100 years of Sports and Recreation - Open House

Posted by admin on September 15th, 2008

S.O.Y.S.A. and the Penticton Soccer Club Executive celebrated
We took part in celebrating Action City 100 years of Sports and Recreation Open house at the Penticton Museum this September, 11th , 2008
Special guest Karl Goeckel and George Miller where ask to speak by both Executives about the History of SOCCER in the community. “What a privilege to listen to them.”
Also Mr. Manuel Borba , Tony Patrocinio and many other volunteers where on location celebrating the history and the future with the excitement of the new Adidas Sport-plex due to open this October, 11, 2008
Thank you on behalf of both executives to all that made this endeavor such a huge success

P.S. Take a moment and stop by the Museum and enter to win some door prizes and view the Exhibits.

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Article by: Suzanne Chavarie, Special Events SOYSA director
Photos by: Vlado Zamecnik

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Aidan Goeckel said,

September 27, 2008 @ 7:05 pm

‘I am extremely happy that I as a eleven year can play on a proper soccer field. My Opa Made sure all the children could play soccer on a good field’.

Tom Goeckel said,

September 27, 2008 @ 7:14 pm

‘Soccer as I know it would most likely be different if my father had not gotten involved. The opportunities available for todays youth can only be measured by the individuals who still participate in the game today’.

Samm Groot said,

November 16, 2008 @ 4:33 pm

‘I know that’

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