2010-11 NEWS RELEASES

University of Ontario Institute of Technology
NEWS RELEASE
Tuesday, June 29, 2010

UOIT Ridgebacks ready to hit the pitch – OUA soccer schedule set

OSHAWA, Ont. – The University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) men's soccer schedule has been set as the Ridgebacks enter their first season of play in the OUA. Things officially get started on Saturday, September 18 as the Ridgebacks home opener takes place against the Western Mustangs beginning at 3:15 p.m. on Vaso's Field. The game will feature a special opening ceremony celebrating the historic afternoon on campus as University soccer kicks off for the first time in the Durham region.

The Ridgebacks will be well prepared for their first home game as the team will have five regular season road games prior to their home opener. The team's regular season will begin on Saturday, September 4 in St. Catharines against Brock at 1 p.m.

Training camp opens on Monday, August 16 followed by a full exhibition schedule in preparation for the regular season. Head coach Vaso Vujanovic will be setting his sights on selecting a team to make history in the school's inaugural season. In 2009, the Ridgebacks played an exhibition schedule in preparation for their OUA debut.

Make sure you visit www.uoitridgebacks.com for more information including schedules, promotions and the latest news throughout the year.

UOIT RIDGEBACKS MEN'S SOCCER SCHEDULE
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 - Trent @ UOIT* (6 p.m.)
Saturday, August 28, 2010 - UOIT @ Queen's Tournament*
Saturday, September 04, 2010 - UOIT @ Brock (1 p.m.)
Sunday, September 05, 2010 - UOIT @ York (3:15 p.m.)
Wednesday, September 08, 2010 - UOIT @ McMaster (8 p.m.)
Thursday, September 09, 2010 - Durham @ UOIT* (6 p.m.)
Sunday, September 12, 2010 - UOIT @ Windsor (3:15 p.m.)
Wednesday, September 15, 2010 - UOIT @ Waterloo (4 p.m.)
Saturday, September 18, 2010 - Western @ UOIT (3:15 p.m.)
Sunday, September 19, 2010 - Windsor @ UOIT (3:15 p.m.)
Friday, September 24, 2010 - Waterloo @ UOIT (6 p.m.)
Wednesday, September 29, 2010 - Laurier @ UOIT (6 p.m.)
Friday, October 01, 2010 - UOIT @ Western (7 p.m.)
Thursday, October 07, 2010 - Guelph @ UOIT (6 p.m.)
Friday, October 08, 2010 - York @ UOIT (6 p.m.)
Thursday, October 14, 2010 - Brock @ UOIT (6 p.m.)
Wednesday, October 20, 2010 - UOIT @ Laurier (7 p.m.)
Saturday, October 23, 2010 - McMaster @ UOIT (3:15 p.m.)
Sunday, October 24, 2010 - UOIT @ Guelph (3:15 p.m.)
*exhibition matches

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FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Scott Dennis
Sports Information and Marketing Coordinator
Durham College & UOIT Athletics
905.721.2000 Ext. 2784 (P)
905.721.3117 (F)
scott.dennis@dc-uoit.ca