Mayor Bevilacqua recognizes Vaughan’s proud and enduring soccer tradition
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Holy Cross Catholic Academy Jr. Boys Team capture York Region Athletic Association (YRAA) Championship
During a City of Vaughan Committee
of the Whole meeting, Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua delivered the following
statement, alongside Members of Council:
“I am
proud to offer my congratulations to the Holy Cross Catholic Academy Jr. Boys Soccer
Team on their recent York Region Athletic Association Championship – the
school’s first in more than 20 years.
“Sports is truly a unifying
force for good and when teams, athletes and participants - from any number of
athletic disciplines - achieve greatness, it is often a result of the
collective efforts of many. These grade 9 and 10 boys are deserving of our
recognition for demonstrating what can be accomplished through hard work,
dedication and leadership. We also know that away from the soccer pitch, there
are many other champions who share in this victory, including parents, family
members, mentors, coaches and school staff who gave of themselves to help these
players fulfill their own athletic dreams.
“We have a great soccer tradition in Vaughan – it is an important part
of our community life and our city’s identity.
“In May 2018, I welcomed the
Canadian Premier League (CPL) to Vaughan City Hall to announce the launch of its
first professional sports franchise based in York Region - The York 9 Football
Club will represent the nine municipalities of York Region.
“We also recently opened the 900-acre North Maple
Regional Park, with two artificial turf fields and built to FIFA 1-Star
standards. Once fully complete, Vaughan’s North Maple Park will be larger than
New York City’s very own Central Park. These world-class fields will provide
more opportunities for everyone, from avid competitors to soccer enthusiasts,
to play and practise their skills, and continue to foster this sport in
Vaughan.
“We are proud of our strong network of coaches and
volunteers who allow our recreational programs to flourish.
“I have great admiration and respect for those in
our municipality who are involved in making this great game available to
everyone and, once again, I congratulate these local athletes on this special
achievement.”
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