Caribbean
Stars
has evolved from a
Soccer Club in
the Canadian
International Soccer
League (CISL) Puma
League, to a
reliable World
Sports and News
Portal via our
website and
Stars Soccer Review
Magazine (SSR).
Stars Soccer
Review magazine is
a product of
Caribbean Stars Inc, and
has been produced to
increase our
diversity, and add
to our already
established website,
launched on May 21
2005.
With
35+ years of
soccer information
and experience, our
intention is to
bring to you our
unique coverage of
World Class Soccer
Tournaments and
competitions.
We
will also keep
you abreast of current
affairs via the Caribbean Stars
Experience.
Stars Soccer
Review Magazine
is available on
line through our
store here at
caribbeanstars.com
and is also
available at most
outlets near you.
We are continuing to
impress,
but most importantly,
we are
improving with every issue
of the magazine.
As such, we are
confident that
in the end, our unique coverage
will make us the # 1
soccer magazine in CONCACAF and
eventually
the world.
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 not only the Caribbean
Community, but all communities in general.
History:-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.
Caribbean Stars 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 canvassed or is
somewhere a part of all International friendly
soccer games that involves Caribbean teams.
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
Producer of Stars Soccer Review Magazine.