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Guelph

10th Annual Meridian Guelph Downtown 5k Run & 'Fun' Walk

Join us on September 25, 2010!

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Proceeds from this event support the Ontario Early Years Centre (OEYC) of Guelph CHC.   OEYC programs support the healthy development of children from birth to age six; a time that is critical to life long health and well being.

Last year we served over 6,500 parents and 7,000 children.

Government funding does not cover all program costs and Guelph CHC relies on fundraising like the 5k Run to supplement this.

Last year the 5k Run raised over $16,000 - this year we are hoping to raise $20,000!

For registration information, visit the Guelph HCH website

 

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Guelph Soccer is continuing to keeps its players in motion with the "Kickz- Goals thru Soccer" project, in partnership with the Guelph Police and the Onward Willow Community Group.

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The Guelph Soccer "Kickz Project" is designed to:

  • Offer coaching, playing and officiating opportunities to "disadvantaged" youth in the Community.
  • Offer opportunities for the physical development of our youth.
  • Provide volunteering opportunities (as asst. coaches) within the project.
  • Provide employment opportunities (as referees/ part-time employees) within Guelph Soccer.
  • Take soccer out into the Community.

Make Guelph Soccer a true "Community Partner"

The partnership with Onward Willow and the Guelph Police provides a weekly soccer skills session. Kickz is now in its third session and has impacted over 50 children through participating in the program.

Registration for this edition of Kickz is available through Onward Willow only.

Guelph Soccer is pleased that they are currently exploring options to expand the program to other neighbourhood groups. “We hope that by 2011, we have multiple neighbourhood groups participating in the Kickz program. We are looking at all the barriers that exist to participating in soccer and getting active, and we hope that with the implementation of programs such as Kickz we can reduce those barriers” said Sara McConaghy from Guelph Soccer.

For more information on the Kickz project, contact Sara McConaghy at sara.mcconaghy@guelphsoccer.ca or 519-824-2199 x17.