upsets! A true Canadian FA Cup! This would create something I, personally, would like to see, and PAY to see. If the Amway Championship stays the way it is now... count me out. Sorry, I am not buying tickets. I was fooled once. Give me a Bradford or Herford and I am back in.

DRILL OF THE MONTH: “JUGGLING” This drill can be practiced in a team scenario or individually

SET UP One ball per player

START A player begins by dropping a ball to his foot. He kicks the ball lightly into the air and as it drops, kicks the ball back in to the air. Each time the ball touches the foot, the player scores a point. See how many points can be scored before the ball touches the ground. Players should attempt to keep the ball below chest level for best results 60 March/April 2015

PROGRESSIONS • use both feet to keep the ball airborne • alternate feet to keep the ball airborne • use thighs and chest to keep the ball airborne • start with the ball on the ground and begin by rolling the ball up the foot and “flicking” it into the air, then keep the ball airborne

• as players progress, have them occasionally kick the ball higher and control it on the first touch

OBJECTIVES Use this simple drill to develop balance, leg strength, foot speed and a “soft touch” with the foot and other body parts

COACHING POINTS

• create competition among players to see who can juggle the longest

• Encourage players to use all legal body parts

• put players in a group with one ball and have them juggle-pass the ball around the group

• Encourage originality and tricks • Encourage players to keep their eye on the ball and adjust their bodies to keep the ball airborne

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Hosted by Crescent School (Field House & Centre for Creative Learning, 2365 Bayview Avenue, Toronto, Ontario). This will be an incredible day of guest speakers, interactive soccer sessions, and a 4v4 tournament to cap it all off! The event is open to all Torontoarea youth soccer players and students, who want to come together to improve their game, and support education, opportunity and communities in rural east Africa. All event proceeds will support the Gulu United FC Youth Academy (http://guluunited.com) and The Olive Branch for Children (http://www. theolivebranchforchildren.org)..

In addition, you will have a chance to interact with a growing list of celebrities, media personalities and soccer experts who include: Kristian Jack (TSN Soccer Analyst), Victor Satei (UEFA A licensed coach & founder/director of Apex International Football Consultancy / Gulu United FC Academy Technical Director), Kara Lang (Canadian National Team Player), Chris Pozniak (former Toronto FC & Canadian National Team Player & Power FC U17 Head Coach), Steve Elias (Founder and Director of Freestyle Soccer), Gord Arrowsmith (FIFA Referee) . . . and more to come! The event has limited space. You can BOOK YOUR SPOT ONLINE (https:// chimp.net/campaigns/soccer-for-all)

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with your $25 registration fee. Event t-shirts and lunch will be donated for all, with some great prizes available for the top fundraisers. And, all of the funds raised will go directly to two amazing impact partners, the Gulu United FC Youth Academy (Uganda) and the Olive Branch for Children (Tanzania). THE IMPACT In still war-recovering northern Uganda, Canadian Adrian Bradbury launched the Gulu United Football Club Youth Academy, which provides the best young footballers in the isolated region with a scholarship that will give them full-time football training, international coaching and exposure, as well as an exemplary academic environment. The

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objective is to not only give these youth players a chance to develop into worldclass professional footballers, but to also provide them with the best educational, personal and social development possible. This social business is built on a proven global youth academy soccer model that is focused on unlocking the competitive advantages of warrecovering and emerging regions to develop talent, drive education, mentor youth leaders, lead social change and provide sustainability and opportunities to the communities it serves. With patience and discipline, this is a program being built to last. Along with home care for people living with HIV/AIDS, medical clinics and food security, the Olive Branch for Children is committed to helping remote communities gain access to early childhood education in Tanzania. This program focuses on training selected villagers as teachers in the basics of Montessori Education to then establish village-operated, Montessori kindergartens in their communities. Since 2008, Canadian Montessori teachers have volunteered to travel to this region and conduct 2 to 3 week training seminars for the teachers. Site visits to each school are also done during this time. Teachers from the schools meet 5 February/March 2012

monthly with the Tanzanian Montessori supervisor and a representative from The Olive Branch, and founder Deborah McCracken, review Montessori materials and work collaboratively on improving their schools. Some of the target communities are 80km from a main road and over 20km from a primary school. For some children, the remote Montessori kindergartens will be their only access to education.

Currently, there are 17 kindergartens running in partnership with The Olive Branch for Children, including the opening of a brand new Montessori school fully equipped with child-size furniture, shelves, and Montessori materials in 2011. Two great initiatives that are getting a boost from youth soccer players right here in Canada!

