SAAC’s Championship Weekend 2017 at Centennial Stadium was a huge success on all ends of the spectrum. Firstly, we would like to take this time to thank all SAAC Academies who put in a tremendous amount of work in both on and off the pitch the entire season and especially preparing for SAAC Championship Weekend. We congratulate all of you on a tremendous season and are already looking forward to seeing you again in the Spring. Here are the results from Day One and Two of #SAACChampionship Weekend
DAY 1:
| Division | Competition | Time | Home | Away |
| U16 Male | Academy Cup Final | 11:00 AM | Futuro SA Spring Champions |
FC Durham Academy Fall Champions |
| U20T2 Male | Academy Cup Final | 1:00 PM | Sigma FC B1 Spring Champions |
ANB Futbol JR. Fall Champions |
| U20 Male | Academy Cup Final | 3:00 PM | Sigma FC – A1 Spring + Fall Champs |
FC Durham Academy 2nd runners up |
U16 Male: 
vs. 
In our first match of SAAC Championship Weekend, Spring Champions (Futuro SA) and Fall Champions (FC Durham) played a great match which saw two penalties being saved, one from each team! The game ended 3-1 with FC Durham Academy taking home the 2017 U16M Academy Cup.
U20T2 Male: 
vs. 
We follow that up with Spring Champions (Sigma FC B1) who took on Fall Champions (ANB Futbol JR.) in the U20T2M Academy Cup Final. A very strong showing from ANB Futbol saw them keep a clean sheet against Sigma FC with a 3-0 victory.
U20 Male: vs.
Finally, we wrapped up ‘Day One’ of Championship Weekend with Spring and Fall Champions (Sigma FC – A1) taking on Runners Up (FC Durham Academy) in the U20M Academy Cup Final. An absolutely enthralling match that came down to penalties! FC Durham and Sigma FC exchanged goals ultimately ending 3-3 after the full-time whistle. A save from the Sigma FC keeper corralled them to complete the treble and win the U20M Academy Cup.
DAY 2:
| Division | Competition | Time | Home | Away |
| U13 Male | Fall Challenge Final | 9:30 AM | Eurostar Lions | ANB Futbol |
| U14 Male | Academy Cup Final | 11:30 AM | Eurostar Lions Spring Champions |
ProStars FC Fall Champions |
| U15 Male | Academy Cup Final | 1:30 PM | London FA Spring Champions |
Rush Canada Fall Champions |
| U20 Female | Academy Cup Final | 3:30 PM | ANB Futbol Spring Champions |
London FA Fall Champions |
U13 Male: 
vs.
To kick-off “Day Two” of SAAC Championship Weekend, Eurostar Academy and ANB Futbol battled for the U13M Challenge Final. One of the best games of the weekend ended 1-1, with the ANB keeper making an absolute world-class save with just seconds to go in regulation time. During the penalty kicks, Eurostar were clinical in finishing all five and securing the U13M Fall Challenge Trophy. Congratulations to both teams on a hard fought match and good luck in the competitive stream next season!
U14 Male: vs. 
Next up, Spring Champions (Eurostar Academy) took the field against Fall Champions (ProStars FC) in the U14 Male Academy Cup Final. From kick-off, this match had non-stop action, with Dandre Williams of Eurostar Academy scoring an incredible four goals and adding an assist. A dominant performance worthy of the U14M Academy Cup Trophy.
U15 Male: 
vs. 
Our next game featured Spring Champions (London FA) taking on Fall Champions (Rush Canada) in the U15M Academy Cup finals. Rush opened the scoring with an amazing lofted header, but London quickly drew level. Both teams played a tremendous game, but in the end London was able to cement the Academy Cup win with a 90th minute goal to go up 4-2.
U20 Female: vs.
Our final match of SAAC’s Championship Weekend was between Fall Champions (London FA) and Spring Champions (ANB Futbol) for the U20 Female Academy Cup. Although London FA burst out to a quick 2-0 lead, ANB Futbol buckled down and brought it back to 2-2. A very spirited contest saw London FA put away the eventual game winner through a penalty kick in the 80th minute.
Congratulations to all SAAC Academy teams and we look forward to another successful season next year! Enjoy the break.
