Victoria Highlanders - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Victoria Highlanders FC are a Canadian soccer team based in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Founded in 2. 00. FIFA U- 2. 0 World Cup saw crowds up to 1. USL Premier Development League (PDL), the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid. The Highlanders organization was a club structure that included a U- 2. ![]() ![]() The main event for the Victoria Highland Games Association is the annual Highland Games & Celtic Festival. It is currently held over the 3 day weekend of Victoria Day. Victoria Highlanders; Full name: Victoria Highlanders Football Club: Nickname(s) The Highlanders: Founded: 2008: Stadium: Royal Athletic Park Victoria, British Columbia. ![]() Highlanders team and a women's program. The Highlanders also co- ordinated an U- 2. Vancouver Island Soccer League teams as a development pool for players ages 1. VICTORIA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY ~ WE COVER THE WORLD ~ The Victoria Genealogical Society (VGS) is located in Victoria BC Canada. MISSION: To support and promote family.Highlanders FC players were Canadian CIS and NCAA Division I University and College players, Canadian U2. National Team Players, local Vancouver Island players, as well as imports from around the world. The team played its home games in Royal Athletic Park in Victoria, British Columbia. Owner Alex Campbell folded the team late in January 2. The Highlanders announced on April 1 that they will participate in the 2. Pacific Coast Soccer League Summer season.[citation needed]The team’s colours are white, black, and gold. These colours are the primary colours for the Clan Campbell coats of arms related to club founder Alex Campbell Jr. The heraldic colour white signifies purity and sincerity, gold has the meaning of generosity and glory, while black connotes fidelity and prudence.[4][5][6]The badge consists of a double- headed Celtic swirl, triskele, or triple spiral with a hub of a soccer ball. A triskele is a common artistic symbol used in various cultures around the world, but is usually associated with Celtic art. Due to the symbol's age, the triskele is a symbol meaning a number of different things to different people and there is no absolute, widely agreed upon meaning. For some it is a symbol of the holy trinity such as on Pictish sculptured stones or in the Book of Kells. For others a symbol of pre- Celtic paganism representing land, sea, and sky, or the idea of spirit, mind, and body, or the deity Manann. án. Manann. án is a sea deity associated with the weather and mists between the worlds, uncertainty, the unknown, adventure, and transformation. Still others associate the symbol with the 3. BCE tomb of Newgrange and harmony. Finally others associate the Celtic triskele as a symbol of female power, of the transition and evolution of body, mind, and spirit embodied in the maid, mother, and crone or the cycle of pregnancy.[7] The hub, the soccer ball, could symbolize the unity, focus, or expression of the three ideas. The whorls oriented in opposite directions could specify balance.[8]Club Culture[edit]Ownership[edit]With the purchase of season tickets, one also gets a membership in the Victoria Highlanders Supporters Board that administers the fan’s 3. The Supporters Board is a democratic registered non- profit society with limited liability, and all money or other assets belonging to the Supporters Board belong to all members equally. The structure is to facilitate a formalized way to provide feedback, voice opinions, help guide the club’s direction, and expand the club’s membership base.[9] Day- to- day club operations are handled by senior club management.[1. The club has a Highlanders Board of Advisors consisting of Alex Campbell, the general manager, two Supporters Board members, and five business community members. The board of advisors meets quarterly to provide insight and input into the general direction, goals, and objectives of the club.[1. ![]() Another 3. 0% share of the club is proposed to be held by local non profit soccer clubs. Agreements in principle have been signed with Lakehill FC, Gorge FC, and Prospect Lake SC.[1. In the US and Canada most professional clubs are just one of many local clubs and community representation on the professional club is not inclusive. Local non- profit community clubs with paid coaches, technical directors, and staff often end up in adversarial commercial competition for facility usage and academy fees for example. In BC, local community clubs are the only full members of the BCSA and some clubs use this player registration monopoly to prevent their players from using outside training.[1. The professional club cannot have all local players accessible to them to scout, include in their club structure, and develop into better players. The professional clubs basically have their own small youth development system that is cut off from much of the area’s other players who play with other clubs and in other leagues. The Vancouver Whitecaps FC separate system outside the BC soccer mainstream is the USSDA, and the BCSA set up the BCSPL partly to make a league structure inclusive to the Whitecaps scouting efforts.[1. Generally given the profile of the MLS Whitecaps, BC youth soccer clubs consider the Whitecaps too big to compete against especially given the Vancouver Whitecaps FC Residency programs are not pay- to- play. The smaller Highlanders club also scouts the BCSPL, and part of the reason for community club ownership is to prevent adversarial Highlanders- local community club relationships.