Edmonton, AB \u0096 The Canadian Soccer Association today held a press conference in CIBC’s Jasper Avenue branch to kickoff the Qualification Match of the 2006 FIFA World Cup GermanyTM between Canada and Honduras, presented by CIBC on Saturday, September 4th at 7:00 p.m. in Edmonton’s Commonwealth Stadium.
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\u200b\u0093We look forward to playing in Edmonton in this crucial World Cup Qualifying match against Honduras,\u0094 said Head Coach Frank Yallop.
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\u200b\u0093As the diamond sponsor of the Canadian Soccer Association, CIBC is delighted to help kick-off Soccer Week in Edmonton,\u0094 says CIBC Vice-President Kevin Montgomery. \u0093This week promises to be an exciting one and we are proud to be part of it. I invite members of the public to watch the Men’s Team at their open practice tomorrow. For that day, they are being renamed \u0093Men In Pink\u0094 and will wear pink wristbands in support of the 2004 Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure, which occurs in 40 communities on Sunday, October 3rd.\u0094
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\u200bMayor of Edmonton, Bill Smith proclaimed the week beginning Monday, August 30th to Sunday, September 5th \u0093Soccer week in Edmonton\u0094 as it promises to be an exceptional soccer weekend.
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\u200bIn addition to the international qualification match, the Alberta Soccer Association Senior Provincial Championship will be held in Edmonton from September 3-6. Ninety teams, men and women, will participate in this annual event representing various Alberta districts at four levels of competition as well as in Senior and Master/Classics categories.
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\u200bIn attendance today at the press conference were:
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\u200bThe Hon. Anne McClellan – Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness
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\u200bHon. Gene Zwozdesky \u0096 Alberta Minister of Community Development & Deputy Government House Leader
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\u200bBill Smith – Mayor of Edmonton
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\u200bKevin Montgomery – CIBC District Vice-President, Edmonton
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\u200bMario Charpentier – Vice President, Alberta Soccer Association
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\u200bJohn Gill – Chair, Local Organizing Committee
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\u200bFrank Yallop \u0096 Men’s World Cup Team Head Coach
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\u200bMen’s World Cup Team Players
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\u200bCanadian World Cup Team practice schedule
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\u200bThursday, September 2, 2004 10:30 a.m. -12:00 p.m. Victoria Soccer Club *
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\u200bFriday, September 3, 2004 11:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. Commonwealth Stadium
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\u200b* CIBC Open Practice \u0096 \u0093Men in Pink\u0094
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\u200bSeptember 2nd, 2004
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\u200bPractice time: 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
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\u200bLocation: Victoria Soccer Club
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\u200bEdmonton Soccer Events
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\u200bCoaching Symposium
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\u200bDate: September 3rd
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\u200bTime: Throughout the day
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\u200bSoccer Fest – Sept 3-Sept 6
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\u200bOpening Ceremonies
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\u200bDate: Friday, September 3
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\u200bTime: 5:30 p.m.
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\u200bLocation: Scottish Society Grounds at Ellerslie / 3105 \u0096 101 Street SW
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\u200b\u0093Hot Stove\u0094 session with experienced panel
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\u200bSubject of discussion: Future of Soccer in our country
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\u200bDate: Friday, September 3, 2004
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\u200bTime: 7:00-9:00 p.m.
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\u200bLocation: Green and Gold room at Commonwealth Stadium at 7:00 to 9:00 pm
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\u200bPanel will consist of people involved in the soccer world