South kanagan Similkameen Youth Soccer Association

 

SOYSA promotes Soccer for Youth in  Keremeos, Oliver, Osoyoos, Penticton and Summerland, British Columbia from Mini-Soccer to District Teams for Girls and Boys.


News articles and Photos 2006 (Click on Thumbnail Photos to increase to full size)

U21 TEAM - ANY AND ALL BOYS INTERESTED - MEETING

December 18th, 2006 - by Manuel Borba

 

We will be having a meeting for any player who wants to play for the U21 Boys Team - Saturday, December 23rd at 2pm at the Penticton Clubhouse.  Any questions, please call Ray at 488-3064(cell) or 497-5938(home) or call Manuel at 493-6883.

    

Penticton indoor soccer facility proposal

December 14th, 2006 - by Manuel Borba

     (Updated December 22nd, 2006 This is a 13.4 MB File.

               Please note that this is a large file to download.)

 

An excerpt from the attachment:

"In order to achieve this development we are in dire need of a place in which to train and play year round. The concept of an Indoor facility has been talked about for a decade, in fact Penticton was one of the first to recognize the need for such a facility.


I know we are ready to embrace and support an indoor facility so our children have a place to develop and train for the future.


Thank you for taking the time to review this proposal... we appreciate your interest and support.
 

Dale Anderson
Chairman
SOYSA (South Okanagan Youth Soccer Association)"

THOMPSON OKANAGAN SYL WINTER TRAINING PROGRAM

December 5th, 2006 - by Ray Hintz

 The winter training program will commence on Sunday the 14th in January at the Vantage One Indoor Centre in Vernon and practices will take place at the following times:

Noon to 1pm for U13 boys and girls

1 to 2pm for U14 boys and girls

2 to 3pm for U15 boys and girls

3 to 4pm for U16 boys and girls, as well as U17 girls

Practices will continue through to spring break.  Attendance although not mandatory is expected unless you have a previous engagement, we do however expect you to contact your age group coach if you are not able to attend.

Mini and Youth Coaches - Mini coaching clinic available

November 28th, 2006 by Ray Hintz

 Anyone interested in a coaching clinic for Mini or Youth program for the upcoming 2007 - no cost - hosted by Head Coach Ray Hintz - please call Ray at 488 3064 or email:  rayhintz@shaw.ca     If you have coached in the past, would like to build on your practice exercises for your team, or just interested in how you may be able to assist your child in your own backyard, please call.  We need minimum 8 persons to host an evening session.

NEW U21 GIRLS & BOYS TEAMS - NEED COACH

November 28th, 2006 by Ray Hintz

 A new U21 Boys and U21 Girls team will be started for the 2007 season.  We are looking for anyone interested in taking on the role as Coach or Assistant Coach of either of these teams.  For further information, please email Ray Hintz at:  rayhintz@shaw.ca or call after 5pm at 488 3064.

DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR - POSITION NEEDS TO BE FILLED

November 14th, 2006 by Marcia Evans

 SOYSA District program is looking to hire an Administrator to assist the District Director in performing various office tasks.  This is a seasonal position.  Please contact Marcia at 460 0133 for further information.

2007 SOCCER REGISTRATION

November 13th, 2006 by Marcia Evans
Pre-printed registration forms for the 2007 soccer season will be mailed last week of November.  Please wait for your pre-printed form in the mail, and mail or drop off instead of a blank form, if at all possible.

 

Mini Registration form                                            

Youth Registration form                             

Registration Instructions

U 11 Gold Program - Just check off box on Youth Registration form

 

Questions - Call 460 0133

 

4th Annual CIBC Mini-Soccer Fest Update!

I am writing to advise that we have reached the half-way mark with respect to the number of entries we have received for the 4th Annual CIBC Mini-Soccer Festival, being held December 26, 2006 through January 1, 2007, at BC Place Stadium.
We can take up to 200 teams in the annual event, which is open to teams in the Under-6 up to Under-14 age groups, in Gold/Silver/Bronze/House Boys and Gold/Silver A & B Girls, plus mini-soccer teams in three tiers in both genders (plus mixed divisions).
The 6-a-side Festival, which gives teams a chance to keep active through the Christmas-New Year's coastal season break, sees each team play a total of four games: 2 on one day, 2 on next, during the seven-day event.
To avoid disappointment (we had to turn away 60 teams last year), we recommend that teams interested in participating fill in the attached entry form and send it in as soon as possible. While the entry deadline is listed at November 30th, it is very likely that we will fill all available berths before that date.
If you require any additional information, please contact us at one of the numbers below.
Thank you for your assistance in alerting your teams.    For Application form click here.