[1. Supporters[edit]The Highlanders are cheered on by members of the supporters group Lake Side Buoys (LSB); whose mission is: [1. To participate in Victoria Highlanders games as true supporters. ![]() Hard to believe that my last blog post was way back in July. The most neglected that my www.pixelscotland.com web site/blog has been in years. But not without reason. THE JAKARTA HIGHLAND GATHERING 2014 The Jakarta Highland Gathering (JHG) is an annual charity festival based on the traditional Highland Games in Scotland, founded by. This section allows you to: Update your User information Add a new Games Update an existing Games Add results for any Games. SCOTTISH HIGHLAND GAMES Scottish Highland Games drum major events are found in almost every part of the world. WDMA is host to the U.S. National Drum Major. In their original form many centuries ago, Highland games revolved around athletic and sports competitions. Though other activities were always a part of the. Celtic Spirit. For over seven years Celtic Spirit has been entertaining countless people in the Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware area, bringing their combination of. Tartan Parade. On Saturday May 14th, 2016, our Annual Victoria Tartan Parade will start from Centennial Square at 11 am to promote the Victoria Highland Games. To facilitate and encourage the expression of support for the team by such methods as singing, chanting, and displays of tifo. To advocate for the rights of all supporters in our home stadium and away. The name Lakeside Buoys (LSB) is based on the supporter’s location at Bear Mountain Stadium by a pond and an effort at a light hearted version of the term Bhoys- commonly associated with overly serious supporters of Celtic F. C.[1. 9] The LSB is a member of the Independent Supporters Council (ISC). The ISC is a supporters' groups association for American and Canadian soccer fans to share information and work together to solve common problems. Rivalries[edit]The Highlanders main rivalry is with the Vancouver Whitecaps U2. The BC soccer pyramid has been set up with the Vancouver Whitecaps at the top of the pyramid. The larger club dominates the provincial soccer media and recruiting for men and women. It is common for Highlanders players that excel in one season to feature on Whitecaps rosters the next year. The men’s first team competes for the Juan de Fuca Plate, a fan- created competition for BC- based USL PDL teams, against the Whitecaps U2. Abbotsford Mariners). As of March 2. 01. Highlanders are 3- 3- 4 (W- D- L) against the Whitecaps and 6- 2- 2 versus the Abbotsford Mariners all time in PDL play. The club also often has close, sometimes heated games with the Kitsap Pumas, who also started in the USL PDL in 2. Their all- time record is 3- 1- 4 (W- D- L) as of March 2. The Highlanders prevented the Pumas from an undefeated 2. Contests between the clubs have resulted in several sending offs and numerous cards. The Highlanders’ mascot is a Scottish sheep dog, or border collie. His name is Striker, and he wears the highland dress. He wears the Saskatchewan tartan.[2. History[edit]The original intent of the ownership group was to have a professional team playing in USL- 1.[2. There have been previous attempts at professional soccer in Victoria. Taking a step back, the history of association football or soccer in Victoria is comparable in length to most anywhere else in the world. The first documented associated code game was on November 1. St Paul’s School and the Victoria Rugby Club.[2. An attempt at starting a British Columbia Professional Association Football League including a team in Victoria came to nothing in 1. Professional soccer teams from Europe have had one off tours against Victoria sides beginning in 1. From the first games in provincial competition, amateur sides have charged admission for some games to offset travel costs.[2. The first listed professional soccer team was the Victoria Riptides (1. The second is the Victoria Vistas (1. Canadian Soccer League (1. Vancouver 8. 6ers and teams across Canada. From 1. 99. 1 on the highest level of Victoria soccer was the amateur clubs in the winter Vancouver Island Soccer League and Victoria United in the summer PCSL. Five games of capacity crowds at 1. Vancouver, BC, at an expanded Royal Athletic Park watched group and round of 1. The other 2. 00. 7 Canadian host cities will all have either MLS or NASL teams in 2. From these foundations and the goodwill generated after the 2. FIFA U- 2. 0 World Cup, the Victoria Highlanders were created. The original intent of the ownership group was to build the Highlanders organization up, so that the 1st team would play in the USL- 1 that the Vancouver Whitecaps and Portland Timbers played in at the time. In 2. 00. 7, this was the second tier of the Canadian soccer pyramid given that Toronto FC was playing in Major League Soccer. The award of a USL PDL franchise was announced January 1. The first year 2. Victoria United players on their roster as the level of play for USL PDL was seen to be higher than that of the PCSL.[2. In 2. 00. 9 three other new teams the Seattle Wolves, Portland Timbers U2. Kitsap Pumas also joined the Northwest Division. The Northwest Division has had strong competition since the Victoria Highlanders entered. Since 2. 