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The Desert Cup Showcase – Registration Is Now Open
News: Rated Sports LLC is pleased to announce a new multi-year partnership agreement with Arizona Soccer Club and Arizona Youth Soccer Association that will have a significant impact on the growth and promotion of the Phoenix Desert Cup and soccer in the state of Arizona. “Rated Sports is pleased to partner with an elite club brand such as Arizona Soccer Club,” said Tara Pielaet, Marketing Director at Rated Sports. “As the largest participatory sport in Arizona, we look forward to joining forces with Arizona Soccer Club and support from AYSA. This partnership gives the Phoenix Desert Cup Showcase the support it needs to make it one of the top soccer tournaments in North America” “Arizona Soccer Club is excited to partner …
Scouts look for future stars at soccer showcase
MISSISSAUGA—Snacks, drinks and a skillfully worded chant or two are the favoured game-day accessories for most soccer fans. But this weekend, the sidelines of soccer pitches in Mississauga have been crowded with folks carrying notepads, pens and cameras. While the rest of the city was looking for a spot to enjoy the Victoria Day sun, around 300 soccer scouts were looking for talented young players at the Umbro College Showcase. Hosted by Dixie Soccer Club, the four-day showcase attracted around 120 youth teams from Ontario, the neighbouring states of the U.S. and even as far afield as Calgary. “It’s a showcase, not a tournament,” explained Tony Converso, a referee supervisor from Dixie Soccer Club. “Nobody wins any trophies, they just …
Sports strategy designed to boost Mississauga tourism
Mississauga Marathon Staff photo by Fred Loek The Mississauga Marathon has an economic impact on the city of almost $2 million. The City of Mississauga is moving forward on a sports tourism strategy to bring more events to Mississauga. Mississauga NewsByChris Clay MISSISSAUGA — Looking for a bigger piece of the country’s $3.6-billion sports tourism pie, the City of Mississauga plans to make its existing events even better while bringing new ones to town.On Wednesday, Cameron Hawkins, president of hospitality and tourism advisory firm Cameron Hawkins & Associates, made a presentation to councillors. The report, created by Cameron Hawkins & Associates and the Tourism Company, included 17 recommendations designed to help boost Mississauga’s sports tourism industry.Suggestions included forming a major …