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ENJOYING NEW CHALLENGE WITH OTTAWA FURY FC The Ottawa Fury FC welcomed two new players before the start of the 2015 NASL season, picking up former Toronto FC striker Andrew Wiedeman and making TFC defender Ryan Richter a permanent member of the team as well. Ryan Richter

Richter joins Ottawa knowing plenty about the club, having spent time on loan with the Fury in the 2014 season. Richter praised the city, it’s stadium and facilities but he cited his positive relationship with head coach Marc Dos Santos and the coaching staff, as well as his teammates, as the deciding factor in making the move permanent for the 2015 season. Richter is now a year removed from the season that saw him move from his natural right fullback spot to centre-half. That change, coupled with the tumultuous 2014 MLS campaign for Toronto FC, meant that, for Richter, Ottawa was, even then, a home away from home. 64 March/April 2015

“With my situation in Toronto, it was kind of uncertain at the end of the year and I felt at home here,” Richter told InsideSOCCER Magazine. “Between the ups and downs of Toronto, I would come back here and I knew where my role was, where I fit in with the team, and that’s a nice thing for any player. When it came time to decide where I wanted to go, there was a couple other offers, but if I could make everything work, it was always going to be me coming back to Ottawa.” While he found solace in the club, he also found further motivation playing in his natural position, a role he and Dos Santos saw eye-to-eye on. “I gave it a go at centre-half but that really isn’t me,” Richter explained. “My natural position is right back. It was great to learn. I learned a lot, training at centreback. I learned a lot about defending and about myself. It’s only helped me become a better rightback to be honest. In my heart, I knew that if I was going to have success in my career, it’s not going to be in the middle – it’s at rightback.” With Ottawa entering its second season in the NASL, the club has lofty ambitions, fuelled, as ever, by the tireless work that Dos Santos and his coaching

staff have put into building a diverse, competitive team. That work is put to the test through the rigours of the Amway Canadian Championship, a tournament Richter highlighted as the battleground where Ottawa hopes to prove itself. “I think, for the NASL clubs, the Amway Canadian Championship is a little more important than it is – at least from what I’ve seen in Toronto – for MLS clubs,” Richter said. “For us, it’s our chance to show there isn’t that much difference in the quality and that we can give MLS clubs a game. Our goal in the Amway is to first get past Edmonton and then the next round for us would be against Vancouver. We’d give Vancouver a go and really try to make a run if we can.” Richter isn’t the only former Toronto FC player to make the switch to Ottawa, though. The club welcomed three-year TFC forward Andrew Wiedeman to their ranks during the offseason. Wiedeman spoke with Richter and Dos Santos about the move and was convinced that Ottawa would be the right fit. “I wanted to go somewhere just a little bit colder than Toronto so I figured why not head a little bit more northeast,” Wiedeman said, with a laugh. “I didn’t know all that much about the club but I was able to come out and visit Ryan last

Andrew Wiedeman

season though. I met the guys and saw the stadium and stuff and that was all good but then in the offseason, Ryan was really, really high on Marc Dos Santos and really high on the club. He spoke nothing but good things about them and I put a lot of stock in what he said. That was the key reason I decided to come here, for sure.” “I talked to Wiedeman and was telling him what I thought of the team, the city and Marc and I had nothing but good things to say,” Richter said. “He took my word on those but Marc sold the city

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and the team to him too.” Wiedeman revealed there were some talks of a move to other teams in MLS, or perhaps pursuing a move in Ireland, where he holds a passport, It was the initial conversation with Dos Santos that convinced Wiedeman that a move to Ottawa was the right decision, and the 25-year-old striker had nothing but good things to say about Dos Santos, the man at the helm of the Fury. “He’s very open, very approachable and he definitely instils confidence in his players, which is huge,” Wiedeman explained. “He’s also honest, which I think is the biggest thing. He tells you what you need to hear and he’s a no-bullshit kind of guy. He just calls it as he sees it and that’s what you want as a player; honesty and transparency.” That first conversation with Dos Santos also set straight a career course that had shifted in Toronto, where Wiedeman was being utilized as a winger rather than a central forward. Like Richter, Wiedeman said being on the same page for his position on the field was another big reason for joining. “One of the main things I took out of that first conversation with Marc was he said, ‘Look, I want you to come in and be a No. 9, a centre striker. If we need you, we can play you out wide in a

pinch but I’m looking at you for a striker.’” Wiedeman said. “That was huge, because that’s where I feel is my best position and where I feel I can contribute to the team the most.” Now the two have their sights set on the Amway Canadian Championship, where they might just face off against their former club in the final; there are a few matches beforehand for both teams along the way, with Ottawa facing FC Edmonton first, and, if successful in that leg, moving on to play the Vancouver Whitecaps. Toronto FC would need to defeat the Montreal Impact to meet Ottawa in the final. For Wiedeman and Richter that scenario is one they would surely relish. “It would be great to go up and play Toronto,” Wiedeman said. “We’d have to get through a couple more hurdles before we get to them but any chance to play against your old club is huge. I’d want to do well against them and have success. I don’t care who we have to beat though: I want to win the Amway Canadian Championship. If it’s Toronto, I want to do well, beat them and win it!”

