Media Information Package Soccer

A. HISTORY OF THE SPORT

B. CANADA GAMES SPORT HISTORY AND PAST RESULTS

C. NUMBER OF ATHLETES ON TEAM

D. EVENT FORMAT AND RULES OF PLAY

E. EQUIPMENT AND TERMINOLOGY

F. ELIGIBILITY

G. JUDGING / SCORING SYSTEM

H. PLAYOFF AND TIE-BREAKING FORMAT

I. ROLE OF OFFICIALS IN SPORT

J. FACILITY DESCRIPTION

K. SPORT MEMBERSHIP NUMBERS AND STRUCTURE

L. ATHLETES TO WATCH FOR

M. NOTABLE CANADIAN RECORDS

N. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

2 A. HISTORY OF THE SPORT

The term "soccer" came into use in England during the 1880s by university men from Oxford and Cambridge. The use of "association football" as distinct from "rugby football" was already in practice, and "soccer" became a colloquialism formed by extending the second syllable of "association".

While football is the more common name for the sport in Britain, soccer is still used today and one of the world's leading football magazines, published in England is called "World Soccer." The term "soccer" is used extensively in Canada and the United States to distinguish it from Canadian and American style football and is also widely used in Australia where the soccer team is known as the Socceroos.

B. CANADA GAMES SPORT HISTORY AND PAST RESULTS

Men’s soccer made it’s first appearance at the 1969 Canada Summer Games in Halifax- Dartmouth. Women’s soccer was first included in the Canada Games program at the 1993 Canada Summer Games in Kamloops, BC.

PAST RESULTS

1969 1973 1977 1981 1985 1989 1993 1997 2001 M M M M M M M F M F M F AB 7 8 5 2 1 5 5 4 3 5 1 7 BC 1 1 1 1 4 6 1 1 2 1 7 2 MB 5 3 7 7 6 3 4 6 10 4 9 8 NB 6 6 8 10 7 8 9 9 8 9 10 10 NF 3 5 4 6 5 4 8 8 6 7 2 6 NWT 10 - - - - - 11 - 11 11 12 12 NS 4 7 6 4 9 7 3 2 4 6 3 4 ON 2 2 3 5 3 1 2 5 7 3 5 1 PEI 11 10 10 9 8 10 6 10 5 10 4 9 QC 9 4 2 3 2 2 7 3 1 2 7 5 SK 8 9 9 8 10 9 10 7 9 8 6 3 YK 12 11 11 ------11 11

M = Male F = Female

C. NUMBER OF ATHLETES ON TEAM

Competitors: Male 17 Female 17

3 D. EVENT FORMAT AND RULES OF PLAY

Seeding is based on the final results of the 2001 Canada Summer Games. There are four groups of three teams, each playing a round robin within the group. Teams are grouped as follows:

Men Group A Group B Group C Group D 1 AB 2 NF 3 NS 4 PEI 8 BC 7 QC 6 SK 5 ON 9 MB 10 NB 11YK 12 NT

Women Group A Group B Group C Group D 1 ON 2 BC 3 SK 4 NS 8 MB 7 AB 6 NF 5 QC 9 PEI 10 NB 11 YK 12 NT

Day 1 1 vs. 9 2 vs. 10 3 vs. 11 4 vs. 12

Day 2 8 vs. 9 7 vs. 10 6 vs. 11 5 vs. 12

Day 3 1 vs. 8 * 2 vs. 7 * 3 vs. 6 * 4 vs. 5 *

* If both teams won their first game, this game must be played to a result (i.e. Golden Goal/Overtime and penalty kicks if necessary).

The top two teams in each group will participate in the Medal Round. The bottom team in each group will participate in the Consolation Round. Games will be a knock-out format but all teams continue to play for placings. The quarter-finals and semi-finals are arranged such that the first and second seeds would not meet until the final if they win their way through. The first and second place teams in any one round-robin group would not meet again until the final if they win their way through.

E. EQUIPMENT AND TERMINOLOGY

Center Circle – A circular marking with a 10-yard radius in the “center” of the field from which kickoffs are taken to start or restart the game. Purpose: Simply a reference line for the referee and defenders. Defenders must be as least 10 yards away from the ball prior to start or restart.

