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About Caribbean Stars

"Caribbean Stars" has enjoyed great success over the years and has grown and will continue to grow by it's commitment to provide positive contributions to the Caribbean Community.

In 1975 West Indians in Toronto wanted to play soccer for more than just fun and exercise, they wanted to compete so a recreational League was created - Street Guys Soccer League. Initially there were six teams  Exhibitors, Glamour Boys, Players, Tempo, Wandos and York. In the beginning games were played at Oakwood Collegiate, then moved to Bathurst Heights Secondary School and later to Flemingdon Park where they stayed for the next 18 years. One of the aims of the organizers of the League was to bring together people with a common heritage and sporting interest, which then turned into rivalries in a friendly and festive atmosphere.

In 1982 the Leagues name was changed by Administrator Aldwyn McGill to Toronto Caribbean Soccer League (T.C.S.L.). The new name created a positive image, recognizable identity and commanded respect within the soccer community and at inter-League All Stars Competitions. With the identity transformation the League felt it was time to make this more than just an activity for the boys, but an opportunity to bring families and the community closer. As a result an Open Knock Out Tournament and Caribbean Inter-League Champion of Champions game was developed to attract outside teams and leagues, and the organizing of a Family Day.  The Sports and Family Day objective was to remove the serious soccer focus for a day and allow teams to showcase their abilities at other activities. It also allowed the children, mothers and non-soccer fathers to socialize while participating in track and obstacle races, fete matches (soccer games with numerous refreshment breaks), while at the same time being entertained by Drummers, Steel Pan, and DJ music. The future looked bright, so much that the Leagues Caribbean (All) Stars were invited to represent Trinidad & Tobago in a local World Cup Tournament, but alas, it was not to be T.C.S.L. ceased operation in the summer of 1993.

All was not lost though, in 1995 the Caribbean Stars Soccer Club, (C.S.S.C.) was formed by Aldwyn McGill (T.C.S.L.) and Noel Denny (Malvern Friendship League) to play in the Canadian International Soccer League (C.I.S.L.) better known as the Puma League. They were able to attract an elite group of players as a result and in their inaugural season the Club played the opening exhibition games for the Caribana Cup International Tournament. The Caribana Cup comprised of the national men soccer teams from Trinidad & Tobago, Jamaica and Canada. The Club later withdrew from the then merged C.I.S.L. and Canadian National Soccer League and as a result began traveling locally and internationally.

Under the C.S.S.C. banner Caribbean Stars Community Promotions (C.S.C.P.) was created. C.S.C.P. is a promotional team, which helps organizations and individuals promote and advertise special events. The group was partially responsible for promoting the international soccer game between Portmore United, Jamaica and Metro Lions, Toronto in September 2004. The game was played before a close to sell out crowd and the proceeds given to the Jamaican Consulate to assist in the Hurricane Ivan Relief Fund.

Caribbean Stars has evolved into a Sports and Cultural Club which not only participates, hosts tournaments, and promotes, but also organizes - Family Days (which now spans an entire weekend), bus rides and picnics. For over two decades Caribbean Stars have been the ambassador and positive influence in the Caribbean Community. We have produced and developed model citizens, elite players, winning teams, competitive leagues, memorable tournaments, enjoyable social events, and lasting friendships. We have also formed professional relationships with individuals, clubs, and organization both locally and internationally.

Caribbean Stars  have hosted both Boys and Girls Youth teams visiting Canada such as "Jean Lilly White Coaching School", "East West Coaching School and Trendsetters Hawks only to name a few.  Caribbean Stars is usually canvass and thus far have been involved in all International friendly soccer games that involves Caribbean teams, with Harbour View FC (Jamaica) versus Serbian White Eagles  (Toronto) and the Jamaica International  versus Trinidad and Tobago International game for Soccer Salute 2006.

Caribbean Stars has increased our diversity by producing Stars Soccer Review magazine (02-2007) to add to our www.caribbeanstars.com website launched May 21, 2005. Our intention is to bring you over 30 years of soccer information and experience, while keeping you abreast on current news and activities in the community via the Caribbean Stars Experience.

We ask that you continue to support the Caribbean Stars Experience.

Sincerely,                           
Aldwyn McGill
Events Coordinator, Sports Columnist for Caribbean Camera Newspaper                                   Accredited FIFA Photographer/Journalist, and  Writer of Stars Soccer Review Magazine.

 

 

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