Women's Soccer

CAF SPORTS SUPPORT STAFF

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  Brigadier-General K.D. Brodie

  PATRON View Bio
  

  2021 - present

  Brigadier-General K.D. Brodie

  PATRON

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  PREVIOUS CHIEF OFFICIALS
  2016 - 2019	Rear-Admiral J.A.S. Page
  2012 - 2015	Rear-Admiral E.M. Steele
  2009 - 2011	Major-General C.T. Whitecross
  1998 - 2008	Lieutenant-General J. Arp

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  Lieutenant-Colonel C. Palavicino

  CHIEF OFFICIAL View Bio
  

  2021 - present

  Lieutenant-Colonel C. Palavicino

  CHIEF OFFICIAL

  LCol Palavicino comes to us with an enormous amount of experience. He is a retired National Soccer Referee and current soccer teaching instructor & assessor. Some of his career highlights include officiating at three CISM Military World Games (India 2007, Brazil 2011 Finals, and South Korea 2015), professional leagues (MLS Reserve league, NASL and USDA), several CAF National & Regional Championships, Dallas Cup 26 U19, and multiple university/college leagues.
  
  As a CAF Sports Honour Roll Inductee and with over 35 years of soccer officiating experience under his belt we have no doubt that Major Palavicino will excel in his new role as the CAF Soccer Chief Official.
   

  PREVIOUS CHIEF OFFICIALS
  2016 - 2020	Captain M.C. O'Keefe
  2009 - 2015	Mr. G. White
  2005 - 2008	Lieutenant-Colonel A. Belihnid
  Unknown - 2004	Sergeant P. Thompson

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  S1 A. Wadden

  CISM HEAD COACH View Bio
  

  2024 - Present

  S1 A. Wadden

  CISM HEAD COACH

  Originally from Glace Bay, NS, Sailor 1st Class Adam Wadden joined the Royal Canadian Navy in 2018 from Moncton N.B. S1 Wadden attended Saint-Jean Garrison and completed Basic Military Qualification. Upon completion, he joined CFB Halifax and has had the great privilege of spending his career there as a Naval Combat Information Operator. As a sailor, S1 Wadden has served with HMCS Ville de Quebec, HMCS Margaret Brooke, HMCS Harry Dewolfe, Naval Fleet School Atlantic and HMCS Fredericton. 
  
  S1 Adam Wadden has been an athlete since his youth; competing mainly in soccer and basketball. Due to multiple injuries, he adjusted his sports love and started coaching in 2012. Since then, he has coached many levels in both NS and NB. Prior to joining the CAF, he had taken on a role as President of Riverview Soccer Association to help develop and build the soccer community in Riverview NB. He has completed what was previously the Provincial B licence in NB and is actively still learning as a coach completing the CONCACAF National C licence. He coaches in Dartmouth, NS with United Dartmouth Football Club’s Senior Men’s teams. He has also spent the last 3 years as the coach to the CFB Halifax base soccer men’s team and recently started coaching the women’s team as well.
  
  “I am thrilled and honored to have been given the opportunity to coach the women's team. I am incredibly excited about the prospect of developing the program for both the players and the team staff. It is a privilege to be able to contribute to the growth and success of the team, and I can't wait to get started. I am looking forward to an amazing journey ahead!"
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
   
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  Major K. O'Rourke

  CISM CO-TEAM MANAGER View Bio
  

  2024 - present

  Major K. O'Rourke

  CISM CO-TEAM MANAGER

  Originally from Greenwood, NS, Major Kim O’Rourke enrolled in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in 2008 attending the Royal Military College (RMC) of Canada where she completed a Bachelor’s in Psychology. Upon graduating in 2012, she has served in multiple roles as a Personnel Selection Officer (PSO) and obtained a Master’s in Industrial-Organizational Psychology in 2019. Most recently she was the Command PSO for the Canadian Special Operations Command (CANSOFCOM) and has since moved into research for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) Command in Ottawa, ON. She’s been happily living in the National Capital Region since 2019 with her two sons and partner.
  
  Maj Kim O’Rourke has been an avid athlete since her youth, competing in a variety of sports, but primarily high-level hockey. When RMC did not have a women’s hockey, she tried out for the Varsity Soccer team and the rest is history. She competed in five Ontario University Athletics seasons with RMC (2008-12; 2015), 10 CAF Regional Championships, nine CAF National Championships, and was in Senior Women’ soccer programs at every posting. Most notably she was a player with the Kingston Clippers semi-pro team in 2016. Her participation as a CISM athlete spanned over five championships (Germany 2012, France 2016, USA 2018 & 2022, Netherlands 2023) and concluded with a match win against Belgium as one of the team captains.
  
  Maj Kim O’Rourke also believes in giving back to the soccer community which drove her to pursuing and obtaining the Canada Soccer C License in 2018 while coaching teams of all ages and skill levels since 2013. She has also promoted recruiting into the CAF through national level events such as U Sports and CCAA championships. In her spare time, she manages the CISM Soccer social media platforms on Facebook and Instagram.
  
