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Szymon Tolwinski wins GA Youth Cup with TFC Academy

Aurora Youth Soccer Club former player Szymon Tolwinski (pictured) made his first trip down south with his new club, Toronto FC Academy, and won the Generation adidas Cup, a 7v7 tournament for all U12 Major League Soccer Academy teams, held in Dallas, Texas. Tolwinski was selected to join TFC Academy at the beginning of the year after playing with the AYSC for the past three seasons.

Tolwinski was joined in Dallas by AYSC Female Youth Director Gianni Cimini. Cimini, who also serves as the U12 Head Coach with TFC Academy, guided the squad to an undefeated record beating FC Dallas in the final. The duo will travel with the TFC Academy to compete in a 7v7 tournament in Arousa, Spain next month, where they will play against European clubs Real Madrid and Barcelona.

"It's great to see Szymon and Gianni successful at this elite level with the TFC Academy," said AYSC Technical Director Dave Diplacido.

The AYSC is fortunate to have Cimini involved with our female program and proud of Szymon and his success with our local professional team. AYSC will continue to support Toronto FC, as well as the players and coaches who make the jump to the next level. Congratulations to Toronto FC Academy and well done to Szymon and Gianni.

Last Updated on Thursday, 09 April 2015 13:58

AYSC and Soccer Nation Announce Two-Year Partnership Extension

The Aurora Youth Soccer Club is pleased to announce a two-year partnership extension with Soccer Nation, the official supplier and sponsor for the Club. Soccer Nation and the AYSC have been working alongside each other for the past five years and will continue through to 2018.

"We are excited to partner again with the AYSC and look forward to the next couple years," said Cassandre Van Bakel, Vice President of Marketing and Sales at Soccer Nation.

As part of the extended partnership, AYSC unveiled its new Fanwear line, which will be sold exclusively through Soccer Nation online and in the store. AYSC members can now get AYSC apparel from the Club's official uniform supplier.

"Soccer Nation has done a tremendous job servicing and delivering all our gear in a timely manner over the years," said Jimmy Brennan, AYSC Executive Director. "It's important for our club to be able to work closely with our supplier and help our local businesses. We appreciate their attention to detail and the close relationship the Club and Soccer Nation have established over the years."

Soccer Nation owners Phil Hidden and Van Bakel provide the Aurora community with a one-stop shop for all things soccer, supplying shoes, brand name apparel and training gear for all including coaches, players, referees and fans of the beautiful game. The store also recently launched a newly redesigned website to better serve the soccer community. Visit Soccer Nation online now for newest additions for Spring now at www.soccer-nation.ca.

Location:
Soccer Nation
38 Wellington St. E
Aurora, ON L4G 1H5
P. 905-726-3222
www.soccer-nation.ca

Last Updated on Monday, 13 April 2015 09:31

Join the AYSC Stingers Team at the Run/Walk for Southlake

The Run/Walk for Southlake, presented by Nature's Emporium is taking place on Sunday, April 26, 2015, and the AYSC Stingers will be in full stride to help transform lives at Southlake Regional Health Centre in the Community Sports Team Challenge.

We want you to join our team! Our team captains, Executive Director Jimmy Brennan and Technical Director Dave Diplacido, will be running the 5k. Our team goal at the AYSC is to raise $5,000 in support of this great cause because we all need our local hospital. In order to reach this goal, we need YOU to join our Team! Run or walk - Sign up your with the entire team, your family or friends and join the AYSC Stingers.

Here's how to Join!

1. Go to www.runforsouthlake.ca
2. Go to Participant Registration
3. Choose 'Join a Team'
4. Select 'AYSC Stingers' from the dropdown menu
5. Fill out the rest of the required information
6. Pay the Registration Fee

Registration Fees:
10k Adult:  $50.00
10k Student/Youth:  $20.00
5k Adult:  $40.00
2.5k Adult:  $40.00
2.5k Student/Youth:  $20.00
Kids Mini Mile (U8):  $5.00

As a Regional Health Centre, Southlake provides a range of advanced services, with a health care team equipped to deal with more complex cases and more highly trained specialists. Your support will ensure that Southlake will continue to deliver a level of care that is equal to the most advanced health care available in Canada.

Help us reach our team goal and win the Team Challenge!

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Last Updated on Thursday, 02 April 2015 15:32

Deanna Persico Lands Athletic Scholarship at Fairleigh Dickinson University

(March 17, 2015) Aurora, ON - The Aurora Youth Soccer Club is pleased to announce that 1996 Girls standout-goalkeeper Deanna Persico has signed a National Letter-of-Intent with Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU), a NCAA Division I school in Teaneck, New Jersey.

"As soon as I got on campus, it just felt right," said Deanna about the FDU program. "The school is in a great location, the soccer facilities are really nice, and the academic programs that are being offered are a perfect fit for me to study in chemistry."

Deanna started her soccer career with the AYSC at the age of four and entered the competitive stream at eight years old with the Stingers. She played most of her competitive years with the Aurora Youth Soccer Club, with brief stints at the Vaughan Soccer Club and the North Mississauga Soccer Club. She has played in several college showcase tournaments such as Disney Showcase, Orange Classic, CASL and Umbro.

Deanna will play under FDU Head Coach Eric Teepe and will be one of only two keepers on the roster, so the opportunity to play as a freshman is quite attainable. FDU posted an overall record of 14-5-1 and a 6-1-1 record, playing in the Northeastern Conference.

Last Updated on Tuesday, 17 March 2015 13:00