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CANADIAN WOMEN’S NATIONAL TEAM

PLAYER PROFILES JANINE BECKIE

NUMBER 18, FORWARD

NOTES Janine Elizabeth Beckie. Born into a soccer family (basketball father Gary, basketball mother Sheila Brennan, soccer brother Drew, soccer sisters Alysha and Jenelle). Her father was born in Davidson, SK while her mother was born in Regina, SK. She grew up participating in soccer, gymnastics, basketball and lacrosse. She was four years old when she started playing soccer for Real Colorado. Favourite players include Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Christine Sinclair, Megan Rapinoe, and FC Barcelona. FOR COUNTRY She was 19 years old when she made her debut in the Canadian youth program in 2014 with coach Andrew Olivieri. Represented Canada at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Canada 2014. She was 20 years old when she made her debut for Canada on 26 November 2014.

JOSÉE BÉLANGER NUMBER 9, FORWARD

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was born in Vermont (but grew up in Coaticook) while her mother was born in St-Isidore-de-Clifton, QC. She was five years old when she started playing for Coaticook. Enjoys crossfit and anything artistic. Favourite players include Lionel Messi. She earned a degree in kinesiology from Université de Sherbrooke. Is one of several players that participated in FIFA Live Your Goals festivals ahead of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Canada 2014.

while her mother was born in Montego Bay, JAM. She grew up in the Greater Toronto Area, including homes in Brampton and Mississauga. She grew up competing in soccer, basketball, flag football, volleyball, track and field. She was eight years old when she started playing soccer at Brams United SC. Enjoys television, playing soccer. Favourite players include Lionel Messi, Mia Hamm, Marta, Christine Sinclair, and Carles Puyol.

FOR COUNTRY Won a silver medal with Canada at the XIV Pan American Games Santo Domingo 2003 after the team lost 1:2 a.e.t. to Brazil in the final. She was 18 years old when she made her debut for Canada (30 July 2004). Won a gold medal at the 2004 CONCACAF Women’s Under-20 Championship in Canada (Canada also qualified for Thailand 2004). Finished fifth with Canada at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Thailand 2004. Won a gold medal with Canada at the 2010 CONCACAF championship / FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifiers for Germany 2011.

FOR COUNTRY She was 14 years old when she made her debut in the Canadian youth program in 2010 with coach David Benning. Won a silver medal at the 2012 CONCACAF Women’s Under-17 Championship in Guatemala (Canada qualified for Azerbaijan 2012). Represented Canada at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Azerbaijan 2012. She was 17 years old when she made her debut for Canada on 12 January 2013. She represented Canada at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Canada 2014.

KADEISHA BUCHANAN

ALLYSHA CHAPMAN

NUMBER 3, DEFENDER

NUMBER 15, DEFENDER

NOTES Her father was born in St. Thomas, JAM

NOTES Her father was born in Moncton, NB while

BY ADRIAN BRADBURY JESSIE FLEMING

NUMBER 17, MIDFIELDER

her mother was born in Edinburgh, SCO. She grew up competing in hockey, soccer, track & field, cross country, and skiing. Enjoys going to the beach, watching hockey, shopping, and watching movies. Favourite players include Zinédine Zidane, and Zlatan Ibrahimović. She earned a degree in Biology from Louisville State University in 2011. FOR COUNTRY She was 15 years old when she made her debut in the Canadian youth program in 2004 with coach Jens Kraemer. Won a gold medal with Canada at the 2008 CONCACAF Women’s Under-20 Championship in Puebla (Canada qualified for Chile 2008). Represented Canada at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Chile 2008. She was 25 years old when she made her debut for Canada on October 25 2014.

JONELLE FILIGNO NUMBER 16, FORWARD

NOTES Her father was born in Etobicoke, ON while her mother was born in Georgetown, GUY. She was four years old when she started playing soccer at North Mississauga. She grew up participating in soccer, basketball, volleyball, and cross-

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country running. Her favourite player is Lionel Messi. She earned a degree in Exercise Science from Rutgers University in 2014. FOR COUNTRY She was 15 years old when she made her debut in the Canadian youth program in 2006 with coach Bob Birarda. She was 17 years old when she made her debut for Canada (16 January 2008). Finished first with Canada at the 2008 Cyprus Women’s Cup. Finished second with Canada at the 2008 CONCACAF Women’s Olympic Qualifying tournament (Canada qualified for the Beijing 2008 Olympics). Won a gold medal with Canada at the 2008 CONCACAF Women’s Under-20 Championship in Puebla (Canada qualified for Chile 2008). Represented Canada at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Chile 2008. Won a gold medal with Canada at the 2010 CONCACAF championship / FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifiers for Germany 2011. Finished first with Canada at the 2011 Cyprus Women’s Cup. Represented Canada at the FIFA Women’s World Cup Germany 2011. She was the 29th women’s footballer to make her 50th appearance for Canada (9 August 2012). She won an Olympic bronze medal with Canada at the London 2012 Women’s Olympic Football Tournament.

