The Community Cup
| June 24, 2012 |
This one day event started as a small soccer tournament for new immigrants, organized by the Catholic Immigration Centre, to celebrate multiculturalism through sport and help make Ottawa a more welcoming community. Over the years has developed into a full blown community festival with over 2000 visitors. It is a “friend-raiser” event and is like no other event in Ottawa in its ability to contribute to the integration efforts of newcomers as it promotes: healthy living; cultural sharing; network building; civic engagement; and fun!
This year’s Community Cup has something for everyone- for sports fans, for music and arts lovers and for foodies. Soccer is a big part of the Community Cup and 24 co-ed teams will play a tournament with the winning team receiving the Community Cup Trophy. The main stage will feature musical performances and dance troupes from around the world that now make Ottawa their home. Other highlights include an international food bazaar, a citizenship ceremony, children’s activities, demonstration sports and screening FIFA games in the FIFA tent.
Event Highlights:
- Opening Ceremonies with Aboriginal Blessing
- Soccer Tournament (Recreational – Community Cup style)
- Community Tent (25 Community Organizations under one roof)
- Live Entertainment (Dancers, Singers, Slam Poetry artists, etc)
- Live DJ blasting out some of the latest international music
- Seniors Sharing Circle
- Demonstration sports (All Abilities Welcome –Tai Chi, Cricket, wheelchair basketball, etc)
- Kids Zone (puppets, art, clowns, games, soccer skills training, face painting, etc)
- Re-affirmation ceremony
- Musical Language Village
- International Food Bazaar
- Trophy Presentations
Festival Information:
General information: 613-232-9634 ext 421
General information email: communitycup@cic.ca
Location: Brewer Park, 100 Brewer Way, Ottawa, ON K1S 5R2, Canada
On the Web:
Website: www.communitycup.ca
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheCommunityCup
Twitter: www.twitter.com/communitycup
Mobile App (iphone, Android, Windows Mobile, or Blackberry) http://m.communitycup.ca or by scanning the QR code.
This is a free event to attend. To participate in the Tournaments, register at www.communitycup.ca
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