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United Way of Calgary and Area team up with Calgary United Soccer Club

February 18th, 2010‐ Calgary, AB – Getting kids away from television and video games by encouraging participation in sports and recreation is a shared goal of Calgary United FC and United Way of Calgary and Area. The two organizations have now come together to help make a difference in children’s lives.

Founded in 2007, Calgary United FC has enlisted Calgary’s best players to take on soccer teams from across North America. After a successful first season, the club is encouraging more of the community to come out and support the team during its home games.

“Soccer is the most played and watched sport in the world. As Calgary becomes a more multicultural community, soccer is a sport that will bring the city together,” says Chris Baker, President of CUFC.

“Calgary United games are a great way for families to spend time together. These games also promote activity for kids because after watching a game, a lot of kids want to get more involved by playing on a team of their own,” he says.

On February 20th 2010, Calgary United FC and United Way will host a home game against Saskatoon – its biggest competition in the league, this season. If they win this game, the team will be very close to securing a spot in the North American final in San Diego this March.

Donations, including proceeds from the 50/50 draw at the game, will be made to United Way.

“This is a fantastic new partnership for United Way. We are pleased to be involved with Calgary United FC because it’s focused on bringing the community together and making a difference in children’s lives,” says Ruth Ramsden‐Wood, President of United Way of Calgary and Area.

Media and members of the community are invited to the upcoming challenging game against Saskatoon:

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Where: Subway Soccer Centre
7000 48 Street Southeast
When: February 20th – game starts at 7:00 p.m.
Cost: $20.00 for adult tickets, $10 for youth (under 18)

Free for kids wearing their club soccer jerseys
Groups of 15 can purchase a group package for $175

For more information on the Calgary United Soccer Club log onto http://www.calgaryunitedfc.ca
And, for more information on United Way’s work in the community, log onto www.calgaryunitedway.org

Media Contacts:

Chris Baker
Calgary United Soccer Club
Cell: (403) 815 9164
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Kate Smitko
Media Relations Specialist, United Way of Calgary and Area
Cell: (403) 836 0162
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February 20th game United Way joint initiative; kids in CMSA Club jerseys admitted for free.

Calgary United is very pleased to announce that the game on February 20th against the Saskatoon Accelerators (7pm kick-off) will be a joint collaboration between CUFC and the United Way of Calgary and Area. Donations, including proceeds from the 50/50 draw at the game, will be made to United Way.

“This is a fantastic new partnership for United Way. We are pleased to be involved with Calgary United FC because it’s focused on bringing the community together and making a difference in children’s lives,” says Ruth Ramsden-Wood, President of United Way of Calgary and Area.

“Soccer is the most played and watched sport in the world. As Calgary becomes a more multicultural community, soccer is a sport that will bring the city together,” Chris Baker, President of CUFC, elaborates.
Children under 18 attending the game in their CMSA club jerseys will be admitted for free.

Saskatoon win two against Winnipeg; keep pressure on United

Saskatoon defeated Winnipeg twice in a double-header on February 13th to go 2 points ahead of Calgary in the standings. The Accelerators won 6-3 and 4-0 and remain undefeated on the difficult sport tile surface of their home venue, the Henk Ruys Centre. Saskatoon has 2 games remaining and Calgary four, but the first meeting between the two, this Saturday (February 20th) at the Subway Soccer Centre, now becomes a must-win for Calgary. Should they lose, United would have to go to the Henk Ruys the following weekend having to win to stay in contention, and become the first team to defeat Saskatoon at home. Calgary ends the season with a double-header against Winnipeg on March 6th.

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