Feildians Athletic Association

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Feildians
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Full nameFeildians Athletic Association
Nickname(s)The Double Blues
Short nameFAA
Founded1899;125 years ago (1899)
StadiumFeildian Grounds
(general use)
Gushue Sports Complex
(senior men's soccer)
ManagerBernie Manning
League Newfoundland and Labrador Challenge Cup
2021 1st
Website Club website

The Feildians Athletic Association, commonly referred to as Feildians, is an athletic club in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Clubs participate in a wide range of athletics including soccer, basketball, baseball and hockey. Historically, the club also participated in track and field, cricket and even bowling. The Old Feildian Athletic Association was officially formed in April 1899 as the Feildian Club with the election of the Hon. Edgar Bowring as president. [1] The club motto is "Mens sana in corpore sano", meaning a healthy mind in a healthy body. [2]

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History

On June 10, 1929, the club opened a multi-use facility on Rennie's Mill Road in the East End of St. John's. The Feildians made the facility available to all soccer teams (both male and female) who play under the Feildians Athletic Association banner.

The club is one of the oldest formed athletic associations in all of Canada. Founded in 1899, before the province of Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) was yet part of Canada. [3] Originally stemming from Bishop Feild College as an offshoot for athletics, the club has since thrived in the capital of NL.

The Feildians Athletic Association was inducted into the Sport NL Hall of Fame as a builder on November 16, 1991. [1]

After a long absence, a group of former and current players and executives began the process of reviving the Youth Athletics Programs. That year saw the relaunch of youth programs in both soccer and basketball. In conjunction with the youth system revival, major work began around the nearly 100 year old Feildian Grounds [4] facility including a new clubhouse and plans for improved field infrastructure (turf).

Soccer

Senior

The Men's squad (aged 18–35) is a member of the Newfoundland and Labrador Challenge Cup League. The club has one provincial title, dating back to 1969. [5] Winners of the Challenge Cup Playoffs represent NL at The Challenge Trophy Canadian Soccer Association National Championships each year. The Women's squad (aged 18–35) is a member of the Jubilee Trophy League. Winners of the Jubilee Trophy Playoffs represent NL at the National Championships each year.

The 2015 summer season ended in a semi-final loss for both the Men's & Women's teams. The men dropped a 1-0 decision against Provisional Championship Hosts, Mount Pearl. [6] The women fell 2–0 to Holy Cross at the Topsail Turf Complex in Conception Bay South. [7]

The Men's squad finished the 2016 season in 4th place with a record of 12 wins, 3 draws and 7 losses for a total of 39 points. The team scored 46 goals and allowed 30 during the 22 regular season games. The playoffs ended with a 2–0 loss to St. Lawrence in the quarter-finals. Zach Hynes led the team in scoring with 11 goals, good for 3rd most in the league. [8]

2021

In the 2021 season, the Men's team ended a 52-year drought for the club, clinching the Challenge Cup trophy following a 2–1 victory in the final over rivals, Holy Cross. The team finished the regular season with a record of 11 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses for a total of 36 points, 1 back of first place Holy Cross. Emmanuel Dolo led the league in scoring with 21 goals in 15 games. Dolo also added 2 goals and 3 assists in the playoffs. Dolo was named MVP of the league, and was included in the All Star Team along with Matt Davis, who also collected the Top Midfielder Award.

On the Women's side, Feildians finished in second place during the regular season with a record of 11-2-2, 3 points behind leaders, Holy Cross. In the playoffs, the Double Blues knocked off St. John's in the semi-final by a score of 3–1, setting up a Championship game against Holy Cross. Feildians went on to lose the final 4–0. Rookie, Lauren Rowe, scored 20 goals in 15 games, winning her the Golden Boot as the league's top scorer. Rowe would also be named the league's Rookie of the Year, MVP, and make the All Star Team.

First-team squad

2021 Season - Challenge Cup

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No.Pos.NationPlayer
0 GK Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Logan Walsh
1 GK Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Daniel Hanlon
2RBFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Cameron Flynn
3CMFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Chris Neil
4CMFlag of Scotland.svg  SCO Greg Ireland
5CBFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Gregory Reid(captain)
6CMFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Felly Elonda
7STFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Iain Gamba
8CBFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Bobby Gamba
9RWFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Carter Mackey
10STFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Emmanuel Dolo
11RBFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Simon Pope
12RWFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Tiuri Lomond
13CMFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Matt Davis
14STFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Marek Nakonieczny
15RBFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Dylan Jenkins
16CMFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN David Goulding
17LWFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Fomba Fambulleh
18CBFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Thomas Osmond
19RWFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Evan Knight
20CMFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Johnathan Furlong
21CMFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Josh Power
22LWFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Zach Hynes
23LBFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Alex Nunes
24RBFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Eric Knight
25CBFlag of Norway.svg  NOR Jonas Lunde
25CBFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Andrew Power
26CBFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN James Clarke
27CMFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Daniel Courage
28RBFlag of Scotland.svg  SCO Colby Stephen
29STFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Finley Manning
30 GK Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Kyle Potter
32STFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Taj Exely
32LBFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Ben Collingwood

