News from InterClub Exhibition Soccer Series

NEW NAME, SAME GAME

Chilliwack FC Comes Of Age

Chilliwack Youth Soccer Association has taken a major step forward and boldly changed the club name to the Chilliwack Football Club.

The name change is a direct result of the club's recent acceptance into the Pacific Coast Soccer League where they will be offering a U21 division for their graduating U18 players and young adults who wish to continue to play at a high level.

"It's an exciting time for our newly named club as we embark on new paths and forge ahead with new initiatives and player development", according to CFC Head Coach Ian Knight. "The new name is falling in line with the modernization taking place within North America...FC...reflective of the World's Game".

While the club name has changed to CFC the philosophy has not. There is an emphasis to the citizens of the City of Chilliwack and surrounding areas to play the 'World's' Game and enjoy the programs offered.

KNOW YOUR SAQ's

It's Speed and Quickness With Chilliwack FC
The evolution of the 'new' soccer club continues at Chilliwack FC with the introduction of Colin Jenks as the Head Fitness & Conditioning Coach with the Fraser Valley soccer club.

Head coach Ian Knight feels the assignment of Jenks is imperative to the new direction the club is taking.

Click here to read the news article published this week in the Chilliwack Progress to learn more.

RAISING THE STANDARD IN CHILLIWACK

Spring Break Camp a Sucess with Bolton Wanderers FC Academy Staff

A mix of on-field development and classroom sessions on nutrition and psychology were all in the mix as the Chilliwack Youth Soccer Association hosted a trio of academy coaches from Bolton Wanderers FC of the English Premier League during spring break.

Over 70 young soccer players from the Valley community attended the camp at Townsend Park.

Click here to review the well written news report published last week in the Chilliwack Progress.

FC VICTORIA ESTABLISHES UK ACADEMY LINK

Formal Affiliation Agreement Inked with Sheffield Wednesday FC Acadmey

Marv Diercks, President of FC Victoria Soccer Academy and Sean McAuley, Academy Manager of Sheffield Wednesday Football Club announced the formal signing of an Academy Affiliation Agreement earlier this week from the Middlewood Training Ground in Sheffield, England. The agreement follows a two year relationship between the two academies and establishes a network for expanded programming for FC Victoria.

"This is a really exciting part of the relationship between the two clubs", noted Diercks. "We're delighted to not only consolidate but expand on the affiliation we already have with Sheffield Wednesday. We are the only academy in Western Canada to enjoy such a relationship with a UK club and that is something we are very proud of."

LANGLEY FC GIRLS SCHEDULE TRYOUTS

Langley FC Girls Soccer Looks to Shine in Innaugural InterClub Exhibition Soccer Series

The passing of the Spring Equinox last week signaled excitement for the organizers of the Langley FC Girls Soccer program. Langley FC teamed together with Chilliwack Youth Soccer, Kamloops Youth Soccer and FC Victoria to compete in the inaugural InterClub Exhibtion Soccer Series.

Tryouts for the Langley FC Girls are scheduled for Saturday, March 29th at the MAP Turf field for the following age groupings;

u13 Girls: 10am-12pm
u14 Girls: 12pm-2pm
u16 Girls: 2pm-4pm

For further information, contact Langley FC Girls Administration via email.

TRYOUTS FOR SUMMER TEAMS PROGRAMS ANNOUNCED BY VICTORIA SOCCER ACADEMY

FC Victoria Summer Teams to Compete in InterClub Exhibition Series

Marv Dierks, President of FC Victoria is pleased to announce the tryout schedule for FC Victoria's popular Summer Teams Program.

The Victoria based soccer development academy is entering it's fifth year in their summer teams program. Tryouts are scheduled for Friday, April 4th at the University of Victoria's Field Turf Facility.

Boys and Girls from Vancouver Island are invited to tryout for their 11 aside summer teams competing in the inaugural InterClub Exhibition Series; 7 aside mini's program (boys only); and their u21 Pacific Coast League's Women's Reserve Division team.

COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK ESTABLISHED

InterClub Exhibition Soccer Series Launches Website

Four academy programs from British Columbia have formed an Exhibition Series to provide competitive competition with each other as a value added service to their player development programs.

Today, www.interclubsoccer.net was launched to their members as a central information resource.