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4.96万加元资助到位！安省这个项目将培训24名教练，服务逾120名低收入长者

加拿大华人业余体育协会获4.96万加元种子基金～ 助力长者健康生活

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$49,600 OTF Seed Grant Supports Active Living for Seniors

Markham, ON – Chinese Leisure Sports Association is celebrating a $49,600 Seed grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) to strengthen active living and social connections for low-income seniors.

Over 12 months, the project is training 24 intergenerational volunteer coaches and creating accessible recreational and social opportunities for more than 120 low-income seniors. Through professional training and community activities, volunteer coaches are developing the skills and confidence needed to support seniors in staying physically active, building friendships, and becoming more connected with their community.

The project also strengthens long-term community capacity by developing a team of trained volunteers who can continue supporting accessible recreational opportunities beyond the grant period.

Chinese Leisure Sports Association is grateful to the Ontario government and OTF for this investment, which is helping seniors enjoy healthier, more active lifestyles while building stronger and more connected communities.

AGENDA

Chinese Leisure Sports Association 

September 27, 2026, 7:30PM

WePlay Centre
100 Clegg Rd
Markham, ON, L6G 1E1

Event Contact: Allen Song, 

Vice-President of Chinese Leisure Sports Association 

Phone number: 416-885-5518

Speakers: Billy Pang, MPP for Markham–Unionville

Allen Song, Vice- President of Chinese Leisure Sports Association

Emcee: Allen Song, Vice-president of Chinese Leisure Sports Association 

Attending: Chinese Leisure Sports Association members, volunteers, senior participants, coaches, and community members.

Dress Style: Casual, Sports Uniforms

TIME	ACTIVITY
7:00 p.m.	Guests begin to arrive for recognition event
7:30 p.m.	Event begins – Emcee delivers welcome and introductions
	Emcee to introduce Billy Pang, MPP for Markham–Unionville (Will speak approx. 2-3 min) Emcee to introduce Allen Song, Vice-President of Chinese Leisure Sports Association (Will speak approx. 3-5 min) Emcee thanks everyone for coming  PHOTO-OP Emcee will invite speakers and organization representatives to come together for a photo.
7:45 p.m.	Remarks conclude

MEDIA ADVISORY September 22, 2026 

MPP Billy Pang to Join Chinese Leisure Sports Association to Celebrate the Province’s Ontario Trillium Foundation Grant Support for Seniors

WHAT – On Sunday, September 27^th at 7:30 p.m., Billy Pang, MPP for Markham–Unionville will be at WePlay Centre to celebrate the work that’s been happening thanks to an Ontario government grant funded through the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) to train intergenerational volunteer coaches and expand accessible recreational and social opportunities for low-income seniors in York Region. 

WHO – Billy Pang, MPP for Markham–Unionville

Allen Song, Vice-President, Chinese Leisure Sports Association

WHEN – Sunday, September 27, 2026 

OTF Grant Recognition Remarks: 7:00 p.m. 

Volunteering Coaching Session 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m

WHERE – WePlay Centre
100 Clegg Rd
Markham, ON, L6G 1E1

PHOTO & INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE

For more information, please contact:

Allen Song, Vice- President 

Chinese Leisure Sports Association
Phone: 416-885-5518

Allen Song, Vice-President of the Chinese Leisure Sports Association, will discuss the importance of the grant to the organization and how the project is helping seniors become more active, socially connected, and engaged in their community.

E-Mail: allensong@icloud.com 

CLSA’s 2026 Senior-Friendly Volleyball Program

Leveraging Ontario Trillium Foundation Seed Grant, the Chinese Leisure Sports Association (CLSA) is proud to launch the 2026 Senior-Friendly Volleyball Program starting this week!

1. CLSA initiative

Our initiative is to promote volleyball, light volleyball, and volunteer training. This means we’re recruiting volleyball and air volleyball enthusiasts (of any ethnicity) who are 50 years of age or older. Plus, CLSA has invited industry-renowned professional volleyball coaches to train and mentor volleyball players at all levels to improve their volleyball skills and become more involved in promoting the sport in the community and beyond.

2. Interested in participating in the program?

Please sign up using the Google link below, fill out the basic details and sign the waiver.

https://forms.gle/PxFLq9dnR8g4GguQ7

Please register at the beginning of each event. All registrations are based on a first-come-first-serve basis. In order to maintain a quality experience for participants, a limit of participating members is limited to only 24 per session.

3. The first date of our program is on Saturday, January 31st from 11 AM to 1 PM

The location is at:
Weplay Centre 
100 Clegg Rd, Markham, ON L6G 1E1

4. Special Thanks

Special thanks go to the two senior professional coaches who will be a part of the coaching team for this particular event: 
Rong Ji (Coach Jay) 
Sheng Chun Mei (Coach MEI) 

Thank you all for your cooperation.

Chinese Leisure Sports Association (CLSA) is proud to present a series of inclusive and intergenerational sports initiatives designed to promote health, community engagement, and multicultural integration. Our 2025 programming emphasizes participation across diverse ethnic background.

Project Highlights

1. CLSA Summer Volleyball Masters Championship

CLSA will host a multi-age volleyball tournament. The championship will actively engage the Asian community while promoting broader participation from other ethnocultural groups across Canada.

2. Summer Volleyball Training Program

A series of free indoor volleyball training and tutorial sessions will be organized for players.

3. Beach Volleyball Training & Friendship Games

CLSA will provide multiple free beach volleyball training sessions at various outdoor public beach volleyball courts (weather permitting).

4. CLSA Autumn Volleyball Masters Championship

A seasonal championship featuring co-ed/mixed-gender teams across multiple age brackets.
✔️ Includes a mixed-gender division to encourage broader participation.

5. 2nd Annual CLSA Badminton Tournament

This year’s tournament will introduce a dedicated division, promoting senior engagement in competitive and recreational badminton.

6. Badminton Training Program

Professional and volunteer coaches from multiple generations will lead training sessions.
✔️ Specialized free training is included.

Our Vision

Through this diverse lineup of events and training programs, CLSA aims to:

• Enhance accessibility to sports for all ages and backgrounds
• Promote active, healthy lifestyles among older adults
• Foster intercultural understanding and inclusion through sport
• Serve as a bridge between generations within the community

CLSA is committed to making a meaningful and lasting impact on Canada’s multicultural and aging population through sports.

CLSA (Chinese Leisure Sports Association) is excited to announce a series of Sports Training Session.

CLSA is running Sunday Volleyball Session in Weplay Center

Location: Weplay Centre Gym

CLSA is running RGSS Volleyball Session every Sunday

Location: Richmond Green Secondary School Gym

CLSA is running NHS Volleyball Session every Sunday

Location: Newmarket High School Gym