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Welcome - July 2009 Issue |
Zidane
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July 2009 Issue
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Zidane
In France, he is affectionately known as “Zizou.” Around the world, he may be known as the guy who “headbutted” the Italian in the World Cup Final. To soccer fans, he is considered a genius the likes of a Maradona or Pele. In Canada, as he makes his way in charity matches in Montreal,Toronto and Vancouver, it’s a mix between blank faces requiring explanation and genuine admiration and gratitude from the converted.
We thought we would help our Soccer 101 nation out with some basic facts about superstar Zinadine Zidane.
Won: ‘98 World Cup in France scoring 2 goals in the final. Zidane was crowned Ballon d’Or (MVP) of the tournament. Afterwards the French showed they know how to throw a party. The Champs was shut down for a parade that surpassed the end of World War II. Apparently everyone called in sick that day to say their great aunt died.
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Editor's Note - July 2009 |
Our man on the cover is a face easily recognizable around the world. Almost. In our country, many people tilt their head trying to remember why they might know him. For others, he brings instant joy and love. Zinedine Zidane is the three-time FIFA player of the year and he is coming to our backyard to play. A tour was set up for him and his “friends” to play in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver. For Free Kick Magazine, he is literally coming to our neighbourhood.
Free Kick has organized for 100 children in East Vancouver the opportunity for a free two day camp which includes tickets to the match at BC Place and a session with Zidane and top stars from Europe. The Britannia Soccer Program could only dream up such stars on their field each spring when kids wear t-shirts with a variety of countries' names on the back. This time, French, Italian and Cameroon mega-stars really will strut their stuff. We are extremely grateful to bring this opportunity to the Commercial Drive community. |
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First Woman Inductee: Canada Soccer Hall of Fame
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Ayurvedic Coaching - The science of life |
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By: Jeffrey Armstrong (Kavindra Tishi) and Carrie Serwetnyk
During the winter when I was traveling through India, I kept coming across Ayurvedic signs. I even stumbled into a “World Ayurvedic Conference” with plenty of booths selling magic potions curing everything from arthritis to cancer. Despite all of the pamphlets and experts around me, I didn’t really understand what it all meant and why it was so prevalent in India, yet only remotely visible in my own Western community.
One of the intentions of my trip was to stay in ashrams to meditate, do yoga and to learn from the spiritual culture.
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I discovered that a number of the yogis actually had PhDs in yoga. I thought seven years of study to teach a downward dog was quite extreme, but it turns out these spiritual seekers were soaking in thousands of years of Vedic Knowledge in places like Benares, Hrishikesh and Varanasi. Their role in life is to keep learning and passing on the energy and teachings of the masters who preceded them.
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Free Kick Magazine and Scrimmageville Soccer School
are proud to present a once in a lifetime opportunity
Zinedine Zidane Soccer Camp:
July 2nd 1:00 – 4:00
July 3rd 9:00 – Noon (Zidane & Friends)
Britannia Oval, Vancouver (Near Commercial Drive)
Details:
100 Eastside Children who may never be able to afford or be given the opportunity to play and meet with Zinedine Zidane and other top football players. |
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Children participants will be chosen from their youth clubs to play in a free 2 day camp. Players will learn skills and play small sided games on July 2nd in preparation for July 3rd when a team of top stars including Zidane will arrive to share their passion and love of the game.
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Free Kick Blog at The Province |
Carrie has a blog at The Province where you can get content in-between FKM editions. To visit the Free Kick blog click here.
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Free Kick Mag Team on the Road |
The Free Kick Mag team is always on the road sharing the news on the beautiful game.
Recently the team was at Vancouver Marathon the cheering runners on and handing out magazines.
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New Contests - April 2009 |
 For the April issue we are having a Photo Contest with the winner getting tickets to the Whitecaps.
Also, we have our answers to the April issue's Soccer Trivia.
Click here for details on the above and other on-going contests.
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