NOTES Both of her parents were born in Toronto. She grew up participating in soccer, hockey, track and cross-country running. She was three years old when she started playing soccer for Nor’West Optimist SC. Enjoys sports and reading. Favourite players include Melissa Tancredi, Andrés Iniesta, Pelé, Borussia Dortmund, FC Barcelona. FOR COUNTRY She was 14 years old when she made her debut in the Canadian youth program in 2012 with coach Andrew Olivieri. Won a silver medal with Canada at the 2013 CONCACAF Women’s Under-17 Championship in Montego Bay, JAM. She was 15 years old when she made her debut for Canada on 15 December 2013 (she was the second-youngest player to ever play for Canada). Represented Canada at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Costa Rica 2014. Represented Canada at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Canada 2014.

ROBYN GAYLE

NUMBER 5, DEFENDER

NOTES Both of her parents were born in Jamaica. She grew up participating in soccer, track, volleyball and basketball. She was 10 years old when she started playing soccer for Mississauga Dixie Hearts. She enjoys music, video games and watching soccer. Favourite players include Zinédine Zidane, Cesc Fàbregas, Mario Balotelli and Neymar. FOR COUNTRY She was 15 years old when she made her debut in the Canadian youth program in 2001 with coach Stuart Neely. She was 20 years old when she made her debut for Canada (25 June 2006). Won a silver medal with Canada at the 2006 CONCACAF Women’s Gold Cup / FIFA World Cup Qualifiers for China 2007. Finished first with Canada at the 2008 Cyprus Women’s Cup. Finished second with Canada at the 2008 CONCACAF Women’s Olympic Qualifying tournament (Canada qualified for the Beijing 2008 Olympics). Finished first with Canada at the 2010 Cyprus Women’s Cup. Won a gold medal with Canada at the 2010 CONCACAF championship / FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifiers for Germany 2011. She was the 24th women’s footballer to

make her 50th appearance for Canada (25 October 2011). Finished first with Canada at the 2011 Cyprus Women’s Cup. Won a gold medal with Canada at the XVI Pan American Games Guadalajara 2011. Finished second with Canada at the 2012 Cyprus Women’s Cup. Won an Olympic bronze medal with Canada at the London 2012 Women’s Olympic Football Tournament. She was the 20th women’s footballer to make her 75th appearance for Canada (15 December 2013).

SELENIA IACCHELLI NUMBER 27, MIDFIELDER

FOR COUNTRY Won a silver medal with Canada at the XIV Pan American Games Santo Domingo 2003 after the team lost 1:2 a.e.t. to Brazil in the final. Won a gold medal at the 2004 CONCACAF Women’s Under-20 Championship in Canada (Canada also qualified for Thailand 2004). Finished fifth with Canada at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Thailand 2004. Won a silver medal at the 2006 CONCACAF Women’s Under-20 Championship in Mexico. Represented Canada at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Russia 2006. She was 27 years old when she made her debut for Canada on 24 November 2013.

CHRISTINA JULIEN NUMBER 26, FORWARD

NOTES Both of her parents were born in Cornwall. She grew up playing hockey and soccer. She was seven years old when she started playing soccer in Williamstown. Enjoys reading. Favourite player is Lionel Messi. One of several players that had a cameo appearance in the “Colouful Canada” video that was produced to help unveil the FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015 Official Emblem on 14 December 2012. FOR COUNTRY She was 20 years old when she made her debut for Canada (05 March 2009). Finished second with Canada at the 2009 Cyprus Women’s Cup. Finished first with Canada at the 2010 Cyprus Women’s Cup. Won a gold medal with Canada at the 2010 CONCACAF championship / FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifiers for Germany 2011. Finished first with Canada at the 2011 Cyprus Women’s Cup. Represented Canada at the FIFA Women’s World Cup Germany 2011. Won a gold medal with Canada at the XVI Pan American Games Guadalajara 2011. Won a silver medal with Canada at the 2012 CONCACAF Women’s Olympic Qualifying tournament in Vancouver. Finished

second with Canada at the 2012 Cyprus Women’s Cup. Served as an alternate when Canada won bronze at the London 2012 Women’s Olympic Football Tournament. She was the 30th women’s footballer to make her 50th appearance for Canada (8 March 2013).

