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2023/2024 Awards Description

1.The Marthinsen Cup recognizes the years of devotion and service provided to CRYSA by both Trig and Zula Marthinsen. The Marthinsen's were instrumental in the development of CRYSA and spearheaded the building of the clubhouse. The Award is presented to a deserving player who exhibits the following qualities: sportsmanship, dependability, leadership, academics and progression of skills. The players length of involvement in youth soccer and participation in league activities such as coaching and refereeing are also important.

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2.The Herbert Hall Memorial Trophy is in memory of Herbert Hall who died in 1988. During his lifetime Herbert Hall devoted much time and energy to youth soccer. The Memorial Trophy is given to the person the Board of Directors feels has done the most to further youth soccer for the year. This may be given to a player, coach, parent, referee, director or any other person dedicating service to youth soccer.

 

3.The Desmond Caldwell Trophy is awarded to a player who excels in goal keeping. This trophy is in memory of Desmond Caldwell who lost his life in an airplane accident.

 

4.The Barb Stewart Trophy, named in her memory, is awarded to the outstanding volunteer.

 

5.The Steve Marshall Cup was donated by Ernie Alberty and Neil Van lerland and is awarded to the most valuable female player.

 

6.The Jim Humphries Tug and Barge Trophy is awarded to the most inspirational female player.

 

7.The Dick Button Memorial Trophy is awarded to the most improved youth referee.

 

8.The Malcolm Cowie Memorial Trophy is awarded to the referee of the year.

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9.The Farren Cup is awarded to the most valuable male player.

 

10. The Stephan Stock Memorial Trophy is awarded to the most inspirational male player.

 

11. The Beth Hamilton Award is awarded to the most inspirational player in spring league soccer.

 

12. The Graham Sibley Spirit Award is awarded to the most outstanding advocate for the improvement of youth soccer, and promoted the integrity of the Association in the community.

 

13. The Jim Kurbis Memorial Trophy is awarded to the most improved player. "Jimmy" fully embodied "always believe in yourself and dream large".

 

14. The Jerry Smit Memorial Trophy is awarded to the most outstanding CRYSA Coach in memory of Jerry Smit who sadly passed away in 2020. Jerry enjoyed engaging and working with youth and had a passion for soccer, as a result he was a huge supporter of youth soccer and a true champion of the game. For over a decade Jerry was involved with CRYSA as a Board Member, a Divisional Manager, and coached at both the House and REP levels. The award is presented to the CRYSA coach that best promotes the spirit of soccer through coaching. The award was donated by Jerry's REP team, the CRYSA Thunder.

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