Monday 28 May 2012

	Dear fellow soccer enthusiasts, On behalf of the International Cup “Kids Playing for Kids” organizing committee, the Pierrefonds and Saint Laurent Soccer Association executive board members, I would like to invite all of our Lac Saint-Louis soccer clubs to participate in our 7th Annual ICKPK House League Tournament! We are very excited that this year’s tournament will be replicating the 2012 UEFA Euro Cup and co-hosted by the Saint-Laurent Soccer Club as POLAND & the Pierrefonds Soccer Club as UKRAINE. As always and most importantly, all money is donated to the Montreal Children’s & Saint Justine’s Hospital Foundations! Coaches, this is a wonderful opportunity for your teams to participate in an international-flavored tournament, and have provided more information for you and to share with your parents and players. Please "CLICK" on the attached English or French Coaches electronic flyer presentation, summarizing all the information you need to know to make your tournament a success. We’re really looking forward to, and counting on your participation.
	Please click here to download the original invitation
	Please click here to download the english version of the flyer
	Please click here to download the french version of the flyer

Tuesday 24 April 2012

Sunday 15 April 2012

PRESS CONFERENCE
Saturday, April 21^st, 2012 10:30 am
 Centre de Loisirs St. Laurent Recreational Center
1375 rue Grenet # 132St. Laurent   H4L 5K3

The 7th Annual International Cup” Kids Playing for Kids”  soccer tournament , exclusive for house league players ages 10 to 16, will benefit the Montreal Children Hospital Foundation and the  Sainte.Justine UHC Foundation. This event will be jointly announced by Mr. Alan DeSousa, Mayor of St. Laurent and Mrs. Monique Worth, Mayor of Pierrefonds/Roxboro.

As in previous years, the Pierrefonds and St. Laurent Soccer Clubs will represent the two host nations Poland & Ukraine that will replicate the EUFA tournament during the month of September.

Among the dignitaries to join the two Mayors and several boroughs councillors and staff are:

Mr. Jean Marc Fournier, MNA for Saint-Laurent, Quebec Minister of Justice and 2012 ICKPK Honorary President,  Mrs. Lysanne Blanchette-Lamothe MP for Dollard-Pierrefonds , 2012 Euro Cup Poland and Ukraine representatives from the Embassies in Ottawa and Consulate in Montreal, and their respective community groups in Montreal, representatives from both Hospital Foundations joined by their respective Young Ambassadors to the International Cup Alexandra Tetrault and William Bernaquez and their two mascots Caramel and Cachou.

Our 6th edition host city Dorval (a.k.a Germany) and Dorval Soccer Association Mayor Mr. Edgar Rouleau and President  Mr. Kevin Tracey, as well as MNA of Marquette  Mr. Francois Ouimet and MP of Notre de Dame de Grace/ Lachine Mrs. Isabelle Morin , ICKPK  2011 host country FIFA World Cup in Germany Mr. Klaus Geyer, Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany, the Quebec Soccer Federation President Mr. Martial Prud'Homme and the Lac St Louis Regional Soccer Association President Mr. Alain Wilson  as well as special sports hall of fame legends personalities Mr. Dino Madonis and Mr. Francis Millien.

Attending the press conference will be the executive and founding members of the not for profit corporation of the International Cup “Kids Playing for Kids”; Mr. Sam Gabbay President, Mr. Manouk Manoukian Executive Vice President, Mr. Ralph Nahas Vice President Finance, Mr. Jean Claude Kindarji, Vice President and Secretary and dozens of International Cup volunteers that have supported this event since 2006.
           
History of the International Cup “Kids Playing for Kids”

It all started in 2006 with an idea proposed by President  Sam Gabbay, to introduce a soccer tournament exclusive for house league players who, unlike intercity players,  do not have the opportunity to participate in an interclub tournament. This combined with an international flair of replicating the FIFA World Cup or Euro Cup and all money raised would benefit the Montreal Children’s Hospital Foundation and the Sainte Justine UHC Foundation hence the name “Kids Playing for Kids”.  Sam managed to convince several other soccer aficionados who gladly shared Sam’s dream and the International Cup “Kids Playing for Kids” was born.

Mission Statement

Since 2006, the International Cup’s mission is to promote the love of soccer to children of all ages by providing them with an international-flavored tournament all the while creating awareness of children less fortunate right here in Montreal. All funds raised benefit  the Montreal area pediatric hospitals.

With each step of the road to the 2012 International Cup “Kids Playing for Kids” we provide exceptional value to our communities, parents and children, volunteers, sponsors, partners and local children hospital foundations.

Amount raised to date: $140,000.00

For more information on the press conference or the Kids International Cup, please contact

Alison Harris, Executive Sponsorship & Communications Director at alison@kidsinternationalcup.org


                            www.kidsinternationalcup.org

Saturday 07 April 2012

A new  season begins, with all the excitement of our players and the hard work of our volunteers.  This year theme will be the UEFA Euro 2012 cup held at both Poland and Ukraine. A letter from our president will be coming soon so make sure you visit this site again in the coming days.

Monday 28 November 2011

Please click on the following image to see the letter or visit our testimonials section to download it.

