No practice Wednesday as Lochside is being used for assessments.
And a reminder that we're still looking for U12 girls for this weekend's World Cups Tourney. Any questions please give me a call.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Monday, March 29, 2010
Full Field Festival Review
A very testing Saturday for the Chaos.
Our first "real" first -field game and we play one player short! Nice! But a nice finish from Justine in the first-half had us thinking of an improbable win only for our legs to tire in the second-half. Our opponents capitalized on a mistake to draw level, but we still had enough in the tank to ensure the game ended all-square. Overall we played pretty well and might have knicked a win with a bit more luck.
The second game was always going to be the tough one. Bays are a big, fast, physical team who knock the ball around pretty well, plus they had the advantage of our second game coming as their first. So it was no surprise that with a full bench and fresh legs they made most of the running and eventually ran-out easy winners. On a different playing surface (perhaps one where the grass isn't ten inches long) and with a couple more subs we likely leave the field much content.
However the point of the weekend's game is to further understand the 11-a-side game so I think it was a success regardless of the results.
Congrats to the Chaos who played on the Sunday for the Silver squad. I understand you went undefeated and scored a bunch of goals.
Hope to see everyone at upcoming assessments on Tuesday.
Our first "real" first -field game and we play one player short! Nice! But a nice finish from Justine in the first-half had us thinking of an improbable win only for our legs to tire in the second-half. Our opponents capitalized on a mistake to draw level, but we still had enough in the tank to ensure the game ended all-square. Overall we played pretty well and might have knicked a win with a bit more luck.
The second game was always going to be the tough one. Bays are a big, fast, physical team who knock the ball around pretty well, plus they had the advantage of our second game coming as their first. So it was no surprise that with a full bench and fresh legs they made most of the running and eventually ran-out easy winners. On a different playing surface (perhaps one where the grass isn't ten inches long) and with a couple more subs we likely leave the field much content.
However the point of the weekend's game is to further understand the 11-a-side game so I think it was a success regardless of the results.
Congrats to the Chaos who played on the Sunday for the Silver squad. I understand you went undefeated and scored a bunch of goals.
Hope to see everyone at upcoming assessments on Tuesday.
Monday, March 22, 2010
2010-11 Player Assessments
A reminder that player assessments for the 2010-11 season are approaching very fast.
March 30 (Tuesday) 6:00-7:15pm @ Tyndall Turf
April 6 (Tuesday) 6:00-7:15pm @ Tyndall Turf
April 9 (Friday) 6:L00-7:15pm @ Lochside Turf
Players must be registered prior to attending assessments. Please register online at the following website: https://www.ghsa.bc.ca/registration/player_reg_identify.asp
The club registrar will also attend assessments and accept manual registrations.
I would also like to emphasize how important it is that every player attend at least one assessment. There are no further assessments scheduled after April so any player not attending is at risk of not being selected for the Gold team. And for those players wishing to play U13 Gold next season obviousl;y attending more than one session is to your advantage. In effect the Gold team(s) will be selected by April 15 so this is your chnace to impress.
The assessments will also determine whether the club forms one or two U13 Gold Girls teams next season. In basic terms, based on assessment results the Technical Director and Technical Committee will determine whether there are enough players to form two competitive Gold teams.
Any questions please feel free to call or email.
March 30 (Tuesday) 6:00-7:15pm @ Tyndall Turf
April 6 (Tuesday) 6:00-7:15pm @ Tyndall Turf
April 9 (Friday) 6:L00-7:15pm @ Lochside Turf
Players must be registered prior to attending assessments. Please register online at the following website: https://www.ghsa.bc.ca/registration/player_reg_identify.asp
The club registrar will also attend assessments and accept manual registrations.
I would also like to emphasize how important it is that every player attend at least one assessment. There are no further assessments scheduled after April so any player not attending is at risk of not being selected for the Gold team. And for those players wishing to play U13 Gold next season obviousl;y attending more than one session is to your advantage. In effect the Gold team(s) will be selected by April 15 so this is your chnace to impress.
The assessments will also determine whether the club forms one or two U13 Gold Girls teams next season. In basic terms, based on assessment results the Technical Director and Technical Committee will determine whether there are enough players to form two competitive Gold teams.
Any questions please feel free to call or email.
No Practice Tonight
A number of girls are absent due to illness and other commitments so we'll cancel tonight and see everyone Wednesday.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Gordon Head Rematch
What: Full Field Game vs Gordon Head
When: 11:15am, Saturday March 20
Where: Lochside Turf
When: 11:15am, Saturday March 20
Where: Lochside Turf
Friday, March 12, 2010
LISA Full Field Festival Game Schedule
Here is our game schedule for the Full Field Festival on Saturday March 27 & 28.
