Girls Soccer at the 2025 CANUSA Games – Hamilton, Ontario | August 8th to 10th
The 2025 CANUSA Games will feature an exciting Girls Soccer competition from August 8th to 10th in Hamilton, Ontario. Athletes from Hamilton and Flint, Michigan, will come together to compete in this dynamic sport, showcasing their skills and fostering friendships through the spirit of friendly competition.
General Information – Girls Soccer at the CANUSA Games
The Girls Soccer competition will take place at local venues across Hamilton, offering athletes the chance to compete in several matches. While this event will not be a full tournament, it will involve a series of exciting games as part of the 2025 CANUSA Games.
Tryouts & Practices
- Tryouts and Practices: Tryouts and practices for Girls Soccer at the 2025 CANUSA Games are free of charge. All athletes interested in participating should attend the tryouts to prepare for the Games.
- Commitment Requirement: Athletes are expected to attend 80% of practices leading up to the Games to ensure they are fully prepared for competition. Consistent practice attendance is important for team selection.
Registration & Costs
While tryouts and practices are free, there will be a registration fee for the 2025 CANUSA Games once teams are finalized. If an athlete is unable to pay the registration fee, CANUSA offers scholarships and support to ensure every athlete has the opportunity to participate. More information on how to apply for financial assistance will be available soon.
Billeting Requirement for CANUSA Families
As Hamilton is the host city for the 2025 CANUSA Games, all Hamilton families are required to billet a Flint athlete for the duration of the event. Billeting helps reduce costs and creates an opportunity for athletes to connect with families from both cities.
Vulnerable Sector Check:
Hamilton parents hosting Flint athletes will need to complete a Vulnerable Sector Check with the Hamilton Police Service. For more information on how to obtain this check, please visit the official CANUSA Housing & Screening Information.
Registration Information
- Tryout Registration: Registration for Girls Soccer tryouts will be available soon. Stay tuned for more details.
- Game Registration: Once teams are finalized, registration for the 2025 CANUSA Games will open, with further information to follow.
The 2025 CANUSA Games in Hamilton will be an exciting opportunity for Girls Soccer athletes to showcase their talents, engage in friendly competition, and build lasting relationships with athletes from Flint.
Stay tuned for more information on tryout registration and other important updates. Thank you for being a part of the 2025 CANUSA Games!
ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT | ARIANA CANNON
While she doesn’t remember the games being too challenging – Cannon scored two goals in two games, – the experience of travelling to an unexplored place to play the sport she loves is one that Cannon is happy to have had.
Girls Soccer Coordinators
Jeff White
Email: Hospitalityguy51@gmail.com
Jeff has been coaching youth soccer for 6 years. He was voted top youth soccer coach for Mount Hamilton Soccer in 2021. Jeff played soccer for the Burlington TV Guide Gunners and football for the tiger cats. A father of two soccer players he has coached multiple Canusa soccer teams and has strong ties on both sides of the border. Currently he is coaching Girls U13 and U15 for the 2024 Canusa soccer teams.
Carrie Boschman
Email: cboschman@yahoo.com
Carrie Boschman, a passionate advocate for youth sports and community engagement, found her journey with CANUSA through her children’s participation. Over the past seven years, she’s been deeply involved, initially volunteering in registration and gradually expanding her role.
Beyond CANUSA, Carrie serves as the Marketing Director for the Stoney Creek Girls Hockey Association, leveraging her expertise to enhance youth sports programs. Professionally, she’s a Technical Sales Advisor for petroleum-based products, showcasing her dedication to both community involvement and professional pursuits.
Recognized for her commitment, Carrie received the Ivan Miller Award in 2023. For her, the most rewarding aspect of CANUSA is witnessing the lasting friendships and memories forged among participants, showcasing the true spirit of sportsmanship and community.
Rowan’s Law concussion awareness program
is mandatory and will be part of the registration process for all sports.