00. 9, the division has had a PDL- Pro side with USL Pro ambition, 3 MLS affiliates, and a fourth USSDA academy (all 3 MLS teams also run USSDA academies). Victoria was fortunate to retain the PCSL team as the 3 organizations' locations that have switched from PCSL to USL PDL did not, and there was no increase in the number of playing opportunities like there was in Victoria. The Highlanders and Victoria United maintain a friendly relationship and play a charity match each season around July 1. In their inaugural season with head coach Colin Miller the Highlanders had exhibition games against FC Edmonton in the preseason and finished mid- table in the 2. NW Division. In the 2. PDL season they finished mid- table once again while the Portland Timbers U2. Celtic Cultural Alliance hosts of the Celtic Classic 2. Bethlehem, PAAcross The Pond. Across The Pond is a multi- instrumental trio performing their own high octane arrangements of Irish and Scottish tunes and songs. This trio is very passionate about their traditional roots but their arrangements contain modern influences. Finding that special balance between tradition and contemporary is what separates Across the Pond from many other Irish bands. They grab the audience from the very first beat right to the end. With repertoire ranging from hauntingly slow airs to high- energy jigs and reels, love ballads, and high energy traditional and contemporary songs, Across the Pond can provide music for a wide range of special occasions. Their music is fresh and entertaining. These three seasoned musicians quickly climbed the Reverbnation charts to number 6 nationally and have quickly become recognized as the premiere Celtic band in south- central Pennsylvania. They have performed for Irish festivals, Celtic & Bluegrass festivals, summer concert series, weddings, state conferences, Scottish Society events, and they’ve opened for Jim Malcolm (Old Blind Dogs). Archie Fisher. Archie was born in Glasgow into a large singing family. Constant music combined with his father’s appreciation of many musical styles proved to be a heavy influence on Archie’s music while his mother, a native Gaelic speaker from the Outer Hebrides, was a strong influence on the lyrical quality of his songwriting. Archie has had a long and distinguished musical career starting with his first self- titled album in 1. He is a master guitarist, singer and songwriter. Archie Fisher is Scotland’s foremost troubadour and is known throughout the country as the host of BBC Radio Scotland’s award- winning “Travelling Folk” show, which he has been presenting for over 2. Recognized for his contributions to Scottish folk music, he was inducted into the Scots Traditional Music Hall of Fame and in 2. MBE (Member of the British Empire), a prestigious honor nominated by his peers and bestowed by Queen Elizabeth. Bastard Bearded Irishmen. The Pittsburg- based Bastard Bearded Irishmen are cutting their own path with an original, ferocious blend of rock, punk, acoustic and traditional, as well as contemporary Celtic sounds and are winners of “Best Rock Band in Pittsburgh” for 3 years (2. Bastard Bearded Irishmen, or BBI, began playing in October 2. The initial fun and fan reaction kept them going and they have now expanded their resume to include opening for bands such as the Dropkick Murphy’s and Gogol Bordello, as well as regional festivals. Their latest album includes 1. Although they are consummate musical professionals (Danny has a Master’s degree in classical guitar and Paul is classically trained on the violin), these guys also know how to have a blast on stage and will be one of the most energetic live shows you will see. Blackwater. For nearly 2. Blackwater has been performing their high- energy brand of Celtic music to audiences across North America from sessions and pubs to concert halls and festival stages. Formed in 1. The band’s members have a rich tradition in Celtic, Folk, Classical and Contemporary Music and have successfully merged those individual influences into a unique and dynamic sound. Striking vocal harmonies, intricate fiddle styles, multi- instrumental talent and a penchant for compelling rhythms lend the group its unmistakable take on the traditional. Original compositions, innovative arrangements and an all embracing passion for fun freshen the mix for a show that has been described as “Sheer Ceili Aerobics! Burning Bridget Cleary. Burning Bridget Cleary has been performing and recording their distinctive style of Celtic traditional music since 2. Band- leader, Rose Baldino, drives this band with an unusual combination of charisma, crackerjack fiddle work, and tightly woven harmonies. The front of the band is shared with some of the best Celtic fiddle talent on the East Coast. Currently featured is Amy Beshara, a multi- talented musician, and an integral part of the NYC Scottish fiddle scene. A driving rhythm and bass end is supplied by Lou Baldino on guitar and Peter Trezzi on percussion. Known for their captivating sound and engaging stage presence, Burning Bridget Cleary is currently one of the hottest young acts on the Celtic and folk music circuits. The band broke new ground in 2. CD, “Pressed for Time,” hit #1 on the Roots Music Folk and Roots Charts, and finished the year as one of the Folk DJ’s most played albums. Burning Bridget Cleary was recently listed in Marc Gunn’s “Top 