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The U Sports women鈥檚 soccer national championships return to 外流影片 in Wolfville, Nova Scotia from November 10-13, 2016 with a full slate of activities on and off the field.

Eight teams, including number-eight ranked Acadia, University of British Columbia (#1), Laval Rouge et Or (#2), University of Ontario Institute of Technology (#3), St. Francis Xavier (#4), Queen鈥檚 (#5), Trinity Western (#6) and Saskatchewan (#7) will vie for the Gladys Bean Memorial Trophy, awarded annually to U Sports鈥� women鈥檚 soccer champions. The tournament begins on Raymond Field at 12 p.m. AST on Thursday, November 10 and continues through to the championship match on Sunday, November 13 at 2:30 p.m. AST. Acadia sees its first action against the UBC Thunderbirds on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. AST on Raymond Field. For a complete championship schedule, please visit: .

Another tournament highlight will be the All-Canadian Gala on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at Festival Theatre in Wolfville. Hosted by Ken Reid and Evanka Osmak of Sportsnet and presented by Maritime Travel and West Jet, the Gala will feature special guests and include the presentation of several key awards, including: the Chantal Navert Memorial Award (Player of the Year); Coach of the Year Award; Student-Athlete Community Service Award; and the R.W. Pugh Fair Play Award. Reception begins at 6 p.m. with the Gala starting promptly at 7. Tickets are $40, available at the Acadia Box Office: .

Acadia鈥檚 Director of Athletics Kevin Dickie said, 鈥渨e are delighted to be hosting the CIS women鈥檚 soccer national championships. Acadia has a strong and storied tradition of athletic excellence in all our sporting disciplines, and this is particularly evident in our women鈥檚 soccer program. I鈥檇 like to wish all competitors good luck in their endeavours and personally welcome student-athletes from across Canada to our campus and community. I鈥檓 looking forward to sharing our renowned Valley hospitality and unique Acadia experience with athletes, fans and members of the community during the tournament.鈥�

An estimated 5,600 visitors 鈥� including coaches, more than 200 players, 80 volunteers, 16 officials, 10 department support and Acadia staff, and hundreds of family members 鈥� will attend the five-day event. Accounting for a multiplier effect and some non-local sponsorship funds, it鈥檚 expected that the tournament will inject approximately $3 million into the local economy.

Wolfville Mayor Jeff Cantwell said, 鈥淎cadia is a valued part of our local community and it鈥檚 a pleasure to welcome the many student-athletes, coaches, support staff and fans to the Town of Wolfville. Like Acadia, Wolfville is rich in culture and history. I invite everyone to come explore and experience what makes Wolfville so special and unique."

Former Acadia soccer coach, six-time AUAA coach of the year, CIAU coach of the year and Sports Hall of Fame member Laura Sanders is this year鈥檚 Honorary Chairperson. Acadia last hosted the CIS women's soccer championship in 2000 and did so prior in 1989, winning bronze. The Axewomen captured the CIAU women鈥檚 soccer title in 1990 with a 4-2 win on penalty kicks over UBC.

Tournament sponsors include: All-Star 鈥� BMO; Gold 鈥� Town of Wolfville, the Province of Nova Scotia, Bell Aliant, County of Kings, TC Media, Old Orchard Inn and Repracorp; Silver 鈥� Valley District Soccer, AVR-Magic 94.9, Maritime Travel/West Jet, McDonald鈥檚, Subway, Boston Pizza, Ambassatours, Mary Brown鈥檚; Bronze 鈥� Great Valley Juices, Gold Screen and Embroidery, Aqua Valley Water, Labatt, Pepsico, Joe鈥檚 Food Emporium, Windsor Home Furniture, Burger King, Chartwell鈥檚, Acadia Sports Therapy Clinic, Independent Grocer, and Kings Mutual Insurance.