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Soccer dilb expands rep program, awaits facilities [hiring the winter, Whitchurch- Stoufl‘ville is a hockey town. Come summer, avlarge number of residents are kicking up a storm to fill the void. The Whitchurch-Stouflville Soc- cer club has 1,232 registrants signed up for the 2009 outdoor ' That includes 135 adults, 66 rep players and 1,031 in the house league system. While president Mark Kozak-Hol- land noted that figure is about the same from a year ago, there are wait- ing lists this season. The growth in population with new residential homes sprouting up inWhitchurch-Stouffville is part of it. Attitude is another, he said. “Soccer is a game everyone can play," he said. “We welcome players from ages five and up. And it’s a game that can keep you active and stay in shape. “Our approach is ‘soccer for life. Entering his eighth season as club president and enjoying “every min- ute of it”, Kozak-Holland was also quick to note soccer is game that's relatively inexpensive as compared to ice hockey in terms of the equip- ment required for participants Taking that factor into consid- D” ueveropea Dy norsr wern, a wow- known German university lecturer with coaching assignments in 51 countries, the Wein Way focuses on player development through the cre- ation of an enjoyable, but effective training system. What also has Kozak-Holland enthused this season is the growth in their youth rep system. Fielding just one rep team last year with an under-12 girls' entry in the Central Girls Soccer League that was known as the Mustangs, the club now has four rep teams. These include girls' teams at under-11, under- 12 and under- 13. The boys will also unveil a rep 32 Mdn Street, Markham at St. Anthem United Church Phone: (905) 201-1449 Email destinygocpelccnmehoumilsom DBTINY GOSPEL CENTRE A PLACE '10 BEIIEVE AND BELONG For mote information plus: contact Destiny Gospel Centre BY MICHAEL HAYAKAWA mhayakawa®yrmg.com ‘fif‘vflmge C " unrsalilg 3 Wenlfimme Y®M Welcome to. . . ST. AMES I P SBYTERIAN CHURCH Rev. Kathryn Strachan, Minister 6432 Main St. Stouffvllle Phone - 905-640-3151 email: stiamesflouflvflleabellnetca eration, along with what the club charges for registration costs, parâ€" ticipants find the game economically attractive. For youths, it can vary from $150 to $195 per season depending on what age group they are in. For hdillts, it's $185 for women 19 and over and men 35 and older. A system known as the Wein Way introduced five years ago by former club head coach Victor Szabo has also sparked growth. FOUR REP TEAMS Developed by Horst Wein, a well- known German university lecturer with coaching assignments in 51 countries, the Wein Way focuses on player development through the cre- ation of an enjoyable, but effective training system. For those born in 1991, the cost is $195. Fielding just one rep team last year with an under-12 girls’ entry in the Central Girls Soccer League that was known as the Mustangs, the club now has four rep teams. ‘A Friendly Fandb' Cburcb’ Everyone Welcome! Sunday Aug 2nd, 2009 10:00 am Pastor Earl McNutt Hey Kids! Family Camp August 24-28 - 5:45 pm - 8:30 pm (includes. “a!!! (linear) ' Parkview Village g 12184WL'IESOMI, MMM,2000 MM” “WWW 7:00PM team with an under-l3 entry in the York Region Soccer Association’s B Division. While happy with how the game continues to flourish inWhitchurch- Stouffville, Kozak-Holland remains optimistic about the future. - Ttiat is, once the soccer pitches at BetpeSda Park begin operation next spnng. “The new Bethesda fields will help cement the presence of the club in town and pmvide a permanent home," Kozak-Holland said. With the club in its 32nd season, Kozak-Holland still looks at means of improving the skill level of young participants and to raising the profile of the game on a year-round basis. An i'ndoor facility, so the game can be played during the winter months, would help. Neighbouring Markham and Unionville-Milliken have indoor facilities where they can run pro- grams during the winter months for youths and adults. “We're still actively pursuing a permanent indoor facility as this program has been rapidly expand- ing." he said. For more on the Whitchurch StouflWIe Soc- lamieson Smilley is one of more than 1,200 players suiting up on ce' 0”“ ‘08 0" ‘05 "Wm-mm Whitdiurdi-Stoufl'ville Soccer Club teams this summer. Stouffville Pentecostal Church SemorPastor: Youth8zI-‘amily: s I ”.. . I Children'sMinisuies: Counselling Services: Communion Celebration Service Pastor Bob Flemming Aug 2"", 2009 10:00 a.m. www.springvale.org springva|e Sunfl’vilk‘ Rd. at Konme Rd 905-887-565 l Everyone Welcome! Sunday Aug 2, 2009 Everyone Welcome August 6'. 6:00 pm Worship Feast Children’s Program Available STOUFFVILLEUIHEDCHWCH uMSLI. 905440-1163 1 0:30 am Morning Worship 13660 Ninth Line N. (905) 642-4414 Rev. Peter Pallant Sunday, August 2"“, 2009 Service Time 10:00 am Rev. Nancy Waterman “Taking Our Faith to the Movies ries” BLOOMINGTON GOSPEL CHURCH STAFF PHOTO/STEVE $0M ERVILLE