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TORONTO FC & KIA LAUNCH KICKSTART PROGRAM

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WHAT:  The MLSE Team Up Foundation will launch KickStart, a free six-week soccer program in 10 Toronto Community Housing communities.  It is an opportunity for kids aged 6 to 12 years of age to build soccer skills, self-esteem, fair play and leadership.  The event will celebrate and highlight enhancements at the Dentonia Park soccer pitch – one of the pitches hosting the program – and will feature a skills clinic for 40 local youth.
 
                         
WHO :  The entire Toronto FC first team and coaching staff  
              Dr. Bruce Kidd, Chair of MLSE Team Up Foundation Board  
              Robert Staffieri, Director of Marketing, KIA Canada Inc  
              Eugene Jones, President & CEO, Toronto Community Housing 
  
                                   

Interview and Photo opportunities available
 

                                  
WHEN: Tuesday, August 21, 2012

1:30 p.m.  Ceremony begins
2:00 p.m.   First Kick
2:05 p.m.   Photo opportunity
2:10 p.m.   TFC First Team clinic begins
                                                           

WHERE:  Kia Training Ground 
                  65 Carl Hall Road, 
                   Downsview Park, 
                   Toronto Ontario 
           

Media Contacts:         

Jamie Deans, Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, (416) 815-5445          Mike Masaro, Toronto FC, (416) 815-5500 ext. 5399


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