Bronze medals won at provincials

DA bronze medal was a fitting prize for a Sylvan Lake U12 boys soccer team at the conclusion of the Alberta Provincial Tournament in Stettler last weekend.
A hard won battle over another very good Sylvan Lake team provided thrills, excitement, nervous anticipation and a good soccer game. Both Sylvan Lake teams should be very proud of themselves. I know all the coaches truly believed in their kids and were rewarded with extra effort, good sportsmanship, a lot of fun and some great memories. They all played their hearts out.
The boys’ commitment to their teams — showing up for every practice to do drill after drill in the heat and wet and cold — was inspiring and motivating to the coaches. We would like to acknowledge the referees this year who always came out on time and did a fine job for us. We know it is not the easiest thing to do, and we hope that you will all return next year.
A big thank you to our own Blizzard Soccer club for setting us up with all the equipment we needed and for all the work behind the scenes that you do, Darcy and Rhondi.
A very special thank you to all the parents of these boys, for giving them the opportunity to develop and improve their skills, learn how to win and how to lose, to be better sportsmen, meet new friends and to trust them to their coaches to teach them the game we love. Without your support this would not happen.
Clearly soccer in Sylvan Lake has a bright future with many more medals to win. The final chapter for this year has been written, no more drills boys! Go and capture the summer!