Center Spot – The “center” of the center circle from which kickoffs are taken to start or restart the game.

Corner Arc – An arc or quarter-circle with a radius of 1 yard located at each of the 4 corners of the soccer field. Purpose: Also a reference line, the ball must be kicked from inside this arc on a corner kick.

Corner Flag – The flag located at each of the 4 corners of the soccer field, inside the corner area.

4 Defenders (or backs) – Players who work mainly in the defensive third of the field. They are primarily focused on stopping the opposition’s attackers from scoring.

End Line (or goal line) – The boundary line extending from corner to corner along its width at each end.

Forwards – Players who are responsible for most of a team's scoring. They play in front of the rest of their team (or in the attaching third of the field) where they can take most of the shots.

Field (or pitch) – The rectangular area where soccer matches are played.

Fullback – A rear defender.

Goal Area – The rectangular area (20 x 6 yd. on a full-size soccer field) marked within the penalty area (or inside the larger rectangle) and directly in front of goal. Purpose: Marks the area from which all goal kicks must be taken.

Goal Box – Commoner’s term for the goal area or sometimes the penalty area.

Goalkeeper (or keeper, goalie) – I bet you know this one. The player positioned directly in front of the goal who tries to prevent shots from crossing the goal line; the only player allowed to use their hands and arms, though only within the 18-yard penalty area.

Midfielders – Players generally positioned in the middle third of the field between the forwards and defenders. Their job is to link the defense and the offense through ball control and passing. They play both an attacking role and a defensive role.

Striker – Generally the same as a forward, though it sometimes refers to a forward that is his team’s primary scoring threat.

Sweeper – Not always used. In some formations, a single defender that plays closest to their own goal behind the rest of the defenders; a team's last line of defense in front of the goalkeeper.

Penalty area – The larger rectangle (18 x 44 yd. on a full size field) in front of the goal that includes the goal area. Purpose: Marks both where the goalkeeper is allowed to touch the ball with his hands AND the area where harsh fouls committed by the defending team result in penalty kicks.

Penalty Arc – The arc at the top of the penalty area. Purpose: Designates how far back all players must be away from the ball while a penalty kick is being taken.

Penalty Mark (or Spot) – The mark on the soccer field from which penalty kicks are taken.

Stopper – The player that defends or guards the best scorer on the attacking team, often the opposition's striker.

Touchline (or sideline) – The line that runs along the length of each side of the field. Commonly called the sideline in other sports.

5 Wingers – The outside forwards and midfielders (often the fastest players and best dribblers) who play on the sides of the field. Their primary task is to provide them with accurate crossing passes so they can shoot at the goal.

F. ELIGIBILITY

Born on or after January 1, 1987 (under 18)

G. JUDGING / SCORING SYSTEM

Win 3 points Tie 1 point Loss 0 points

H. PLAYOFF AND TIE-BREAKING FORMAT

Playoff Games Only In the event that the score is tied at the end of regulation time, two periods of overtime, each of 15 minutes duration, shall be played until a goal is scored; the team scoring the goal being declared the winner. If the score is still tied at the end of overtime, the winner shall be decided by the taking of kicks from the penalty spot, in accordance with the F.I.F.A. Laws of the Game. A team official may accompany each team into the centre circle for the taking of such kicks.

I. ROLE OF OFFICIALS IN SPORT

Each match is controlled by a referee who has full authority to enforce the Laws of the Game in connection with the match to which he has been appointed.

