THE TOWER OF TERROR

Over the next week I will be updating the blog with a more detailed account of the trip.  Most of us are back now with the last to arrive home in the next couple days. 

For now I thought I would share our AWESOME team picture on the Tower of Terror.  Please watch the blog over the next week or two to read details of the trip. 

SELECTS ON THE TOWER OF TERROR!!

SCREEEEEEEAM!   Click picture to see larger version.

EAT AT JOES!

Today was a big travel day for the team. Many more girls came into Anaheim today and only a few more coming tomorrow.  Some of us went over to Joes Crab Shack for dinner tonight and had a great time. The girls we're a little worried if they would become the meal though as you can see below!  LOL

After dinner the girls invaded the pool and played games until the very last minute.  Everyone is so excited and ready to have fun.  Tomorrow we have a short practice in the morning and then many of the families are doing a beach day.

More updates to come soon!

IT'S GOING TO BE HOT!

Wow!  Am I ever glad that this summer has been hotter than normal in Alberta.  We had a look at the long range forecast for next weekend and the prediction is +38 Degrees Celsius during the day and +27 at night!


This tournament is going to be a hot one girls.  Bring your sunscreen!

WASN'T THAT A PARTY!

Our Team had our end of season / Pre-California party yesterday and what a blast it was!  The party went until 2 AM that night!  Almost the whole team showed and enjoyed the pool, badminton, fire pit, food, late night laser dance party and a bunch of other games.   Everyone had a great time visiting and talking about the upcoming trip. 

Many thanks to everyone for pitching in to
make this years party the best ever!

SPECIAL ANAHEIM PACKAGE FOR THE TEAM

 

The girls also received a special California package during the party courtesy of Below The Belt.  Each girl received a gift bag worth $250.00 that included a Roxy Canada Hoodie banded with the Selects Logo, Jersey number and initials, a Silver brand T-Shirt, a Roxy Canada T-shirt, a gift certificate for a pair of Silver Brand Jeans, Lanyards, Lip Gloss and much more.  Thank you Crystal for arranging this awesome package for the girls.   

A very special thanks to Below the Belt this year. This company is our main corporate sponsor for our trip. Everything your company and staff have done for us is greatly appreciated.  Thank You!

One step closer to our Cali Adventure!

WHAT A TEAM!

As promised here is a picture of the Gold Medalists!   Girls it has been a fantastic journey this past year with all of you.  Every moment is special and we cherish them all!    Two weeks away from Anaheim now.....   GO SELECTS!!

GOLD IT IS!

Our regular season is over and the Selects are Golden again!   Way to go girls!   It has been a great season and I know we are all looking super forward to Anaheim in only TWO WEEKS!

Even before the last game we had already won the gold but kept it quiet.  The final result was number one in our division and undefeated in our regular league round. Excellent job  girls!  You have all played above and beyond all expectations!

For those of you following the blog we will post our gold medal pictures as soon as we can.  We could not take pictures after the last game due to a serious and intentional injury done to one of our players.  

Please watch the site in the next few days for picture updates.  Now that we are getting closer to the final tournament in California we will be posting more frequently.  

More coming soon!

GOING FOR GOLD.... (Again) .... and more...

THE GOLD IS NEARLY IN OUR GRASP

 

Wow!  What a season!   We are now one game away from regular season gold!   The girls have not lost a game in the past 8 games and we are currently commanding first place in our league tier.   WAY TO GO TEAM!    For all our fans out there make sure you come to our last game and cheer us on.

 The Selects are on a tear!   GO TEAM GO!

GETTING CLOSE TO ANAHEIM

It is now just over three weeks to the Summer Showcase in Anaheim and everyone is getting super excited.  We just received our CANADA / SELECTS branded hoodies yesterday and they look super awesome.  Many thanks again to Below the Belt for the most generous donation.   

Once we are in Anaheim we will endeavor to update this blog daily with game updates, pictures and of course details of the action packed team activities.  

BOTTLE DRIVE SUCCESS!

It feels so awesome to be getting closer and closer to our trip to Anaheim.  We had our final fundraising event this weekend and it was a great success! The team pulled together to raise the final amount of money needed to put us OVER our goal.   Many thanks to all the parents and players for pulling together all year to raise the money needed to send our team on this incredible journey!

Way to go team!  Another success story on our way to ANAHEIM!

SHOOTOUT GOLD!

