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Not sure about prognosticating the winner, but looks like we'll finally see how DT South matches up against the 05 group!

DTS vs Lady Aztecs at 6pm on Saturday.

Which Lady As team is it? A or B?

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Post by KSD 07/11/12, 11:08 am

Distributor wrote:Not sure about prognosticating the winner, but looks like we'll finally see how DT South matches up against the 05 group!

DTS vs Lady Aztecs at 6pm on Saturday.

Which Lady As team is it? A or B?

I wouldn't count Rush or Moreno out either. Moreno obviously showed up against LA in their last game playing them to a 2-2 draw (anyone have commentary on this game?) and Rush dominated most of their league games as well.

Oh, due to the "event" that happened last night, I'm thinking of moving to Aruba... anyone know of a good youth soccer club there? After all... if it's not Dutch, it ain't much, right? Perhaps I'll work to expand LFCA to Aruba? So, yeah, tryouts for the LFCA Aruba 05G team can happen ASAP... let me know if you're interested. Cool
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Post by FriscoSoccer2004 07/11/12, 11:43 am

kellersoccerdad wrote:
Distributor wrote:Not sure about prognosticating the winner, but looks like we'll finally see how DT South matches up against the 05 group!

DTS vs Lady Aztecs at 6pm on Saturday.

Which Lady As team is it? A or B?

I wouldn't count Rush or Moreno out either. Moreno obviously showed up against LA in their last game playing them to a 2-2 draw (anyone have commentary on this game?) and Rush dominated most of their league games as well.

Oh, due to the "event" that happened last night, I'm thinking of moving to Aruba... anyone know of a good youth soccer club there? After all... if it's not Dutch, it ain't much, right? Perhaps I'll work to expand LFCA to Aruba? So, yeah, tryouts for the LFCA Aruba 05G team can happen ASAP... let me know if you're interested. Cool

Aruba? Wife and I went on vacation there one time. All I remember was they had topless beaches... Scared for life after that little surprise. Oh and they drive like maniacs there too! Good luck with that.
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Post by KSD 07/11/12, 01:45 pm

FriscoSoccer05 wrote:
kellersoccerdad wrote:
Distributor wrote:Not sure about prognosticating the winner, but looks like we'll finally see how DT South matches up against the 05 group!

DTS vs Lady Aztecs at 6pm on Saturday.

Which Lady As team is it? A or B?

I wouldn't count Rush or Moreno out either. Moreno obviously showed up against LA in their last game playing them to a 2-2 draw (anyone have commentary on this game?) and Rush dominated most of their league games as well.

Oh, due to the "event" that happened last night, I'm thinking of moving to Aruba... anyone know of a good youth soccer club there? After all... if it's not Dutch, it ain't much, right? Perhaps I'll work to expand LFCA to Aruba? So, yeah, tryouts for the LFCA Aruba 05G team can happen ASAP... let me know if you're interested. Cool

Aruba? Wife and I went on vacation there one time. All I remember was they had topless beaches... Scared for life after that little surprise. Oh and they drive like maniacs there too! Good luck with that.

OK, good to know! Any other suggestions for a nice tropical destination are appreciated!
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Post by FriscoSoccer2004 07/11/12, 03:11 pm

kellersoccerdad wrote:
FriscoSoccer05 wrote:
kellersoccerdad wrote:
Distributor wrote:Not sure about prognosticating the winner, but looks like we'll finally see how DT South matches up against the 05 group!

DTS vs Lady Aztecs at 6pm on Saturday.

Which Lady As team is it? A or B?

I wouldn't count Rush or Moreno out either. Moreno obviously showed up against LA in their last game playing them to a 2-2 draw (anyone have commentary on this game?) and Rush dominated most of their league games as well.

Oh, due to the "event" that happened last night, I'm thinking of moving to Aruba... anyone know of a good youth soccer club there? After all... if it's not Dutch, it ain't much, right? Perhaps I'll work to expand LFCA to Aruba? So, yeah, tryouts for the LFCA Aruba 05G team can happen ASAP... let me know if you're interested. Cool

Aruba? Wife and I went on vacation there one time. All I remember was they had topless beaches... Scared for life after that little surprise. Oh and they drive like maniacs there too! Good luck with that.

OK, good to know! Any other suggestions for a nice tropical destination are appreciated!

