Olympic Park 6th Annual Hellenic Soccer Tournament
Hellenic United Athletic Club Men's Open Champions
Hellenic United Athletic Club Men's Open Over-38 Champions

6th Annual Hellenic Soccer Tournament - Schaumburg, Illinois, USA - September 3 & 4, 2011

Hellenic United Athletic Club swept the 6th Annual Hellenic Soccer Tournament by winning both the Men's Open and Men's Over 38 Divisions.

Olympic Park in Schaumburg, Illinois, USA (near Chicago) was the site chosen for the 6th Annual Hellenic Soccer Tournament. The battle for the undisputed North American Amateur Hellenic Soccer Tournament championship included 14 teams representing 7 cities (Chicago, Gary, New York, Ottawa, London, Toronto, Windsor) from 2 different countries (Canada and USA). For another year, everyone enjoyed perfect fall weather.

The Men's Open Division championship crown went to Hellenic United Athletic Club from Chicago, Illinois, USA after the fourth -time participant beat first -time participant Olympians from London, Ontario, Canada with a score of 3-0.

The Men's Over 38 Division championship crown went to Hellenic United Athletic Club from Chicago, Illinois, USA after the fourth -time participant beat fourth -time participant O.A.C.A. Olympic Spirit from Chicago, Illinois, USA with a score of 4-1.

The 6th Annual Hellenic Soccer Tournament was concluded on Sunday, September 4th, 2011 with an awards ceremony banquet. Prizes were awarded to the winners by Olympiacos Piraeus FC delegates visiting Chicago to announce their official academies. Mr. Giorgos Pavlou (CEO, Thrylos A.E.) handed out the Over 30 Division championship award, Mr. Giorgos Amanatidis (Olympiacos FC Technical Advisor / Scout) handed out the Men's Open division championship award, while Mr. Charalampos Zelenitsas (Olympiacos FC Academy Director) honored Chicago Fire defender Paraskevas Pantazopoulos.

For more information on the Olympiacos Soccer School in Chicago please visit their website at: http://www.olympiacoschicago.com

INFORMATION

Tournament Photos

FINAL STANDINGS

Division - Men's Open

1. Hellenic United Athletic Club - Chicago, Illinois, USA
2. Olympians - London, Ontario, Canada
3. Athletic Club Halsted - Chicago, Illinois, USA
4. GREEKSOCCER.COM - Chicago, Illinois, USA
5. Windsor Hellenic Football Club - Windsor, Ontario, Canada
6. Sarnia Hellenic Olympiacos Football Club - Windsor, Ontario, Canada
7. Thyella United - Chicago, Illinois, USA
8. SKALA USA- Chicago, Illinois, USA

Division - Men's Over 38

1. Hellenic United Athletic Club - Chicago, Illinois, USA
2. O.A.C.A. Olympic Spirit - Chicago, Illinois, USA
3. Toronto Hellas Football Club - Toronto, Ontario, Canada
4. New York Olympiacos Athletic Club - New York, New York, USA
5. Ottawa Hellenic Football Club - Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
6. Sons of Achilles - Gary, Indiana, USA

SPONSORS

International Media Sponsor: Antenna Satellite
National Platinum Sponsor: Ted & Erika Spyropoulos, Olympiacos Soccer School Chicago
Gold Sponsors: Cafe Mistiko & Vassileios Mataragas
Local Communications Sponsors: Omogenoia & Chicago Greek Hours - Mr. Sotiris Rekoumis & Mrs. Paula Rekoumis
Photography: Rita Kentros

Other Sponsors: Wellington of Arlington, Chicago Greek Radio, Dailyfrappe, Athletico, Odeion School of Music, The Couchell Family, Greek Town Music, Argiro & Tina Zofakis M.D., Contos Smile Center, Pita Inn, Farmers Pride Market, Marriott Chicago Schaumburg, Alpha P.C.B. Designs.

For more information, contact the Hellenic Soccer Tournament organizers at: http://www.hellenictournament.com

Angela Kosmas or John Kosmas

GREEKSOCCER.COM, Inc.
8926 N. Greenwood Ave.
PMB#139
Niles, Illinois 60714, USA

Your views on this story >>

2011 © GREEKSOCCER.COM All rights reserved. The information contained in GREEKSOCCER.COM may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed without the prior written authority of GREEKSOCCER.COM