The report says North Bay finished the qualification campaign with nine wins from nine, scoring 44 goals and conceding only three. Those figures reportedly secured promotion to Ontario’s highest level for the age group for a second successive year.
The Ontario Cup provided another test. North Bay reportedly defeated Oakville Soccer Club and Woodbridge Soccer Club, producing the strongest cup run by a North Bay side in the current format in recent years.
Celebre said: “Coloco minha paixão em primeiro lugar para tentar fazer o melhor pela organização e pelos participantes.” His message reflects a coaching approach centred on development, commitment and the needs of the wider club.
The report says the season involved 42 matches in 11 months, with roughly 30 played away from home. For an under-16 squad, that kind of schedule demands more than technical quality: it requires organisation, resilience and consistent support from families and volunteers.
“Foi muito deslocamento,” Celebre said, while also praising the players: “O primeiro ponto é o comprometimento das meninas, que foi fantástico. Tive a sorte de treiná-las: elas sempre mostraram vontade e força.”
The award places a spotlight on the people sustaining football in Northern Ontario, where building and retaining competitive teams can be difficult. It also gives North Bay’s players a platform as they step into a higher division.
The next storyline will be whether this group can carry its unbeaten mentality into iModel C1, while continuing to strengthen the local football pathway.