Burlington SC (League1 Ontario)
Burlington Soccer Club is a Canadian semi-professional soccer club based in Burlington, Ontario that plays in League1 Ontario.
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| Full name | Burlington Soccer Club |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Bayhawks |
| League | League1 Ontario |
| Website | Club website |
History
The club was founded in 1962 under the name Burlington Police Minor Soccer.[1] In 1975, the club incorporated and changed their name to Burlington Youth Soccer Club; soon after in 1979, they won their first Ontario Cup.[1] After greatly expanding their adult program, they again renamed the club in 2019 to Burlington Soccer Club.[1] The club's competitive teams are known as the Burlington Bayhawks, with their team mascot being named Burli the Bayhawk.[2]
The club joined League1 Ontario for the 2022 after acquiring the license previously held by 1812 FC Barrie.[3] They will be entering teams in both the male and female divisions, along with a men's reserve team in 2022, and adding a women's reserve team in 2023.[4]
References
- "History". Burlington SC.
- "Competitive". Burlington SC.
- "League1 Ontario Welcomes Burlington SC for the 2022 Season". League1 Ontario. February 28, 2022.
- Jacques, John (February 28, 2022). "Burlington Soccer Club Replaces 1812 FC In League1 Ontario". Northern Tribune.