Kindest regards,

Keith Liddiard
Partner/Technical Advisor
PREMIER SOCCER EXPERIENCES
Head Coach
PITT MEADOWS SOCCER CLUB
Telephone: 604-465-5286
E-Mail: pse1@telus.net


The 4th Annual CIBC Mini-Soccer Festival is a BCSA-approved tournament.

 

Announcing a new sponsor

October 8th, 2006
Go to Tekk Club Sponsorship

SUPER Y LEAGUE TRYOUTS FOR 2007 SEASON

October 19th, 2006 by Pat Conway
All boys and girls born 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, (U13 to U17), are invited to attend the Super Y League Evaluations for the 2007 season.  Dates are:  October 21st, 22nd, 28th, 29th, November 4th and 5th at Beasley Field in Winfield.  Cost is $ 10.00 payable at the first tryout attended.  Players are encouraged to attend as many as possible.

               U13 boys and girls - 10am to noon

               U14 & U15 B & G  - noon to 2pm

               U16 & U17 B & G  - 2pm to 4pm

Any questions, please call Pat at 487  8277

 

U17 AND U18 BOYS DISTRICT TRYOUTS FOR 2007 SEASON

October 12th, 2006 by Pat Conway
All boys born in 1989 and 1990 are invited for tryouts being held this Wednesday, October 18th at Kings Park 1 from 7 to 8:30pm and again on Sunday, October 22nd,  at Kings Park from 7 to 8:30pm.  Any questions, please call Pat at 487 8277

 

U16 BOYS HAVE A NEW TEAM FOR THE 2007 SEASON

October 2nd, 2006 by Bob Leslie
The coaches and evaluators would like to thank everyone that came out to the try outs. You all worked very hard and it was a very tough decision for us to narrow the roster down to just the 18 maximum players that we are allowed to carry.
For those who`s names are not on the team list, we hope you will continue to work hard and look forward to seeing back out next fall.
Sincerely,
The U-16 Evaluators & Coaching Staff.

 

Mark Allen, Patrick Allen, Tyler Allison, Adam Barbour, Dion Gouldsborough, Harry Hollman, Randy Hubber, Taylor Keene, Sean Leslie, Tyler Machial, Marino Mellaart, Austen Owen, Evan Peatt, Jordan Said, Laen Savage, Nathan Surkan, Christian Thibodeau and Connor Williams.

DISTRICT TRYOUTS - U12 BOYS (1995)

Sept. 26th, 2006 by Peter Ruocco

 

The U12 Boys (1995) will be holding district soccer tryouts on Wednesday, October 4th, Wednesday, October 11th and Thursday, October 12th, at Kings Park in Penticton from 6pm to 7:30pm.  Any questions please call Peter Ruocco at 493 3433.

PEACH TOURNAMENT - SILVER WINNERS U12 GIRLS

Sept. 11th, 2006 by Kathy Levesque

The 1994 Girls' Pinnacles team finished off the Peach Classic tournament with the silver medals.  First game of the weekend matched the Pinnacles against the Surrey Blue Dolphins.  Nikita Afonso put the first goal into net, with another two being added by Kara Perehudoff during the first half.  Zoe Fraser added one more, to give a 4-0 win.  Saturday morning proved a tough challenge against the Red Deer Renegades, the Pinnacles giving up a 5-1 loss.  Despite the strength of defensive players Brianne Hrynyk, Thea Anderson, Shayna Lawrie and Dezzy Williams the opposition was able to push through.  Gabby Levesque scored the single goal for Penticton.  Maple Ridge Crushers gave the Pinnacles a good run on the field later that day, but were unable to score against goalies Anne Theilmann and Nikita Afonso.  Bryanne Francisco led our scoring with an awesome shot.  Additional goals by Adra Greig and Gabby Levesque resulted in a 3-0 home team win.  The final tournament game for the '94 girls was pure excitement throughout the entire play.  Very evenly matched, the Williams Lake Prowler Pride and Pinnacles both had countless attempts on net, but neither team managed to score.  The 0-0 game was a crowd-pleaser for all. 

