Registration for the 20010/11 soccer season are still being accepted for the U12 – U18 age groups and we’d love U18 players to sign up now as well.  Know anyone who might want to play?  Get them to signup now!  Visit our online registration system for more information at www.ghsa.bc.ca. Rules and regulations must be followed for any new out-of-boundary players wishing to play at GH/CB. This will limit the number of players who did not play with GHSA last year wanting to be eligible for the 2010/11 soccer season at GH/CB. 

Senior Teams: August tryouts schedule (starting second week of Aug.)- will be posted in the coming weeks. Contact Peter St. (Mens) or Sam Sinclair
(Womens) from the GHSA website for specific questions.

 
Assessments, Coaching Announcements: Refer to the GHSA homepage links to see u12 to u17 posted results. We are still deciding on some coaching decisions and running "gold candidate" / "not assessed yet" player assessmentsUntil Metro team selections are complete (end of July), some final player placement / decisions will be in limbo. 

Coaching Clinics: We plan on hosting the Community Coaching Clinics again that run September and til November. More info to follow in August. GHSA will pre-pay for any 2010/11 coaches willing to participate in these sessions.

Amalgamation Update: LISA has approved our amalgamation with Cordova Bay at the youth level. A new Q and A is posted on the GHSA homepage. The Transition Committee, Board of Directors and the Senior teams are discussing ways that amalgamation may work for the Senior teams as well. Each club have the opportunity to vote on the amalgamation before it is official.

Graduating Youth Players: Scholarship for Continuing Education- extended deadline for receiving applications is July 18th, 2010. Complete information on  criteria and how to apply are on the GHSA website under forms / other / scholarships.

Summer Soccer Camps: Brett and Steph at www.worldcupsoccercamp.com, Trevor Stiles Goalkeeper Camps at gkwars.com  and through Bretts site

Danone Cup Tryouts for u11 and u12 boys and girls will be hosted by Cordova Bay Soccer at Lochside on Nov.26th. register at www.coupedanonecup.com .

Sponsorship Opportunities with Division 1 Men's Gordon Head Soccer Team: First Impressions Inc. has partnered with the Division 1 Men's Soccer Team to support them with their fundraising efforts. Coached by Nationally B-Licensed Coach, Steph Steiner, the Division 1 Men's Team is well-known in the city for consistently being in the top 3 of their division and qualifying for the BC Provincials for 6 years in a row. Last year alone, they were mentioned in the Times Colonist and Saanich News over 20 times, with consistent coverage on the A-Channel and Chek News. Also being in the top five in Division 1 has landed them on the front page of the Vancouver Island Soccer
League Website, consisting of over 100 teams and 2000 players who regularly log on to the site.
The hard work and dedication of the coaches, players, and numerous people connected with the club have also contributed to their success. There are however many expenses connected with running this particular team and they rely not only on their own fundraising efforts, but also the support of local businesses. The major expenses that the club will be looking at this year are team uniforms, track suits, equipment and travel, which is the main reason for
requesting sponsorship from your company. There are currently three different ways you can help:

• As the Division 1 Gordon Head Men's Team Main Sponsor at $2,000, your company name and logo will be displayed on the players' clothing and as an added bonus, your company name will also be incorporated into the team name for the entire season. Your name and logo will also be prominently displayed on this year's website and poster.

• Be part of the Division 1 poster campaign. For only $200, your company can have a business card sized ad on a poster which will go out to 1,000 individuals and businesses in Victoria.

• First Impressions Inc will also be organizing an on-line auction. Visit www.firstimpress.ca/on-lineauction for your chance to donate a product or service and place your own bid.

Other advertising options includes having your companys logo on a field sign at the turf field and advertising on the GHSA website.

Please feel free to call Lorrie Carlson / Owner/ First Impressions at 250.389.2234 for more information and how to take part as a sponsor in the upcoming season. Or by email at gm@firstimpress.ca. Our joint initiative will make a lasting impact for both our players and the community that surrounds them.