The Referee: enforces the Laws of the Game controls the match in co-operation with the assistant referees and, where applicable, with the fourth official ensures that any ball used meets the requirements ensures that the players’ equipment meets the requirements acts as timekeeper and keeps a record of the match stops, suspends or terminates the match, at his discretion, for any infringements stops, suspends or terminates the match because of outside interference of any kind stops the match if, in his opinion, a player is seriously injured and ensures that he is removed from the field of play. An injured player may only return to the field of play after the match has restarted. allows play to continue until the ball is out of play if a player is, in his opinion, only slightly injured ensures that any player bleeding from a wound leaves the field of play. The player may only return on receiving a signal from the referee, who must be satisfied that the bleeding has stopped. allows play to continue when the team against which an offence has been committed will benefit from such an advantage and penalises the original offence if the anticipated advantage does not ensue at that time punishes the more serious offence when a player commits more than one offence at the same time takes disciplinary action against players guilty of cautionable and sending-off offences. He is not obliged to take this action immediately but must do so when the ball next goes out of play

6 takes action against team officials who fail to conduct themselves in a responsible manner and may at his discretion, expel them from the field of play and its immediate surrounds acts on the advice of assistant referees regarding incidents which he has not seen ensures that no unauthorised persons enter the field of play restarts the match after it has been stopped provides the appropriate authorities with a match report which includes information on any disciplinary action taken against players, and/or team officials and any other incidents which occurred before, during or after the match.

J. FACILITY DESCRIPTION

Soccer is one of the sports that will be contested in Regina and Moose Jaw. The City of Moose Jaw planned a new multi-pitch soccer complex to host the men's competition. The venue meets the technical requirements of the Games and is supported by service areas. The City of Moose Jaw and the local soccer community provides a national calibre facility and an exciting environment for the men's soccer event.

Women's Soccer will compete in Regina at the Mount Pleasant Sports Park. This site features two full sized pitches and a practice pitch. The park features seating, washroom / locker facilities, concessions, officials' rooms and perimeter fencing.

K. SPORT MEMBERSHIP NUMBERS AND STRUCTURE

2004 Registration by Province and Territory

British Columbia Soccer Association 120,412 Alberta Soccer Association 90,766 Saskatchewan Soccer Association 22,310 Manitoba Soccer Association 19,467 Ontario Soccer Association 356,768 Quebec Soccer Federation 152,789 Newfoundland Soccer Association 9,879 Soccer Nova Scotia 29,320 Soccer New Brunswick 15,949 Prince Edward Island Soccer Association 6,038 Yukon Soccer Association 1,625

L. ATHLETES TO WATCH FOR

Alberta Mario Panizzon – great goal scorer Curtis Ridley – U17 National Team Cole McFarlane – skilled and fast player Anoop Josan – U18 National Team Meg Trifaux – represented Canada on U17 National Team Taryne Boudreau – U15 National Team

British Columbia Kelly Isberg – team captain and a veteran of the national under-17 program. Jaclyn Dunnet and Kristen Zoller – both have experience from the U-17 National team program.

7 Manitoba Desiree Scott (2003 and 2004 player of the year; member of the national under-17 team pool)

Ontario Vonya Beckles (altenate to last year U-19 World Cup team and is a player for the next U-20 World Cup team)

M. NOTABLE CANADIAN RECORDS

Men’s teams: Championships won by Canada 2000 Gold Cup – Men’s World Cup Team 1997 Francophone Games – Men’s Youth (U-20) Team 1996 CONCACAF Youth Championships – Men’s Youth (U-20) Team 1989 Francophone Games – Men’s World Cup team 1986 CONCACAF Youth Championships – Men’s Youth (U-20) Team 1904 Olympic Games – Men’s National Team (Galt Football Club)

Canadian Men’s teams have participated in 1 World Cup (1986, Mexico), 6 FIFA World Youth Championships (U-20), 2 FIFA/JVC Cups (U-17), 2 FIFA Under-16 World Championships, 3 Olympic Games, 7 Pan American Games and 4 Francophone Games.

Women’s team: Championships won by Canada 1998 CONCACAF Championships – Women’s World Cup Team

Canadian Women’s teams have taken part into 3 World Cups, 1 FIFA U-19 World Championship, 6 FIFA World Youth Championships (U-20), 2 FIFA/JVC Cups, 2 FIFA Under-16 World Championships, 3 Olympic Games, 7 Pan American Games and 4 Francophone Games.

N. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

MEN’S SOCCER

Venue: Moose Jaw - Canada Summer Games Fields

Competition Schedule

Group A Group B Group C Group D 1 AB 2 NL 3 NS 4 PEI 8 BC 7 QC 6 SK 5 ON 9 MB 10 NB 11 YK 12 NWT

Monday, August 15th Teams Location 11:30 AB vs. MB Field 1 NL vs. NB Field 2 17:00 NS vs. YK Field 1 PEI VS NWT Field 2

8 Tuesday, August 16th Teams Location 11:30 SK vs. YK Field 1 ON vs. NWT Field 2 17:00 BC vs. MB Field 1 QC vs. NB Field 2

Wednesday, August 17th Teams Location 11:30 AB vs. BC Field 1 PEI vs. ON Field 2 17:00 NL vs. QC Field 1 NS vs. SK Field 2

Thursday, August 18th Game Teams Location 9:30 Consolation A3 vs. D3 (405) Field 1 Consolation B3 vs. C3 (406) Field 2 15:00 Quarter Finals A1 vs. D2 (401) Field 1 Quarter Finals D1 vs. A2 (402) Field 2 18:00 Quarter Finals B1 vs. C2 (403) Field 1 Quarter Finals C1 vs. B2 (404) Field 2

Friday, August 19th Game Teams Location 9:30 9th & 10th place Winner 405 vs. Winner 406 Field 1 11th & 12th place Loser 405 vs. Loser 406 Field 2 15:00 Semi Finals Winner 401 vs. Winner 404 (501) Field 1 Semi Finals Winner 402 vs. Winner 403 (502) Field 2 18:00 Semi Finals Loser 401 vs. Loser 404 (503) Field 1 Semi Finals Loser 402 vs. Loser 403 (504) Field 2

Saturday, August 20th Game Teams Location 8:00 5th & 6th place Winner 503 vs. Winner 504 Field 2 8:00 Bronze Medal Loser 501 vs. Loser 502 Field 1 11:00 Gold Medal Winner 501 vs. Winner 502 Field 1 11:00 7th & 8th place Loser 503 vs. Loser 504 Field 2

WOMEN’S SOCCER Venue: Mount Pleasant

Competition Schedule

Group A Group B Group C Group D 1 ON 2 BC 3 SK 4 NS 8 MB 7 AB 6 NL 5 QC 9 PEI 10 NB 11 YK 12 NWT

Sunday, August 7th Teams Location 15:00 ON vs. PEI Mount Pleasant North BC vs. NB Mount Pleasant South 18:30 SK vs. YK Mount Pleasant North NS vs. NWT Mount Pleasant South

9 Monday, August 8th Teams Location 15:00 NL vs. YK Mount Pleasant North QC vs. NWT Mount Pleasant South 18:30 MB vs. PEI Mount Pleasant North AB vs. NB Mount Pleasant South

Tuesday, August 9th Teams Location 15:00 ON vs. MB Mount Pleasant North NS vs. QC Mount Pleasant South 18:30 BC vs. AB Mount Pleasant North SK vs. NL Mount Pleasant South

Wednesday, August 10th Teams Location 9:30 A3 vs. D3 (405) Mount Pleasant North B3 vs. C3 (406) Mount Pleasant South 15:00 A1 vs. D2 (401) Mount Pleasant North D1 vs. A2 (402) Mount Pleasant South 18:30 B1 vs. C2 (403) Mount Pleasant North C1 vs. B2 (404) Mount Pleasant South

Thursday, August 11th Teams Location 9:30 Winner 405 vs. Winner 406 Mount Pleasant North Loser 405 vs. Loser 406 Mount Pleasant South Winner 401 vs. Winner 404 (501) 15:00 Semi-final Mount Pleasant North Winner 402 vs. Winner 403 (502) Semi-final Mount Pleasant South 18:30 Loser 401 vs. Loser 404 (503) Mount Pleasant North Loser 402 vs. Loser 403 (504) Mount Pleasant South

Friday, August 12th Teams Location Winner 503 vs. Winner 504 Mount Pleasant 14:30 5th/6th North Loser 501 vs. Loser 502 Mount Pleasant Bronze Medal Match South Winner 501 vs. Winner 502 Mount Pleasant 17:30 Gold Medal Match South Loser 503 vs. Loser 504 Mount Pleasant 7th/8th North