  “While team sports have a permanent place in my heart, soccer is truly a sport that the world connects through. The friendships established, experiences had, and competencies I have developed from soccer have been unmatched by comparison. I am grateful for how it has shaped me into who I am as a person, a mom, and CAF professional.”
  
  Maj Kim O’Rourke continues to advocate for the soccer community seeking opportunities both locally and in the CAF. When the opportunity arose to apply for the manager role, she knew the best approach would be with her former teammates, Captain Kelly Burton and Captain Madeline Mills.
  
  
  For more information on the CAF CISM Women’s Soccer program follow us on Facebook or email.
   
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  Captain M. Mills

  CISM CO-TEAM MANAGER View Bio
  

  2024 - present

  Captain M. Mills

  CISM CO-TEAM MANAGER

  Captain Madeline Mills joined the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in 2011 from Petawawa, ON. She attended the Royal Military College of Canada (RMCC) under the Reserve Entry Training Plan from 2011 – 2015 where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science (Honours) with a major in Chemistry and minor in Life Sciences. Upon graduating, she secured Cl B employment with 450 THS as an Air Logistics Finance Officer and deployed on OP Impact ROTO 3. In March of 2023, Capt Mills decided to make the jump to the Regular Force where she is currently employed with CANSOFCOM.
  
  Capt Madeline Mills has played sports her entire life, mostly participating and competing at the high school level for Volleyball, Cross Country, Track and Field and of course, Soccer. She began playing soccer at the age of 4 in Edmonton, AB. Upon her father’s posting to London, Ontario she continued to play with the local soccer club and at the age of 11 decided to try out for the competitive team where she successfully played until the age of 14. At which point, it was time to move again, but this time to Petawawa. Due to the lack of competitive soccer in the region, she focused on playing with the high school team where in her final year they finished 3^rd at the Eastern Ontario Secondary Schools Athletic Association Championships. From there, she was recruited to attend RMCC and played with the Varsity Women’s Team for three years before taking a step back to focus on studies.
  
  After graduating, Capt Madeline Mills became involved in the garrison team where she attended five CAF Regional Competitions and three CAF National Championships. After the first National Championship she was invited to the CISM program, where she attended three training camps and participated in the Military World Championship hosted by France in 2016.
  
  In 2018, following an injury Capt Madeline Mills’ focus switched gears from player to coach and was also elected President of the local soccer club. Fast-forward through COVID and two children later, she still holds the title of President and when the opportunity arose to become involved again in the CISM program she didn’t hesitate to apply with former teammates Maj Kim O’Rourke and Capt Kelly Burton, hoping to put her skills learned as President and Logistics Officer to good use.
  
  
  For more information on the CAF CISM Women’s Soccer Team program follow us on Facebook or email. 
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  Captain K. Burton

  CISM CO-TEAM MANAGER View Bio
  

  2024 - present

  Captain K. Burton

  CISM CO-TEAM MANAGER

  Originally from Victoria, BC, Capt Kelly Burton joined the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in 2010. She attended the Royal Military College (RMC) of Canada from 2010 to 2014, earning a Bachelor of Science (Honours) with a Major in Chemistry and a Minor in Life Sciences. After graduating in 2014, she was stationed at CFB Trenton, where she held various positions within the 8 Mission Support Squadron (8MSS), Real Property Operations (RP Ops), and 1 Canadian Air Division (1 CAD). Recently, she served as the Individual Training Standards Officer (ITSO) for 1 CAD Det Trenton at the Air Force Expeditionary Readiness Standards and Evaluation Team (AFERSET) and has since transitioned to J4 Contracts for Canadian Joint Operations Command (CJOC). Capt Kelly Burton currently resides in Arnprior, ON with her spouse and two children.
  Capt Kelly Burton has been passionate about athletics from a young age, competing in softball, field hockey, rugby, and soccer. She began playing soccer at the age of 7 in Victoria, BC, joining multiple clubs and a travel team by age 12. While attending Reynolds Secondary School, she participated in the Centre for Soccer Excellence program. She played for Women's Premier and Division 1 teams before joining the RMC Women's Varsity Team (2010-2014).
  After graduation, Capt Kelly Burton continued her soccer career at CFB Trenton, playing for the Trenton Women's Team, where she eventually became manager and captain (2015-2023). She also managed and assisted in coaching the Men's team. She has competed in six CAF Regional Championships and six CAF National Championships. She joined the CISM program in 2016, attending training camps in Victoria, BC (2016) and London, England (2017). Although she stepped back from the program in 2018 to start her family, she remains eager to contribute administratively to further its progress.
  Capt Kelly Burton is a dedicated advocate for the soccer community, seeking opportunities both locally and within the CAF. She was approached by Maj Kim O’Rourke and Capt Madeline Mills to form a three-person management team for the Women in sports Program and is excited to help expand the program further.
  
  
  For more information on the CAF CISM Women’s Soccer program follow us on Facebook or email.