KAYLYN KYLE

NUMBER 6, MIDFIELDER

NOTES She was born just over a year after her father retired from professional hockey in the United States. She was six years old when she started playing for Silverwood Rangers (as a goalkeeper). As a youngster, favourite players included Christine Sinclair and Carmelina Moscato. Has served as an athlete ambassador for Right To Play. In 2013, she was one of 28 athletes featured in Sportsnet Magazine’s The Beauty of Sport. FOR COUNTRY She was 14 years old when she made her debut in the Canadian youth program in 2003 with coach Bryan Rosenfeld. She was 19 years old when she made her debut for Canada (16 January 2008). Finished first with Canada at the 2008 Cyprus Women’s Cup. Won a gold medal with Canada at the 2008 CONCACAF Women’s Under-20 Championship

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in Puebla (Canada qualified for Chile 2008). Represented Canada at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Chile 2008. Finished second with Canada at the 2009 Cyprus Women’s Cup. Won a gold medal with Canada at the 2010 CONCACAF championship / FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifiers for Germany 2011. Finished first with Canada at the 2011 Cyprus Women’s Cup. Represented Canada at the FIFA Women’s World Cup Germany 2011. Won a gold medal with Canada at the XVI Pan American Games Guadalajara 2011. Finished second with Canada at the 2012 Cyprus Women’s Cup. She was the 26th women’s footballer to make her 50th appearance for Canada (1 March 2012). Won an Olympic bronze medal with Canada at the London 2012 Women’s Olympic Football Tournament.

STEPHANIE LABBÉ

NUMBER 21, GOALKEEPER

NOTES Speaks English as well as Swedish (from playing in Sweden) and a bit of French (from her father’s side of the family). She was 12 years old when she started playing for Spruce Grove Saints. Grew up playing hockey (as a forward), basketball and soccer. Enjoys snowboarding, water sports, and hockey. Split time as a teenager playing goalkeeper (her

position) and forward (when it wasn’t her turn in goal) at the youth club level. Earned a Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Development and Education, from the University of Connecticut in 2009. Certified as a Personal Trainer from the National Academy of Sports Medicine in 2013. FOR COUNTRY She was 15 years old when she made her debut in the Canadian youth program in 2002 with coach Stuart Neely. Won a silver medal with Canada at the XIV Pan American Games Santo Domingo 2003 after the team lost 1:2 a.e.t. to Brazil in the final. Won a gold medal at the 2004 CONCACAF Women’s Under-20 Championship in Canada (Canada also qualified for Thailand 2004). Finished fifth with Canada at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Thailand 2004. Won a silver medal at the 2006 CONCACAF Women’s Under-20 Championship in Mexico. Represented Canada at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Russia 2006. She was 21 years old when she made her debut for Canada (27 July 2008). Won a gold medal with Canada at the 2010 CONCACAF championship / FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifiers for Germany 2011. Finished first with Canada at the 2011 Cyprus Women’s Cup. Finished second with Canada at the 2012 Cyprus Women’s Cup.

ASHLEY LAWRENCE NUMBER 22, MIDFIELDER

NOTES Her mother was born in Yarmouth, NS while her step father was born in NGA. She grew up participating in swimming, soccer and dancing. Enjoys reading and hanging out with friends and family. Favourite player is Lionel Messi.

FOR COUNTRY She was 14 years old when she made her debut in the Canadian youth program in 2010 with coach Bryan Rosenfeld. Represented Canada at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Trinidad and Tobago 2010. Won a silver medal at the 2012 CONCACAF Women’s Under-17 Championship in Guatemala (Canada qualified for Azerbaijan 2012). Represented Canada at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Azerbaijan 2012. She was 17 years old when she made her debut for Canada (12 January 2013). Represented Canada at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Canada 2014.

KARINA LEBLANC

NUMBER 23, GOALKEEPER

NOTES Her father was born in DMA while her

mother was born in JAM. Her parents were living in Roseau, DMA, but Karina was born in Atlanta while her parents were stationed in USA for three weeks as a result of a hurricane in the Caribbean. Karina was eight years old when she moved from Roseau to Maple Ridge. She was 12 years old when she started playing soccer for Golden Ears Angels. Grew up participating in soccer, basketball, field hockey and track. Earned a Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Management, from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She has served as an ambassador for UNICEF Canada (starting in 2013). FOR COUNTRY She was 18 years old when she made her debut for Canada (21 July 1998). Won a silver medal with Canada at the 2002 CONCACAF Women’s Gold Cup / FIFA World Cup Qualifiers for USA 2003. Represented Canada at the 2003 Algarve Women’s Cup. Finished fourth with Canada at the FIFA Women’s World Cup USA 2003. Won a bronze medal with Canada at the XV Pan American Games Rio 2007. Finished first with Canada at the 2008 Cyprus Women’s Cup. Finished second with Canada at the 2009 Cyprus Women’s Cup. Finished first with Canada at the 2010 Cyprus Women’s Cup. Finished first with Canada at the 2011 Cyprus Women’s Cup. Represented Canada at the FIFA Women’s World Cup Germany 2011. She was the second Canadian to participate in four FIFA Women’s World Cups (1999, 2003, 2007, 2011). Won a gold medal with Canada at the XVI Pan American Games Guadalajara 2011. Finished second with Canada at the 2012 Cyprus Women’s Cup. She was the 10th women’s footballer to make her 100th appearance for Canada (24 March 2012).

Won an Olympic bronze medal with Canada at the London 2012 Women’s Olympic Football Tournament.

