Day of Champions held for house league soccer players
- Ron Giofu
- Aug 12
- 2 min read
Nearly 800 young soccer players hit the fields at the Libro Centre last weekend and wrapped up their season.
The Amherstburg Soccer Club (ASC) held their annual Day of Champions last Saturday at the Larry Bauer soccer complex on the Libro Centre’s grounds. ASC president Dan Hansen said the weather was warm but it didn’t hold anyone back.
“It’s hot but the kids are enjoying it,” said Hansen.
Players ranged in age from the U3 age division up to the U18 division. Trophies were presented as well as plaques for deserving players.
The season started in late May and Hansen said teams had 10-12 games during the season, depending on age group and how many teams were at that level.
The Amherstburg Soccer Club has been experiencing increased enrolment in recent years, he added.
“Since COVID, we have grown every year,” said Hansen.
The number of players signed up this year was 791 while there was approximately 730 active in 2024.
“It’s steadily growing,” he said.
The girls program is also steadily growing, Hansen added, with that program now seeing U6, U8 and U10-12 divisions.
Hansen said there are 16 members on the board of directors and 100-120 volunteers who help run the organization, including the coaches.
“Some coaches coach multiple teams,” he stated.
Referees are also giving of their time, many also being players at older levels.
“Most of the refs are members of the Amherstburg soccer program who play in the travel program,” he said. “It’s really good that way.”
The travel program is continuing over the next few weeks, he added.
Hansen thanked the membership of the organization for being involved and reiterated his thanks for the volunteers.
“It was a team effort,” he said.
Day of Champions held for house league soccer players
By Ron Giofu
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