Carleton Soccer Alumni Association (CSAA) – Newsletter :

 
Opening:
We hope everyone had a great week.  We have a big week ahead with the Hall of Fame dinner and Carleton Varsity Home Opener with tailgate! Please read through the following updates and details.
 
Varsity Results:
Carleton travelled to the GTA last weekend and first faced the University of Toronto on Saturday.  Carleton’s offense broke out early when Gabi Bitar converted a penalty kick in the 11th minute. Less than 2 minutes later, a lengthy cross eventually found its way to Jimi Aribido who found the back of the net for his 4th goal in 3 games.  It ended 2-0 at half-time.  In the second half, playing in his first game of the season, Stefan Karajovanovic chipped in to end the game 3-0.
 
Sunday was the battle of East first place with Carleton playing Ryerson.  Our Ravens were able to produce a variety of opportunities, with 15 total shots directed at net and 6 on goal however they failed to put one in the back of the net.  They held a clean sheet and ultimately, the OUA East’s top 2 teams couldn’t get on the board and ended with a 0-0 draw.
 
Our Raven’s remain undefeated and finally return home.
 
UPCOMING EVENTS:
 
Hall of Fame Dinner: Thur. Sept. 13th
Carleton University will be inducting our second Men’s Soccer Player into the Carleton University Athletics Hall of Fame: Earl Cochrane (1989-1993). If you are interested in attending the hall of fame dinner please contact Jason Da Costa, Stevie Ball, or Mike Hoefler.
 
Meet & Greet with Earl Cochrane – Hall of Fame Inductee: Fri. Sept. 14:
We are organizing a meet and greet with panel discussion on Friday, September 14th at 7:00pm.  This is an informal event for all alumni and varsity members to attend.  It will be held on campus with Pizza and beverages to be provided.  This will give us some to time to hear from Earl and his experiences as well as to get together as a group. Please confirm your participation with Jason Da Costa, Stevie Ball, or Mike Hoefler.
 
HOME OPENER: SAT. SEPT. 15 vs. Nipissing w/TAILGATE
7:00pm @ Carleton.
– Kick-off @ 8:00pm.
– Tailgate will be set-up in the parking lot.
– Beverages on hand for all Alumni members.
 
Let’s get out in numbers to welcome our 2018 Ravens Team!
 
Sun. Sept. 16 – Carleton vs. Laurentian @ Home.
 
Queens Away: Sun. Sept. 23.
We will be getting a bus for this Sunday road trip.  Bus likely to leave around 11:00am. Coach Hoefler at Queen’s is already mentally preparing for the slags. Will Murray also expected to attend.
 
Super Cup: Sat. Sept. 29th
– 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 13th.  More details to follow regarding events surrounding the weekend. You know from experience that this will be a legendary weekend!
 
**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. 
 
Jobbie On!
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