The 2002
Gunn Baldursson memorial tournament bigger and better than ever
For Release: July 4, 2002
(Wolfville,
NS) - This year's Gunn Baldursson Memorial Soccer
Tournament will be the largest ever with 152 teams expected for this
event. This total shatters the previous record of 136 teams set in
2000. Over 2500 women ages 12 and up will participate on fields
throughout Kings County and it is expected that another 1000 parents
and coaches will descend on the Valley region.
The
annual Baldursson tournament will feature an opening night game
between Canada's National Under 19 Women's Team and their
counterparts from Mexico. The game will be played on Acadia
University's Raymond Field on Friday July 5, at 6:30 pm. Soccer Nova
Scotia and Acadia University are proud to welcome Canada's Under 19
National team to Nova Scotia as they take on Mexico. Over 2500
tickets have been pre-sold for this exciting international
exhibition game.
"The
Canada Mexico Under 19 game serves as an inspiration to all the
tournament players, especially with Nova Scotia's Sarah Cozy on the
Canadian team. This exhibition match clearly demonstrates to these
players what can be achieved with hard work and dedication,"
says George Athanasiou, Executive Director of Soccer Nova
Scotia.
The
Gunn Baldursson Tournament is sanctioned by Soccer Nova Scotia and
is organized by the Department of Varsity Athletics at Acadia
University. "The success of this tournament is a testament to
the growth and development of women's soccer in Nova Scotia. Those
who attend each and every year have come to expect the best and we
are constantly trying to make it an even better event. The campus
and its facilities act as a great stage for Atlantic Canada's
premiere women's soccer tournament. Our coverage of all the fields
by qualified therapy staff and field marshalling by our Acadia
student athletes ensure excellent service and support for all the
teams," says Eric Cederberg, Tournament Coordinator and
Supervisor of Athletic Services at Acadia University.
This
annual tournament is a great boost to the Valley economy. "By
bringing in over 3,000 visitors to the community, the Gunn
Baldursson Tournament will have a significant economic impact on
local businesses in Wolfville including our specialty shops,
restaurants and bed and breakfasts. The tournament provides an
opportunity to showcase all that our area has to offer," says
Bob Stead, Mayor of the Town of Wolfville.
Gunn
Baldursson was a natural athlete with exceptional soccer skills and
an abounding love for the game. Exemplifying perfection in
academics, athletics and the arts, Gunn was a Dean's List student
and played principle violin for the Nova Scotia Youth Orchestra.
This third year, Acadia pre-med student, was tragically killed in an
automobile accident on November 26th, 1987. As a university soccer
player, Baldursson was the leading scorer in Canada and an Atlantic
Conference All-Star in each of the three years she played. In 1987
she led the Acadia Women's Soccer Team to victory in the AUAA soccer
championship and to a berth in the CIAU championship. Her natural
abilities earned her status as a first-team All-Canadian that year.
She also played with the Nova Scotia provincial women's soccer team
and in the summer of 1987, was chosen to be a member of the Canadian
Women's National Soccer Team.
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For more information contact:
Sheri Woodland
Communications Manager
Office of Public Affairs
Acadia University
(902) 585-1362
Acadia
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