Folks, we have a new League sponsor and they are offering us a great service to help us understand concussion management and knowing when to get back to work or sport.
As part of our sponsorship, we have lined up free concussion baseline testing so you have something on file to refer to should you receive a concussion. We have 2 dates coming up that still have some spots available. They are typically 30 minute blocks, but could go 45 minutes if an individual needs to ask more questions.
They are located near Shelbourne & McKenzie (actually right on corner of Garnet & Shelbourne)
They offer a wide range of physio , orthotic, and other rehab services.
Check them out at https://www.lifemark.ca/

Next 2 dates are this Wednesday Sept 30 and Thursday October 8. Both start times are at 6:30 pm.
You do not need to have received a concussion to attend, but having this test will definitely help you should you get a concussion down the road.

Email me to book / reserve a spot on first come first serve basis.

Regards,

Vince Greco
VISL President
vincentgreco@shaw.ca

Saanich Fusion Old School Masters A over Gorge Us-Guys of Division 3 by score or 3-2.
In the other match, Saanich Braves as a freshly promoted Division 3 team defeated VI Wave Division 1 by score of 4-3. PK’s were needed and Saanich Braves were on top 5-4.

Westcastle Div 1 over Sooke Div 2 by score of 2-1.
Prospect Lake Lakers Div 2 over Gorge U21 by score of 3-1.

Next round in a couple weeks hopefully ?? Maybe Weds Sept 30 ?
Most likely 2 games at Adam Kerr Stadium, 1 at Blanshard, and 1 will be at the Stad Tsartlip.

Other teams joining in will be Fernwood Town Div 3, Bays Utd Masters, Cowichan 2, and JDF Div 3.

2015/2016 Key Dates

Mon Aug 24/2015 – Organizational Meeting (Mandatory) – 7 pm Strath
Fri Sept 11/2015 – League Plays begins – Division 1 & 2
Mon Sept 14/2015 – McGavin Cup tourney begins – schedule TBA
Fri Sept 18/2015 – League Play begins – Div 3,4,Masters, & U21
Tues Oct 13/2015 – BC Soccer Affiliation Form due ,VISL to submit by 15th
Sun Dec 13/2015 – Last day of League games before Xmas break.
Mon Dec 14/2015 – Div 4 teams declare Challenge or Playoff Cup

Mon Jan 4/2016 – Semi Annual/Cup Draw Meeting (Mandatory) – 7 pm
Sat Jan 9/2016 – Allstar Games at Prospect Lake. (Div 1,2,3,4,M & U21)
Fri Jan 15/2016 – Transfer deadline & all League play resumes
Fri Feb 12/2016 – All Cups & Playoffs begin
Fri Mar 25 – Mon Mar 28/2016 – Easter Weekend

Sat Apr 2/2016 – Tony Grover & Challenge Cup Finals @ RAP
Sun Apr 3/2016 – George Smith & Jackson Cup Finals @ RAP

Mon Apr 4/2016 – BC Cup Draw – Victoria
Fri Apr 8/2016 – Awards Night – Strath
Sat Apr 16/2016 –Prelim Rounds for BC Cup
Sat Apr 23/2016 – A, Masters, & U21 BC Cup starts (Round of 16)
Sat May 14/2016 – BC Cup Mens Finals – Victoria
Sun May 15/2016 – BC Cup Womens Finals – Victoria

Mon May 30/2016 – AGM – (Mandatory) – 7 pm – Strath
Fri July 15/2016 – VISL Team Application & Deposit Due
Mon Aug 22/2016 – Organizational Meeting (Mandatory) – 7 pm Strath

Discipline Meetings: Usually 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of month in Esquimalt
Sept 15/2015,Oct 6,Oct 20,Nov 3,Nov 17,Dec 1,Dec 15/ 2015.
Jan 19/2016,Feb 2,Feb 16,Mar 1,Mar 15,Apr 5,Apr 19/2016.

VISL Board Meetings: Usually 2nd Tuesday of the month.
Tues Aug 18/2015,Sept 8,Oct 13,Nov 10,Dec 8/2015.
Tues Jan 12/2016,Feb 9,Mar 8, Apr 12,May 10,June 14,July 12/2016.

As mentioned at the Organizational meeting Monday night, we are very pleased to have Centric Health Lifemark on board as a League sponsor.
They offer so many services – check them out at:

lifemark.ca/
and
facebook link is: www.facebook.com/CentricHealthVictoriaBC?fref=ts

As part of the sponsorship agreement, we will be offering 50 members an opportunity to get some baseline testing done.
This will be no cost to you, but I will need to set up people for appointments in advance.

The 2 nights for testing will most likely be Wednesday Sept 9 & Thursday Sept 10 from 6 – 8 pm.
Appointments will be in 30 minute time slots. …..most likely at the Gordon Head location.

If this interests you, please drop me an email and I will put you on the list.
First come, first serve to members in good standing and members who have an ID card.

You can email me at vincentgreco@shaw.ca

As there are some new Managers/Coaches and some new teams, here are an few instructions to help you log in to the website and register your players.

1) You must first sign up for the VISL website itself otherwise some areas of the website will not be available to you. Click on the link at the top right of the home page and fill out the information required. Once you have submitted this, you can then sign into the website. At this point, the Online Registration tab (under Links) can now be seen. PLEASE NOTE: If you do not see the Online Registration tab in the Links section, you have not signed into the website.
NEW Team Admins will have to get an invitation from the Website admin to be Team Administrators. Do not hesitate to accept this invitation as it will delay your ability to sign your players.
2) For those who have previously signed up and are having difficulty signing in, please try re-setting your password. If you have further difficulties, please contact Fraser Sim @ frsim@shaw.ca
3) Once signed into the VISL website, click on the Online Registration tab and select your team under the appropriate division and enter the password given to you by the League treasurer Keith Smith when you paid the League dues. This password is specific to each team so if you are having problems, please make sure you have selected the proper team in the proper division.
4)Managers/coaches can enter themselves under Managers and Coaches at this point.
5)Start signing your players by clicking on “add a player here” and entering their Player ID# or the player’s name. PLEASE NOTE: If you know the player played previously in the VISL but cannot find him let Fraser Sim or Cees van Delft know BEFORE entering them as a NEW player.
6)When entering a player who is NEW to the Vancouver Island Soccer League, ALL information must be entered on the form.

Hope this helps and good luck for the upcoming season.