2. International Celtic bands for 2. Celtic Spirit. For over seven years Celtic Spirit has been entertaining countless people in the Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware area, bringing their combination of lively mix of Irish and Scottish music along with American folk and contemporary songwriters with a “Celtic edge” which is their hallmark. With a vast repertoire of songs both old and new, they can entertain at just about any venue and delight their audiences both young and old. They will have your feet tapping, hands clapping, and singing along to their lively songs. Craig Thatcher & Nyke Van. Wyk. Regardless of the location or size of Venue in which they perform, Craig Thatcher and Nyke Van Wyk will have their audience at the edge of their seats with every note. The dynamics and energy of their performance captivate listeners of all ages with a unique blend of styles ranging from blues, to rock, to fingerpicking, to celtic and everything in between. These award winning musicians deliver their exciting sets with a vast selection of both original pieces as well as many songs you will certainly recognize, but performed in a way you'll only be able to experience with Craig and Nyke. Emish. New York natives, Emish, have forged their own Americana folk rock sound by colliding a background of Irish, rock, and folk influences. This independent, power- folk band initially found success in a grassroots manner. Supported by their dedicated fan base, Emish has repeatedly been voted the “Best Band of the Hudson Valley” and are the current title holder for 2. Bobby Curreri has also been named as the”Best Singer/Songwriter” for the past two consectutive years. Since it’s inception in 2. Their high energy, live performances and distinct sound have catapulted Emish to be a sought- out headlining act at major festivals and concerts across the US, including the likes of Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Folk & Irish festivals, as well as, the more intimate setting of theaters or small concert settings. Glengarry Bhoys. Described as bold, unorthodox, vibrant, and evocative, the “GLENGARRY BHOYS” hybrid of Canadian Highland Scots and French Canadian musical idioms has evolved into a sound that is weighty, authoritative, and extremely entertaining. Their energy and good humor, as much a part of the show as their musicianship, crosses all cultures and ages. Many things have been written and reported about this world renown Canadian alt- celt group over that last decade, all depicting their musical and entertaining prowess with varied audiences the world over, but their ability to marshal large enthusiastic audiences show after show is legion and recognized. From a small Scots- French- Canadian enclave in Eastern Ontario, these Celtic- Stompers, always pushing the musical envelope but never straying too far from the traditional whence they came, have earned a reputation as entertainers that challenge you to sit still during their. Irish Stars School of Irish Dance. The Irish Stars Parker School of Irish Dance was established in 2. Dawn and Jacque Parker. Students range in age from 2 through adult. The school teaches levels beginner through championship and showcases both traditional and contemporary Irish Dancing. The school focuses on Show performance, Theater Performance, Competition and Community Service. The Irish Stars students compete under the Cumann Rince Naisiunta (CRN) organization, where Irish Stars students have won Regional, National, and World Placements. The Irish Stars have performed at the Philadelphia Phillies "Irish Heritage Night", Philadelphia 7. WFMZ 6. 9 News “Sunrise Morning Show” with Eve, Jaciel, and Matt, RCN’S Community Spotlight, State Theater, Arts Quest, Musikfest, Celtic Classic Highland Games, the Allentown St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Bethlehem Parade of Shamrocks, Allentown 2. Parade of Festival, Green Lane Irish and Scottish Festival, Allentown May Fair, Warren County Renaissance Faire, the Iron Pigs Celtic Night game, Lehigh Valley Buddy Walk hosted by the Eastern PA Down Syndrome Center, Easter Seals, Dream Come True, the Allentown Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, Lehigh Valley restaurants, senior citizen centers, schools, and other local and regional venues events. During 2. 01. 3, Irish Stars students performed in the Theatrical productions including the off- broadway production of Finnegan's Farewell at Arts Quest in Bethlehem, and "Shrek the Musical" presented by "Sing for America" in Bethlehem, Pa. Jamison. Jamison grew out of the Irish- American streets of Northeast Philadelphia in 2. Since them Jamison has grown to offer one of the most high energy shows on the East Coast with dynamic reel mixed with rock, reggae, modern pop, hiphop dance beats and more—all while never straying far from their Irish roots. Fans are sure to leave a show with a sweaty shirt and excitement that few live shows can produce. Killen- Clark. Philadelphia based duo, Killen- Clark, consists of Kimberly Killen and Gerry Clark. Kim & Gerry have been playing Irish music together for nearly 2. Kilmaine Saints. Kilmaine Saints is a band formed on good whiskey and bad intentions. The brainchild of two members of a Harrisburg Pipe & Drum band, this side project was originally created with the sole intention of getting them free beer on St.
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