January 25, 2012

Canada set for Olympic showdown with Mexico

(CSA) - Following a 4:0 win by USA over Mexico in Group B it is now confirmed that Canada will face the Mexicans in the all-important semi-final match at CONCACAF Women’s Olympic Qualifying at 20.00 (local kick-off) on Friday 27 January at BC Place in Vancouver.

Canada will need to defeat Mexico in the semi-final to book a place at the 2012 Olympic Games in London.

After clinching top spot in Group A with a 5:1 win over Costa Rica on 23 January, Canada watched-on eagerly as USA and Mexico squared off to determine first place in Group B on 27 January. >>>

January 25, 2012

Canada routs Costa Rica to claim first place in Group A

(CSA) - Canada overpowered Costa Rica 5:1 to claim first place in Group A at 2012 CONCACAF Women’s Olympic Qualifying at BC Place in Vancouver on 23 January.

The Canadians will now head into the all-important semi-final match on 27 January with the advantage of facing the lower seed from the opposing pool. Canada must win the one-off match to qualify for the 2012 Olympic Games in London. >>>

January 22, 2012

Academies Raising the Bar in 2012

(RELEASE) - Preparations for the 2012 SAAC Academy season have begun across Ontario, and the theme of the season is 'Raising the Bar'. As SAAC enters its 7th year of operation, the membership remains committed to providing the highest level of technical standards for development in the province. No other association in the country requires such high standards from its membership, and SAAC owes it to its members and their players to remain diligent in ensuring these standards are being met.

Efforts have already started in this regard. The SAAC Management Team has implemented a rigorous Academy Assessment program that will be applied to all returning and prospective members in 2012. New groups that have applied for SAAC membership have already started this process. Preliminary assessment interviews have been held or are being scheduled for the 7 organizations that are applying to join SAAC in 2012. They, and all returning members will also undergo a 3-stage evaluation process that will be carried out during the 2012 season. >>>