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ANNOUNCEMENT: BCSA APPOINTS ITS FIRST REGIONAL STAFF COACH

VANCOUVER (July 15th, 2008) - The British Columbia Soccer Association has taken a new step forward in the development of players and coaches in BC with the appointment of its first regional staff coach, Dante Zanatta of Victoria.

Zanatta joins the BCSA team following his tenure as Head Coach of the Lower Island Soccer Association and Director of the BCSA / Lower Island District Development Centre program.

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YOUTH PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONSHIPS A HUGE SUCCESS!

23 teams won provincial titles this past weekend and six teams representing the Under 14, 16 and 18 boys and girls A divisions have earned spots to attend the National Championships from October 8th-13th in Ontario, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island.

Congratulations to all teams that participated in these successful championships. Special recognition also to all of the local organizing committees, volunteers, and officials.

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BCSA TEAMS UP WITH SPORTS PATH™ TO PROVIDE E-LEARNING FOR SOCCER PARENTS

Most football fans have played the game at some point as children and most of us will probably want to - or are already doing it - teach our kids how to play it. There are all kinds of courses available to help them learn the game and get better at it, but who teaches the parents how to play their part in helping their child enjoy football?

That's where Sports Path ™ come in. Their online courses are aimed at 'soccer parents', teaching them all about how best to help their kids grow into the sport, though it's important to point out at this stage that the courses aren't a 'how to' guide. The most important thing with Sports Path is making football fun for your kids.

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BCSA ANNOUNCES 2008 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

The British Columbia Soccer Association is pleased to announce the names of the eleven winners of the 2008 BCSA Scholarships. The BCSA Scholarships were established to recognize outstanding achievement in soccer, school, and the community. The scholarship amount was increased this year by more than 50% to $1200 for each scholarship.

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FEATURE NEWS : BCSA ANNOUNCE NEW E-COACHING AND E-REFEREEING ONLINE REGISTRATION SYSTEMS

The British Columbia Soccer Association is very pleased to announce the June 2008 launch of the e-Coaching and e-Refereeing on-line registration / database systems.

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BCSA ANNOUNCES NEW DIRECTORS

The British Columbia Soccer Association is pleased to announce the election of six directors at the Annual General Meeting held on Saturday, June 7th. BCSA President Steve Reed was re-elected for a two year term, while two new directors were added to the board.

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FEATURE NEWS : GRANTS NOW AVAILABLE FOR U12 FESTIVALS!

We are excited to announce that grants are now available for U12 Soccer Festivals throughout the province of BC. These festivals will help promote and develop soccer at the grassroots level. The assistance of grants and promotional aids (website, magazine, etc.) are designed to help you run the festival event in your own community.

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SYDNEY 2009 WORLD MASTERS GAMES PROMOTIONAL ROADSHOW

The Sydney 2009 World Masters Games Organising Committee is heading to North America in early June to conduct a series of Promotional Roadshows.

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BCSA SEEKING VOLUNTEERS

Within the BCSA, there is on ongoing requirement for volunteers to assist in a numerous activities in research and development as well as presenting the game across the Province. If you have a special interest or skill you would like to share in this building process, please review the listed areas of interest and submit your application. All appointments are for one year term.

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FEATURE NEWS : STOP THE ABUSE! OUR ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY AGAINST REFEREE ABUSE

Recently the attitude of some of BCSA’s coaches, spectators, and players towards the referees has deteriorated to a dangerous point. Referees and Officials command your respect, whether or not you agree.

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