U13 Storm Girls Win 2010 Snakebite Gold! [July 10, 2010]

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U12GL5P2 CELEBRATES SILVER AT THE SNAKEBITE TOURNAMENT  [July 2, 2010]
The U12GL5 P2 team have just completed 5 very competitive games at the tournament. The team worked hard, provided support to one another and gained valuable experience against very strong opposition. We would like to congratulate Jennifer, Sarah R, Carole, Chloe, Alana, Laura, Jessica, Stephanie, Angelica, Ashley, Sarah D, Grace, Meghan, Sandrine, Ambika and give a special thanks to our guest players Olivia, Kyra and Chrisyn.

We would also like to congratulate and thank the U13 boys and girls teams for their support and their championship runs at the tournament. Finally we are proud of the conduct of our parents and Storm fans who represented our club extremely well always showing respect, fair play and a passion for the game.
 

U11G STORM CELEBRATE SUCCESSFUL SEASON [September 16, 2009]
The U11G D1 team have just completed a very successful season finishing as finalists in the Shield tournament on Sunday September 13 with a heart-betaking 0-1 defeat. We held the play for most of the game but were not rewarded with a win. The girls also participated in the Kicking in the Capital tournament playing up a division and ended up winning against Carleton Place 2-1 in the quarter finals and finally succumbing to fatigue in a 0-2 loss to a very strong Ottawa International Squad. The girls showed a lot of heart competing in 6 games on the weekend and they have made everyone proud. This caps off a great run in the regular season placing third, only one point behind the league champions.

A special thanks goes out to the parents, fans and coaches who came out to show support for the girls at the shield game. This was a special season for which we will all remember the games, events and friendships that made our team strong during the season. We now move to the winter season with two Futsal teams and will be hoping to see and cheer on our Storm peers in the gyms and pitches around the city. Go Storm Go.
 

[July 23, 2009]

The first game in the medal round found Storm White playing Storm Green. After a friendly, but hard fought game, Storm Green advanced to the final, while Storm White advanced to the Bronze medal round.
Storm White tied West Carleton at 0-0 in regular time, but suffered a heartbreaking loss in the 2nd round of shootouts, to finish in 4th place overall. Storm Green played the final game scoreless against OSU Rage in regular time, scoring the golden goal on a big rush down the field early in the 1st overtime period, to win the Gold Medal!

Congratulations to Storm White and Storm Green on advancing to the medal rounds, and finishing the tournament with exciting games that went into heart stopping tie breakers! We are very proud of both teams, for putting their best efforts into every minute of every game, and also for demonstrating good sportsmanship throughout the entire tournament!

Special thanks to all our call-ups (and their families) for playing up in the tournament with us, for White, Alexa (HL), and for Green, Shelby, Julia and Chloe (U9G Storm). 

Erwin, head coach for U10 Girls, on behalf of both teams, would like to thank our dedicated coaching staff:  JS, JulieAnn and Greg, for teaching, motivating, directing and encouraging the players. Immense thanks also to team managers Mike and Rosemary, for their fantastic work in taking care of all details and logistics. The teams send special thanks to Adrian Hatcher for equipment supply, as well as to all the other helping hands that set up the tents, moved our team equipment around the fields and took photographs and video. Finally, thanks to our fans and families, for all your support, for your good sportsmanship throughout the tournament, and for those great game snacks!

[July 16, 2009]

GREAT WORK by Alana, Amy, Ashley, Brooke, Carole, Chloe, Jennifer, Laura, Keelin, Meghan, Olivia, Sarah and Stephanie.

Thank you to our amazing coaches Les and Ralf for their dedication to the team and  for the unending support and  enthusiasm from all the players.  We especially wanted to thank our FAN CLUB for their support and express our appreciation for the positive environment and Fair Play attitude that they have demonstrated throughout the tournament.

