Gordon Head Soccer Association
The Gordon Head Soccer Association (Football Club) is located in the municipality of Saanich in Victoria, British Columbia. The club is affiliated with the British Columbia Soccer Association. GHSA has over 1200 registered members, players range from ages 3 years to over 50.
The colors worn by its teams are yellow and blue.
Gordon Head Soccer Association operates a large competitive soccer tournament each April, the Gordon Head Jamboree. This tournament attracts youth teams from all over the Pacific Northwest.
History
Youth soccer was first organized in the Gordon Head area by Doug Day in 1956/57, with the formation of the Majestic Eagles at Majestic Park. In 1969/70, the Gordon Head Cosmopolitan Soccer Association started playing at the Lambrick Estate Park.
In 1978/79, the Gordon Head Girls Soccer League, started by Barb and Del Anderson, joined forces with the Gordon Head Soccer Association. Since the amalgamation both boys and girls have been very successful in achieving British Columbia, Island, District and League championships.
Senior Mens and Ladies teams began soon after the establishment of the girls soccer league and in the last few years has grown with the addition of an over 30's and over 40's men's teams as well Ladies teams.
Distinguished Alumni
- Steve Nash
- Martin Nash (soccer)
- Clare Rustad
- Jeff Mallett
- Russ Courtnall
- Geoff Courtnall