Tuesday 22 November 2011

Soccer greats hello On November 18th , at the ARS Lac St-Louis Gala, International Cup, Kids playing for Kids have proudly announced this year's donations for the two Montreal children foundations 40,000 dollars !! A new record !  Last year was  31,000 dollars ( 30 percent increase). Including our 2011 donation,  total dollars donated is 140,000 dollars. On behalf of the ICKPK executive members and the two foundations, heartfelt THANK YOU ! Bravo Also, ICKPK  proudly announced and introduced for the first time the " Dino Madonis Trophy ". This distinguished  trophy was awarded to the very deserving 15 Lac St -Louis Clubs. Congratulations and Bravo !

Thursday 13 October 2011

	Good Morning Mr. Gabbay, Many thanks for your email. I have forwarded this great news to my colleagues and all are excited for the American team. Many congrats on this successful event!
	Marie-Hélène Lafond, M.A. Sc. p. | Affaires publiques/Public Affairs | http://montreal.usconsulate.gov |

Wednesday 12 October 2011

Montreal, 08 October 2011 To: Coaching staff of the 2011 ICKPK participating team. Subject: Close of the 2011 International Cup, Kids Playing for Kids Dear Coach, Our 2011 tournament benefiting the two Montreal children Hospital Foundations: Ste Justine and Montreal Children’s Hospitals came to a close on Sunday the 25th of September 2011. We are happy to announce that our 6th Edition, notwithstanding the bad weather we faced during the month of September that caused an unprecedented number of games having to be rescheduled, was as successful as precedent editions that allowed 13 out of the 15 Lac St Louis Regional Soccer Clubs’ house league soccer players, both boys and girls, to participate in an “international” type tournament, that this unique tournament offers. As soon as the final financial results are tabulated we will announce in our website the amount that, thanks to you, was raised this year on behalf of the two Montreal Children’s Hospital Foundations. This would not have been possible had it not been for the tremendous support we obtained from you, your coaching staff and, of course, your players and respective parents. Under the honorary presidency of Mr. Francis Scarpaleggia, MP for Lac St Louis and Mr. Edgar Rouleau, Mayor of the City of Dorval and 2011 host , over 90 teams in the various age groups of both genders participated in our 2011 tournament that took place between the 3rd and the 25th of September 2011. On behalf of the ICKPK Executive Committee, the Organizing Committee, the two Montreal Children Hospital Foundations and the thousands of Lac St Louis Region children, be those healthy or in hospital beds,  we would like to thank you for your invaluable support and continued trust. We look forward to welcoming you next year when our 7th Edition will replicate the 2012 Euro-Cup jointly hosted by Poland and the Ukraine. Together we will make a difference. Sincerely, Sam

Sunday 02 October 2011

Dear players and coaches On behalf of the ICKPK organizing committee, I would like to express our heartfelt gratitude and Salute all your players and coaching crew in collecting over 1,000 dollars for the benefits of the two children hospital foundations in Montreal. At our Closing ceremony yesterday, in front of may dignitaries and spectators, we have proudly announced your team 's admirable and commendable initiative and accomplishments . Let it be known today, Mr. Parent,because of your personal team great drive and fundraisng results, our ICKPK organizing committee will in the future, seriously pursue your fund raising  example with all the participating teams . We will be very honored to invite you at our next ICKPK committee to discuss with you how your team accomplished this great result at such short time and perhaps ,ICKPK could in the Future implement  efficiently this potential Fundraisng drive.. Hats off and Bravo Team Australia Highest Regards, Sam Gabbay ICKPK Chairman

Sunday 02 October 2011

Hello Sam, Thank you so much for this event which year after year is attracting more kids. Toutes mes félicitations pour ce merveilleux travail que vous accomplissez avec votre équipe pour les jeunes. We had a great time. Regards, Raffi.

Thursday 29 September 2011

Dear Sam,
 
On behalf of my team, I would like to thank you, your wife and your committee for bringing your dream of the International Cup to life.
 
We had a disappointing end to our house league season, as we lost in the semi-finals to a team we had previously beaten 6-0, because the field was unplayable and the game went directly to a shootout. We also lost our leading scorer for the season to a broken ankle midway through our house league playoffs.
 
In spite of these setbacks, the girls made the most of the opportunity provided by the International Cup and won gold! The competition was very strong and the girls surprised me and themselves by winning four close games in a row to end the tournament, including a shootout win in the quarter-finals and a thrilling overtime win in the gold medal game.
 
Sam, by making your dream a reality, you have made the dreams of many girls and their coaches to come true, and all this in the spirit of giving back to our community by helping the two children's hospitals. Thanks to you, our girls have learned valuable lessons and had a wonderful time.
 
Thank you Sam, you are an angel.
 
Don Sutherland, Wes Heald and the Lakeshore F14 Cougars, Sarah Armstrong, Caitlin Brown, Kristin Brown, Morganne Carroll, Katelyn Downey, Victoria Gabrielli, Amy Heald, Jadelyn Leonard, Kaitlin MacDonald, Emma McRae, Jasmine Mrenica, Mica Oumedjbeur, Emma Rispler, Laura Ramos, Lianne Short, Rachel Sutherland, Amanda Ticehurst and Miranda Zolla.

Wednesday 28 September 2011