I would like to start off by thanking all the Parents, Players, Coaches and Colleges, that came out and supported the inaugural Crazy 8 Sports College Showcase Sponsored By Campea. Secondly to all my volunteers who put in countless hours of preparation, running around, helping spectators, coaches and players. To my coaching staff who did an amazing job getting the kids ready to play and making in game adjustments to help showcase these players. The referee’s who did an amazing job all weekend, photographer Anastasia and Tamara Clarke, my wife and kids for again running around and supporting this endevour. Lastly to our GREAT Sponsors: Event sponsor Campea, our division sponsors SYNIK Clothing, Dittmar Stone and Tile
To Ponoka Minor Soccer Association and its membership, Alberta Soccer Association. To our supporters a special thanks for your generosity: Capitol Theatres Ponoka, Subway, Shoppers Drug Mart, Canalta Hotels, Western Budget, McDonalds, Ponoka Pure Water Service, Fountain Tire and IGA. Finally thank you to the U of A Jr. Pandas for coming to Ponoka and being part of our event, to Head Coach Michael Racz from Lethbridge College for training the boy’s teams Friday Night, and to Head Coach Matthew Oosterhuis and asst. coach Todd Van Driel of Kings University for Saturday Evening Keeper Session.
The weekend turned out be fantastic the weather cooperated and the players put on a fabulous show for everyone in attendance, the quality of players was fantastic which in turn presented us with quality soccer all weekend long. It was a treat to watch. As we wrap up this years event we have already started to plan the 2017 Crazy 8 Sports College Showcase, we plan on making next years event even bigger and better. We hope to see you all next year.
AWARDS
Crazy 8 Sports College Fund Award $250.00, sponsored by Crazy 8 Sports
Female– Sydney Hope, Swift Current Saskatchewan
Male – Lewis McDowell, Ponoka, Alberta
Fastest 40yd Presented by SYNIK Clothing
Male – Tanner Leeb, Gwynne, Albert
Female – Gabrielle Lapointe, Cold Lake, Alberta
May 26-28, 2017 Ponoka, AB 