Hamilton: Leo Johnson

Leo Johnson: But creating strong social bonds was precisely the aim of Hamilton's inaugural Community Cup, according to CBC. The goal of the event, said event co-organizer Leo Johnson, was to use soccer to foster connections between newcomer youth and to help them integrate into the broader community and Fierce competition on the soccer field doesn't always lead to friendship. Billed as a "celebration of soccer, culture and the arts," the tournament, which took place at the H.A.A.A. Grounds in west Hamilton on Saturday afternoon, involved around 50 competitors and 20 volunteers, the majority of whom were immigrants to Canada. 'Recreation is one of the most efficient ways of getting people to know their community and getting them to know each other.' Leo Johnson, Empowerment Squared (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.