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A visual & editorial documentation for the fans, volunteers, staff and players of Victoria Highlanders FC in their inaugural season.
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MAY 23 vs. ABBOTSFORD
May 23, 2009Victoria Highlanders FCcelebrate their inaugural homeopener at Langford’s new CityCentre Field.
Over 2,500 fans stomp on the aluminum clad stands and cheer soloud, they inspire the boys on thepitch who play at feverish pace.
The scoreline does not do justicefor the standard of play demon-strated by the locals, a 2-1 defeat.
With that said, there is a celebration of success. Every patron leaves the park, eachwith a tremendous taste of the beautiful game.
This photo blogzine is written andphotographed by Randy Wachtinwho’s unique perspective of theevent and game are captured.
This electronic souvenir is for eachvolunteer, staff, player and fan ofVictoria Highlanders FC.
FRED | videographer
BARRY | security
MARK | it’s like he’s plugged into the Matrix
STATS MAN | a reflection of things to come
ANNOUNCER | is there a scotsman in the house?
RUNNER | who is this guy?
SHANTEL | the queen bee of volunteers
CHRIS & KEVIN | these guys are like those carachter cohorts in movies
HELP ME WITH THESE NAMES PLEASE | get your programs here
ALEX | is merchandise
ROBYN | merchandise
MOST IMPORTANT GUY OFF THE PITCH | parking dude
IMPRESSIVE | these young fans arrived at the park with VHFC scarves
INTERAC | jill’s got ticket selling to a science
WHO’S THIS | ticket taker
JULIE | will call window
KELLY’S BACK | volunteer
FAMOUS AMOS | faithful supporters and volunteers to Gorge FC
ALEX | in an opening night groove
HOWIE | he’s everywhere
KOAL | best place to be, on the pitch
MARIANNE & NOAH | front row fans
ANNA | highlanders fc’s biggest BOOSTer
WARNOCKS | a happy soccer family
ANDREW | media is his middle name
ANDY, JOEY, BREA | you could say they’re running the play by play
DEWY | a little pregame stroll
PERSPECTIVE | opening ceremonies view
DEATH GRIP | abbotsford old boys
FLAG RAISING | we stand on guard for thee
OUT QUIPPED | abbotsford staff get last word before kick off
CRAIG & COLE | taking it to the pitch
OPENING TOUCH | what’s with the abbotsford guy lifting his shirt
ANDY | veteran assistant on the line
DIAZ | talk to the hand
STEVE | celtic pride
CRAIG & ROBBIE | keeper in the background is briefed prior to pk
MR HUGHES | meet mr. referee
DANE & RICK | halftime snack attack
JDF BOYS | there’s no holding back
PLAYING TO THE CROWD | jdf youth soccer association hosted 50/50 draw
THE LINE | a different perspective
SEQUENCE I | running down the ball
SEQUENCE II | gunning it
SEQUENCE III | the stick
SEQUENCE IV | man down
SEQUENCE V | drop ball
BOOMER | throw
PELE & BOMMER | a little thievery
POST GAME | last repsects
CALL FOR TICKETS
(250)590-8432
www.victoriahighlandersfc.com