Club News 2005 Outdoor

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CONGRATULATIONS – GILLES GAREAU   Phoenix’s very own Gilles Gareau (left in picture) was presented an award for "Outstanding Contribution" at the MSRA Banquet on Saturday October 15, 2005.   “I was honoured to receive such a prestigious award with such people in the room as Hector Vegera (Fifa referee), Mike DelaCruz and Darcy Konawalchuk (National named referees) and other celebrity referees.  It was also great that Dick Derrett talked not only about my work at the MSRA level but also about my contribution at the local Phoenix District level as well.”  Side bar: Both Gilles sons Tristan and Noel obtained their referee certificates this year and are keeping their dad on his toes.

Newsflash - Good luck to our D4Premier Boys and D3/2Premier Boys teams who are Provincial Champions and travelling this week to Nationals!

Newsflash - Congratulations on all of our teams who made it to the City Finals and were League Champions!

CITY FINALS OCTOBER 1 JOHN BLUMBERG Score League Champs D4GA- Kirkfield Westwood   vs  Gateway 2--1 Kirkfield Westwood D5GA- Valley Gardens  vs  Oxford Heights 4--0 Park City West D6GA- North Kildonan  vs  East St.Paul 1--2 Morse Place D7GA- Oakbank  vs  Southdale 0--1 Oakbank D8GB- Riverview vs Park City West 2--1 PK D10GA- Gateway ( Fedyck)  vs   Whyteridge 0--2 D10GB- Park City West vs Crescentwood 1--0 GG D4A B- Sinclair Park  vs  Oxford Heights 0--5 Hanover Kickers D5A B- River Heights  vs   Park City West 2--1 PK Park City West D6A B- Valley Gardens   vs    North Kildonan 3--1 North Kildonan D7B B- River Heights   vs    Stonewall 2--1 Valley Gardens D8B A- Oakbank vs Bronx Park 2--1 D9B A- S.J.R. vs Morse Place 3--0 D9B B- Valley Gardens  vs   Waverley Heights 3--0 D10B B- East St Paul vs Park City West 4--2 D11B B- North Kildonan vs Tyndall Park 2--6 Winnipeg Soccer Complex October 1 League Champs D2/3PG- Portage Trail  vs   Phoenix 2--4 South End United D2/3PB- Flames  vs   Phoenix 1--0 Bonivital Flames D4PB- Phoenix   vs   Flames 4--1 Phoenix Sunday October 2 John Blumberg League Champs D8GC B- East St.Paul  vs  Oakbank 1--0 D7RG- Bonivital  vs   Portage Trail 0--1 Phoenix D4RB- Bonivital   vs  South End United 1--3 Bonivital D7RB- Northwest vs Phoenix 4--1 Phoenix D2GB- Southdale  vs  Park City West 3--0

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Premier and Regional players may now register online for the upcoming Indoor Soccer Season - go to "Online Registration" on the left side bar.

Newsflash Congratulations to both our U-18 and U-16 Phoenix Premier Boys Teams who won Provincial Championships are are now off to Nationals. Thanks to the commitment of the coaches and staff for their time and energy and to the boys for their “commitment to excellence”.

Phoenix Soccer Club Premier Boys U18 boys who are off to compete in the Canadian National Championships in Sydney, Nova Scotia from October 5-10, 2005.   Back Row-Coach Keith Gibson, Ryan Raflant, Lukas Douglas, Andrew Roberton, Shawn Purpur, Tyler DaSilva, Michael Kuchirka, Brett Kolba, Roman Naumiuk, Kyle Gibson, Coach Carlos DaSilva, Manager Sandy Douglas Front Row-Scott Nickel, Jerrad Guenther, chad McQueen, Ryan DaSilva, Daniel Tessmann, Charley Giesbrecht, Joel Perillo   Ian Hunter, Andy Demelo in front with the trophy   The U-16 final game was a nail-biter with the score tied at the half.  Charley Giesbrecht's goal to tie up the score was a ripper.  In the first overtime, with only a few minutes left, Scott Nickel scored a beautiful goal to lead the team to the National's.  The Phoenix Premier Boys U-18 team has worked very hard the last few months practicing and training for the MSA Cup.

Newsflash Congratulations to our Phoenix Premier Girls D6 Team who are the 2005 Manitoba Provincial Finalists!  We are very proud of your accomplishments.

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Congratulations to our Phoenix D6 Regional and Premier Girls, the D7 Premier Girls and the D5 Premier Boys teams who took part in the USA Cup in July.   Our boys played exceptionally well and were unfortunate not to have championship results – nevertheless they cherished the experience and look forward to the next road trip.   Our D6 Regional Girls won their division and the D6 Premier and D7 Premier Girls made the first round in the finals of their division!

