According to a press release, Team Surge, coached by Alex Wray, is made up of 11-and 12-year-old boys who proved a winning spirit is more important than a winning record - both in sports and in life. Despite finishing last in their league and the fact that they've only won one game this season, they have a real passion for the game and wanted to share their joy with others.
Starting July 16, the Surge players supported a subsidized soccer camp in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside. They also distributed used soccer gear collected from their team as well as from other members of the North Vancouver Football Club.
Team Surge and their club have the opportunity to be named the 2013 BMO Team of the Week Champion as well as be awarded $125,000 towards a local field refurbishment.
The $125,000 would be a great leap ahead for the club's goal of building a facility, says Steve Kindel, the club's technical director, in the statement. In order for them to be successful, they need help from as many people as possible.
Community members are encouraged to vote for Team Surge, which is up against 14 other teams from across the country, through online voting, Aug. 5-19 (bmosoccer.com).
For being named Team of the Week, the Surge received a $500 team prize, a $500 donation to a charity of its choice, tracksuits for the team and coaching staff, and a community celebration at a North Vancouver BMO branch.
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