Executive’s Message

The Croatian Sports & Community Centre of Hamilton is proud to introduce to all of our members the first issue of our informative newsletter. In an effort to keep our entire membership informed of all the up and coming events and vital information concerning this organization, we plan on publishing ‘The Connection’ a number of key times throughout the year. For those of you who have email addresses we will be sending it out to you via PDF format, for those of you whose emails we do not have on file, we will be mailing this newsletter to your home.

The AGM (Annual General Meeting) is March 7th, 2010 at 2 p.m.; It will take place at 166 Green Mountain Road.

First Fundraising stag of the year is set for Friday, February 19th, 2010 at 7 p.m.; Location: 166 Green Mountain Road.

The Second Fundraising Stag is set for Friday March 26th, 2010 at 7 p.m.; Location: 166 Green Mountain Road.

Dan Državnosti/Big Croatia Day Picnic is scheduled for Sunday, May 30th, 2010. Last year’s picnic was the biggest one to date – bring your entire family for a great day of food, fun, soccer, music and dancing.

Sunday May 30th, 2010 is the grand opening of our Two New Soccer Fields!! Come join us for this land mark moment in our organization’s history! These fields will allow for our youth teams to play and practice at our own grounds this summer.

With the hard work put forth by many members and volunteers we have a large amount of “What’s New” to talk about.

We will be offering a new family Membership for $50, so please sign up your spouse and children and have your family be part of our growing famliy.

We will be launching our first ever House League Program starting this June. For registration please contact Tom Saic at 905-560-3461 or e-mail saic.toma4hammercro@hotmail.com. The league is open for all kids born from 2002 to 2006. Over 50 kids have already signed up!

Our Men’s soccer team has joined the CSL (Canadian Soccer League) and will kick off their return to professional soccer this coming May. Season Tickets and Single Game tickets will be available for purchase soon, check the website for all the latest information.

• The first set of designs for the new building project are in the works, an update for all the members will be unveiled at the AGM. The Donation Drive will begin shortly.
• We are very pleased to announce yet another construction effort that will break ground this spring. We have planned an expansion of our bocce court facilities to double its current size. This is mainly due to the huge success of our women’s bocce league that was started in the summer of 2009 and will be doubling in size for the 2010 season! To sign up please contact Sue Rimac (905) 529-6822.
• Membership on the rise in 2009, there was an overall growth of 18%.
• Rep. Teams have already begun training for the 2010 outdoor season – check the website frequently for the latest details on youth soccer and what program is a perfect fit for your family. Sponsorship is always appreciated.
• Lottery ticket sponsors are needed. Tickets will be distributed for sale shortly.
Anyone wishing to get involved with the organization in any way is asked to email info@hamiltoncroatia.com. Your efforts would be greatly appreciated as we have many projects, events, and teams that could use your support.
• The Sports Club located at 200 Kenilworth Ave. has been placed for sale, please contact either Mike Domjancic or Jason Stipancic from PRA at 905-522-7936.