Newsflash The PHOENIX RAFFLE is now available. click here to download your chance to win $4,500 in cash prizes  All proceeds go to support, promote and develop youth soccer in the north east district of Winnipeg. Premier & Regional parents and players can sell tickets to offset their own team expenses! Prize draw will be August 27th, 2005 at 1:00pm. Highest seller prize - dinner for two! Winners - Aug 2005 $2,500  Lillian Kazuk $1,500  Anna Jones $   500  Robbin Watson

Newsflash Phoenix Internazionale, 1991 Premier Boys had some good success over the past few weeks. They won the bronze medal at this years Golden Boy Tournament by winning 6 of the 7 games they played. Then they won the championship at the 2005 Regina Summer Soccerfest by going undefeated over the entire July long weekend tournament.

Newsflash Thank you to all the volunteers who helped make the Phoenix 7 & 8 Jamboree such a successful event.

Players loved "Ali the Educator" from the University of Manitoba.

Newsflash Congratulations - Phoenix has three players selected as Goldenboy International All-Stars! Click here for results. Congratulations to all the Phoenix District Teams participating in the Winnipeg International Goldenboy Tournament. For results click here.

Newsflash Scouting: Phoenix is pleased to announce our new Head Scout Mr. Pedro Daza.  Pedro is a NCCP Provincial-B Licensed coach with many years of experience coaching and playing at the highest levels.  If you have one or more player/s you think could rise to the challenge of playing at Regional or Premeir level or joining the Phoenix High Performance Centre, please contact our new Scout at www.phoenixclubhouse.ca .

Newsflash Congratulations!  The Phoenix D2/3P Boys - are 2005 U16 Festival Of Soccer Champions - held in Saskatoon over the Victoria Day long weekend.  Excellent job team and coaches Kieth Gibson and Carlos Dasilva!

Newsflash Congratulations!  The Phoenix D5P Boys - are 2005 U16 Festival Of Soccer Champions - held in Saskatoon over the Victoria Day long weekend.   The team has many stories and great memories of the tournament to share.  The Saskatchewan officiating is definitely a challenge for teams used to Manitoba officiating!   Coach Mike Bruenig: - "In the Championship Match we were tied 1-1 after regulation play, still tied after two over-time periods, still tied after the first five penalty kicks, and yes we won the match in sudden death penalty kicks!  The players, coaches and parents were all excited - these words cannot describe the emotions that were felt - it was a great way to win - I hope the players will cherish the memories in the years to come.  I give this Championship to Wade Gibson - he is truly a great coach - His efforts gave a great start the 2005 Season for the Phoenix D5P Boys Team".

Newsflash   Happy Birthday Club Head Coach Chic Devenney (seen here with a potential new Scottish signing!)

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Phoenix Senior Women's Team win World Cup! - (click here for details)

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Newsflash Phoenix has three of it's coaches being recommended to take their NCCP National B-License this summer! Newsflash Phoenix is planning to travel to the USA Cup (July 17th - 23rd, 2005) with D5, D6 and D7 Teams! click here to check-out this "World Class" tournament.

Newsflash Congratulations! - Stefanie Rempel (with Ethan Zohn of Survivor Africa fame) the recipient of the 2004 annual Phoenix Academic Award of $500. Stefanie has made an excellent contribution to the Phoenix Soccer Club and to the community in general and currently still finds time to coach with Phoenix and play the beautiful game of soccer!   Thank you Stefanie!

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Lesley Worsnop (Phoenix D5 Premier Girls) has been added to the National Training Centre programme and will travel to Edmonton for the National Team scouting week-ends.  Congratulations and we are very proud of you Lesley.  Enjoy the benefits of your hard work and dedication!  The NTC is a scouting forum for Canadian National Squads.

In addition to Lesely's achievement, both Kayla Jacobsen and Kayla Storimans (1992 girls playing up a year with the Phoenix D7 Premier Girls Team) have been added to the Prairie Regional Training Centre Program.  Congratulations to you both!  Keep up the good work - and continue to love your soccer.  The RTC is a scouting forum for the NTC.

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Phoenix Soccer is very excited to announce the arrival of our inaugeral General Manager, Mr. Kim Strachan. Kim will be responsible for the day-to-day business of the Club and the operations of all of our programmes; Recreation Programme, Junior Competitive Programme, Development League, Regional Programme, Premier Programme, and the all encompassing Development Centre. Please join us in welcoming Kim to the Phoenix Soccer Family! Thank you in advance for volunteering your time to assist Kim in making the Phoenix Soccer experience an excellent one for all participants.