Day 4: HVFC U10 in Italy

Day 4: HVFC U10 in Italy

4 adults were the early risers who made arrangements from the night before to travel 4 hours by train to the waterway town of ancient Venice. The boys were here to play in the biggest tournament of their young lives, and having recuperated gently, we started to focus...
Day 3: HVFC U10 begins training in Italy

Day 3: HVFC U10 begins training in Italy

Monday and Tuesday are two public holidays here, so limited commercial activities and a lot more leisurely emphasis is practised. After breakfast, our group headed out at 10:30am to the Old Castle kiddies fun park and the docks where the ferries come and go between...
Day 2: HVFC U10 in Italy

Day 2: HVFC U10 in Italy

Most of the group rested well and were up for a team meeting and breakfast at 8am in the dining room. At 10am, we were scheduled to depart for the visit to the town of Bardolino, about 5km away, where the tournament is to be played. Today the venue hosted a triathlon...
Day 1: HVFC U10 arrives in Italy

Day 1: HVFC U10 arrives in Italy

We were well supported by family and friends as they gathered inside the airport lobby to see of the group of 18 youngsters and 19 adults depart for Italy. An additional parent and player will arrive on Wednesday. Hugs, kisses, and a few tears were shared as group...
Down but Not Out! Late strike gives Waterhouse advantage

Down but Not Out! Late strike gives Waterhouse advantage

A resurgent Waterhouse FC left the Harbour View mini stadium with a one-goal advantage going into the return leg of the quarter-final play-offs at Drewsland on Thursday and will be gunning for a semi-final spot in the Red Stripe Premier League (RSPL). It was a game of...