08/05/2026
Our hearts are broken by the tragic loss of young club player, Aria Tripp, last weekend. Aria was a valued and passionate member of our U13 Girls Travel team who loved the beautiful game. Determined, enthusiastic, brave and joyful, she worked hard, overcame injuries and offered so much to everybody around her. Our thoughts are with Aria's family, friends, and her teammates, coaches and supporters at this sad time.
We know this is having an impact on many club members who have known Aria and her family, and who are shocked and grieving. Many of our young players may be experiencing this for the first time and we will be helping access support over the coming weeks and months.
Youthgrief.ca is a Canadian website designed by and for youth who are experiencing grief.
Kids Help Phone is available 24 hours a day at 1-800-668-6868 or by texting CONNECT to 686868
Mental health and wellbeing supports are available for youth and families https://shorturl.at/blClN
Grief counselling can be accessed through Hospice Yukon https://hospiceyukon.net/en/services/counselling/
Our staff, Board and other volunteers are feeling this and need your understanding and kindness at this time. Registration for the indoor season is now open and proceeding as planned but we ask you to please be patient if responses to messages are delayed. We will get to your questions as we can - we know Aria would want everyone to play soccer.
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