Bermuda? I hear they have Pubs and pink sand so you should be happy there...

http://www.businessinsider.com/the-worlds-8-best-islands-2012-11#2-bermuda-7

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Post by FriscoSoccer2004 07/11/12, 03:22 pm

And I did a little research on your club options in Bermuda (your welcome):
Here are the main associations and registered football clubs in Bermuda along with their offerings, location and contacts. They are arranged Alphabetically.

Bermuda Football Association
Located in Hamilton. This is the parent organization for soccer in Bermuda and provides the overall directions and coordination. There are number of clubs that are registered under the Association. Email: info@bermudafa.com or call (441)295-2199 to get any information related to soccer, upcoming events & matches etc. Website: www.bermudafa.com

Boulevard Community Club
A soccer club in Bermuda and represented in the Premier Division league. Email of Secretary: colitajennings@yahoo.co.uk

Devonshire Colts Football Club
This is a soccer club based in Devonshire parish. They are in the Premier Division league. Team colors are orange, black and white. Email (Club Secretary): shannon.e.burgess@hsbc.bm

Devonshire Recreation Club
This is a community club that organizes many local soccer and cricket games, and other activities. The club has bar facilities. 20 Frog Lane, Devonshire DV 01; Phone: 441/292-5539

Hamilton Parish Workman's Club
Also known as Crawl Club. A sports club & bar. Football/Soccer.
6 Workmen's Lane, Crawl Hill, Bermuda. Phone: 441/293-1455

Ireland Rangers Football Club
A community club located at the western end of Bermuda and offering football/soccer. It was founded in 1989. Location: #5 Club Field, Pender Road, Somerset, Bermuda.
Email: irangers@hotmail.com; Phone: 441/734-2114

North Village Community Club
Established in 1957, it started as a soccer club with a small playing area in Glebe Road in Pembroke. Today the club has a much larger offerings including community programs and camps. The club is in the process of setting up a large sports facility at Bernard Park in Pembroke. Other than soccer, the club is involved in sports like cricket, netball and golf. North Shore Road, Devonshire; Phone: (441)292-3092.

Pembroke Hamilton Club
Although the club was established in 1876, it was initially small in operation. It made a major transition as a big force in soccer in the year 1960. It acquired the stadium in Warwick and also merged with Key West Rangers soccer team. The stadium is also used for activities like Saturday night horse racing and as a golf driving range. The club is also involved in other sports like cricket, softball and bingo. Location: Middle Road, Warwick WK 03; Phone: (441)236-1698

Robin Hood Football Club
It's an amateur football club with two teams based in Bermuda. The club is sponsored by the restaurant & Sportsbar Robin Hood Pub and hence the name.
Robin Hood Pub Bermuda, 25 Richmond Rd, Hamilton, Pembroke Parish; Phone: 441/295-3314

Somerset Bridge Recreation Club
A community club with activities like football.
51 White Hill, Sandys SB 02, Bermuda. Phone: 441/234-1726

Southampton Rangers Sports Club Bermuda
Soccer games are played on the weekends at the club's ground during the winter time. It turns into a cricket ground during May to September where competitive matches are held between various zones of the island. 49 Horseshoe Road, Southampton. Phone: (441) 238-0058

St. David's Warriors
A soccer club. St. David's Island, St. George's Parish, Bermuda. Email: alshiajanel@yahoo.com

St. George's Colts
Soccer Club. St. George's Bermuda. Phone (President): npaynter@northrock.bm

St. Georges All-Stars
Soccer club in St. George's. Email: ddenbrook@wow.bm

X-Roads Warriors Football Club
This is a community outreach football/soccer club focussing on soccer excellence, academic promise and social development for the youth. Location: Warrior Park, Harrington Hundreds, Bermuda. Phone: (441)799-6463/293-1559; Email: xroadswarriors@gmail.com
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Post by Distributor 07/11/12, 05:53 pm

FriscoSoccer05 wrote:And I did a little research on your club options in Bermuda (your welcome):
Here are the main associations and registered football clubs in Bermuda along with their offerings, location and contacts. They are arranged Alphabetically.