GO STORM GO

U14G1 Storm Wins 2009 Icebreaker Gold! [May 25, 2009]
We are extremely proud to report that the U14G1 Storm has Won the Gold Medal in the 2009 Icebreaker Tournament! The U14G1 Storm Players succeeded in a very competitive combined group of Premier (L4) and Division 1 (L5) Teams, outscoring their opponents 14 -4. Our Storm 14U Girls prevailed for the Gold Medal in a very hard fought and “clean” Final over a very competitive and skilled OISC Premier Team.
Well deserved Congratulations for their usual FAIR PLAY, skilled and determined performances to Players Cassie Barber, Maggie Brennan, Meghan Brennan, Danielle Denisko, Madison Erbach, Haroula Giovanopoulos, Meghan Hemond, Mikhaila Johnson, Emily Lefebvre, Morgan Powers, Sarah Samojllo, Danielle Sarrazin, Nicole Shaver, Christina Sourges, Nicola Stirling, Jenna Stirling, Miranda Westendorp, Brittany Wiersema.
Coach Sotiris Giovanopoulos thanks, on behalf of the team, Joanne Erbach, Team Manager for her, as usual, outstanding organization and making it all run smoothly for the Team, Jim Sourges, Kathy Nantsios and Crystal Boyer for their extremely valuable assistance in Coaching as well as Andrew Shaver for his tireless all around help.
Our gratitude to the Players’ dedicated ...FAN CLUB for their never-ending and exceptionally sportsmanlike support, always acknowledging FAIR PLAY and athleticism on both sides of the field.
 

We are extremely proud to report that the U13G1 Storm has also Won the 2008 ERSL Shield after a very hard fought Final on September 14, 2008 and added the Shield to their Season Top Spot Trophy thereby completing the “Double”!   The U13G1 Storm succeeded in the Shield Final vs. Gloucester A which went to Double Overtime, 5 Penalties and after those in an Extra Penalty shot which decided the Storm Team as the Winner. The game was a hard fought one but also an extremely clean and skilled event by both sides and a true testament to FIFA’s “Fair Play” slogan.

Once again, well deserved Congratulations for their usual FAIR PLAY, and full of skill and character display  to Lauren Armstrong, Cassie Barber, Maggie Brennan, Meghan Brennan, Madison Erbach, Haroula Giovanopoulos, Meghan Hemond, Mikhaila Johnson, Emily Lefebvre, Anjali Periyalwar, Morgan Powers, Danielle Sarrazin, Missy Schutten, Nicole Shaver, Christina Sourges, Nicola Stirling, Jenna Stirling and Zoe Todd.

Coach Sotiris Giovanopoulos thanks, on behalf of the team, once again Jim Sourges for his extremely valuable assistance in Coaching,  Joanne Erbach, Team Manager for making it all for us look “simple” , Bessie Giovanopoulos for the always reliable First Aid support, Andrew Shaver for his important all around help, Julie Sarrazin for the great Team Website work http://www.leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp?url=nepeanstormu13div1  , as well as all who contributed in the many required tasks.  Our great appreciation, yet once again, to the Players’ ...FAN CLUB for their never-ending and exceptionally sportsmanlike support, always acknowledging FAIR PLAY and athleticism on both sides of the field.

 The U13G1 Storm Team would also like to thank and acknowledge the entire Nepean City Soccer Club Executive as well as every single NCSC Volunteer in ...front or behind the scenes, in both the Representative Storm and the House League sides for their tireless volunteer work which keeps our Club thriving.

 U13G1 storm win first spot with an undefeated 2008 season ! [Sep 10, 2008]

We are extremely proud to report that the U13G1 Storm has Won their 2008 ERSL Season Division with an Undefeated record of 13 Wins and 1 Tie. The U13G1 has succeeded in a very competitive 9 Team Division thereby achieving their 2008 Season goal, set after a 2007 2nd spot Finish.

The U13G1 also recorded the Best Defence (goals against) in their Division, had the Top Scorer of their Division as well as Top Keeper Shutouts.

Well deserved Congratulations for their usual FAIR PLAY, skilled and determined performances to Lauren Armstrong, Cassie Barber, Maggie Brennan, Meghan Brennan, Madison Erbach, Haroula Giovanopoulos, Meghan Hemond, Mikhaila Johnson, Emily Lefebvre, Anjali Periyalwar, Morgan Powers, Danielle Sarrazin, Missy Schutten, Nicole Shaver, Christina Sourges, Nicola Stirling, Jenna Stirling and Zoe Todd.

Coach Sotiris Giovanopoulos thanks, on behalf of the team, Joanne Erbach, Team Manager for her outstanding organization, Jim Sourges for his great assistance in Coaching, Bessie Giovanopoulos and Liz Brennan for their extremely valuable First Aid support, Andrew Shaver for his great fundraising and all around help, Tracey Stirling for the exciting event scheduling, Julie Sarrazin for her initiative to create and maintain the Team’s website http://www.leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp?url=nepeanstormu13div1 as well as all the volunteers who contributed to the many required tasks.

