UPEI to host CIS Men’s Soccer Nationals – November 6-9

The University of Prince Edward Island will host the Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) Men's Soccer Nationals, November 6-9, 2014 at the UPEI Turf field. The event will host the best male student-soccer athletes from across the country. UPEI held the CIS Women's Soccer Championship in 2010.

Two teams will be selected from each CIS conference, for a total of eight teams who will play eleven matches in a single elimination, four-day tournament. The gold medal match will be held on Sunday, November 9 at 1:00 pm.

On Thursday, November 6, all former UPEI soccer players are invited to attend the opening ceremonies of the tournament at 6:30 pm where a special recognition of UPEI's 1984 CIAU semi-finalist team will take place. Food and drink specials will be available from 4:30-6:15 pm, followed by the UPEI Panthers' opening game at 7:00 pm. A post-game social will be held at The Wave for all alumni. Registration for this event is required to reserve a free day pass and special gift; please contact alumni@upei.ca or call (902) 566-0761 by November 3.

CIS Men's Soccer Championship Schedule

Wednesday, November 5
9:00 am-5:00 pm Practices
5:30 pm CIS All-Canadian Gala

Thursday, November 6
11:00 am Quarter-final #1
1:30 pm Quarter-final #2
4:00 pm Quarter-final #3
6:30 pm Opening Ceremonies
7:00 pm Quarter-final #4

Friday, November 7
11:00 am Consolation semi-final #1
1:30 pm Consolation semi-final #2
4:00 pm Championship semi-final #1
6:30 pm Championship semi-final #2

Saturday, November 8
11:00 am Fifth place - Consolation Final

Sunday, November 9
10:00 am Bronze Medal Game
1:00 pm Gold Medal Game

With our proud past, and bright future, join the UPEI Panthers as we celebrate 40 years of UPEI Men's Soccer! Go Panthers Go!