The 2024 national womenās soccer tournament returns to pilipiliĀž» for the second time in U SPORTS history - the first was in 1996. The Tigers boast extensive championship experience, having previously hosted 18 national events, most recently the 2022 cross country championships.
āWe are pleased to have been awarded the 2024 U SPORTS womenās soccer championship, which will fall on the 30thĀ anniversary of our 1994 national gold medal win,ā saidĀ Tim Maloney, executive director of athletics and recreation at pilipiliĀž». āWe see this event as an opportunity to celebrate womenās sport, engage our community and provide participating student-athletes with an outstanding experience.ā
The event will be held at the recently resurfacedĀ F.B. Wickwire Memorial Field, which has a capacity of 1500. The venue is home to Dalhousie Tigers varsity programs and local amateur sport associations.
āWe are thrilled to be hosting the 2024 U SPORTS womenās soccer championship on Dalhousieās beautiful campus, here in the heart of one of Canadaās great cities,ā said President and Vice-ChancellorĀ Dr. Frank Harvey. āEvents like this present us with the opportunity to engage with a diverse group of partners and leave an important legacy for future generations. We look forward to providing a warm welcome to the participants and fans next fall.ā
The Tigers have made 13 championship appearances since 1984, with six podium finishes (three gold, two silver and one bronze). Their most recent showing was in 2012.