The U13G1 Team would also like to thank Coach Al Hartry and his U12GP Storm Players who were called up and played a significant part of the U13G1 Team’s success.
Our gratitude, yet once again, to the Players’ ...FAN CLUB for their never-ending and exceptionally sportsmanlike support, always acknowledging FAIR PLAY and athleticism on both sides of the field.

The U13G1 will also be playing in the U13G ERSL Shield Final on September 14, 2008 and we wish them all the Best.

Storm Girls’ U16 Regional Team Tournament Finalists at Gloucester International Soccer Tournament [Aug 11, 2008]

The Nepean City Storm Girls’ Under 16 Regional team was the Tournament Finalists in the G.I.S.T. Under 18 Division for 2008 losing to the Pembroke Posse 1-0 during the championship game. This tournament result adds to the team’s 3rd place finish at a tournament in Clarence, New York, several weeks early.

This time around, the team’s short bench was bolstered by solid contributions from Rachel Edwards and Brenda Li, both of whom play for the Storm GU14 Regional team and Amy Best, from the Storm GU18 Premier team. After an initial 3-0 defeat to the Gloucester Hornets Under 16 Regional team, the Storm rallied and was triumphant over the Gatineau Blitz U18 (3-0) and the Gatineau Shamrocks U18 (2-0). Storm Keeper, Jess Haskins, had to pull herself from the Shamrocks game with a recurring injury to her thigh. Fullback, Ellie Goldney, willingly put on the gloves and helped secure the shut out win even though she herself was nursing a leg injury.

In the semi-final game, with Ellie again in nets, the Storm met up again with their arch rivals, the Hornets, in the semi-final game. The goals were back and forth during the game leaving the teams tied at 2-2 going into golden goal overtime. As the second overtime period was drawing to a close and a shoot out looming, the ball went to Midfielder Rachel Henry, a newcomer to the team this year, who lofted the ball into the net over the Gloucester keeper with seconds remaining on the clock.

For the final game, the team went up against the Pembroke Posse, a very physical and aggressive U18 team, who were undefeated during the tournament. With no substitutions left on the bench, an injured substitute keeper and other players nursing various injuries, the Storm did their best to keep the Posse at bay. Finally, the Posse broke through the Storm defence to secure a goal. A long ball blast from Storm Striker Barbara Lugg almost found its way home had it not been for the acrobatic goal-keeping of the Pembroke net minder. The close final score is a testament to the depth, determination, and competitive spirit of the Storm girls.

Congratulations on a job well done to Rachel Edwards, Brenda Li, Amy Best, Jess Haskins, Ellie Goldney, Grace DiCesare, Gabby Dupuis, Shalini Gunawardhane, Rachel Weekes, Jennifer Potvin, Megan Lugg, Katie Neville, Kayla DiNardo, Kaeleigh Hanlon, and Barbara Lugg. Barb was awarded team MVP for her exceptional contribution to the Storm offence all week-end long. Many thanks to the Storm parents and family members for their cheering and unwavering support.

Go Storm Go!!!

STORM GIRLS selected to OSA R5 team [2008-06-21]
NCSC is very pleased to report that Haroula Giovanopoulos, from the U13G1 Storm 2008 Team, was selected in October 2007 to the Ontario Soccer Association R5 Team, representing EODSA and SOSA. The OSA R5 Program is intended for Player Identification to the Ontario Provincial Squad and following that the National Program. The Identification Games take place in the Ontario Soccer Centre in Vaughan, Toronto where Players from the other Ontario Regions compete in Spring and Fall 2008.

Haroula has been training with the R5 Team since October 2007 and has already represented R5, as a Central Defender, in the first session of Games in April 2008 at the Ontario Soccer Centre. Haroula has always been a Nepean City Soccer Club player, since she was 5 years old in House League, and starting at age 9 with the Storm NCSC Representative Teams.

We would like to wish Haroula All the Best in the OSA Provincial ID events and much success with her Storm NCSC Representative Team.

