Outdoor Soccer 2013 has been quite the season! With 83 kids registered and 12 new coaches (as well as myself as new director, and a new assistant director) we have all learned a lot. While this year was a significant time of transition for the soccer program, people throughout the neighbourhood as well as surrounding communities responded to the call for help – truly priceless.

A huge thank you to Kerri Clarkson, Kylee Nixon, Nick Hermansen, Jen Stewart, Mark Smith, Garnet Murrie, Glen Whitehead, Corrine McKell, Mike Ross, Ron McLellan, Erin Crocker, and Matt Bergin for their amazing coaching efforts. Miriam Van Niejenhuis also provided essential backup to me in my role as director, and registration would not have been possible without the efforts of Georgina Fiddler and Jody Johnson. Without all of these folks, we would not have had a soccer program. It’s amazing what a dedicated, committed, and persistent group of people is capable of achieving! All of the coaches have talked about the hard work and dedication of their soccer players, and how proud they are of the achievements of each individual player. Check out our Facebook page and website for more photos of kids playing soccer.

Thanks to the McCauley Boys and Girls Club as well for the use of their space for registration. Essential financial support for this program is provided by the McCauley Community League board of directors, BMO Financial, and Tim Hortons, as well as KidSport. Every child is welcome to register in our Outdoor Soccer program, regardless of financial means. Ours is the only program of its kind city-wide, and the Board as well as volunteers are committed to maintaining this program.