April 28, 2004 by Greg Everett
The coaching staff of Northwind, Canada's national Australian Football teamm wish to announce open tryouts for the 2004 Team Canada Northwind Representative games. There will be both a senior team and an Under 23 Development Squad.
Please contact the coach in your province for a copy of the Team Canada Fitness/Skill Benchmarks that must be met for selection. Please state your name and club for verification. Players must attend and pass both sessions to be eligible. There will be a cost per player off $10 to cover field and equipment costs. All players that are selected in any Team Canada rep squad must be in financially good standing with CAFA, Northwind, and their own club to remain a part of the squad.
Rep Game Playing Dates:
July 1, 2004 (Chicago):
Team Canada Seniors vs. MAAFL Americans
Team Canada Under 23 vs. MAAFL All-Stars
July 31, 2004 (Toronto):
Team Canada Under 23 vs. USA Seniors
Team Canada vs. USA Under 23
August 1, 2004 (Toronto):
Team Canada Under 23 vs. USA Under 23
Team Canada Seniors vs. USA Seniors
October 2, 2004 (Toronto):
Team Canada vs. Touring Australian Convicts Team
Canadian Testing Dates
Toronto, Hamilton and Guelph Players
Fitness:
Date: Wednesday May 26th
Time: 8pm-10pm
Venue: The Hanger, Downsview Park
Skills:
Date: Wednesday June 2nd
Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Venue: Humber College South, Kipling/Islington
Contact: Greg Everett (Head Coach)
Email: geverett@aflcanada.com
London and Windsor Players
Fitness and Skills:
Date: Saturday May 22nd
Time: 12pm-4pm
Venue: Essex High School, Windsor
Contact: Rob McElwain
Email: rob.mcelwain@gecdsb.on.ca
British Columbia Players
Fitness and Skills:
Date: Saturday May 29th (Date to be confirmed)
Time: 1pm-3pm
Venue: Burnsview High School
112th St, North Delta
Contact: Mike McFarlane (BC Scouting)
Email: mmcfarlane@aflcanada.com
Alberta Based Players
Fitness and Skills:
Date: Saturday May 29th
Time: 1pm-3pm
Venue: Reilly Park
Central Calgary
Contact: Troy Rose (Assistant Coach)
Email: walkabout.ent@shaw.ca