For more information on the OSA Programs please visit: Ontario Soccer Association
 

[2008-06-17]

Many thanks to Joanne Erbach, our Manager, for literally keeping the Tournament "humming" for us, to Jim Sourges, our Assistant Coach, for his knowledgeable soccer input as well as to Bessie Giovanopoulos for all her help. Also, a great acknowledgment to all members of our Girls "Fan Club" for stepping up and helping out in multiple requirements and for their continual and always Sportsmanlike Support during the Games

[2008-05-26]

NEPEAN CITY STORM GIRLS' U15 PREMIER TEAM TAKES GOLD AT ROYALS TOURNIE  [September 14, 2007]
After a stellar summer of soccer ending in a second place finish in the Girls' Under 15 Premier division, the Storm capped the season by taking First Place in U15 Premier in the Royals tournament.  The team performed well all week-end long enduring injuries and some of the most aggressive and challenging soccer they have ever faced.  The team soldiered on in the final with one sub remaining on the bench, digging deep to defeat Ottawa South United in overtime penalty kicks.  Our Keeper Jess kept the team in the game and was pivotal in helping the crew bring home the Gold Medal.  Congratulations to Amy, Kaeleigh, Fiona, Victoria, Kristina, Kayla, Erica, Meg, Barb, Shelby, Gabbi, Kelsey, Grace, Rachel, Ellie, Shalini, Ellie, and Jess.  Thank you to our wonderful parents who supported and cheered the team on all summer long!

Nepean City U9 girls Kickin’ in the capital tournament  [September 13, 2007]
NCSC U9 Girls “Storm Launchers” ended their season on a high note by participating in the Ottawa Royals Kickin’ in the Capital Soccer tournament Sept 8-9.  All their games came down to the wire including the final.  The game was scoreless going into the final minutes.  With less than a minute left to play against Goulbourn Selects, they managed to find the back of the net to become the Pool B champions.  Congratulations for a great team effort goes out to: Jennifer, Sarah, Carole, Chloé, Alana, Katarina, Allison, Skylar, Stephanie, Brooke, Charlotte, Dana, Amy, Meghan.

NEPEAN CITY U-13R GIRLS MEDAL AGAIN IN SEASON FINALE  (September 7, 2007
The girls continued with their winning ways with a string of great performances in the Ottawa Royals Tournament (Sept 8 & 9), netting a fourth tournament medal this season in the U-14 Premier A division.  The coaches were thoroughly impressed with their commitment and never-say-die attitude, that has seen the girls win two gold and two silver medals, to augment their mid-table league play.  The squad will now focus on Saturday morning scrimmage sessions, indoor training, Coliseum league and Futsal, in preparation for more soccer fun and success in 2008.   

Nepean City U13 GIRLS GET SILVER LINING AT AMBASSADORS CUP [July 25, 2007]

The U-13 Regional girls played up an age group and dominated the round robin phase of the competition, out-scoring opponents 11-0 and playing some lovely attacking football in the process. The girls played a very exciting and demanding semi-final against the host club, triumphing in a penalty kick shoot-out. Sadly, the exertions of the weekend caught up with our little warriors in the final against a strong Pegusus side and after falling behind by a goal, the Strom girls were unable to crack the opponents 8-1-1 formation. However, with the emphasis being on having fun and some tactical experimentation, the coaches were very pleased with the performances. Congratulations again to Danika, Vanessa, Lisa, Julia S, Julia L, Kat, Sarah, Erin, Laura, Brenda, Rachel, Fatima, Tara, Ashley, Caroline, Brigid and Kaileigh.

Nepean City girls U13 regional strike Gold again  [June 29, 2007]

One month after winning the Ottawa Internationals Icebreaker tournament, the Nepean City girls were at it again in the Cumberland Cobras soccer tournament – June 23 and 24.  The side outscored the opposition 14-1, going undefeated throughout the weekend and playing some lovely soccer along the way.  The final featured an exciting and evenly contested match against the highly ranked Cumberland Cobras, which ended up being decided on a penalty shoot out.  Many thanks to the organizers, coaches, players and officials for putting on such an enjoyable event and congratulations to Nepean City girls, Brigid, Tara, Brenda, Vanessa, Danika, Laura, Caroline, Erin, Fatima, Rachel, Katya, Ashley, Sarah, Julia S, Julia L, Kaileigh and Lisa.

