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The VIPL post-season commences the weekend of February 24-25 for teams playing in the quarter finals. Most of the Riptide Teams will likely advance directly to the semi-finals the weekend of March 3-4 due to the number of teams in each division and/or where the team finished in the standings.
The goal of our program is to see all teams compete for the opportunity to advance beyond the post-season and earn the right to participate in the A-Cup Provincials in July 2018. Last year, we had eight teams in the finals on the last day of post-season and were lucky enough to have three teams qualify for the provincials. The key to our success is working all season long towards having each of our teams peak at the right time for the play-offs. It has been an absolute pleasure to observe each of our teams in these final stages of league play and see them peaking at the exact time we have been working toward the past 6 ½ months. Win, lose or draw we are very proud of our program, our players, the coaches, staff and managers. In fact, we observe growth in many ways each time we see our teams train and play. It is a rare and unique pleasure to be able to watch so many young athletes pushing themselves on and off the field. To improve themselves at the game of soccer, academically and also to be positive community members.
We are very proud of the commitment of all players with the Riptide Program and consider the league play and post-season a valuable way to monitor the players development. We are also very proud of the efforts of our graduating class and players looking into a post-secondary education and planning to pursue soccer once they graduate from the Riptide:
– Maddy Harris (2002) and Ally Carpendale (2001) recently visited UNBC for a campus tour and trained with the team
– Shohei Iwamoto (2000) and Jared Perras (2000) are training with the UVIC Vikes this month
– Tony Powsey (2000) has been training with VIU Women’s Team
– Olivia Sellentin (2000) has been out to visit Dalhousie and St. Francis Xavier Universities
– Kaleigh Harris (2000) has been to visit Dalhousie and Lethbridge Universities
– Jaylon Grenier (2000) has been out to visit Queen’s University and McMaster University
– Chirs Fisher (2001) has been approached by the University of Guelph
– Cullen Bullhozer (2000) will be attending the TRU Open Camp
– Cameron Kearns (2000) and Emma Skalik have been approached by the University of Lethbridge
– The U18 Riptide Girls team will be playing exhibition games against Peninsula College (Port Angeles), VIU and UIVC in the coming weeks.
We are now in the midst of planning our spring academy, which includes all current U14-U16 boys and girls teams and will also be open to non-Riptide players born 2007-2002. The spring academy runs from April 10 to June 14 and includes two training sessions weekly plus a game day on the weekend. There are special events including 7-aside tournaments with teams from across Vancouver Island, as well as the opportunity to attend a Whitecaps game. The Riptide Technical Team Coaches Ken Garraway, Stephen Hall, Ash Mohtadi and Shel Brodsgaard with all be the lead coaches in the academy. There will also be a specialized trainer for the goalkeepers and a host of mentor coaches from within the Riptide Program to train with, educate and motivate the younger participants. Each spring we come together for a 10-week block of training, games, fun, relationship building and community building. There is an Academy information meeting planned for March 5th, 2018 with the time and location to be determined. Online program registration is now open at:
https://upperisland.wufoo.eu/forms/m8v0kw904tmf0q/
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April 8 2018:
2018 Riptide Spring Soccer Academy
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We are pleased to announce the registration for the 2018 Spring Academy is now open. All players currently playing for the Riptide in the U14-U6age groups are automatically participating in the program. However, we ask that you share this information with any 2007-2002 born players who might be interested who may not be a part of the Riptide. The program starts Tuesday, April 10, 2018 and concludes Thursday, June 14 with training on both Tuesdays and Thursdays as well as 7-aside game days on Saturdays. There is an information meeting planned for Monday, March 5th at a location tbd for those who are interested.
2018 spring academy registration
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Erin is a former Canadian Women’s National Team Player who grew up in Winnipeg, Manitoba and earned her Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree on Full Scholarships while attending US Universities. She has also played professional soccer in Canada and in Europe.
Stuart Neely has coached in youth world cup qualifying events as well as many international tours while working the Canada Soccer Association (CSA). During that time, he also served as a coach educator at all levels of instruction from child to senior (A License). In recent years while working with Vancouver Whitecaps and Toronto FC of the MLS, he spent a great amount of time developing youth footballers and programs to suit their needs. Coaching within the MLS, USL, PDL, CIS and overseas structures, he has learned a great deal and is excited to share his ideas and vision on the game from a coaching education perspective. Stuart holds a Masters in Physical Education, Bachelors in Adult Education as well as being a Level 5 Chartered Professional Coach
We are pleased to welcome both Erin and Stuart to lend their expertise in the area to help families and athletes learn more about the process. The event details will be confirmed in the weeks ahead, however, we can expect a 6:30 pm start at a venue to be determined. Importantly, this event will be mandatory for players who will be attending the Starfire Showcase in November with the 2003 girls, 2002 girls and 2000-2001 girls. All other players and parents are welcomed and encouraged to attend. Please note, this event is not open to the general public and will be limited to Riptide players and parents only.
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The Marine Harvest Riptide are a non-profit youth soccer organization combining players, coaches and parents from the Comox Valley, Campbell River, Powell River and the North Island Communities of Port Hardy & Alert Bay.
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1. We are currently exploring the idea of adding a U21 Team to compete in the VISL U21 Division in the fall. The team would be a combination of players from the North Island ages 1997-1999 with the opportunity to include younger players in the 2000 age group.
2. We are going to be running the U17-U18 Riptide Program for the 2000-2001 born players in the VIPL as well but we need to consider the following: the Canadian Soccer Association has just announced there will be National Championships at the U15 and U17 age groups, which means that if your team wins provincials at U17 you are then selected to attend the National Championships. Therefore, we will also be required to consider his opportunity and determine if
A. We have enough players and interest to run a U17 team in the VIPL for next fall (2001 born players only).
B. We do not have enough interest or players and will run a U17-U18 team in the VIPL for next fall (2001 and 2000 born players).
The questionnaire is for players inside and outside of the Riptide who might have interest in any of these programs. The information meeting will be used to assess the level of interest in the programs listed above and determine our next course of action pertaining to trials. The meeting will take place at the CVUSC Clubhouse on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm and we ask that all interested parties complete this form prior.
https://soccersoccersoccer.wufoo.eu/forms/marine-harvest-riptide-u21-team-u17u18-program/
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The Marine Harvest Riptide pride themselves on being a positive and rewarding environment for the community level coach to develop their understanding of the game. Plus, our technical team provides all coaches with a wealth of resources, support and information to make your job easier!
The deadline for applications is March 31, 2018 and all candidates will be contacted for a personal interview with the Riptide within two weeks of this deadline.
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All applicants must follow the scholarship application process outlined in this policy in order to be considered for a Riptide Soccer Scholarship. That policy and application can be found by clicking the link below
2018 Riptide Scholarship applicationApplications must be nominated by your team Head Coach, Riptide Soccer Development Coordinator or Riptide Steering Committee member. The nomination can be forward to the Riptide Steering Committee at [email protected] . Applications must be received not later than February 2, 2018 to be considered.
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