Saturday - 9am vs Peninsula @ Blue Heron
Saturday - 11am vs. Bays United @ Parkland School
Sunday - 10am vs. Peninsula @ Blue Heron #2
Sunday - Noon vs Prospect Lake @ Parkland School
Games will be 2 x 25 minute halves.
We will be combining Gold and Silver teams for the tournament so I do not expect everyone to attend all four games. However I would like all Chaos available for the Saturday games and then we'll figure out after that who can play in the Sunday games. We'll need between 13-14 players for each game.
Any questions let me know.
Saturday - 9am vs Peninsula @ Blue Heron
Saturday - 11am vs. Bays United @ Parkland School
Sunday - 10am vs. Peninsula @ Blue Heron #2
Sunday - Noon vs Prospect Lake @ Parkland School
Games will be 2 x 25 minute halves.
We will be combining Gold and Silver teams for the tournament so I do not expect everyone to attend all four games. However I would like all Chaos available for the Saturday games and then we'll figure out after that who can play in the Sunday games. We'll need between 13-14 players for each game.
Any questions let me know.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
No Game Saturday
No game this weekend. I'll have more information early next week about an exhibition game against Gordon Head on March 20th.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Wednesday Practice Cancelled
Hope everyone is enjoying their spring break!
Hopefully I'll be making it more enjoyable when I inform you all that there will be no practice tomorrow! This way everyone can enjoy the return of winter warming themselves before the fireplace.
Hopefully I'll be making it more enjoyable when I inform you all that there will be no practice tomorrow! This way everyone can enjoy the return of winter warming themselves before the fireplace.
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Full Field Madness
For our first (nearly) eleven-a-side game we did pretty well. A little disjointed at times, but much of that came down to a lack fo players and uncertainty over a new formation. However we did well enough to deserve better than a 0-2 result and gives us an early taste of what's to come at the Full Field Festival on March 27 and the Gordon Head Jamboree April 16-17-18.
The only bad news was what appeared to be a serious injury to Miranda. Hopefully the injury doesn't impact family holiday plans for spring break :-(
The only bad news was what appeared to be a serious injury to Miranda. Hopefully the injury doesn't impact family holiday plans for spring break :-(
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Spring Soccer Programs
A number of parents have asked about spring soccer programs. There are really only two options - Gorge Spring league or World Cups Academy.
The Gorge Spring league is games only at Hampton and Tyndall turf fields between April and end of June. Teams play Super 8 on half-field. Cost is usually around $90. Doug and I are not entering a U12 team in GSL this year due to other soccer commitments but I understand that several players from Tom's team are entering a team and they are looking for players.
World Cups are offering their U12 spring academy team. The academy team is selected by Brett & Steph and will play full field (eleven-a-side). The emphasis is on technical development but there are 5-6 games as well as a tournament in Bellingham, WA in late June. Practices are twice a week + games and the academy starts in mid-April and runs until the end of June. Cost is $500 and includes a uniform and training gear but does not include travel costs (food, ferry, hotel).
If you would like to discuss in more detail please feel free to give me a call or email, or ask me at training on a Monday or Wednesday evening.
The Gorge Spring league is games only at Hampton and Tyndall turf fields between April and end of June. Teams play Super 8 on half-field. Cost is usually around $90. Doug and I are not entering a U12 team in GSL this year due to other soccer commitments but I understand that several players from Tom's team are entering a team and they are looking for players.
World Cups are offering their U12 spring academy team. The academy team is selected by Brett & Steph and will play full field (eleven-a-side). The emphasis is on technical development but there are 5-6 games as well as a tournament in Bellingham, WA in late June. Practices are twice a week + games and the academy starts in mid-April and runs until the end of June. Cost is $500 and includes a uniform and training gear but does not include travel costs (food, ferry, hotel).
If you would like to discuss in more detail please feel free to give me a call or email, or ask me at training on a Monday or Wednesday evening.
Monday, March 1, 2010
Spring Break Soccer Schedule
Here is the practice and game plan for the next 2-3 weeks.
* Week of Mar 1-6 - practices Monday & Wednesday; game vs. Gordon Head @ Lochside on Saturday
* Week of Mar 8-13 - practice on Wednesday only
* Week of Mar 15-20 - practice on Wednesday only; game vs. Gordon Head (Full Field @ location TBA).
If you're looking for more soccer World Cups Academy is offering a spring break camp March 8-12 @ Lochside Park from 8-12pm. http://www.worldcupsoccercamp.com/springbreak/CordovaBay.htm
* Week of Mar 1-6 - practices Monday & Wednesday; game vs. Gordon Head @ Lochside on Saturday
* Week of Mar 8-13 - practice on Wednesday only
* Week of Mar 15-20 - practice on Wednesday only; game vs. Gordon Head (Full Field @ location TBA).
If you're looking for more soccer World Cups Academy is offering a spring break camp March 8-12 @ Lochside Park from 8-12pm. http://www.worldcupsoccercamp.com/springbreak/CordovaBay.htm
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