| Sports complex reason for optimism, not a reason to butt heads
And it's been clear from the start, as indicated in the 2005 study presented to council, that accommodating growing numbers in youth soccer was the impetus behind a new sports complex. The proposed $9.5-million complex, to feature at least three lit athletic fields and up to four ball diamonds, is slated for development on Lakeshore Drive, adjacent to Sunset Park Public School. The North Bay Youth Soccer Club has some money to contribute, and the soccer board wants something in writing that ensures access to fields before they hand over any money. But that contribution--let's say, $500,000 for example--can't buy absolute exclusivity to any fields. Nor should it trump a more significant impetus behind the project's development--attracting and hosting tournaments.
Rebels make NASA girls soccer history
The North Andover Soccer Association had never boasted a state champion until last year, when the U-14 boys Red Fury won the state Division 1 championship. Now for the second consecutive year, NASA had a team within striking distance of a title. And with most of the Rebels knowing each other as classmates of the Red Fury, they were determined to match the boys' feat. Under cloudy skies and in front of throngs of family and friends, the Runnin' Rebels faced Quincy in the semifinal. North Andover picked up where they left off, forcing the play and getting many chances on goal. Two early goals were scored but called back for offsides. The game was still scoreless at the half, but Quincy came out stronger to start the second half, scoring the only goal the Rebels had allowed in the entire tournament early on.
Soccer program 'bursting at the seams'
When Leroy Flynn and a group of soccer enthusiasts first started minor soccer in Clarenville in 2001 the main objective was to just get the program off the ground. There was no soccer field, so the outfield of the Shoal Harbour softball field was to be the venue for the program. (more) 09/07/09 10:24 AM .
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