#Maple4grade – Crossbar Challenge


Through the Maple Products from Quebec sponsorships with WBA FC Women and BCLFC Regional Talent Club, we set the #maple4grade challenge, in which players have four attempts – at various grades of difficulty – to hit the crossbar.

The four grades of difficulty represent the four grades of maple syrup which are harvested at different stages of the maple yield. The easiest shot represents the first of the harvested syrup, Golden Delicate Taste, the lightest in colour typically used as a dressing on sweet and savoury dishes. The hardest shot represents the darkest of the grades, Very Dark Strong Taste, typically used for glazing meat dishes and making sauces.

The #maple4grade challenge

For U16 & above

  • Set up four balls, the first on the edge of the 18 yard box and the next three balls 4/5 yards apart in a line towards the half way line

For U14s and below

  • Using a smaller goal, set up four balls, the first 3/4 yards from the goal and the next three balls 2 yards apart in a line towards the edge of the box

Maple Products from Quebec, WBA FC Women and BCLFC are looking to challenge football fans throughout the UK to see if you can beat the professionals!

Tweet your videos to @welovemaple including #maple4grade to be in the chance of winning tickets to watch WBA FC Women and BCLFC and a host of pure maple goodies!

The #maple4grade challenge

WBA FC Women and BCLFC taking part in the #maple4grade challenge

The #maple4grade crossbar challenge

Did you know?

Québec exports its maple products to more than 50 countries

Everywhere it goes, consumers of all ages appreciate maple’s unique flavour.

Scientists are studying maple’s potential health benefits

Studies now underway include those on the antioxidant properties of the polyphenols naturally present in maple syrup, with a recent study indicating that maple syrup is better for cardiometabolic health than refined sugar.

Maple syrup can be used as a sugar substitute in most recipes

In cake and most dessert recipes, for each 250ml (1 cup) of syrup used, simply reduce the stipulated amount of liquid (water, milk, juice, etc.) by 60ml (1/4 cup).

A natural source of energy

Maple syrup is a natural source of energy. Check out our recipes for food and drinks before, during, and after exercise.