 

Special awards for the 2005-2006 season were presented as follows:

    * Dezzy Williams - Most Improved Player *

    * Carolyn Johnson - Most Sportsmanlike Player *

    * Thea Anderson - Most Dedicated Player *

    * Gabby Levesque - Most Valuable Player *

 

A huge thank you goes out to all involved with the team, from coaches Kathy Levesque, Duarte Francisco and Dave Theilmann.

 

Tryouts for the new 1994 Girls Pinnacles team will take place in September under the coaching duo of Tony Afonso and Duarte Francisco.

PINNACLE U17 BOYS WIND-UP

Sept. 11th, 2006 by Scott Frymire

The U17 Boys Pinnacles gave out their team awards at their year end wind up.  The boys enjoyed a very successful year winning the Silver medal at the B cup provincials in Prince George.  They got there by winning the Regional play downs.  They also won Gold at the South Burnaby tournament, Gold at the Castlegar/Trail tournament and most recently Silver at the Peach City Classic tournament.

 

The Most Valuable player award was given to two players, Sean Petersen and Ross Rufiange.  The Most Improved Player was awarded to Chris Kapusty.  The Most Sportsmanlike Award went to Kirk Chavarie and the Most Dedicated award was given to Dale Mounsey.  The other members of the team are” Brendan Frizzi, Nate Speijer, Andrew Swann, Julian Timmermans, Dylan Oakes, Byron Burgart, Evan Frymire, Tom Denton, Eric Neihe, Jessie Moreno, Spencer Keene, AJ Newberry.  The Head Coach is Mark Rufiange.  The Assistant Coach is Scott Frymire and the manager is Mary Keene.

PEACH TOURNAMENT - BRONZE WINNERS - U16 GIRLS

Sept. 11th, 2006 by Silvia

After somewhat of a summer break, the now U16 girls Pinnacles spent August 18th, 19th and 20th playing great soccer at the Peach City Classic Soccer tournament in Penticton.

The names for the team picture are: Back row (from left): Jenny Severide, Brittany Pearce, coach Len Filek, Madeleine Greig, Kaitlyn Atkinson, Kaitlyn Pisiak, Jen Tribbeck and Kim Conway. Middle: Olivia Shaw, Kelly Furness, Dana Leahy, Jackie Stelkia and Katie Filek. Front: Abby Perehudoff and Olivia Shaw. Missing are: Tasha Bell, Melissa Bilko, Amy Buzikievich, Sarah Cornett Ching and Angie Smythe.

 

he first game was played Friday, August 18 at 4:30 p.m. at community field against Williams Lake Tsunami. The girls came ahead with a 2-nil score.

Saturday saw the team play the 8:00 o’clock morning game against Calgary Northwest. The second win was put on the scoreboard after dominating most of the game. Three goals for the Pinnacles, while Calgary was not able to score.

 

The North Shore Ice Team however walked over the Pinnacles on Saturday evening under the lights at Dale Meadows in Summerland.

The two wins and one loss put the Pinnacles in the slot to play for third and fourth place Sunday morning at Kings Park.

After trailing the Kitimat Selects by two goals only a few minutes into the first half, the girls rallied and not only tied the game, but kept pressuring the Kitimat team in the second half to score two more goals. The U16 Pinnacles earned the bronze medal of the tournament with a stellar second half and a score of 4-2.

This finishes up yet another successful soccer season for the U16 girls Pinnacles. Well done, girls! Appreciation goes to coach Len Filek for his hard work throughout the year.

