CSAA News Update

Carleton Soccer Alumni Association (CSAA) – Newsletter :

Opening:

What a great weekend starting off with the Carleton University Athletics Hall of Fame Diner, Meet & Greet with Earl and two awesome home games! (Liiaaaaaaaaam!) Please read below for the latest information on upcoming events and please confirm your attendance for the Queens Away trip ASAP!

Varsity Results:

Carleton finally played at home versus Nipissing this past Saturday. It was a beautiful night with a great crowd and many eager alumni anxious to cheer on the home side. Gabi Bitar opened the scoring and led the way with 2 goals as the Ravens cruised past the Nipissing Lakers 4-0 in their Homecoming home opener. Christopher Melekos and Emdad Houache (opening goal with a screamer of a free-kick) added a goal each as Carleton improved to 6-0-1.

Sunday Carleton played at home to Laurentian. The Ravens got off to a fast start, scoring twice in the first five minutes. Carleton started the scoring with a blazing shot from 30 yards out by veteran Tristan St. Pierre (TSP) for a 1-0 lead. A few minutes later, Alexander Kulic finished off an Emad Houache cross to push the Ravens lead to 2-0. 15min into the Second half Laurentian got one back to make it 2-1, however that did not last long as Emad Houche stole the ball from the Laurentian defender and sent in a short cross that found Aribido’s right boot to surprise the Voyageurs’ goalie for a 3-1 lead. In the 81st minute with the game all but concluded, Scott (Scotty) Mazzotta scored to make the final tally 4-1 for the home side.

Another 6 point weekend and the boys are back on the road for the Kingston road trip.

Queens Away: Sun. Sept. 23.

– Bus leaving Carleton University at 11:45am. (Kick-off at 3:15pm)

– $25/each for those travelling on the bus to help pay for costs.

– Must be in good standing and Alumni Dues paid ($40) for 2018-19 season.

***Those interested in travelling down on the bus for the game are to confirm ASAP*** (Seats are limited)

ALUMNI DUES

That time of year again where we collect $40 dues from each member to help cover expenses as well as provide a donation back to the Varsity team. We have not inflated this price in years and it remains extremely low for all that it provides. Please email transfer your dues and anyone participating in any of the above events must be in good standing and have your dues paid for the year.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Super Cup: Sat. Sept. 29^th

– Alumni is looking to defend its 2017 Championship against Varsity.

Alumni Weekend & Dinner: Oct. 13/14.

– We have had to move our Alumni weekend due to availability of our church hall. This year’s Alumni Dinner will take place on Saturday October 13^th. More details to follow regarding events surrounding the weekend. You know from experience that this will be a legendary weekend!

PHOTOS FROM THE WEEKEND:

Again a big congrats to Earl Cochrane for getting inducted into Carleton University Athletics Hall of Fame and to all the people who pushed and supported his bid behind the scenes. Also a pic with Rob Gallo – Head Coach of the women’s Laurentian team. He is retiring from coaching this season and is a fellow alumni who was part of the 1984 team that won Silver at Nationals. He was presented with a Raven’s tie prior to his match. Another pic commemorating our Raven brother Sultan prior to the match Saturday as Sultan is unable to play this year against his will due to the politics with Saudi Arabia.