Way to go girls!  The gold medal match was a nail-biter for sure.  The game was fast and furious with a side of Rain, Wind and hard hitting action.   After a 1-1 regular time and a 5 player each shootout the game went into a SUDDEN DEATH Shootout!    Our keeper made an amazing save and the girls zipped it up on the 8th shooter!   What a win!   

Next up will be the SUMMER SHOWCASE in Anaheim. Enjoy it girls, you deserve it!

GOING FOR CAMROSE GOLD!

After two more games today of which we won both of them, our team is the point leader after round robin play!   Our second game tonight was completely in the rain and the girls had an AWESOME time.  I have never seen the girls so excited for a game. Great job team!

We are in the Gold Medal game tomorrow morning.   Let's get the fires burning and go hard tomorrow. 

GREAT JOB SELECTS!

GOLD IT IS!

What a tournament!  The girls got Gold and a full tournament Shut Out to boot!   WOW!   Great job to all the girls and coaches for a fantastic win this weekend!   Let's do it all over again in two weeks at the Camrose Night Classic!

GO SELECTS!

Selects Kick Off Party!

Last weekend the Selects held their very first season Kick Off Party!   This event was a huge success with approximately 300 players, parents and siblings attending!  The food, fun, games and dancing were enjoyed by all.   Many thanks to the organizers of this event.  We look forward to the next one. Way to go Selects!

The girls had a great time at the event! 

Games Start Today!

Pre-Season is finally over!   Yayyy!   Our first regular season game is against Camrose tonight in Beaumont.  Should be a good game and this team is completely unknown to us. This season EMSA is going with an 8 game seeding round to determine who plays in Premier A and B and then play down to provincials.  Where we are going to end up is anyone's guess.  We do know one thing however, we are going to give it our best at every game!  Work hard girls and have fun!

Getting ready for our new season - Knee Fit

Well the past few weeks have been interesting to say the least for practices.  Amazingly with the crazy weather we have managed to get in six practices so far.  The team is looking pretty good and our new additions for outdoor are fitting right in with the girls. Great job girls!

One of the newest things we have brought into the team this season is the Knee Fit program.  This excellent program is designed to reduce ACL injuries dramatically and as a side benefit it builds core and leg strength at the same time.  We completely believe in this program.  Keeping our athletes safe and strong is only going to benefit the team as whole for many years to come.

Check out the Knee Fit program by clicking here.  Thank you to Sherwood Park Sports Physiotherapy for working with us and our Selects teams with this wonderful program! 

Silent Auction a Smashing Success!

What a fantastic night! Our team Silent Auction tonight was absolutely amazing.  The place was packed with people and there was TONS of great items to bid on!   A special thanks to the Silent Auction committee and all their helpers.  Your hard work leading up to and during tonight's event made it a smashing success!

The team is now one more big step forward to reaching our funding goals! 
Great work!

Gotta Love Alberta Weather!

You would think that we would all be used to it by now.  Snow when you least expect it in Alberta.  HA!  This winter has seen one of the driest and warmest seasons in decades.  Now when we want to get on the field to practice what happens.....   yup.... LOTS of White stuff!  I think this is the most snow at one time all season.  Thank goodness for gym times!  Thank you Angie at the MW Office!

The snow is melting fast so maybe next weekend we can get on a real field.  We have alot of work to do as this will be our first season of 11 v 11. Let's keep our fingers crossed! 

Try-Outs are Done!

Well Duane and I had a really hard time making picks for this seasons outdoor team.  All of the girls were so good on the field that it made choices quite difficult. 

We are very happy to say that all of the existing team made it this season!  Great job girls!  We also want to welcome three new additions to our team:  Kaitlin, Sydney and Claudia.  Welcome girls, we are looking forward to working with you this season!

Now that Try-Outs are completed for the Outdoor season the team will be going into high gear for the upcoming Summer Showcase.  Hold onto your hats, the fun is about to go into overdrive!

Indoor Season is Done!

Wow! What a season!  So many great things happened this season.  The team did so much better than expected and the girls have bonded better than anyone could hope for.  We achieved some great things for a team that was formed just 7 months ago.  We are totally looking forward to the upcoming try-outs and outdoor season.

Of course we are also super-stoked about the Summer Showcase too.   Being the Disney junkie that I am this trip is extra special for me as I get to have my whole soccer team at one of my favorite places in the world!

Good luck to all the girls in the upcoming try-outs! Work hard Girls!