Bermuda Football Association
Located in Hamilton. This is the parent organization for soccer in Bermuda and provides the overall directions and coordination. There are number of clubs that are registered under the Association. Email: info@bermudafa.com or call (441)295-2199 to get any information related to soccer, upcoming events & matches etc. Website: www.bermudafa.com

Boulevard Community Club
A soccer club in Bermuda and represented in the Premier Division league. Email of Secretary: colitajennings@yahoo.co.uk

Devonshire Colts Football Club
This is a soccer club based in Devonshire parish. They are in the Premier Division league. Team colors are orange, black and white. Email (Club Secretary): shannon.e.burgess@hsbc.bm

Devonshire Recreation Club
This is a community club that organizes many local soccer and cricket games, and other activities. The club has bar facilities. 20 Frog Lane, Devonshire DV 01; Phone: 441/292-5539

Hamilton Parish Workman's Club
Also known as Crawl Club. A sports club & bar. Football/Soccer.
6 Workmen's Lane, Crawl Hill, Bermuda. Phone: 441/293-1455

Ireland Rangers Football Club
A community club located at the western end of Bermuda and offering football/soccer. It was founded in 1989. Location: #5 Club Field, Pender Road, Somerset, Bermuda.
Email: irangers@hotmail.com; Phone: 441/734-2114

North Village Community Club
Established in 1957, it started as a soccer club with a small playing area in Glebe Road in Pembroke. Today the club has a much larger offerings including community programs and camps. The club is in the process of setting up a large sports facility at Bernard Park in Pembroke. Other than soccer, the club is involved in sports like cricket, netball and golf. North Shore Road, Devonshire; Phone: (441)292-3092.

Pembroke Hamilton Club
Although the club was established in 1876, it was initially small in operation. It made a major transition as a big force in soccer in the year 1960. It acquired the stadium in Warwick and also merged with Key West Rangers soccer team. The stadium is also used for activities like Saturday night horse racing and as a golf driving range. The club is also involved in other sports like cricket, softball and bingo. Location: Middle Road, Warwick WK 03; Phone: (441)236-1698

Robin Hood Football Club
It's an amateur football club with two teams based in Bermuda. The club is sponsored by the restaurant & Sportsbar Robin Hood Pub and hence the name.
Robin Hood Pub Bermuda, 25 Richmond Rd, Hamilton, Pembroke Parish; Phone: 441/295-3314

Somerset Bridge Recreation Club
A community club with activities like football.
51 White Hill, Sandys SB 02, Bermuda. Phone: 441/234-1726

Southampton Rangers Sports Club Bermuda
Soccer games are played on the weekends at the club's ground during the winter time. It turns into a cricket ground during May to September where competitive matches are held between various zones of the island. 49 Horseshoe Road, Southampton. Phone: (441) 238-0058

St. David's Warriors
A soccer club. St. David's Island, St. George's Parish, Bermuda. Email: alshiajanel@yahoo.com

St. George's Colts
Soccer Club. St. George's Bermuda. Phone (President): npaynter@northrock.bm

St. Georges All-Stars
Soccer club in St. George's. Email: ddenbrook@wow.bm

X-Roads Warriors Football Club
This is a community outreach football/soccer club focussing on soccer excellence, academic promise and social development for the youth. Location: Warrior Park, Harrington Hundreds, Bermuda. Phone: (441)799-6463/293-1559; Email: xroadswarriors@gmail.com

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Post by Distributor 07/11/12, 06:01 pm

kellersoccerdad wrote:
Distributor wrote:Not sure about prognosticating the winner, but looks like we'll finally see how DT South matches up against the 05 group!

DTS vs Lady Aztecs at 6pm on Saturday.

Which Lady As team is it? A or B?

I wouldn't count Rush or Moreno out either. Moreno obviously showed up against LA in their last game playing them to a 2-2 draw (anyone have commentary on this game?) and Rush dominated most of their league games as well.

Oh, due to the "event" that happened last night, I'm thinking of moving to Aruba... anyone know of a good youth soccer club there? After all... if it's not Dutch, it ain't much, right? Perhaps I'll work to expand LFCA to Aruba? So, yeah, tryouts for the LFCA Aruba 05G team can happen ASAP... let me know if you're interested. Cool

LP Rush vs DT Moreno is Thursday at 6pm and could be a fun one to watch. Both teams have continued to improve during the Fall season.
Suggest giving Jamaica a try...I saw a special on how they make rum and grow coffee beans... Both go hand in hand...

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Post by FriscoSoccer2004 07/11/12, 06:18 pm

Distributor wrote:
kellersoccerdad wrote:
Distributor wrote:Not sure about prognosticating the winner, but looks like we'll finally see how DT South matches up against the 05 group!

DTS vs Lady Aztecs at 6pm on Saturday.

Which Lady As team is it? A or B?

I wouldn't count Rush or Moreno out either. Moreno obviously showed up against LA in their last game playing them to a 2-2 draw (anyone have commentary on this game?) and Rush dominated most of their league games as well.