ADRIANA LEON

NUMBER 19, FORWARD

NOTES Both of her parents were born in Toronto. She was 16 years old when her family moved from Maple to King City in 2010. Grew up playing soccer and hockey. Enjoys yoga, shopping, and going to the gym. Favourite player is Ronaldo. FOR COUNTRY She was 17 years old when she made her debut in the Canadian youth program in 2009 with coach Carolina Morace. Finished fourth with Canada at the 2010 CONCACAF Women’s Under-20 Championship in Guatemala. Represented Canada at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Japan 2012. She was 20 years old when she made her debut for Canada on 12 January 2013 (she scored in the 1:0 win over China PR).

ERIN MCLEOD

NUMBER 1, GOALKEEPER NOTES Both of her parents were born in

Women’s Cup. Won an Olympic bronze medal with Canada at the London 2012 Women’s Olympic Football Tournament. She was the 12th women’s footballer to make her 100th appearance for Canada (24 November 2014).

CARMELINA MOSCATO NUMBER 4, DEFENDER Victoria, BC. She moved with her family to Indonesia, but then moved back to Calgary to live with her grandmother. She was four years old when she first played soccer for St. Albert. She has a degree in creative advertising from Penn State University. Active as an artist - she notes her love for “a mixture of street art and classical art - from Banksy to Gustuv Klimt, there is never a lack of inspiration”. FOR COUNTRY She was 19 years old when she made her debut for Canada (3 March 2002). Won a silver medal with Canada at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Canada 2002. Finished third with Canada at the 2004 CONCACAF Women’s Olympic Qualifying tournament in Costa Rica. Won a silver medal with Canada at the 2006 CONCACAF Women’s Gold Cup / FIFA World Cup Qualifiers for China 2007. Represented Canada at the FIFA Women’s World Cup China 2007. Finished first with Canada at the 2008 Cyprus Women’s Cup. Finished first with Canada at the 2010 Cyprus Women’s Cup. Finished first with Canada at the 2011 Cyprus Women’s Cup. Represented Canada at the FIFA Women’s World Cup Germany 2011. Won a silver medal with Canada at the 2012 CONCACAF Women’s Olympic Qualifying tournament in Vancouver. Finished second with Canada at the 2012 Cyprus

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Canada at the FIFA Women’s World Cup Germany 2011 (she did not feature). Won a silver medal with Canada at the 2012 CONCACAF Women’s Olympic Qualifying tournament in Vancouver. Finished second with Canada at the 2012 Cyprus Women’s Cup. Won an Olympic bronze medal with Canada at the London 2012 Women’s Olympic Football Tournament. She was the 18th women’s footballer to make her 75th appearance for Canada (4 April 2013).

MARIE-EVE NAULT NUMBER 20, DEFENDER

NOTES Both of her parents were born in Sicily, ITA. She was four years old when she started playing for Dixie SC. Grew up competing in soccer, basketball and volleyball. Enjoys writing, hanging out with family and friends. Favourite players include Eric Cantona, Carles Puyol, and Ronaldo. Graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in communications arts and science, along with a minor in business, from Penn State in 2006. FOR COUNTRY She was 17 years old when she made her debut for Canada (03 April 2002). Won a silver medal with Canada at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Canada 2002. Represented Canada at the 2003 Algarve Women’s Cup. Finished fourth with Canada at the FIFA Women’s World Cup USA 2003. Finished first with Canada at the 2010 Cyprus Women’s Cup. Finished first with Canada at the 2011 Cyprus Women’s Cup. Represented

NOTES Both of her parents were born in TroisRivières, QC. She grew up participating in soccer and basketball. She was seven years old when she started playing for the Gazelles de l’Association Trifluvienne de soccer. Enjoys snowboarding and tennis. Favourite players inlcude Luce Mongrain, Ashley Cole, Philipp Lahm, and Arjen Robben. Graduated with a degree in exercise science from the University of Tennessee in 2005. FOR COUNTRY She was 21 years old when she made her debut for Canada on 30 January 2004. Finished second with Canada at the 2009 Cyprus Women’s Cup. Won a gold medal

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with Canada at the 2010 CONCACAF championship / FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifiers for Germany 2011. Finished first with Canada at the 2011 Cyprus Women’s Cup. Represented Canada at the FIFA Women’s World Cup Germany 2011. Her and Desiree Scott were the 27th and 28th women’s footballers to make their 50th appearance for Canada (31 July 2012). Won an Olympic bronze medal with Canada at the London 2012 Women’s Olympic Football Tournament.

Women’s World Cup Azerbaijan 2012. She was 18 years old when she made her debut for Canada on 7 March 2014. Represented Canada at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Canada 2014.

SOPHIE SCHMIDT

NUMBER 13, MIDFIELDER

Guadalajara 2011. Won a silver medal with Canada at the 2012 CONCACAF Women’s Olympic Qualifying tournament in Vancouver. Finished second with Canada at the 2012 Cyprus Women’s Cup. Won an Olympic bronze medal with Canada at the London 2012 Women’s Olympic Football Tournament. She was the 11th women’s footballer to make her 100th appearance for Canada (6 March 2013).

