500 players, along with coaches, parents, volunteers, and fans gathered at Centennial Park in Quinte West on Wednesday for the opening ceremonies for the 2024 U15 Toyota National Soccer Championships
Dignitaries spoke on Field 3 to the players from every province and even the Northwest Territories.
Peter Augruso is the President of Canada Soccer.
“I want to welcome you to Quinte and I want to thank Quinte for hosting this event. So is there somebody amongst you that we’re going to see playing for the national team?”
Quinte West Mayor Jim Harrison.
“You have worked hard to get here. You have put everything in to being the best soccer player you can possibly be and I wish each and every one of you success in this tournament.”
Bay of Quinte MPP Tyler Allsopp
“I think I speak for all of us when I say that we are inspired by the dedication and the commitment you’ve all put in, to develop your skills and to your craft. We are backing that commitment through the Ontario Sports Hosting Grant with $42,000.”
Games are going to go on until Thanksgiving Monday.
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Dignitaries gather for the official opening of the U15 Nationals (Photo: Tim Durkin/ Quinte News)
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Search and Rescue Technicians from CFB Trenton bring the official game balls from the back of a Hercules (Photo: Tim Durkin/ Quinte News)
A Search and Rescue member from 8-Wing greets fans (Photo: Tim Durkin/ Quinte News)
Teams from all provinces and the Northwest Territories gather for the opening ceremonies (Photo: Tim Durkin/ Quinte News)
Team Newfoundland (Photo: Tim Durkin/ Quinte News)
Team New Brunswick (Photo: Tim Durkin/ Quinte News)
Teams are walked into Centennial Park on Wednesday for the opening ceremonies (Photo: Tim Durkin/ Quinte News)
Teams representing British Columbia (Photo: Tim Durkin/ Quinte News)