PEACH TOURNAMENT - U16 BOYS GOLD WINNERS

Sept. 11th, 2006 by Bob Leslie

The Pinnacles U-16 Boys went undefeated at the Peach Classic Soccer Tournament, to win a well deserved Gold Medal, their 3rd tournament Gold Medal of the season.
The boys started it off Friday afternoon with a 2 nil victory over the Calgary Blizzard. Saturday began with
2- all draw vs Calgary United, a game that the Pinnacles dominated for all but a few minutes, giving Calgary a chance to come back for the tie. Saturday`s 2nd game was another strong performance ending in a 3 nil victory over Williams Lake Predators, which earned the boys a place in Sunday`s Gold Medal Final vs Surrey Metro United.
In the final, the boys had something to prove as the Surrey Team had boasted all weekend about how powerful they were and their "never been defeated record" -- this was exactly what our boys needed, as they came out strong from the first whistle and dominated the game on the field technically, physically & mentally and came up with a well deserved 1 nil victory over a tenacious & feisty Surrey Squad.
Keeper Evan Peatt was strong all weekend , posting 3 shut outs , allowing only 2 goals.
Randy Hubber had a very strong performance with 3 goals , the third of which propelled the team into the finals. Dion Gouldsborough was a stalwart scoring 2 very crucial goals including the Gold Medal Game winner. Austen Owen & Marino Mellaart were strong all weekend scoring 1 goal each , setting up others and earning numerous scoring opportunities for their team. The scoring was rounded out by the very strong play of Adam Barbour who netted 2 goals.
The Gold Medal result could not have been without the solid defensive performances of Laen Savage, Nate Surkan, Christian Thibodeau, Jeremy Dick, Jordan Said & John Chernoff. The midfield strength of Taylor Keene, Patrick & Mark Allan and Morgan Brown John was crucial & Striker Tyler Machial & Striker / Mid Fielder Sean Leslie both had a strong tournament especially in the final game.
The U-16 Pinnacles are coached by Barry Owen- Head Coach, Bob Leslie Assistant Coach , with Mary Keene as Manager.

THANK YOU SOYSA FROM BETHEL CHURCH FOR DONATION OF USED SOCCER BALLS

August 2nd, 2006 by Pastor Charles Roberts

I am a youth pastor at Bethel Church in Penticton.  Last year I started a non-profit organization called Global Youth Impact.  It is through this organization that we are taking these trips. 

   Our organization is called Global Youth Impact, we are based out of Penticton BC.  We do two things:

1. Assist the poor and needy in Mexico by providing basic food, shelter, clothes, school supplies...... you name it!  We do not just put a patch on the problem there, rather we have partnered with The Erma Fennel Foundation For Needy Children to assist long there the effects of poverty in the Vincente Gurerro area.  

2. Also, our goal is to take Canadians down their to experience for themselves a needy environment.  In doing this it raises awareness of how most of the world is forced to live, builds self esteem (especially in young people because they can see that they made a difference in someone's life), shows people how fortunate we really are to live in Canada and have the opportunities that we have here, teaches people to appreciate their schools, their communities and their country and gives people a new found purpose!

   We take groups of people from high school age to retired seniors.  Each trip in individualized to meet the wanted experience of that particular group.  Things we usually do:

- build house(s)

- play lots of soccer with the kids!

- handout food and clothing

- run childrens programs

 

The children literally loved the Soccer Balls.  They were so excited!  I wish you could have seen the looks on their faces.  Thank you again so much.  If you have anymore balls in the future please consider donating them again as we would love to take them to the children!

 

If anyone you know is interested in coming on a trip please feel free to call or email anytime for more info.

 

Charles Roberts

Global Youth Impact
charles@mexico-mission.com
250-488-4223

ALL BOYS BORN 1995 ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN A DISTRICT PRACTICE

July 25th, 2006 by Peter Ruocco

All boys born in 1995 that are interested in playing in the Peach City Classic Tournament, August 18th, 19th and 20th, 2006, as well as playing on next years U12 District team, please come to the practice Wednesday, August 2nd, at 6:00 at Kings Park.  Any questions call Peter Ruocco (493 3433).

  

PINNACLE U15 GIRLS CAPTURE SILVER AT PROVINCIALS

July 24th, 2006 by Silvia

The U15 girls Pinnacles soccer team won a well deserved silver medal at the provincial championship, held July 6th to 9th in Penticton. The Pinnacles hosted this year’s B Cup Championship and managed to have a strong showing throughout the 4-day competition.

 

 (back row  left): manager Pat Conway, Amy Buzikievich, Brittany Pearce, Olivia Shaw, Kaitlyn Atkinson, Kim Conway, Katie Filek, Madeleine Greig and coach Len Filek.  Front row: Jenny Severide, Kelly Furness, Dana Leahy, Tasha Bell, Jackie Stelkia, Abby Perehudoff, Sarah Cornett Ching, Angie Smythe and Melissa Bilko. Missing: Kaitlyn Pisiak.                                                                    

 

In their opening game on Thursday at noon, the Pinnacles defeated Williams Lake with a score of 3-nil. It was an easy win for the Pinnacles, with midfielder Amy Buzikievich scoring two goals and Tasha Bell one.                                                                                                      

Friday’s nine o’clock game had the Pinnacles take on the Cranbrook Ramblers. This second game was the Pinnacle’s only loss in the tournament. Forward Kim Conway scored the team’s lone goal in the second half, while Cranbrook put two goals on the scoreboard.

