Posts
Coach Education Grants Available
Coach Education Grants Available
August 5, 2010
The Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) is now accepting applications for the next wave of Chevrolet’s Making Dreams Possible Club Coaching Grants. CAC is also accepting applications on an ongoing basis for grants, made available through Investors Group sponsorship, from organizations interested in hosting community coaching conferences.
Chevrolet’s Club Coaching Grant – This fall, another 50+ $2,000 grants will be awarded to community sport clubs across the country for coach training and development…
Women take 3-0 test series lead over Chile
Canadian women take 3-0 test series lead over Chile
August 4, 2010
The Canadian Women squeaked out another win against the Chileans in their third game of the four game test series. They are now leading the series 3-0.
The first half was fairly even, with both teams having some good ball control. The first opportunity of the match went to the Canadian’s when they were awarded a penalty corner at the 15th minute mark. Unfortunately a direct shot by Stephanie JAMESON just went wide of the net…
Canadian Men post another 4-2 win
Canadian Men post another 4-2 win against Chile
August 3, 2010
The Canadian men beat Chile (4-2) for the third time, actually clinching the 5-match series against their South American rivals.
Canada started the game well, Richard HILBRETH forcing a penalty-corner on a baseline run in the 6th minute. The option was well executed and found Rob SHORT on the post for the first goal of the game. After this exciting start, the game settled down in an intense tactical midfield battle. Canada had a greater share of ball possession but could not generate any additional scoring opportunity for a while…
Canadian women squeeze by Chile 1-0
Canadian women squeeze by Chile 1-0
August 3, 2010
Canada won the second game of their series against the Chilean women by a slim margin of one goal. They now lead the series against the South Americans with two victories.
The match started fairly equal for a while. Canada had to concede a penalty-stroke on a Chilean circle penetration, but the shot was weak and easily handled by Azelia LIU in the Canadian goal. She was again called into action soon after on a high shot.
The rest of the period was mostly a midfield battle, both teams offering an excellent display of passes but without generating much danger at either end…
Canadian Men win second game of Series
Canadian Men win second game of Chile Series (4-2)
August 2, 2010
By: Yan Huckendubler
The Canadian men cleanly beat Chile 4-2 in the second game of their 5-match series against the South Americans.
The game started as an intense midfield battle. Canada circulated the ball well but could not get a clear hold on the proceedings. They nevertheless managed to open the scoring in the 14th minute after a decisive run by Rob Short, Iain SMYTHE managing to put his stick on a cross from the right by Ken PEREIRA…
Canadian Women Overcome Chile 3-0
Canadian Women’s Team Shuts Out Chile
August 2, 2010
By: Yan Huckendubler
Canada won handsomely the first game of their series against the Chilean women 3-0, which was designated as their Annual Game for the CURE.
Canada were prompt to jump off the starting blocks and were all over their opponents in the initial minutes. They were rewarded by an early goal by Thea CULLEY diving to deflect in goal a hard free hit into the circle. They maintained their initial pressure, preventing Chile from clearing their defensive zone…
Canada-Chile Series - Pictures
Canada-Chile Test Series 2010
Pictures
Game 1 – July 31, 2010 All Pictures By: Wil Lach
Game 2 – August 1, 2010 All Pictures By: Wil Lach
Canada-Chile Series - Pictures
Canada-Chile Test Series
Pictures
Game 1 – July 31, 2010 All Pictures By: Wil Lach
Game 1 – August 1, 2010
All Pictures By: Wil Lach
Canadian Men open Chile Series with a win
Canadian Men open Chile Series with a hard-fought win
August 1, 2010
By: Yan Huckendubler
The Canadian men opened their 5-game series against Chile with a hard-fought win on UBC Wright Field in Vancouver. It was their first game since the World Cup in March and the group was completely different after the international retirements of Paul WETTLAUFER, Wayne FERNANDES, Scott SANDISON and Connor GRIMES, and the unavailability of Ranjeev DEOL and Gabbar SINGH. Coach Alan BRAMST had to rebuild a brand new defensive line and called upon verteran Rob SHORT to settle the defense with his experience…