Aurora Soccer Club | About Us

The Aurora Soccer Club (ASC) was established in the Town of Aurora in 1954 to provide senior soccer to town residents. Since that time, the Club has flourished and now supports 7 senior teams (men and women) with over 150 Club members. Supported by social memberships as well, the Club is a gathering place for senior soccer enthusiasts in the area, by providing regular social events in addition to soccer activities.

ASC Executive

The Aurora Soccer Club is governed and operated by an Executive Board comprised of Club Members. The Executive is voted on by Members each year at the Annual General Meeting (AGM). With the recent AGM that ccurred on February 8, 2010, the following Executive Board was established:

Gerald Woodman	President
	As the new president Gerald is the acting spokesperson for the Aurora Soccer Club. He is responsible for providing leadership and overseeing the operation and maintenance of the club as a whole. As an executive with Umbro Canada, Gerald provides a wealth of experience in running an operational business in the soccer world.

Ed McNally	1st Vice President
	As a long time serving and well respected member of the Club, Ed has again been elected to the Executive to support Gerald and the membership in strategic planning and operations support. His considerable experience and knowledge of ASC operations, and his extensive relationships in the Ontario soccer community, is a considerable asset to the ASC membership.

Eddie Boyle	2nd Vice President
	One of the longest standing members of the ASC, Eddie provides an extensive historical perspective steeped in achievement over the past 30 years. Eddie will support Gerald and the membership in addressing key initiatives for the coming year.

Frank Nardi	Treasurer
	Frank is responsible for keeping up-to-date and accurate records of the accounting and financial matters regarding the Club. His private business experience will be an asset to ensuring the Club's financies are managed to provide maximum benefit to the membership.

Steve Maio	Secretary
	As a representative of our Hearts program, Steve will be key in coordinating the exchange and flow of information between the Executive and our membership.

Jim Ritchie	Director | Equipment
	Jim is a returning Executive member who will be responsible for the selection, purchase and maintenance of uniforms, equipment and club wear for each team.

Paul Dunbar	Director | Property
	Paul is another returning Executive member who will be responsible for the maintenance of Highland Park and club property assets.

David Buckley	Director | at Large
	David returns to the Exective to provide support to the President, Executive and membership by coordinating communication. David will also apply his business experience to support the Executive in a myriad of miscellaneous tasks.

Two positions remain vacant at the current time. Club members who are interested in supporting these positions are invited to contact our Club president.

Vacant	Director | External Affairs
	Responsible for maintaining good relations with the Town of Aurora, the Ontario Soccer Association, the York Region Soccer League and all other external organizations related to the operation of the Aurora Soccer Club. In addition, the Director of External Affairs is to promote the club within the community and arrange sponsorship for the teams.

Vacant	Director | Player Development
	Responsible for building relations with the local youth clubs, recruiting new players and recruiting and training coaches. The Director of Player Development is a direct link between the board of directors and its members (players).

ASC History

The Aurora Soccer Club has a rich heritage of providing top quality senior soccer to Aurora and surrounding York Region. Since 1954, the Club has provided opportunities for local men and women to participate in senior soccer at both the competitive and recreational level. Our pedigree of success over the past 50 years is unparalleled in York Region and continually draws players and supporters from around the area.

The mission of the Aurora Soccer Club is to continue to provide opportunities for local men and women and graduating youth soccer players to participate at various levels of competition. It is our goal through self funding and corporate sponsorship to maintain and enhance the best soccer facility in York Region as a haven for soccer enthusiasts. We sincerely believe that by providing these opportunities we will collectively contribute to the local community and economy for the betterment of the Town of Aurora.

The Aurora Soccer Club was founded in 1954 and became a founding member of the Newmarket and District Soccer Association. In 1964 the Club formed the Aurora Minor Soccer Association providing opportunities for over 400 boys to play soccer. The Club operated the minor soccer program until 1971, which is known today as the Aurora Youth Soccer Club.

During the 1970’s and 1980’s the Club primarily operated two men’s teams – United and Rangers. Both teams experienced considerable success during this period regularly winning league titles and the prestigious Jim Richardson Cup.

The 1980’s and 1990’s brought an explosion of soccer, as well as population, to Aurora. In 1984, the Club was able to secure a lease for Highland Park with the Town of Aurora establishing our own playing facility. Located just off Yonge Street on Industrial Parkway South, Highland Park was named after gracious sponsorship from the Highland Chev Olds car dealership.

Since that time, the Clubhouse has been built by Club members through internal funding and now offers dressing rooms with showers, and an LCBO licensed pub complete with large screen TV, dartboards and historical Club memorabilia. Highland Park has become the premier soccer facility in York Region. The Clubhouse is fully licensed and offers a comfortable and friendly British pub atmosphere to Club members and local soccer supporters throughout the year. The public is always welcome. The Club has flourished and now supports 7 senior teams (men’s, women’s and old timers) with over 150 Club members. By promoting social memberships as well, the Club is a gathering place for senior soccer enthusiasts in the area, providing regular social events in addition to hosting local and international soccer activities.

The Aurora Soccer Club is affiliated with the Ontario Soccer Association and operates men’s and women's teams in the York Region Soccer League (YRSL), Ontario Women’s Soccer League (OWSL), and a premier men's team in the Ontario Soccer League (OSL) – the highest level of competitive soccer in Ontario. With a rich heritage of success, the Aurora Hearts captured the Ontario Cup and 3rd Place Bronze Medal in the Canadian Senior Men’s Soccer Championships in 2001. In recent years, the Hearts captured the OSL Cup in 2003. With a pedigree of championship soccer teams over the past 50 years, the ASC continues to promote the best competitive and recreational soccer for senior players in the region.

2004 marked a significant milestone for the Club – it was our semicentennial year, celebrating 50 years in operation! Today, the Club is still operated by volunteers who contribute substantial effort in operating the Club for the benefit of Club members and Town residents. Visit the Legends page to celebrate club members and unsung heroes from the past.