TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Sept. 19, 2014) - Canadian Heritage

The Honourable Bal Gosal, Minister of State (Sport), today announced $40,000 in funding to the Canadian Soccer Association (Canada Soccer). This funding, provided through Sport Canada's Hosting Program, supports the America Cup 2014 (Para Soccer) which is being held in Toronto from September 19 to 26.

Quick Facts

• The America Cup 2014 (Para Soccer) is a qualification event for the Toronto 2015 Parapan American Games. The event will determine which six teams compete in para soccer next summer in Toronto.
• Sport Canada's Sport Support Program is providing up to $ 2,830,900 to the Canada Soccer during the 2014-2015 fiscal year.
• Sport Canada's Athlete Assistance Program provided nearly $1,050,000 to 108 Canadian soccer players to assist with living, training and tuition expenses in 2013-2014.

Quotes

"Our Government is proud to support the America Cup 2014 (Para Soccer), where para soccer teams will vie for the opportunity to compete at the 2015 Parapan American Games. Good luck to all of the competitors; we hope to see many of you return next year when Canada hosts the Games."

-The Honourable Bal Gosal, Minister of State (Sport)

"It is always a great pride for Canada Soccer to host major competitions on home soil, and it is thanks to funding from the Government of Canada that we can host, in partnership with the Ontario Soccer Association, this year's Para Soccer America Cup. We are committed to providing our national teams the best environments to ensure consistent, world-class performances, and we look forward to cheering on Canada's para soccer team as they try to secure a spot for the next World Championships."

-Victor Montagliani, President, Canada Soccer

Associated Links

Sport Canada

Canada Soccer

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