<p dir="ltr">Hi Everyone!</p>
<p dir="ltr">Canada Sports Officials (CSO) is an employment and professional development program that uses the power of sport to provide job opportunities to the homeless and new immigrants! Launched in March 2015, the program works with our beneficiaries to train and certify them to be soccer referees in accordance to FIFA rules.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Following the referee training process, we deliver a series of professional soft skill, employment, and financial literacy workshops to help them integrate back into the labor force. Over the course of the past 8 months, we have trained 12 referees and have helped our beneficiaries transition from marginalized individuals, to community leaders on the soccer field.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Starting with our first tournament this past summer, we have come a long way and we are now pleased to announce our next initiative: a corporate soccer league! This will be a great way for you to get through the winter blues in a fun, active, and team-oriented environment, and will also provide a great employment opportunity for our referees.</p>
<p dir="ltr">It is our first ever 10-week soccer league, taking place at the Complexe Branchaud-Brière sports complex in Gatineau this coming February. The 7 vs. 7 co-ed soccer league will kick off on February 2nd, 2016 and will run until April 5th, 2016. The league is catered specifically for professionals in the Ottawa/Gatineau community to come out, play some soccer with their colleagues, and support a community initiative. Here are some additional details:</p>
<p dir="ltr">What: 7 vs. 7 co-ed Soccer League (11-14 players)<br>
Where: Complexe Branchaud-Brière – 499 Boulevard Labrosse, Gatineau<br>
When: 10 Weekly games from February 2nd – April 5th<br>
Time: Tuesday nights from 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm<br>
Early bird pricing: $1600 per team<br>
Regular pricing: $1800 per team</p>
<p dir="ltr">In addition to being a great opportunity to help the homeless and support the community, here are 2 more reasons why the CSO Corporate League should be your number one choice for soccer this winter:</p>
<p dir="ltr">1: A free CSO jersey for every participant on the team.<br>
2: A free corporate goods goodie-bag filled with discounts at nearby restaurants, gift cards, and other surprises!</p>
<p dir="ltr">If you are interested in signing up or have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us at<a href="mailto:cso.bd@enactusuottawa.ca"> cso.bd@</a><a href="mailto:cso.bd@enactusuottawa.ca">enactusuottawa.ca</a> or visit our website at<a href="http://www.cso.enactusuottawa.ca/"> </a><a href="http://www.cso.enactusuottawa.ca/">www.cso.enactusuottawa.ca</a></p>
<p dir="ltr">Cheers!</p>
<p dir="ltr">Jawwad Akbari<br>
CSO Sponsorship Director</p>