2021 Season - Jubilee Trophy

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No.Pos.NationPlayer
0 GK Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Sydney Walsh
2RBFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Jamie King
3STFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Lauren Slaney
4LBFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Keely Cox
5CBFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Briana Pender
7STFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Lauren Rowe
8CMFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Bethany Hynes(captain)
9STFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Zoe Rowe
10STFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Alex Murphy
11RBFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Chantal Armstrong
12CMFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Hayley Peters
13CBFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Sarah Woodford
14RWFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Camryn Bonia
15CBFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Spencer Wilkins
16LWFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Julie Oliver
17CMFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Katie Joyce
18CMFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Alyssa Jenkins
19CMFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Kristen Jenkins
20RBFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Erin McKinnon
21STFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Stacey Hanlon
22LWFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Sheila Loshi
23CMFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Makayla Pearl
24STFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Ashley O'Neill
30 GK Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Amanda Piercey

2016 Season Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No.Pos.NationPlayer
00 GK Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Christopher Goodridge
1 GK Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Michael Delong
4 DF Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Christopher Hart
5 DF Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Gregory Reid(captain)
6 DF Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN James Seifert
7 FW Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Michael Dawe
8 MF Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Bobby Gamba
9 DF Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Richard Hickey
10 MF Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Taylor Smith
11 DF Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Simon Pope
12 FW Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Carter Mackey
14 MF Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Jaylen McCurbin
15 MF Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Steven Johnson
18 DF Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Ben Collingwood
20 FW Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Daniel Jackson
21 DF Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Zach Keats
22 FW Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Zach Hynes
23 FW Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Tyler Forsey
25 FW Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Iain Gamba
DF Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Kee Kee Bonia
MF Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Felly Elonda *
DF Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Thomas Osmond *
GK Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Marcus Greene *

2015 Season Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No.Pos.NationPlayer
00 GK Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Christopher Goodridge
0 GK Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN David Hickey
1 GK Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Michael Delong
4 DF Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Christopher Hart
5 DF Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Gregory Reid
6 DF Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN James Seifert
7 FW Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Michael Dawe
8 MF Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Bobby Gamba
9 DF Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Richard Hickey
10 MF Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Taylor Smith
11 MF Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Sean Fardy
12 FW Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Carter Mackey
13 MF Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Ian Mandville
14 FW Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Marek Nakonieczny
15 MF Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Steven Johnson
16 MF Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Kevin Connolly
17 DF Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Tyler Winsor
18 DF Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Ben Collingwood
19 FW Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Hassan Kamara
20 FW Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Aaron Buckingham
21 MF Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Josh Murphy
22 FW Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Zach Hynes(captain)
23 FW Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Tyler Forsey
24 MF Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Haydn Maclean
FW Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Iain Gamba
DF Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Simon Pope

Youth

Since the 2011 relaunch of Youth soccer within the club, the Feildians have sent two provincial champions as NL representative to Canadian Soccer Association National Championship tournaments. In 2015 the Under 16 Boys squad finished in 8th place with a 1–4 record at the Surrey, British Columbia hosted tournament. [9] The same core group of Feildian youth players also represented NL at the Under 14 National Championships in Lethbridge, Alberta where they finished as winners of the consolation bracket.

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One of the success stories to emerge from the Feildians Athletic Association Youth Academy since its relaunch in 2011 has been Striker Emmanuel Dolo. Dolo has played with the Senior squad on numerous occasions and participated in National Youth Squad camps, has had trials with the Vancouver Whitecaps FC & Montreal Impact Academy respectively. [10] [11] [12]

The 2016 summer season was the first to completely bridge the gap from Under 6s to Senior Soccer as the club will have a full youth academy in both boys and girls leagues from Under 6 up to Senior level soccer. All youth and senior teams compete under the Newfoundland & Labrador Soccer Association.

The Under-18 Boys team emerged as provincial champions and represented Newfoundland & Labrador at the U18 Cup in Vaughan, ON from October 5–10, 2016. The team finished 4th in Group A with a final record of 1-1-2 for 4 points and a goal difference of +/- 0. The team earned a notable tie (2-2) against eventual tournament champion, Quebec. Emmanuel Dolo finished the tournament tied as the leading scorer with 4 goals in 5 games. Felly Elonda (2), Kyle Williams (1), Erduan Limani (1) and Josh Taylor (1) also scored for the club during the tournament. The team finished the week in 8th place. [13]

Honours

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