In addition to the hourly Weather Network forecast, direct links have been added to recent radar images from the Ottawa area. These give a good indication of when rain can be expected to arrive.
Franktown (Env. Canada):
Upcoming practice and exhibition matches
Due to rain, tomorrow's (Tuesday) practice has been transferred to today, at Grandeur, 6PM to 8PM.
Here are the players of the week for April 15 to 22:
David
Gustavo
Francois
Mekuria
Pre-requisites for this award are for the players to:
- have attended all practices on the week
- have demonstrated 100% effort during practices
- have demonstrated 100% focus on what the coaches were teaching
- not be a distraction to others
- have arrived on time to practices
This week practices will again be held at the Grandeur field. We will cover basic footwork and passing, and will begin working on the defense.
Each week the coaches will give the "Players of the Week Award". In pre-season, the pre-requisites for this award are for the players to:
- have attended all practices on the week
- have demonstrated 100% effort during practices
- have demonstrated 100% focus on what the coaches were teaching
- not be a distraction to others
- have arrived on time to practices
Each month, the player(s) with most cumulative awards will receive a prize.
The winners of the award for the week April 9 to April 16, chosen by both coaches, are:
Aidan, David, Gustavo, John, Mekuria
Congratulations, and thank you!
Practices begin this week, on Tuesday and Thursday, tentatively at the Grandeur field (please see maps page). The Joan of Arc field is flooded.
Please bring soccer shoes, running shoes, shin guards, jacket, water, and... geese repellant.
Tryouts start this Sunday 9AM at Ben Franklin. They will consist of a practice followed by a game at the end.
Players will be assessed for:
