| BEHIND THE CREST |
The Crest at a Closer Look:
First off, the colors of the logo are pretty straight forward. Our jerseys consist of white and navy blue. The crest itself has three strong and simple colors,
those being white, navy, and black. The team will always somehow consist of these colors since they represent strength and straight-forward thinking.
Probably the hardest part of the creation of the logo was its shape. The edges are sharp and clean. The flair at the top of the crest gives a bold statement and
pedestal appeal, and along with the ribbon on the bottom, frames the whole picture. The two vertical white stripes are significant. They actually helped
decide the shape of the logo. Our jerseys had a stripe of color running from the sleeve and along the side. These two vertical stripes represent the style of
our jerseys (which took much time in deciding). When the time comes for new jerseys, this pattern will represent the roots of the team, should the new
jerseys not have these stripes (incidentally, our new jerseys do indeed carry this pattern forward).
For the most part, the horizontal lines were added as 'fluff', just something to give the crest more style (and was loosely based on the Ferrari symbol). But if
we really pick them apart, the bold lines can represent strength, where the thinner lines can represent unity. The four squares in the center were not an
accident, though. Many medieval shields have a similar pattern. Soccer, or rather, football, is an age old sport. The shield characteristic and shape reflects a
strong defense and core.
Lettering. The D and V represent Drayton Valley, respectively. The team was founded and formed by Drayton Valley players. The core of the team remains
from DV, and without the dedication and spirit of these players, the team would not exist. They are hand drawn as opposed to simply using a fancy font. The
passion for the game is shared by the team as a whole, which is found in the curves and complexity of the letters. The letters are above the crest to show
that we are and forever will be a Drayton Valley team. DV teams are known for their victories against all odds, having a small population base, but a very strong
heart. Many of our players travel over 2 hours ONE WAY each game night!
First off, the colors of the logo are pretty straight forward. Our jerseys consist of white and navy blue. The crest itself has three strong and simple colors,
those being white, navy, and black. The team will always somehow consist of these colors since they represent strength and straight-forward thinking.
Probably the hardest part of the creation of the logo was its shape. The edges are sharp and clean. The flair at the top of the crest gives a bold statement and
pedestal appeal, and along with the ribbon on the bottom, frames the whole picture. The two vertical white stripes are significant. They actually helped
decide the shape of the logo. Our jerseys had a stripe of color running from the sleeve and along the side. These two vertical stripes represent the style of
our jerseys (which took much time in deciding). When the time comes for new jerseys, this pattern will represent the roots of the team, should the new
jerseys not have these stripes (incidentally, our new jerseys do indeed carry this pattern forward).
For the most part, the horizontal lines were added as 'fluff', just something to give the crest more style (and was loosely based on the Ferrari symbol). But if
we really pick them apart, the bold lines can represent strength, where the thinner lines can represent unity. The four squares in the center were not an
accident, though. Many medieval shields have a similar pattern. Soccer, or rather, football, is an age old sport. The shield characteristic and shape reflects a
strong defense and core.
Lettering. The D and V represent Drayton Valley, respectively. The team was founded and formed by Drayton Valley players. The core of the team remains
from DV, and without the dedication and spirit of these players, the team would not exist. They are hand drawn as opposed to simply using a fancy font. The
passion for the game is shared by the team as a whole, which is found in the curves and complexity of the letters. The letters are above the crest to show
that we are and forever will be a Drayton Valley team. DV teams are known for their victories against all odds, having a small population base, but a very strong
heart. Many of our players travel over 2 hours ONE WAY each game night!
A picture is worth a thousand words. Great time and care has been placed into creating a team crest that actually means something. The purpose of the
crest was to establish the team, to show that we mean business! Of course, all good teams have a logo, right? Ya, some lousy teams do too... What does
this crest represent to you? The impact of the crest is likely different for everyone. Hopefully it made you look twice. Here is the deeper meaning behind
the DV Youngmen Team Crest.
crest was to establish the team, to show that we mean business! Of course, all good teams have a logo, right? Ya, some lousy teams do too... What does
this crest represent to you? The impact of the crest is likely different for everyone. Hopefully it made you look twice. Here is the deeper meaning behind
the DV Youngmen Team Crest.
And finally there are the black and white checkers. It was known from the start that this would be implemented into the
crest somehow. This chessboard pattern represents the unique style and philosophies of the team. Chess is a wordly game,
one involving extreme skill, concentration, and offensive and defensive thinking all at the same time.
The DV Youngmen are a team which feature all of these characteristics. We are strong, bold, skilled, diverse. We consist
of all ages, all races. Our heart and dedication are second to none. Most of all, we are united. We are the DV Youngmen.
crest somehow. This chessboard pattern represents the unique style and philosophies of the team. Chess is a wordly game,
one involving extreme skill, concentration, and offensive and defensive thinking all at the same time.
The DV Youngmen are a team which feature all of these characteristics. We are strong, bold, skilled, diverse. We consist
of all ages, all races. Our heart and dedication are second to none. Most of all, we are united. We are the DV Youngmen.