DESIREE SCOTT

NUMBER 11, MIDFIELDER

REBECCA QUINN

NUMBER 25, DEFENDER

NOTES Her father was born in Toronto while her mother was born in Niagara-on-theLake. She grew up participating in soccer, hockey, basketball, and ski-racing. She was six years old when she started playing soccer at North Toronto. Enjoys baking and biking. Favourite players include Frank Lampard and Charmaine Hooper. FOR COUNTRY She was 14 years old when she made her debut in the Canadian youth program in 2010 with coach David Benning. Won a silver medal at the 2012 CONCACAF Women’s Under-17 Championship in Guatemala (Canada qualified for Azerbaijan 2012). Represented Canada at the FIFA U-17

NOTES Both of her parents were born in Paraguay. She was eight years old when she started playing for Abbotsford. She also played high school basketball. Favourite players include Michelle Akers and Zinédine Zidane Graduated with degree in life science from the University of Portland in December 2010. FOR COUNTRY She was 16 years old when she made her debut for Canada (19 April 2005). Won a silver medal at the 2006 CONCACAF Women’s Under-20 Championship in Mexico. Represented Canada at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Russia 2006. Represented Canada at the FIFA Women’s World Cup China 2007. Finished first with Canada at the 2008 Cyprus Women’s Cup. Finished first with Canada at the 2011 Cyprus Women’s Cup. Represented Canada at the FIFA Women’s World Cup Germany 2011. Won a gold medal with Canada at the XVI Pan American Games

NOTES Her father was born in Kingston, JAM while her mother was born in Winnipeg, MB. She grew up participating in soccer, volleyball, track and basketball. She was eight years old when she started playing for Maples Cougars. Enjoys singing and dancing. Favourite players include Lionel Messi and Thierry Henry. FOR COUNTRY She was 15 years old when she made her debut in the Canadian youth program in 2003 with coach Bryan Rosenfeld. Won a silver medal at the 2006 CONCACAF Women’s Under-20 Championship in Mexico. Represented Canada at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Russia 2006. She was 22 years old when she made her debut for Canada (24 February 2010).

Finished first with Canada at the 2010 Cyprus Women’s Cup. Won a gold medal with Canada at the 2010 CONCACAF championship / FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifiers for Germany 2011. Finished first with Canada at the 2011 Cyprus Women’s Cup. Represented Canada at the FIFA Women’s World Cup Germany 2011. Won a gold medal with Canada at the XVI Pan American Games Guadalajara 2011. Finished second with Canada at the 2012 Cyprus Women’s Cup. Won an Olympic bronze medal with Canada at the London 2012 Women’s Olympic Football Tournament.

CHRISTINE SINCLAIR NUMBER 12, FORWARD

NOTES Both of her parents were born in Vancouver, BC. She grew up playing soccer, baseball and basketball. She was four years old when she started playing soccer for South Burnaby Metro Club (she wore #10 for the Burna Bees). She earned a degree in Life Science from the University of Portland in 2005. As part of the Canadian Soccer Association’s Centennial Celebration in 2012, was honored on the All-Time Canada XI women’s team. Served as Canada’s flag bearer at the London 2012 Olympic Closing Ceremonies.

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FOR COUNTRY She was 16 years old when she made her debut in the Canadian program in 2000 with coach Even Pellerud. She was 16 years old when she made her debut for Canada (12 March 2000). Set national record with 15 goals in a season (2000). Represented Canada at the 2001 Algarve Women’s Cup. Won a silver medal with Canada at the 2002 CONCACAF Women’s Gold Cup / FIFA World Cup Qualifiers for USA 2003. Won a silver medal with Canada at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Canada 2002. Finished fourth with Canada at the FIFA Women’s World Cup USA 2003. Finished third with Canada at the 2004 CONCACAF Women’s Olympic Qualifying tournament in Costa Rica. Won a silver medal with Canada at the 2006 CONCACAF Women’s Gold Cup / FIFA World Cup Qualifiers for China 2007. Won a bronze medal with Canada at the XV Pan American Games Rio 2007. Represented Canada at the FIFA Women’s World Cup China 2007... set national record with 16 goals in a season (2007). Finished first with Canada at the 2008 Cyprus Women’s Cup. Finished second with Canada at the 2009 Cyprus Women’s Cup. Won a gold medal with Canada at the 2010 CONCACAF championship / FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifiers for Germany 2011. Finished first with Canada at the 2010 Cyprus Women’s Cup. Finished first with Canada at the 2011 Cyprus Women’s Cup. Represented Canada at the FIFA Women’s World Cup Germany 2011. Won a gold medal with Canada at the XVI Pan American Games Guadalajara 2011. Won a silver medal with Canada at the 2012 CONCACAF Women’s Olympic Qualifying tournament in Vancouver. Finished second with Canada at the 2012 Cyprus Women’s Cup. Won an Olympic bronze medal with Canada at the

London 2012 Women’s Olympic Football Tournament. She was the first women’s footballer to make her 200th appearance for Canada (12 December 2013).

