The first major domestic youth soccer tournament of the year takes place this coming Saturday, Sunday and Monday, May 7/8/9.
Sponsored by McDonald’s Restaurants of Kamloops, the Annual Mike Bartram Memorial Youth Soccer Tournament, which involves 50 Kamloops Youth Soccer Association boys and girls teams in the U13 to U18 age groups, is being held at McArthur Island.
Play gets underway at 9:00am on Saturday, May 7th and runs throughout the day. On Sunday, May 8th, finals and consolation round games are also scheduled from 9:00am onwards. There is just one final game scheduled for Monday, May 9th.
The tournament is named after one of the KYSA’s most dedicated and passionate volunteers who died in the year 2000.
Mike Bartram’s commitment to soccer in Kamloops––at all levels of the game––was unparalleled. From the time he arrived in Kamloops in 1973 to the time of his death, Mike was totally devoted to the growth of soccer in all areas––playing, coaching and refereeing. He also worked tirelessly ensuring there was a place for everyone to play the game in Kamloops. He particularly took pride in developing the female side of the game, having three daughters.
“It is a privilege for the KYSA to once again honour the memory of one of our organization’s pioneers,” says KYSA President Graham Cope.” There is no question that soccer in Kamloops would not be as strong and vibrant as it is today had Mike not given so much time and effort to our organization during his lifetime. KYSA was very lucky to have had his leadership, vision and knowledge during the years he lived in Kamloops.”
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Source:
Keith Liddiard, KYSA Executive Director, 250-376-2750.
Charmaine Bartram, Mike Bartram’s widow, 250-828-2961.