Pathways to Prosperity: Canada

Date: June 28, 2015.

What is the Community Cup?

A growing not-for-profit and multicultural initiative that combines volunteerism and sport with community integration. Founded by Dan Dubeau; initiated and hosted through the Catholic Centre for Immigrants since 2005 (See www.cic.ca for more details on the centre)

A free annual event centered in Ottawa, Ontario Canada and is now spreading to cities across Canada. It is a volunteer driven community event featuring: soccer (or other sport) tournament, multicultural dance and music, international food, citizenship ceremony, sports demonstrations, events for the kids and more!
What is “Learn, Play, Connect, Celebrate”?

Learn, Play, Connect, Celebrate is the motto of the Community Cup. It is what we hope happens to everyone, every time they attend one of our events!
Why do we do it?

We value that all people are equal and deserve the same opportunities and freedoms. The Community Cup helps create open communities, that are welcoming and embrace newcomers. It also provides networking opportunities and welcoming communities for newcomers.

When is the Community Cup Event?
The Community Cup Event is held the last Sunday in June before Canada Day as part of the Celebrations in the Nation’s Capital, also close to Canadian Multiculturalism Day, this year it is on JUNE 28th!

It runs from 9am until 5pm and is jam packed with great events and activities.
Where is the Community Cup Event?

The Community Cup Event is held at Brewer Park, 100 Brewer Way in Ottawa. It is a great location, in a city park, close to OC Transpo Bus Routes.
What can I expect?

You can expect a lot. Fun for all ages, sports (soccer tournament, sport demonstrations and sports for the kids), Cultural entertainment, great food and lots of community organizations

A multicultural atmosphere: The Community Cup is an event that facilitates newcomer integration by creating welcoming communities. This is done through sport and volunteerism. The result is a unique and engaging community event with many opportunities for all to experience.

Why Soccer?
It is the most international sport there is, anyone can play and it speaks every language. Soccer opens doors to newcomers as they play and connect with Canadians. It is also the fastest growing sport in Canada and as Canada shows off it multicultural pride a love for Soccer will be at the center of it.
How can I get involved?

You can volunteer see www.communitycup.ca/volunteers for more information, or finds us in the CONTACTS.

You can register a team, see www.communitycup.ca/register to do that.
You can come and bring your family and friends!

You can become a sponsor or a partner by helping us financially and with equipment and supplies we need. See www.communitycup.ca/sponsor for more information on that.