‘Soccer continues to thrive in Kindersley thanks in large part to some great support,’ said local club president Darin Wildman
Kevin McBain of The Clarion Kindersley Minor soccer wrapped up its season last weekend with a fun round of games. This outdoor season saw 200 boys and girls from under-5 to under-17 participate. President of Kindersley Soccer Incorporated, Darin Wildman, said that it has been a great season. “It has been a great season,” he…
Under-13 team goes undefeated in their three-team division to claim the gold medal in Saskatoon
Kevin McBain of The Clarion The Kindersley travel teams continued to find success at soccer tournaments last weekend. The Kindersley Storm sent four teams to the Saskatoon Harder Avalon with all of them finding some success. Leading the way was the under-13 team, which went undefeated in their three-team division to claim the gold medal.…
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When a sports team is starting out, most observers set a very low bar for expectations. The hope is the first season isn’t too disastrous, there’s gradual improvement over the next five to 10 years, and the team eventually becomes a playoff contender. There are rare exceptions to this rule. Consider the Vegas Golden Knights,…
Five Kindersley Storm FC teams kick off the outdoor season at Saskatoon tournament
Kevin McBain of The Clarion Kindersley Storm FC blew into Saskatoon on the weekend with five teams to compete in the Lakewood Kickstart outdoor soccer tournament this past weekend. The Storm U11 team was tops among the Kindersley teams, earning a silver medal. Coach Bernie Morton said that the team played very well. “I was…
Mason Clapper, 16, attends tryout camp for U.S. colleges
Kevin McBain of The Clarion A young local soccer player is looking ahead to his future. Mason Clapper, 16, was invited and recently attended a tryout, with college scouts in attendance, at Oxford, Ohio, the home of Miami University. Mason went down with mom Amanda and Bruce Penner for the workout held April 29. It…
Close to 190 youth, about 20 more than last year, have registered for the spring outdoor season and there is still time to register
Clarion staff Soccer is a growing sport in the Kindersley area. Close to 190 youth, about 20 more than last year, have registered already for the spring outdoor season and there is still time to register. If you have missed registration, don’t fret, there is still time. Call Kindersley Minor Soccer President Darin Wildman 306-463-7866…
Kindersley outdoor soccer registration deadline is March 27. Organization is looking for coaches, managers, board members and volunteers
Kevin McBain of The Clarion The Kindersley U17 Storm FC team competed in the six-versus-six provincial championships on the weekend . Unfortunately, didn’t come up with a win but nevertheless competed well. “We just can’t seem to finish in those close games,” said coach Darin Wildman. “We just can’t find the back of the net.”…
Outdoor soccer registration to be held between March 5 and 27. The club’s annual general meeting has been set for March 20
Clarion staff Three Kindersley Storm FC teams competed in the SUSC soccer tournament in Saskatoon on the weekend and two came back with medals. The under-13 squad earned a gold medal with a 3-2 victory in the gold medal championship, in the eight-team draw, over the Prince Albert Celtic. To get there, the Storm ended…
The MLS champions have put the spotlight on the 'beautiful game' like never before in this country
It wasn’t long ago that Toronto FC was regarded as one of the worst teams in Major League Soccer history. Now, they’re at the pinnacle of success – and in a unique position to permanently transform soccer’s reputation in Canada. On Saturday, Toronto FC (Football Club) won the MLS Cup by beating Seattle Sounders 2-0…
Under-11 team dominates at the Aurora Open soccer tournament in Saskatoon; other local teams do well
Clarion staff The Kindersley under-11 Storm team earned gold medals this past weekend at the Aurora Open soccer tournament in Saskatoon. The event was a big one, featuring 112 teams in all age divisions. The U11 team, with players from Kindersley and Rosetown, was dominant in this tournament, winning four straight games. They had just…
‘It was a very good start to the season,’ said club president Darin Wildman
Kevin McBain of The Clarion The Kindersley Storm rep club opened its indoor soccer season in style, winning a pair of silver medals at the Lakewood Kickstart Tournament on Nov. 10 to 12 weekend. The club had three teams participating, in the under-11; under-13 and under-17 age divisions. The U11's had a strong showing, despite…
Zachary Wildman and Kane Beckman competed for under-16 and under-10 teams respectively in Toronto
Kevin McBain of The Clarion Two young soccer players from the Kindersley area just returned from representing Team Edmonton in a national soccer tournament. Zachary Wildman and Kane Beckman competed for the under-16 and under-10 teams respectively in the second annual FCBESCOLA national tournament held in Toronto from Sept. 28 to Oct. 1. The tournament…
Group president Darin Wildman said soccer is still the most affordable sport and one of the best that youth can play
Kevin McBain of The Clarion The Kindersley Soccer Association sees a bright future for the sport in the community. The association held it indoor registration night and information meeting on Sept. 14. If you missed registration night, you can still register online until Sept. 30 without having to pay late fees. To register, go to…
Hundreds of thousands of World Cup soccer fans will buy tickets to sit in stadiums being built in Russia and Qatar with slave labour
Of all the egregious forms of modern slavery, none is more despicable or far-reaching than the export of labour by North Korea. It’s estimated that North Korean slave labour is used in more than 45 countries, including in the European Union, and entails the exploitation of 100,000 to 200,000 individuals. The government of North Korea…