Soccer club kicks off inaugural season

The lines are painted, the goals and nets in place, all that’s missing at the Cherry St. soccer fields are boys and girls playing what club organizers call the world’s beautiful game.

The Cherry Beach Soccer Club (CBSC) is ready to kick off its first season at the new waterfront soccer facility on Cherry St. just south of Lakeshore Blvd. this May. The club is open to girls and boys ages 5 to 18. 280 players have already registered.

The location is fully TTC accessible with a stop literally at the gate. Plus, the field features a state-of-the-art turf pitch with floodlights for night games.

Games are set for Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from May to September: all games are fully officiated by Ontario Soccer Association referees.

“Soccer is Canada most affordable and most popular participatory sport for children, youth and adults of all ages and genders,” says CBSC president and founder Georgio Trikkas. “It’s so popular that it’s sometimes hard to find fields, especially in the central areas of the city. We’re thrilled to have this brand new facility to offer the kids and we’re looking forward to growing CBSC as a major soccer entity in Ontario.”

“Who knows?,” he continues. “One day, one of our players might go on to play for Toronto FC, Canada or in Europe with Manchester United or Juventus.”

CBSC is a soccer family with a passion for “the beautiful game”. The club is dedicated to the sport and most of the coaches are still actively playing. The club provides a unique environment where children, youth, and even adults can develop the skills, techniques, and passion required to play well.  It provides high quality coaching to help players develop and enjoy soccer to the best of their abilities.

As such, CBSC’s “player first” approach is based upon the principles of fair play, respect for all participants and the application of the letter and spirit of the laws of the game.

“It’s about working hard, creativity, commitment to excellence, and a passion to play,” says Trikkas. “Our approach is the “possession of the ball philosophy” as described and encouraged by the top clubs in the world.”

Registration by mid May. Visit www.cherrybeachsoccer.ca or call (416) 367-4359. The season is $60, includes a full uniform. If nine players in a group register, the tenth is free.