The girls played, what coach Len Filek called, ‘their best game of the season’, against the Sunshine Coast Scorpions Saturday at noon. The Scorpions were a tough team to beat, but the Pinnacles rallied and they did it. The passing was excellent and the ball handling was a joy to watch. After a through ball from Angie Smythe, forward Tasha Bell started the scoring. Katie Filek followed and finished a cross from Buzikievich to make it 2-nil. Abby Perehudoff gloriously finished the game with a third goal, earning the Pinnacles a spot in the gold medal game to be played Sunday.

After watching Italy play France on Sunday in the soccer world cup final in Germany and getting a taste of winning, the Pinnacles took on Bays United Raiders of Victoria in the game for the gold. It was an outstanding and hard played game that went into half time with a score of nil-nil. The Pinnacles couldn’t capitalize on their numerous scoring chances and with five minutes to go in the game, a Bays United striker managed to finally brake through Penticton’s defense and score their winning goal of the game.

An impressive silver medal for the U15 Pinnacles made parents, coach and manager proud. Well done, girls!

The team will cap off the season on August 18 – 20 with the Penticton Peach City Classic soccer tournament.

 

KEVIN HEARNE - MEMORIAL GAME

July 13th, 2006

We, the Penticton Soccer Club & SOYSA will be having a memorial home game this Sunday July 16/06 at Kings Park #1.

The game is a scheduled league game Vs the Kelowna Challenge, 2:00pm kick-off. We want to have as many members of our soccer community there to celebrate the life of Kevin Hearne who was killed last Saturday in the car accident in Langley.

We will be getting together at about 1:15pm to get setup in groups to be on the field for a memorial service before the game starts. PLEASE contact all your players to have them attend. We want all players to WEAR their uniform (house players can wear medals as most uniforms were handed in) to this event. All teams (district) that were successful in winning a medal this year at the Provincials, please wear your medals. 

We know that some players won't be able to attend but it is important to have the majority of our members at this game.

Thank you again for all your work and we'll see you on Sunday afternoon. So get on the phone and let your players know.

SOYSA

KEVIN HEARNE'S BLOG

July 11th, 2006

 Click here to visit:

     Kevin Hearne's Blog

"The website is a forum for many friends of Kevin to pay tribute,

but may contain mature subject matter, and does not reflect the views of SOYSA".

 

     Penticton Herald article

 

     Penticton Western News

The Youth of Soccer in the South Okanagan owe so much to Kevin Hearne.
There is not enough room on any webpage post, or press release to contain it all.

The man was simply "our foundation".


His vision was of a Club that could encompass all the great values the
game of soccer promises.

His influence on the elite through recreational player was honest; always with kindness and support.     All a player asks for.
 

He understood the game, at it's core, is about the people around it.    His vision of what our Association could be, inspired us all.

With Kevin, SOYSA was always going to be a leader in player development.  A leader in building bridges across all levels of our

game, regions of our great province, and all the great cultures that make up our community.   He would want us to continue this

priceless gift.

We at SOYSA will honor that vision.     Kevin would expect no less.

SOYSA

U16 PINNACLE BOYS WIN SILVER AT PROVINCIALS

July 11th, 2006 by Scott Frymire

The U16 Boys Pinnacles Soccer team won the Silver Medal in Prince George at the Provincial B Cup Championships.  The Team went undefeated in round robin play defeating the number one ranked Surrey United to earn a spot in the Gold Medal game.

 

Back row L-R:  Scott Frymire (assist coach), Andrew Swann, Kirk Chavarie, AJ Newberry, Nate Speijer, Mary Keene (Manager), Brendan Frizzi, Chris Kapusty, Evan Frymire, Eric Niehe, Julian Timmermans, Mark Rufiange (Head Coach)   Front row L-R:  Ross Rufiange, Tom Denton, Spencer Keene, Sean Petersen, Dylan Oakes, Byron Burgart, Jessie Moreno (Lying) (Dale Mounsey missing from photo)

 

In the opener the Pinnacles defeated Nelson 5-1 and then faced the Strong Surrey side.  Ross Rufiange scored the games only goal as they went on to win one to nil.  The Pinnacles still needed a tie or a win against the Host Prince George team to get to the gold medal game.  The team came from behind scoring 3 goals early in the second half to win the game 5-3.

