Lynx/Special Olympics Tournament This Weekend
May 29, 2006 - USL First Division (USL-1)
Toronto Lynx News Release
The Toronto Branch of Special Olympics Ontario has once again partnered with the Toronto Lynx Soccer Club for the delivery of an energetic Soccer Tournament, which will be taking place on Sunday June 4th at Centennial Park Stadium. The inaugural TSO/Lynx tournament took place in June 2005 with great success with a view to having the Lynx players mentor TSO/SOO soccer players.
Approximately ten Special Olympics soccer teams from throughout the Greater Toronto area will be taking part in this event, which is running from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm. All participating athletes will also take part in a midday soccer clinic and Greet and Meet with the Toronto Lynx players.
To cap off this soccer experience, all participating teams, families and friends are invited to attend the USL First Division match on June 4th when the Lynx take on the Virginia Beach Mariners kicking off at 6:00. During the pre-game ceremonies, there will be a SOO parade of champions to recognize all the teams in the tournament, as well as a ceremonial kick-off.
"On behalf of the event organizers, I would like to express our delight with the co-operation of the Toronto Lynx and the continued growth of this tournament. The mentorship of the Lynx team creates very positive benefits for everyone involved", said Special Olympics representative Alex McDonald.
"We are very proud to have such a wonderful partnership with the TSO and SOO since 1998. We have lots of fans in this community and it warms our hearts to see these athletes reach their full potential through the mentorship of our Lynx players!", declares Nicole Hartrell, the club's COO and owner.
The Lynx will be looking for their first win of the season against the Mariners on Sunday evening at Centennial Park Stadium. Newly acquired striker Kevin Jeffrey will make his debut in the Lynx' colours in the match, and his presence will be welcomed by the club, who have only found the net once in 6 matches to start the 2006 USL-1 season. Jeffrey has 52 career goals in the A-League/USL First Division over six seasons of play with Richmond and San Francisco. Sunday's match will be the second meeting of the season between the two clubs, with the Mariners having edged the Lynx 2-0 in the season opener for both clubs on April 22 in Virginia Beach.
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