Federal Budget 2009 — Sport Infrastructure Initiative

OTTAWA, ON — The recent 2009 Federal Budget announced a new and dedicated $500 Million fund for the building and updating of sport and recreation facilities in Canadian communities.  The program is a 50/50 matching initiative through regional development agencies (e.g. ACOA in Atlantic Canada) whereby provinces, municipalities and community sport organizations may apply for more »


First OSA Futsal Coaching Course

DATE: Saturday, February 7th, 2009 TIME: 9am-6pm LOCATION:St. Mary’s Secondary School (Inside gymnasium) 66 Dufferin Park Ave Toronto, ON M6H 1J6 (near Bloor and Dufferin intersection in Toronto) REGISTRATION:Directly through the Toronto Soccer AssociationContact Martha at 416 783-4305 or email at tsaleagues@torontosoccer.net COST: $50 per registrant BRING: A notebook, pen, indoor soccer/running shoes MAXIMUM 25 more »


Ontario Youth In Italian Football — Roberto Stillo

Alf De Blasis recently interviewed former Team Ontario member Roberto Stillo, a goalkeeper currently in the Genoa, Italy, youth system. Roberto has been invited to Canada’s U-20 National Team training camps and is a good bet to make the team that, in March, will attempt to qualify for the FIFA U-20 World Cup 2009 in more »


Markham SC Saddened by Passing of Tom McGarrigle

We are very sad to announce that Tom McGarrigle passed away this afternoon at the Northumberland Hills Hospital with Lynne and their son Rob by his side. Tom was an active member of the Club for almost 30 years as a coach and as a Board member. He and Lynne retired last year and they more »


William (Bill) Hoyle Hangs Up His Boots

VAUGHAN, ON — Long-time soccer executive William Hoyle is hanging up his boots. Founding Chairman of The Soccer Hall of Fame & Museum since 1997 and President of The Ontario Soccer Association (OSA) from 1979 to 1986, Bill has been dedicated to the promotion, development and history of soccer in Ontario and Canada for over more »


Ultimate Spring Kick-Off Cup 2009

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR THE “2009 Ultimate Spring Kick-Off Cup” On March 6th to 8th of 2009, the Dix Hills Soccer Club and the Dix Hills Thunder invite you to participate in a two-day premier outdoor tournament in Long Island, New York. (Some local teams will be playing games on Friday night, March 6, more »


The Backflip Kid Is Flyin’ High

Goals galore for soccer star who is off to France with Ontario squad Article by By Ned Bekavac, Guelph Tribune Jan 16, 2009 TRIBUNE PHOTO BY NED BEKAVAC — Guelph’s Wesley Cain, 15, is headed to France in March as a member of the Under-15 boys provincial soccer squad to play against soccer academies from more »


Rushton & Everrett Honored For Academics

By Tim Goodenow for MSNsportsNET.comJanuary 19, 2009 MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Three West Virginia University women’s soccer players have been named Scholar All-East Region Honorable Mention by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA). Seniors Lisa DuCote, Kelsey Fowler and Robin Rushton, each were honored for their academic prowess. Teammate Deana Everrett was selected to more »


Invitation — Laval Soccer Cup Indoor Tournament

We invite you to attend to the 19th anniversary of the Laval Soccer Cup Indoor Tournament. The Tournament will be held on the weekends of March 27, 28 and 29, 2009 for the Boys Tournament, and April 3, 4 and 5, 2009 for the Girls, Senior Girls “Open” and Senior Boys “Open” Tournament. SENIOR CATEGORY more »


Local CSL Players Singapore-Bound

TORONTO, Thursday, January 15 — Most Canadians like Chinese food. Including Canadian soccer players. Some of the best Chinese food in the world in served in the renowned fine restaurants of Singapore. That’s where three Toronto area players will be playing this coming season after signing for clubs in the S-League, the premier league in more »