Team Photo

Unfortunately not everyone was able to attend our final Spring League game against Gorge. I suppose summer holidays must ahve begun early? Too bad as I hoped everyone would be there for our team picture.

1-0 was the final score in a very competitive match against a Yellow team supplemented by some very talented U12 (1997) girls. Robyn scored the winner in the first half and we held out for the victory. That was probably our hardest opponent yet this season, so it was nice to end with a hard-fought win. You should be very pleased with how you came together as a team over these past nine weeks. You played some very good soccer with some great goals, great saves and determined play.

Have a great summer ladies and we'll see you on a soccer field real soon!

Wednesday Summer Soccer

Starting on July 8 I have booked Lochside Turf for Wednesday's 6:30-7:30pm for drop-in girls soccer. Cordova Bay and Gordon Head girls are invited to attend.

The plan is to provide our U12's the opportunity to keep playing soccer over the summer in preparation for next season. Sessions will always include some fitness work, ball skills and scrimmage play. Who knows, we may even schedule a game or two if we can find someone willing to play us.

All participants will need to be registered with Cordova Bay or Gordon Head soccer clubs prior to attending.

Any questions please feel free to email.

U12 Gold - What is the commitment?

Over the past week I've been asked by a number of parents for an idea of the commitment required to play on the U12 Gold soccer team.

Gold-level is the highest level of club soccer on the Lower Island and is geared for competitive and committed young athletes. The U12 Gold League will consist of between 8-10 teams and each of these teams will have the elite players from their respective clubs. Many Gold-level players will also attend private academies for extra training. Gold players should have "Gold attitudes".

So that everyone gets the same information here is a quick overview of what my expectations are for next season's U12 Gold:

1) Practices will be held twice a week beginning in early September.
2) Practices will likely be Tuesday and Thursday evenings at either 5:30 or 6pm.
3) Practices will be one hour in length and will always consist of fitness (speed work, endurance running), skills development and team play.
4) Tuesday practices will be held at Lochside. Thursday practices may alternate between Lochside and Tyndall Park Turf.
5) Games will be played on Saturdays, either 10am or 11am.
6) Playing time will be based on a combination of attendance at practices and level of player commitment. However all players are guaranteed to play at least half of each game.
7) In addition to league play, the team will participate in 2 or 3 tournaments over the course of the season, one of which may be on the Lower Mainland.
8) Fundraising for team events is a strong possibility.
9) Exhibition games may be scheduled on a semi-regular basis.
10) Exhibition games may be held on Sunday’s and may involve travel (e.g. up Island).

I am always happy to answer any questions from parents and players.