MELISSA TANCREDI NUMBER 14, FORWARD

NOTES Her father was born in Ascoli Piceno, ITA while her mother was born in Thorold, ON. She was four years old when she started playing soccer for Ancaster. She grew up participating in soccer, track & field, volleyball, and javelin. Earned a Bachelor of Arts, pre-medicine/premedical studies, Anthropology, from the University of Notre Dame in 2005. Earned her Doctorate of Chiropractic degree at Logan University in 2014. Earned a Masters in Sports Science and Rehabilitation in 2014. FOR COUNTRY She was 22 years old when she made her debut for Canada (26 February 2004). Finished second with Canada at the 2009 Cyprus Women’s Cup. She was the 20th women’s footballer to make her 50th appearance for Canada (9 December 2010). Won a gold medal with Canada at the 2010 CONCACAF championship / FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifiers for Germany 2011. Finished first with

Canada at the 2011 Cyprus Women’s Cup. Represented Canada at the FIFA Women’s World Cup Germany 2011. Won a silver medal with Canada at the 2012 CONCACAF Women’s Olympic Qualifying tournament in Vancouver. She was the 16th women’s footballer to make her 75th appearance for Canada (6 March 2012). Finished second with Canada at the 2012 Cyprus Women’s Cup. Won an Olympic bronze medal with Canada at the London 2012 Women’s Olympic Football Tournament.

RHIAN WILKINSON NUMBER 7, DEFENDER

NOTES Her father was born in København, DEN (his English father was in the military) while her mother was born in Cardiff, WAL. Rhian grew up participating in hockey, ringuette, rugby, badminton, basketball, swimming, horesback riding and track and field (“I did anything and everything”). She was seven years old when she started playing soccer for Lakeshore. She enjoys reading, writing and travel. Earned a Bachelor of Arts, communications, from the University of Tennessee in 2005. Earned a degree in Anatomy and Physiology from Athabasca University in 2011. As part of the Canadian Soccer Association’s Centennial

Celebration in 2012, was honoured on the All-Time Canada XI women’s team. FOR COUNTRY She was 17 years old when she made her debut in the Canadian youth program in 2000 with coach Stuart Neely. She was 20 years old when she made her debut for Canada (26 April 2003). Won a bronze medal with Canada at the XV Pan American Games Rio 2007. Represented Canada at the FIFA Women’s World Cup China 2007. Finished first with Canada at the 2008 Cyprus Women’s Cup. Finished second with Canada at the 2009 Cyprus Women’s Cup. Won a gold medal with Canada at the 2010 CONCACAF championship / FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifiers for Germany 2011. Finished first with Canada at the 2010 Cyprus Women’s Cup. Finished first with Canada at the 2011 Cyprus Women’s Cup. Represented Canada at the FIFA Women’s World Cup Germany 2011. Won a gold medal with Canada at the XVI Pan American Games Guadalajara 2011. Won a silver medal with Canada at the 2012 CONCACAF Women’s Olympic Qualifying tournament in Vancouver. Finished second with Canada at the 2012 Cyprus Women’s Cup. Won an Olympic bronze medal with Canada at the London 2012 Women’s Olympic Football Tournament. Played in a career-high 25 consecutive Canada matches from 2012 to 2013. She was the third women’s footballer to make her 150th appearance for Canada (10 March 2014).

EMILY ZURRER

NUMBER 2, DEFENDER NOTES She was four years old when her family moved from Vancouver to Crofton. She grew up participating in soccer, karate,

baseball, basketball and track. She was seven years old when she started playing for Cowichan Valley. Hobbies include snowboarding, outdoors and hanging out with friends and family. Earned a Bachelor of Science, Advertising, from the University of Illinois in 2009. In 2013, was one of 28 athletes featured in Sportsnet Magazine’s The Beauty of Sport. In 2013, she started Sweet Ride and Froyo Waffles, a food truck business in British Columbia. FOR COUNTRY She was 15 years old when she made her debut in the Canadian youth program in 2003 with coach Lewis Page. Won a silver medal at the 2006 CONCACAF Women’s Under-20 Championship in Mexico. Represented Canada at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Russia 2006 (she did not feature). Finished second with Canada at the 2009 Cyprus Women’s Cup. Finished first with Canada at the 2010 Cyprus Women’s Cup. Won a gold medal with Canada at the 2010 CONCACAF championship / FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifiers for Germany 2011. Finished first with Canada at the 2011 Cyprus Women’s Cup. Represented Canada at the FIFA Women’s World Cup Germany 2011. Finished second with Canada at the 2012 Cyprus Women’s Cup.

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