Gordon Head Soccer Association
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The Gordon Head Soccer Association (Football Club) is located in the municipality of Saanich
in Victoria, British Columbia
. The club is affiliated with the British Columbia Soccer Association. GHSA
has over 1200 registered members, players range from ages 3 years to over 50.
The colors worn by its teams are yellow and blue.
Gordon Head Soccer Association operates a large competitive soccer tournament each April, the Gordon Head Jamboree.
In 1978/79, the Gordon Head Girls Soccer League, started by Barb and Del Anderson, joined forces with the Gordon Head Soccer Association. Since the amalgamation both boys and girls have been very successful in achieving British Columbia
, Island
, District and League championships.
Senior Mens and Ladies teams began soon after the establishment of the girls soccer league and in the last few years has grown with the addition of Masters level soccer teams (over 35's, over 40's and over 50's men's teams) as well as ladies teams. Currently, GHSA has 17 senior teams.
In 2000 Gordon Head Soccer built a clubhouse on the Tyndall Park site. 2008 saw the redevelopment of the lower Tyndall field. It was resurfaced with artificial turf (Brock pad base with ICI carpet). This is now one of the best soccer facilities on the island.
GHSA is in the process of amalgamating with Cordova Bay Soccer Association.
This tournament attracts approximately 3200 players plus parents, coaches and referees. In 2008, there were 692 games played using 19 fields, and 64 referees. The tournament is estimated to bring over $1,000,000 into the local economy.
Saanich, British Columbia
The District of Saanich is a municipality on Vancouver Island in British Columbia. It is located north of the provincial capital, Victoria. It has a population of 108,265 people, making it the most populous municipality on Vancouver Island, and the seventh most populous in the province...
in Victoria, British Columbia
Victoria, British Columbia
Victoria is the capital city of British Columbia, Canada and is located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island off Canada's Pacific coast. The city has a population of about 78,000 within the metropolitan area of Greater Victoria, which has a population of 360,063, the 15th most populous Canadian...
. The club is affiliated with the British Columbia Soccer Association. GHSA
GHSA
GHSA may refer to:*Georgia High School Association*Gordon Head Soccer Association...
has over 1200 registered members, players range from ages 3 years to over 50.
The colors worn by its teams are yellow and blue.
Gordon Head Soccer Association operates a large competitive soccer tournament each April, the Gordon Head Jamboree.
History
Youth soccer was first organized in the Gordon Head area by Doug Day in 1956/57, with the formation of the Majestic Eagles at Majestic Park. In 1969/70, the Gordon Head Cosmopolitan Soccer Association started playing at the Lambrick Estate Park.In 1978/79, the Gordon Head Girls Soccer League, started by Barb and Del Anderson, joined forces with the Gordon Head Soccer Association. Since the amalgamation both boys and girls have been very successful in achieving British Columbia
British Columbia
British Columbia is the westernmost of Canada's provinces and is known for its natural beauty, as reflected in its Latin motto, Splendor sine occasu . Its name was chosen by Queen Victoria in 1858...
, Island
Vancouver Island
Vancouver Island is a large island in British Columbia, Canada. It is one of several North American locations named after George Vancouver, the British Royal Navy officer who explored the Pacific Northwest coast of North America between 1791 and 1794...
, District and League championships.
Senior Mens and Ladies teams began soon after the establishment of the girls soccer league and in the last few years has grown with the addition of Masters level soccer teams (over 35's, over 40's and over 50's men's teams) as well as ladies teams. Currently, GHSA has 17 senior teams.
In 2000 Gordon Head Soccer built a clubhouse on the Tyndall Park site. 2008 saw the redevelopment of the lower Tyndall field. It was resurfaced with artificial turf (Brock pad base with ICI carpet). This is now one of the best soccer facilities on the island.
GHSA is in the process of amalgamating with Cordova Bay Soccer Association.
Jamboree
The Gordon Head Jamboree, which started in 1979, is an international youth soccer tournament held annually in mid April. This tournament is for boys and girls ages 10 to 17 and has both competitive and recreational pools. In 2008, there were 173 teams (130 from out of town) from all over the Pacific Northwest including teams from YellowKnife, Oregon, Washington State and all over BC.This tournament attracts approximately 3200 players plus parents, coaches and referees. In 2008, there were 692 games played using 19 fields, and 64 referees. The tournament is estimated to bring over $1,000,000 into the local economy.
The Titans
The Gordon Head Titans (Div 1 Men's) are the flagship team of the Gordon Head Soccer Association. Over the last few years, the Titans have ranked among the most successful teams on the island.The Nearly Dead
The Gordon Head Nearly Dead are an Over 40 men's team primarily made up of coaches from within Gordon Head.Presidents
- 2009–Present Tony Melendez-Duke
- 2004-2009 Murray Smith
- 1996-2004 Dave Marson
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- 1956-??? Doug Day
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