Oh, due to the "event" that happened last night, I'm thinking of moving to Aruba... anyone know of a good youth soccer club there? After all... if it's not Dutch, it ain't much, right? Perhaps I'll work to expand LFCA to Aruba? So, yeah, tryouts for the LFCA Aruba 05G team can happen ASAP... let me know if you're interested. Cool

LP Rush vs DT Moreno is Thursday at 6pm and could be a fun one to watch. Both teams have continued to improve during the Fall season.
Suggest giving Jamaica a try...I saw a special on how they make rum and grow coffee beans... Both go hand in hand...

KSD if you pick Jamaica, send me some rum please. I am a big fan of rum cake!

Btw, I wonder if Jaimaica frowns upon the consumption of alcohol at youth games like they do in Bermuda.

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Post by MrRogers 07/11/12, 07:10 pm

FriscoSoccer05 wrote:And I did a little research on your club options in Bermuda (your welcome):
Here are the main associations and registered football clubs in Bermuda along with their offerings, location and contacts. They are arranged Alphabetically.

Bermuda Football Association
Located in Hamilton. This is the parent organization for soccer in Bermuda and provides the overall directions and coordination. There are number of clubs that are registered under the Association. Email: info@bermudafa.com or call (441)295-2199 to get any information related to soccer, upcoming events & matches etc. Website: www.bermudafa.com

Boulevard Community Club
A soccer club in Bermuda and represented in the Premier Division league. Email of Secretary: colitajennings@yahoo.co.uk

Devonshire Colts Football Club
This is a soccer club based in Devonshire parish. They are in the Premier Division league. Team colors are orange, black and white. Email (Club Secretary): shannon.e.burgess@hsbc.bm

Devonshire Recreation Club
This is a community club that organizes many local soccer and cricket games, and other activities. The club has bar facilities. 20 Frog Lane, Devonshire DV 01; Phone: 441/292-5539

Hamilton Parish Workman's Club
Also known as Crawl Club. A sports club & bar. Football/Soccer.
6 Workmen's Lane, Crawl Hill, Bermuda. Phone: 441/293-1455

Ireland Rangers Football Club
A community club located at the western end of Bermuda and offering football/soccer. It was founded in 1989. Location: #5 Club Field, Pender Road, Somerset, Bermuda.
Email: irangers@hotmail.com; Phone: 441/734-2114

North Village Community Club
Established in 1957, it started as a soccer club with a small playing area in Glebe Road in Pembroke. Today the club has a much larger offerings including community programs and camps. The club is in the process of setting up a large sports facility at Bernard Park in Pembroke. Other than soccer, the club is involved in sports like cricket, netball and golf. North Shore Road, Devonshire; Phone: (441)292-3092.

Pembroke Hamilton Club
Although the club was established in 1876, it was initially small in operation. It made a major transition as a big force in soccer in the year 1960. It acquired the stadium in Warwick and also merged with Key West Rangers soccer team. The stadium is also used for activities like Saturday night horse racing and as a golf driving range. The club is also involved in other sports like cricket, softball and bingo. Location: Middle Road, Warwick WK 03; Phone: (441)236-1698

Robin Hood Football Club
It's an amateur football club with two teams based in Bermuda. The club is sponsored by the restaurant & Sportsbar Robin Hood Pub and hence the name.
Robin Hood Pub Bermuda, 25 Richmond Rd, Hamilton, Pembroke Parish; Phone: 441/295-3314

Somerset Bridge Recreation Club
A community club with activities like football.
51 White Hill, Sandys SB 02, Bermuda. Phone: 441/234-1726

Southampton Rangers Sports Club Bermuda
Soccer games are played on the weekends at the club's ground during the winter time. It turns into a cricket ground during May to September where competitive matches are held between various zones of the island. 49 Horseshoe Road, Southampton. Phone: (441) 238-0058

St. David's Warriors
A soccer club. St. David's Island, St. George's Parish, Bermuda. Email: alshiajanel@yahoo.com

St. George's Colts
Soccer Club. St. George's Bermuda. Phone (President): npaynter@northrock.bm

St. Georges All-Stars
Soccer club in St. George's. Email: ddenbrook@wow.bm

X-Roads Warriors Football Club
This is a community outreach football/soccer club focussing on soccer excellence, academic promise and social development for the youth. Location: Warrior Park, Harrington Hundreds, Bermuda. Phone: (441)799-6463/293-1559; Email: xroadswarriors@gmail.com


I'm sure someone can give us a full breakdown/analysis of their 04 teams. Would hate to make that move and end up on a 2nd tier team.

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