MEDIA ADVISORY - Go Green Cricket and Sports Field opens for activities with a GRAND MATCH and COMMUNITY FESTIVAL on Thursday, June 4, 2015

TORONTO, May 19, 2015 /CNW/ -

WHO:	Go Green Cricket and Sports Field
WHAT:	A Grand Opening funded by the City of Toronto through the Pan Am Festivals grant marks the beginning of the official activities at the Go Green Cricket and Sports Field. The Toronto Police Cricket Club and Go Green Youth Coaching team will start the festivities with a friendly cricket match.
	After the first innings, a barbecue will be served followed by speeches from dignitaries, partners & sponsors. Toronto Raptors Basketball Development will also run activities for youth in the new Multi-sport court funded by MLSE Foundation.
	At the start of second innings, fans will have a choice of watching the match outdoor or viewing a Youth Talent Show highlighting the community spirit.
WHERE:	Valley Park Middle School, 130 Overlea Blvd. at Don Mills Rd.
WHEN:	Thursday, June 4^th, 2015.
	2:30 p.m. First Innings Match
	4 p.m. Toronto Raptors Basketball Development
	5 p.m. Community Barbecue
	6 p.m. Speeches from dignitaries, sponsors, partners
	7 p.m.  Second Innings and Youth Talent Show
WHY:	After five years of planning, fundraising and construction, the Go Green Cricket and Sports Field is open for youth in Thorncliffe and Flemingdon Park. The project this summer launches the TNO Go Green Multi-Sport Summer Camp offering free full-day youth programming with partner Thorncliffe Neighbourhood Office.

INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES
Ifthikhar Safi [phone], [email protected] Captain of Go Green Cricket Team.

Ali Baig [phone], [email protected] – Community member & Board member, Go Green Cricket & Sports Field

Mazhar Shafiq [phone], [email protected] - Community member & Board member, Go Green Cricket & Sports Field

Nickolas Stefanoff, [phone], [email protected] - Principal of the Valley Park Middle School and Co-chair of the Go Green Cricket and Sports Field.

SOURCE Valley Park Go Green Cricket Field Committee

Image with caption: "Go Green Cricket and Sports Field opens on June 4 with an inaugural home team cricket match against the Toronto Police Cricket Club alongside a community festival. The presence of TFC Alumni Dwayne De Rosario is confirmed along with a fun-filled day of activities for youth and adults. Admission free. (CNW Group/Valley Park Go Green Cricket Field Committee)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20150519_C8814_PHOTO_EN_16743.jpg

Lisa Green, Co-chair, [phone] (mobile)