 

From L-R:  Ross Rufiange, Andrew Swann, Evan Frymire, Jessie Moreno

 

The Gold Medal game featured the Pinnacles against the Peninsula Hurricanes from Victoria.  The Pinnacles started strong but it was the Hurricanes who scored first. The Pinnacles tied it up but the Hurricanes scored again making it 2-1 at the half.  Early in the second half the Hurricanes were awarded a penalty shot and that made the score 3-1.  They Pinnacles rallied as Rufiange scored his second goal of the game to make it 3-2.  The Pinnacles pulled out all the stops and had numerous chances to tie the game in the dying minutes but the Peninsula team held on to win the Gold.                                                                                               Ross Rufiange

 

This adds to the already impressive season the U16 boys have enjoyed this year.  They won Gold in Burnaby, Gold in Castlegar and now Silver at the Provincial Championships.   The Team will cap off their season at the Penticton Peach City Classic Tournament, August 18-20th.

 

U12, U13, U14 and U15 GIRLS PROVINCIAL FINAL RESULTS

July 10th, 2006 by Marcia Evans

Our Penticton Pinnacle Girls had a great week-end vying for the title of "Best in B.C."  There were 32 teams in attendance with games scheduled Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Kings Park fields and Community Field.

U12 Final - Kelowna United takes 1st place with our girls coming in 5th.

U13 Final - Kelowna United takes 1st place with our girls coming in 7th.

U14 Final - Bay United takes 1st place with our girls coming in 6th.

U15 Final - Bay United Raiders takes 1st place with our girls coming in 2nd.

Provincial scores for final games        

Provincial scores for all games

 

U16 PINNACLE BOYS - PROVINCIAL UPDATE - SUNDAY FINAL GAME AGAINST VICTORIA

July 10th, 2006 by Marcia Evans

The Pinnacle Boys met against Victoria yesterday, Sunday afternoon, 2pm. Both teams wanting to take 1st place in their division.  A hard fought game played by both sides, but Victoria came out ahead with the final score 3 to 2.

 

U16 PINNACLE BOYS - PROVINCIAL UPDATE - SATURDAY GAME - BEAT PRINCE GEORGE

July 8th, 2006 by Mark Rufiange

Another Win for the U16 Pinnacle Boys.  The game was against the host team Prince George Kodiaks. The final score 5 - 3 for us.
PG. scored the first goal and we scored the second ( Jesse Mareno from Sean Petersen) PG then scored again to take the lead 2-1;
we then scored at 39:00 (Dale Mounsey Goal with a nice corner from Sean Petersen) .... therefore tied going into 1/2 time.
 
The first half was a bit of a scramble and we were not playing our game. Pg. was beating us to the ball. The second 1/2 was much better
at 52:00 with Ross Rufiange scoring  one from a pass from Sean Petersen again. Shortly after at 54:00 we scored again with a nice goal from Jesse Moreno
then at 60:00 Dale Mounsey scored on a nice pass from Andrew Swann. Pg. put one more in to make the final score 5-3 ...... a nice victory.
 
Tomorrow , we will play the gold medal match at 2:00 PM.
It will most likely be against a team from Sidney call Pennisula Hurricanes. They are leading in the other pool. We feel confident we can beat them.

U16 PINNACLE BOYS - PROVINCIAL UPDATE - Friday Game - Win over Surrey

July 8th, 2006 by Marcia Evans

SOYSA boys played Surrey, yesterday, Friday at noon.  This was a tough game, both teams playing their hardest, each knowing that the other team could possibly take the win.  Surrey team were the Provincial Champions for 2005 and Soysa Boys want to take the title home to Penticton for the 2006 season.  The Final score  1-0 with amazing saves by our Goal Tender Bredan Frizzi.

The goal was scored by Ross Rufiange from Jessie Morano at the 39th. minute. A hard fought game .

Congratulations to our U16 Boys.  Good luck in your Saturday game.

U16 PINNACLE BOYS - PROVINCIAL UPDATE - Thursday Game - Win over Nelson

July 7th, 2006 by Mark Rufiange

U16 Soysa Boys vs Nelson Selects
2:24 Goal scored by Ross Rufiange from a rebound shot of Andrew Swann's.
47:00 Jesse Moreno scored off a shot from Dale Mounsey
60:00 Dale Mounsey goal off a pass from Sean Petersen
70:00 Byron Burgart header goal with a nice pass from Spencer Keene
88:00 Byron Burgart again scores with a pass from Spencer Keene

SOYSA U11 BOYS - PENTICTON # 2 - SOYSA CUP CHAMPIONS

June 29th, 2006 by Marcia Evans

On June 17th, the U11 Boys, House League, had their SOYSA Cup Tournament in Osoyoos.  Teams that participated were Summerland, Penticton with four teams, #1, #2, # 3 and # 4, and Osoyoos team and Oliver team.  Each team played 4 games on Saturday with Penticton # 2 Team, winning all 4 of their games and winning the U11 Boys Soysa Cup Trophy for 2006.