NEPEAN city U12G Div 1 STORM WINS ICEBREAKER SILVER [May 31, 2007]

The U12G Div 1 Storm Team won Silver in the 2007 Icebreaker Snow Tournament after a very hard fought Final, in the pouring rain, on Sunday, May 27, 2007 vs. a strong West Carleton Premier team who the U12G Div 1 Storm had actually beaten in an earlier round!   All the Storm Girls demonstrated extraordinary Fair Play performances with outstanding effort, skill and determination registering 5 wins with 3 Shutouts in games with both Premier and Div 1 Teams! 
Congratulations to Anika, Anjali, Cassie, Christina, Emily, Haroula, Karen, Lauren, Madison, Maggie, Meghan B., Meghan H., Missy, Morgan, Natania, Nicola, Sarah and Zoe as well as the Management and Coaching Team. Many thanks to the Storm Girls’ devoted “Fan Club” for their unending support in all weather conditions!       Great job Storm Girls …Keep up the Good Work!

NEPEAN CITY U-18 GIRLS win silver [May 31, 2007]

Congratulations to the U18 Storm Girls on their Silver Medal win at the Ice Breaker tournament. The girls went undefeated until the final game, which they bravely contested in very wet conditions.

Thanks to the parents for their great support.

NEPEAN CITY U-13R GOLDEN GIRLS GO UNBEATEN IN 2007 ICEBREAKER
[May 28, 2007]

Congratulations to the Nepean City Regional girls squad for winning all seven of their Ottawa Icebreaker tournament games, out-scoring their Regional and Quebec AA opponents 21-4 in the process.  The new look Storm side featured outstanding defence, gritty midfield play and a dazzling forward line that has gelled nicely this spring.  Great work and a great effort, Danika, Vanessa, Lisa, Julia S, Julia L, Kat, Sarah, Erin, Laura, Brenda, Rachel, Fatima, Tara, Ashley, Caroline, Brigid and Kaileigh.

NEPEAN CITY U-12 PREMIER GIRLS COMPLETE THE PERFECT SEASON  [September 17, 2006]

The U-12 girls had an inkling that this was going to be a special season when they won the silver in the spring Ice-Breaker at the Regional level of competition. By the end of July, they had already won the Premier league, with four games still to play. Four games later, the side had amassed a record of 14 and 0, scoring 66 goals and conceding only 4, including 11 shut-outs. At the Ottawa Royals tournament on September 9 and 10, the girls rattled off five more wins, out-scoring opponents 13-0, en-route to their second consecutive gold at this event. In their previous 21 games, the team has conceded only 3 goals, highlighting the girls' commitment to excellence in both their game play and their training sessions. It is tremendously rewarding to see that all the grueling hard work the girls have put in - in the winter gym and spring and summer practices - has really paid off. BRAVO AGAIN GIRLS! Congratulations to Danika, Erin, Laura, Ashley, Tara, Sarah, Brenda, Brigid, Caroline, Fatima, Hannah, Meaghan, Katya, Kaileigh and Lisa. The squad is registered in the winter Coliseum league at the U-14 level and will soon be commencing their winter training program, in preparation for playing at the ERSL Regional level in 2007.

Nepean City U14 GP Takes Kingston by Storm (July 10, 2006)

This past weekend (July 8,9) the City of Kingston witnessed a STORM of major proportions as the Nepean City Storm U14 girls premiere team captured the Ambassador Cup.
During the tournament, coaches, parents and opposing teams witnessed the Storm deliver very disciplined, strategic and skilful soccer. They fought hard for every ball, played their positions, communicated, supported and encouraged each other. In each game they never lost sight of their goal. They played as a Team and they won as a Team. The coaching staff couldn't have asked for more and they couldn't be more proud of their team's accomplishments.

Congratulations to:

Aly, Jennifer, Ellie, Grace, Kayla, Rachel, Megan, Barb, Shelby, Gabby, Mel, Kaeleigh, Kristina, Erika, Fiona, Courtney, Carolyn and Bobbie. GO STORM GO!

U12 STORM GIRLS ROMP TO ICE-POOL SILVER IN 2006 ICE-BREAKER TOURNAMENT

[June 9, 2006]

Playing up a division, the Nepean City U-12 Girls Premiers picked off one Regional side after another, making it all the way through to the final. In the end, only the Gloucester Hornets were able to beat the Storm side.  Two excellent wins over Capital United; wins over the Ottawa Internationals and Cataraqui, and a sensational performance against Olympiques de Repentigny, will provide great memories for years to come and positive reinforcement for all the hard work the girls have put in this winter and spring.

Congratulations to :Lisa, Meaghan, Erin, Brigid, Kaileigh, Caroline, Fatima, Brenda, Katya, Ashley, Danika, Tara, Sarah, Laura and Hannah.  Bravo Girls – we couldn’t be more proud and impressed.