Bottom row  left to right - Jarrett Cantelon, Keenan Findlay,Colton Dorion, Justin Cantelon, Andrei Mazilescu, Cameron Lynka, Top row l-r Rick Van Camp, Braydon Overhill, Wesley Van Camp, Jake Black, Daniel Foster, Brett Gillard, Kyle Harkin, Brad Findlay. missing Brody Burlingame.

BC SUMMER GAMES - BOYS & GIRLS SOCCER TRYOUT - FIELD CHANGE

June 19th, 2006 by Marcia Evans

The June 24 th BC Summer Games tryout for Boys and Girls Soccer has been changed from Marshall field to the Army Camp fields in Vernon, same time of 1:00pm.
The Sunday tryout for the Boys will remain the same, MacArthur Island, field # 5 at 12:00pm.
Those boys planning on attending the tryouts are to e-mail the following address summergames2006u12boys@shaw.ca
and indicate the day they will attend.
Iain Harvey (girls) and Sean Wallace (boys) both of Kamloops will be coaching the soccer teams for the 2006 BC Summer Games. Each team will consist of 12 players with the Super 8 format being front and centre. 
 

SOYSA U16 BOYS CAPTURE REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

June 19th, 2006 by Scott Frymire

The U16 Pinnacles earned their 3RD straight GOLD by defeating Vernon 5-3 in Kamloops on June 18th.  Vernon was coming out of a 5-1 victory over Kelowna and was full of confidence facing the Pinnacles in the Regional Final.  Vernon had a great start and jumped out to a 2 goal lead early in the game.  The Pinnacles then huddled up and regrouped.  At about the 30 minute mark Andrew Swann was fouled in the penalty area and Sean Petersen scored on the ensuing penalty kick.  The score at the half was 2-1 for Vernon. The entire Pinnacle team showed their grit and character by not panicking and sticking to their league winning strategy of legendary ball possession, precision passion and wearing down the opposition with relentless pressure on their defenders.  This game would prove to be no different.  At about the 55th minute Ross Rufiange tied the game catching the Vernon Keep out of position.  Then at about the 60th minute Petersen let fly a high rocket from the 20 yard line that hit the cross bar and deflected in giving the Vernon goalie no chance.  Two minutes later Dale Mounsey beat the keeper with a hard low shot and suddenly the Pinnacles were up 4-2.  Vernon made it interesting by scoring their 3rd goal at the 70th minute.  Vernon was able to exert some pressure but solid play by the defenders, Nate Speijer, Julian Timmermans, Evan Frymire, Kirk Chavarie and Keeper Brendan Frizzi held strong.  The defenders were supported by midfielders Spencer Keene, Byron Burgart, Chris Kapusty and Tom Denton and Dylan Oakes.  Eric Niehe and Jessie Moreno both had several excellent scoring chances on the forward line.  In the 88th minute Petersen scored his 3rd goal of the game to ‘ice the cake’ and end the game 5-3.  The Pinnacles now represent the Thompson Okanagan District at the Provincials in Prince George on July 6th -9th.
 

SOYSA U11 BOYS SOYSA CUP TOURNAMENT

June 19th, 2006 by Marcia Evans

On June 17th, the 7 boys teams, S1, P1, P2, P3, P4, Oliver and Osoyoos played in the SOYSA Cup tournament at in Osoyoos.  Each team played 4 games with P2 taking the SOYSA Cup championship. 

The SOYSA League Champion Team was P1, coached by Peter Ruocco.  Congratulations boys!

 

SOYSA U12 BOYS SOYSA CUP TOURNAMENT

June 19th, 2006 by Marcia Evans

On June 16th and 17th, the 5 boys teams, S1, P1, P2, Oliver and Osoyoos played in the SOYSA Cup tournament at Maggie Field.  Each team played 4 games with P1 and P2 tying for first place.  A shoot-out took place with each team having 5 players taking turns on shooting on the net.  The first nine shots were either stopped or missed the net.  Then the last shooter for P1, took his place, and placed the ball right into the net.  P1 won the tournament with P2 coming in 2nd.  Summerland Boys came in 3rd, Osoyoos in 4th and Oliver 5th.  A good day was had by all.

The SOYSA League Champion Team was Osoyoos, coached by Edgar Costa.  Congratulations boys!

 

PINNACLE U12 BOYS GIVE IT THEIR ALL

June 19th, 2006 by Tom Hoenisch

The U12 Pinnacle boys finished their playoff drive with a heartbreaking 2-1 loss to Vernon.  Matthew Bateman of the Pinnacles opened the scoring on a great shot but then Vernon scored after a defensive miscue and Vernon added a second goal on a penalty shot.  The Pinnacles swarmed all around the Vernon net for the last ten minutes but they just couldn't get the equalizer.  Josh Manning had a particularly strong game and Quin Erzinger played very well in goal.
 

PINNACLE U15 BOYS TAKE SILVER AT TOYSL TOURNAMENT

June 19th, 2006 by Bob Leslie

At this past weekends TOYSL Cup League Championships in Kamloops, the U-15 Boys Pinnacles took home the Silver Medal after a heart breaking double overtime loss to Kamloops in the finals.
The team played arguably their best game of the season holding Kamloops to a 0 - 0 draw through 80 minutes of regulation time ,and into the second period of overtime, only to have Kamloops score what proved to be the winning goal in that second overtime period.
Although obviously disappointed, the U-15 Boys have nothing to hang their heads about, they played terrific soccer and dominated the majority of the play in both their weekend matches.
Saturday`s game against Vernon to qualify for the final, was a thrilling double overtime shoot out win.
Vernon went ahead 1 nil on a penalty shot earlier in the first half but undaunted the Pinnacles game back to tie it up on a lovely cross by striker Austen Owen, that was driven home by Randy Hubber.
The second half action went back & forth but remained tied at the end of regulation time forcing two 5 minute overtime periods.Both teams traded opportunities but again no scoring, resulting in the sudden death shoot out, which saw all 5 Penticton shooters score and Evan Peatt who`s play was spectacular all weekend made a great save on one of the Vernon shooters and the Pinnacles won 5 - 3.
The shoot out scorers were Austen Owen,Tyler Machial,Dion Gouldsborough, Nate Surkan & Randy
Hubber.
Both weekend games were total team efforts with all players deserving of MVP honours, however special mention goes to Nathan Surkan who`s leadership, drive and play was exemplary.
The pinnacles team consists of:
Mark & Patrick Allan from Keremeos,Adam Barbour,Jon Chernoff,Taylor Keene ,Marino Mellaart, Austen Owen, Evan Peatt,Nathan Surkan, Christian Thibodeau & Harley Duff-us all from Penticton, Morgan Brownjohn from Osoyoos, Tyler Machial from Oliver and Jeremy Dick,Dion Gouldsborough, Randy Hubber,Sean Leslie,Jordan Said and Lean Savage all from Summerland.
Lead by Head Coach- Bary Owen, Assistant Coach - Bob Leslie and Manger extraordinaire - Mary Keene.

 

PINNACLE U16 BOYS EARN BYE INTO PLAYOFF FINALS

June 13th, 2006 by Scott Frymire

SOYSA U16 boys tied Vernon to finish first in their division and earn a bye to the playoff finals in Kamloops this Sunday.  The Pinnacles traveled to Marshall Field in Vernon on June 10th to take on the Vernon Squad.  Ross Rufiange opened the scoring on the first play of the game at about the 15 second mark.  The score remained one nil until Vernon scored to tie the game in the last 5 minutes.  The tie gave the Pinnacles first place with 7 points while Kelowna finished second with 6.   Vernon finished 3rd with 4 points.  Kelowna and Vernon will play off to see who will face the Pinnacles on June 17th, 11am at Norkam Field in Kamloops.  The winner will represent our region in the Provincials which take place in Prince George  July 6-9th.

U12 PINNACLE BOYS END REGULAR SEASON

June 13th, 2006 by Tom Hoenisch

The Pinnacle U12 boys finished off the regular season with a couple of tough losses.  On Thursday they lost 2-0 to Kelowna at home and on Sunday they traveled to Salmon Arm where they lost 5-1.  Matthew Bateman scored the lone goal for the Pinnacles.  The Pinnacles were right in this